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History

Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

3,247 items.

  1. May 23, 1979 Decision The subdivision regulations provided that a subdivider's sanitary sewer system shall not contain lift stations unless the council granted a special variance on a showing that there was no alternative.
    “Such sanitary sewer system as provided by the subdivider shall not contain lift stations to assist in the flow of the sewage unless a special variance is obtained from the city council upon a showing that there is no alternative to a lift station.”
    document 4731, p. 14 · 1970s
  2. June 1979 Figure The council recalled that a June 1979 study by Shive-Hattery Engineers estimated $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for a sewer system, without interest.
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  3. June 1979 Figure The 1979 estimate for a new water system of $939,000.00 as printed in 1979 is about $4,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “In June of 1979 the council received a study of water and sewer facilities. The study was completed by Shive-Hattery Engineers. Their estimated cost at that time was $939,000 for a new water system and $636,000 for sewer system. These figures are without interest.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · 1970s
  4. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance was passed by the council on the 12 day of September.
    “Passed by the Council on the 12 day of September, 1979.”
    document 4732, p. 7 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
  5. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance regulates the location, construction and use of buildings and structures and the use of land, dividing the city into districts.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES DIVIDING THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.”
    document 4732, p. 1 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
  6. September 12, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-083 adopted: Regulating and Restricting the Location, Construction, and Use of Buildings and Structures, and the Use of Land in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and for Said Purposes Dividing the City into Districts, and Providing Penalties for Violations of the Regulations document 4732 · Ord. 1979-083 · 1970s
  7. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the impoundment of motor vehicles parked on real property without the owner's consent.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED UPON REAL PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN.”
    document 4733, p. 1 · Ord. 84 · 1970s
  8. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for licensing and regulating peddlers.
    “AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PEDDLERS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4734, p. 1 · Ord. 85 · 1970s
  9. November 14, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-084 adopted: Providing for the Impoundment of Motor Vehicles Parked upon Real Property Without Consent of the Owner of Said Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin document 4733 · Ord. 1979-084 · 1970s
  10. November 14, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-085 adopted: For Licensing and Regulating Peddlers in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4734 · Ord. 1979-085 · 1970s
  11. April 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 92 adopted: Madden moved that the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates be dispensed with document 4738 · Ord. 92 · 1980s
  12. April 23, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-86 provided rules and regulations for the movement and control of traffic on the public streets and alleys.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-86 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4735, p. 1 · Ord. 86 · 1980s
  13. April 23, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-086 adopted: Providing Rules and Regulations for the Movement and Control of Traffic upon the Public Streets and Alleys in the City of Tiffin, Iowa; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof document 4735 · Ord. 1980-086 · 1980s
  14. June 16, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-089 adopted: TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 74 Establishing official posting places to publish and post notices and ordinances for the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4736 · meeting · Ord. 1980-089 · 1980s
  15. July 9, 1980 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Police, Community Protection, Human Development, Home and Community, Policy and Administration, and Water and Wastewater.
    “Police e. Community Protection f. Human Development g. Home and Community h. Policy and Administration i. Water and Wastewater”
    document 4502, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  16. July 9, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Williams, second by Potter to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for radio communications for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981 at a cost of $116.00 per month document 4502, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  17. July 11, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-93 was the City of Tiffin Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-93 CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE.”
    document 4739, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 93 · 1980s
  18. July 11, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-92 required that weeds and noxious growths be destroyed, with notice, destruction by the city, and assessment of the costs to the property if the owner fails to comply.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT WEEDS AND NOXIOUS GROWTHS BE DESTROYED; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO DESTROY OR CUT; PROVIDING FOR SUCH DESTRUCTION BY THE CITY”
    document 4738, p. 1 · Ord. 92 · 1980s
  19. July 11, 1980 Neighbors Motion by Potter, second by Madden to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF document 4501, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  20. July 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-090 adopted: Prohibiting the Creation or Maintenance of a Nuisance and Providing a Method of Enforcement and Penalty document 4737 · meeting · Ord. 1980-090 · 1980s
  21. July 11, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-093 adopted: Potter moved that the rule or law requiring three readings of this ordinance on three different dates be dispensed with document 4739 · meeting · Ord. 1980-093 · 1980s
  22. August 13, 1980 Decision The council adopted Resolution 1980-5, the street lighting resolution, to install a light on an existing pole at the easterly end of Third Street.
    “adopt Resolution No. 1980-5 entitled STREET LIGHTING RESOLUTION to install light on existing pole located at easterly end of Third Street.”
    document 4500, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-005 · 1980s
  23. September 10, 1980 Figure The council increased Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent to $14,846 per year, retroactive to July 1, 1980.
    “Motion Potter second Williams to increase Ralph Brown's salary by eleven percent (11%) to $14,846, per year and make it retroactive to July 1, 1980.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  24. September 10, 1980 Decision A council member was to contact a tower preservation company to drain and inspect the water tower, and the engineer was also to inspect inside it.
    “Potter will contact Hawkeye Watertower Preservation Company to drain and inspect water tower. Mike Kammerer will also inspect inside of tower.”
    document 4499, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  25. September 10, 1980 Neighbors Motion Williams, second Spivey to reject Articles of Agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments as currently stated and to instruct clerk to write letter to J. Patrick White expressing their satisfaction with Barbara Murray's work with Tiffin and Council's objections to proposed Articles … document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  26. September 10, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-096 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 55, 62 and 63 of the Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, said ordinances regulating connections with water and sewer systems and providing rules, regulations and conditions of service of municipal waterworks and sewer systems document 4740 · meeting · Ord. 1980-096 · 1980s
  27. September 10, 1980 Project Sadler Subdivision: Motion Potter second Spivey to defer final acceptance of street extension and cul-de-sac in Sadler Addition until City Engineer Mike Kammerer inspects it to determine if it meets standards of agreements and sub-division ordinance No. 1980-81 document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · Sadler Subdivision · 1980s
  28. October 8, 1980 Neighbors The mayor reported that the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement, so the agreements were not considered.
    “the Tiffin Fire Association's attorney advised the Association not to enter into the 28E Agreement. Due to this, the Agreements were not considered.”
    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1980s
  29. October 8, 1980 Report The council reviewed a public transit system survey: 145 questionnaires mailed, 63 returned, 51 in favor, 9 opposed and 3 with no opinion; no action was taken.
    “145 questionnaires mailed out, 63 returned, 51 favor, 9 opposed, 3 no opinion. No action was taken.”
    document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  30. October 8, 1980 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Resolution No. 1980-6 to approve Amended Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments document 4497, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-006 · 1980s
  31. November 12, 1980 Spending The committee's Community Development Block Grant proposal included rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00 and community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00, 39% paid by grant money.
    “Grant proposal: Rehabilitation of 14 houses at $14,240.00, solar hot water system for two houses at $4,000.00, demolition of two houses at $5,000.00, sidewalk construction at $5,900.00 (39% paid for by grant money), sidewalk construction at $1,400.00, community building and fire station construction at $30,000.00 (39% paid for by grant money.)”
    document 4495, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  32. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted to continue the contract with the Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.
    “Motion Rohret second Madden to continue contract with Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.”
    document 4495, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  33. December 10, 1980 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981, with review in July.
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  34. December 10, 1980 Figure The $5,400.00 yearly clerk-treasurer salary set for 1981 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived, 1980 index). Derived
    “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve clerk-treasurer's salary of $5,400.00 per year effective January 1, 1981 with review in July.”
    document 4494, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  35. February 11, 1981 Discussion A cablevision representative told the council that installing underground cable would cost an estimated $125,000.00 at no cost to the city, with monthly customer costs ranging from $6.95 to 21.95.
    “Estimated cost to install underground cable is $125,000.00 with no cost to the city. Monthly cost to each customer would be about the same as the costs in other locations which range from $6.95 to 21.95 depending on subscription.”
    document 4492, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  36. February 11, 1981 Decision The council received an application and maps from the engineer concerning effluent holding ponds at the sewer plant and the clerk was to forward them to the state natural resources council in compliance with its request of November 26, 1980.
    “Council received application and maps from Hawkeye Engineering concerning effluent holding ponds at sewer plant. Clerk will forward information to Natural Resources Council in compliance with their request of November 26, 1980.”
    document 4492, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  37. March 11, 1981 Discussion A council member asked whether the city had an adequate water tower, water supply and fire protection and noted that residents on Roberts Ferry Road often did not have adequate water pressure.
    “Does city have adequate water tower and water supply? 2) Because of present system does city have adequate fire protection? 3) Residents on Roberts Ferry Road often do not have adequate water pressure now.”
    document 4490, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  38. March 11, 1981 Decision The council voted to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting, effective July 1, 1981.
    “Motion Spivey second Potter to reduce councilmen's fees for special meetings from $20.00 to $10.00 per meeting effective July 1, 1981.”
    document 4490, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  39. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write that the owner of the bait shop-store-gas station building at the Voparil site had to connect it to the city sewer system to comply with city ordinances.
    “to write letter to Louis Voparil stating that he has to connect this bait shop-store-gas station building to city sewer system in order to comply with city ordinances.”
    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  40. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council approved structural alterations to the ice cream store (an overhang on the east side and a roof over a picnic area on the west side) subject to blueprints and the permit fee.
    “Motion Spivey second Williams to approve structural alterations made to ice cream store building by John Schneider (overhang on east side and roof over picnic area on west side) subject to receipt of blueprints and permit fee.”
    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  41. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council discussed structural additions to the ice cream store building, and the attorney advised that each alteration of a structure requires blueprints, council approval and a building permit.
    “Council discussed structural additions made to Schneider's ice cream store building. Attorney Hoefer advised Council that each alteration or change made to a structure requires blueprints, Council approval and building permit.”
    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  42. April 8, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-97 revoked Ordinance 1980-91, the ordinance on abandoned and junk motor vehicles.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS”
    document 4745, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 97 · 1980s
  43. April 8, 1981 Decision The council voted to install a stop sign at the College Street extension.
    “Motion Potter second Madden to install stop sign at College Street extension.”
    document 4487, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  44. April 8, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-097 adopted: Motion Spivey second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: PROVIDING FOR THEIR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL; DECLARING THEIR OPEN STORAGE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHERE NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE A NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT; AND SETTING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION HEREOF) AND ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, "AN OR document 4745 · meeting · Ord. 1981-097 · 1980s
  45. April 30, 1981 Proclamation Motion Potter second Williams to proclaim May as National High Blood Pressure Month and to urge citizens to have their blood pressure checked regularly document 4486, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  46. June 8, 1981 Report A report of the state environmental quality department on the wastewater treatment facility was presented; the plant was to be wired for a generator and the conservation office contacted about fish to control algae.
    “Potter presented report of DEQ on wastewater treatment facility. Will wire plant for generator. Will contact conservation office for fish to control algae.”
    document 4483, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  47. June 10, 1981 Decision The council instructed the engineer to revise a loan application to FHA for a 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated $200,000 and one well at an estimated $60,000.
    “Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  48. June 10, 1981 Figure The engineer presented a water and wastewater study based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  49. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the sewer pumping station had a capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.
    “Sewer pumping station has capacity of 500 and could be boosted to 600.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  50. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer reported the town had virtually no fire protection, and that its treatment plant and well were at capacity with weak water pressure.
    “Water System: City has virtually no fire protection which creates high insurance rates. Treatment plant and well are at capacity and system has weak water pressure.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  51. June 10, 1981 Report The engineer's water and wastewater study presented to the council was based on a population of 413.
    “Engineer Kammerer presented report on water and wastewater study based on population of 413.”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  52. June 10, 1981 Spending Motion Madden second Rohret to instruct Engineer Kammerer to revise loan application to FHA for 100,000 gallon water tower and plant at an estimated cost of $200,000 and one well at an estimated cost of $60,000
    “$200,000.00 as printed”
    document 4482, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  53. June 10, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Williams to approve renewal of radio contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at a rate of $128.00 per month for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982 document 4482, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  54. June 17, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986 document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  55. June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-100 adopted: Motion Potter second Rohret to reword Section IV of proposed Ordinance No. 1981-100 ro read "30 consecutive days" rather than "90 consecutive days." document 4741 · meeting · Ord. 1981-100 · 1980s
  56. June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-098 adopted: Motion Madden second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-98 document 4746 · meeting · Ord. 1981-098 · 1980s
  57. June 17, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-099 adopted: Motion Spivey second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-99 document 4747 · meeting · Ord. 1981-099 · 1980s
  58. July 8, 1981 Board Planning and Zoning Commission: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · board · 1980s
  59. July 8, 1981 Milestone The earliest Planning and Zoning Commission in the archive
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to accept Rohret's recommendation to appoint Sandra Morgan, Darla Bartels and Tom Hoyt to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4479, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  60. August 12, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write to the ice cream store's owner that he was in violation of the zoning ordinance and to put a hard surface on his driveway.
    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to instruct Attorney Hoefer to write letter to John Schneider concerning his Ice Cream Store and to inform him that he is in violation of Ordinance 1979-83, Zoning Ordinance, and to give him a minimal amount of time to comply with the ordinance and put a hard surface on his driveway.”
    document 4476, p. 4 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  61. August 12, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-101 adopted: Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-101 document 4742 · meeting · Ord. 1981-101 · 1980s
  62. August 12, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-102 adopted: Motion Potter second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-102 document 4743 · meeting · Ord. 1981-102 · 1980s
  63. August 25, 1981 Spending The council approved a $10,481.00 contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa, to sandblast and paint the interior of the water tower with white epoxy.
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  64. August 25, 1981 Figure The tower painting contract of $10,481.00 as printed in 1981 is about $39,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Potter to approve contract with Water Tower Paint and Repair Company of Clear Lake, Iowa in the amount of $10,481.00 (which is $300.00 less than contract reads) to sandblast interior and paint with white epoxy”
    document 4475, p. 3 · 1980s
  65. September 9, 1981 Place The notice for the sewer rate hearing said it would be held in the basement of the Tiffin United Church.
    “in the basement of the Tiffin United Church”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  66. September 9, 1981 Landmark The council instructed Schneider Apartments to hard surface the driveway and parking lot at the Ice Cream Store by November 15, 1981 or the attorney would enforce the ordinance legally.
    “to hard surface driveway and parking lot at Ice Cream Store according to specifications in Ordinance No. 1979-83 by November 15, 1981 or Council will instruct city attorney to enforce ordinance through the legal process.”
    document 4474, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  67. September 9, 1981 Figure The same notice said the population had increased by 102 people in the last ten years while revenues had not kept pace with inflation in operating costs.
    “Even though the population increased by 102 people in the last ten years, the revenues have not kept pace with the effect of high inflation on operating costs.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  68. September 9, 1981 Decision The council adopted Ordinance 1981-103, amending the ordinances that establish rates, charges and rules for the municipal sewer system, by a unanimous roll call; the page prints no rate.
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-103. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Rohret, aye; Spivey, aye; Williams, aye.”
    document 4474, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1981-103 · 1980s
  69. September 9, 1981 Figure The clerk-treasurer notice said the sewer rate went on January 1, 1980 from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit, and had been raised only once since the system was established in 1964.
    “On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  70. September 9, 1981 Figure A hearing notice said the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate had been increased only once, and on January 1, 1980 it went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.
    “Since the sewer system was established in 1964, the rate has been increased only once. On January 1, 1980 the rate went from $4.35 per unit per month to $5.25 per unit.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  71. September 9, 1981 Figure The notice for the 9 September 1981 hearing described two proposals: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee equal to each customer water bill.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  72. September 9, 1981 Discussion Two sewer rate proposals went to hearing: $7.00 per unit per month, or a sewer fee based on actual water usage.
    “One proposal for rate increase is to raise each unit to $7.00 per month. In order to make the system more equitable, some users might need adjustments to the number of units currently being assessed. The other proposal is to base the sewer fee on the actual water usage. Each customer would pay the same amount for sewer as for water.”
    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  73. September 9, 1981 Board Board of Adjustment: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three years, Larry Beuter for two years and Jerry Cox for one year”
    document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · board · 1980s
  74. September 9, 1981 Milestone The earliest Board of Adjustment in the archive
    “Motion Potter second Spivey to appoint the following residents to the Board of Adjustment for the following terms: Mike Colleran for five years, Dennis Brown for four years, Sandra Morgan for three ye”
    document 4474, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  75. September 9, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-103 adopted: Motion Potter second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-103 document 4474, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1981-103 · 1980s
  76. November 11, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-104 provided for cleaning sidewalks and removing snow and ice and assessing the expense against the abutting property.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-104 CLEANING SIDEWALKS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF SIDEWALKS AND REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS AND ASSESSING THE EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY.”
    document 4744, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 104 · 1980s
  77. November 11, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-104 adopted: Motion Spivey second Stevens to enforce Ordinance No. 104 Cleaning Sidewalks document 4744 · meeting · Ord. 1981-104 · 1980s
  78. November 24, 1981 Special event A clerk's notice announced a holiday open house at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with Santa and candy for the children.
    “The holiday open house will be held at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Santa will have candy for the children.”
    document 4470, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  79. December 9, 1981 History note "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day": twenty years on the council
    “Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day."”
    document 4469, p. 2 · Glenn R. Potter · Roger Formanek · history note · 1980s
  80. December 9, 1981 Special event For a holiday decorating contest the minutes recorded first prize $15.00, second prize $10.00 and third prize $5.00.
    “First prize is $15.00, second prize is $10.00 and third prize is $5.00.”
    document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  81. December 9, 1981 Landmark The council consented to let the ice cream store open in the spring on a verbal promise that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982, or the council might bring legal action.
    “It was the consensus of the Council to allow Schneider Apartments to open the Ice Cream Store in the spring with the verbal promise from John Schneider that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982 or council may bring legal action against him.”
    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  82. December 9, 1981 Landmark The council approved a building permit to enclose part of the west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store on receipt of plans and a $25.00 permit fee.
    “to approve request by John Schneider to obtain building permit to enclose part of west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store upon receipt of plans and $25.00 permit fee.”
    document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  83. December 9, 1981 Dedication Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city for twenty consecutive years as a councilmember and read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.
    “Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.”
    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Formanek · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  84. December 9, 1981 Proclamation Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. January 13, 1982 Figure The council appointed John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for 1982 at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint John R. Sladek as city attorney and Mary Hoefer as assistant city attorney for calendar year 1982 at a rate of $45.00”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · John Sladek · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
  86. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer reported FHA had raised interest rates and had no grant money available, and listed the priorities as a new well, then a tower, then plant or main work.
    “Engineer Kammerer reported that the FHA has raised interest rates and does not have any grant money available. Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled. Listed priorities: 1) new well 2) tower 3) plant or main work.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  87. January 13, 1982 Report The engineer estimated that water rates could rise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.
    “Engineer estimated that water rates could raise about $6.00 per month per unit if only a new well was drilled.”
    document 4466, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  88. January 13, 1982 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Brown for Water and Stevens for Sewer.
    “Mayor Brotherton appointed following committee chairmen: Community protection - Rohret; Human development - Spivey; Home and Community - Cox; Water - Brown, Sewer - Stevens”
    document 4466, p. 4 · meeting · Dennis Brown · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  89. February 10, 1982 Discussion A representative reported that Community Development Block Grant funds were available for a new water tower, and the item was put on the next agenda.
    “Community Development Block Grant funds are available for new water tower, community buildings or purchase of old school buildings, etc. Item will be on agenda for next month's meeting.”
    document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  90. February 10, 1982 Neighbors The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 at $140.00 per month.
    “Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month.”
    document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1980s
  91. February 10, 1982 Landmark The agenda listed a request to renew the Class C liquor license for Slim's Saloon.
    “renewal of Class "C" liquor license for Slim's Saloon”
    document 4467, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  92. February 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Stevens to approve contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for telecommunications for FY '83 in the amount of $140.00 per month document 4467, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  93. March 10, 1982 Special event The council indicated the city would pay for prizes for a kite flying contest planned for March 20 or 27, 1982.
    “plans for kite flying contest on March 20 or 27, 1982. Council indicated that city would pay for prizes”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  94. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council invoked the thirty day option on its contract with an individual for police protection and ended the contract on April 10, 1982.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to invoke the thirty day option on current contract with David R. White for police protection and to terminate the contract on April 10, 1982.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  95. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council agreed with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for about seven hours per week at $12.50 per hour, $4550.00 per year.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year.”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1980s
  96. March 10, 1982 Discussion After a discussion of the wastewater treatment facility inspection report, a council member was to look into a free generator from Johnson County and the plant diffusers were to be replaced.
    “Discussion of Wastewater Treatment Inspection Facility Report. Stevens will check into getting generator from Johnson County which is free for the taking and will get estimate for wiring from Flansburg's. Ralph Brown will replace diffusers.”
    document 4464, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  97. March 10, 1982 Neighbors Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  98. April 15, 1982 Report A report to the council said Tiffin did not have a chance of getting enough points to qualify for a Community Development Block Grant.
    “reported that Tiffin does not have a chance of getting enough points to qualify for a Community Development Block Grant.”
    document 4461, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  99. April 15, 1982 Spending The council approved up to $1,500.00 to insulate the water plant building and redo its heating system, after an estimate of $897.00 to insulate and panel it with volunteer labor.
    “Brown reported that estimate from Payless Cashways to insulate and panel water plant building is $897.00 if volunteer labor is used. Council will also need to redo heating system. Motion Brown second Cox to approve expenditure of up to $1,500.00 to insulate water plant building and redo heating system”
    document 4461, p. 3 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  100. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.
    “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”
    document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s

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