Regular Meeting                                                                                                              December 10, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs 

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner & Jones. Grimm was absent.

Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the minutes from 11/12/24, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Greiner moved approval of the 11/30/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Bauer moved approval of the December Expenditures, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Joan Stearns was present to voice concerns over snow buildup on cul-de-sac & requested the city push the snow into her yard.

Report from ION Environmental Services was received & placed on file. 

Ellis moved approval of resolution 12-24-1 approving the Re-Appointment & Compensation Schedule for City Attorney Erek Sittig seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to Consider 1st reading of ordinance no. 225 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 110,122, 137 & 152 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property  in the Walford Urban Renewal Area, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to wave 2nd & 3rd reading of ordinance 225, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved to consider Final adoption of ordinance 225 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 110,122, 137 & 152 Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property  in the Walford Urban Renewal Area, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous 

City received three proposals for janitorial services.

Jones moved to approve of multiple Janitorial Proposals, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Bauer, Greiner & Jones. Ellis Abstained

Bauer moved approval of Re-Appointment of Veenstra & Kimm Inc as City Engineer, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of resolution 12-24-2 Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements, Approving Preliminary Plans & Fixing a Date for Hearing Thereon & Taking of Bids for Improvements Known as 2024 Street Improvements Project, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve V&K ESA for FEMA LOMR Revisions & Modeling, Seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved to approve Re-Appointment of Mike Leymaster & Keith Brown to Planning & Zoning effective 1/1/25, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved to approve Re-Appointment of Cortez Davis & Pat Miner to Parks & Rec effective 1/1/25, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 11/12-12/10 received & placed on file. There were 29 calls for service.

Melissa Werner was available to deliver P&R Minutes for 12/3 & speak to challenges of the P&R Board & Programs.

Grimm moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 29,533.77 (Sewer Fund) 21,553.94 (Garbage Fund) 12,148.82

(Road Use Tax) 16,286.59 Total Revenue 79,523.12

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3058.43

Butz Ins (Insurance) 1321.00

Central State Bank (Lock Box) 100.00

City Laundry (Rugs/Uniforms) 397.40

Cronbaugh Excavating (Culvert Cleanout) 1850.00

Depot Express (Gas) 64.80

Evans Computer (Tech Support) 219.06

Evergreen Landscape (Mulch) 1470.00

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2867.60

Gazette (Publications) 108.48

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 87.01

IPERS (Withholdings) 1924.08

Menards (Supplies, Pallet Jack) 539.87

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3528.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 4073.60

Office Express (Supplies) 79.98

Phelan Tucker Law (Legal Services) 35.00

Postmaster (Christmas Fliers) 119.90

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4630.40 (Mileage) 83.08 

Sevig Utility (Water) 107.50

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 325.26

Sunrise Sheds (Park Shed) 2208.40

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

TruGreen (Ice Melt) 554.68

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 151.62 

Veenstra & Kimm (Engineering) 2987.00

Visa (USPS) 93.82 (Theisen’s) 299.99 (Tractor Supply) 35.97 (Amazon) 97.60

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3194.74

IA Dept of Rev (Monthly Sales Tax) 187.30

Iowa Finance Authority (Loan) 2690.00

ION (Operations) 4550.00 

Postmaster (Billing/462) 258.72 

Roto Rooter (Jet/Vac Sewer) 3877.36

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.27

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1131.60 

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling) 7922.00

Expenditure Totals:  59,687.37

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Wednesday December 3rd, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:01pm.   Werner, Hebert, Miner, Hahn present. Davis absent.

 Motion by Hebert to approve November meeting minutes, seconded by Hahn.  Approved unanimous.  

 Softball/baseball discussion

Discussion included budget review relative to baseball/softball line item for 2025/26

 City Park mini diamond renovation

Discussion included budget request to renovate the mini diamond at City Park.

 Diamond rental policy

Motion by Hahn to approve revised diamond rental agreement, seconded by Miner.  Approved unanimous.

 Equipment grounds maintenance

Storage shed pad is in place at City Park

 Motion to adjourn by Hahn, seconded by Werner.  Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              November 12, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs 

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner, Grimm & Jones

Greiner moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Jones moved approval of the minutes from 10/8/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Ellis moved approval of the 10/31/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Bauer moved approval of the November Expenditures, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Chad McCleary was present to deliver the report from ION Environmental Services. 

Engineer Eric Gould was present to update council on various projects  

Bauer moved approval of resolution 11-24-1 approving Tax Increment Financing Obligation for Schrader Holdings L.C., seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm moved approval of resolution 11-24-2 approving FY 2026 TIF Certification, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve renewal of CJ Cooper Drug & Alcohol Testing Service Agreement, Seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve Clerk to Post for Janitorial Contract Services, seconded by Grimm. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved to approve the Purple Wave Internet Auction Agreement, seconded by Greiner. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve Option 1 Wellmark PPO for Employee Health Insurance, seconded by Grimm. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Jones moved to approve awarding City Spraying Contract to TruGreen, seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved to approve awarding Jet/Vac of City Sewer Mains to Roto Rooter, seconded by Grimm. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve City Laundry Rental Service Agreement. Motion failed due to lack of second.

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 10/8-11/12 received & placed on file. There were 47 calls for service.

P&R Minutes for 10/9 & 11/5 received & placed on file.

Other items of discussion included but not limited to zoning codes & nuisance ordinances.

Grimm moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 301,446.01 (Sewer Fund) 22,379.73 (Garbage Fund) 13,131.66 

(Road Use Tax) 15,301.08 Total Revenue 352,258.48

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Absolute Security (Monitoring) 591.00

Allegra (Fliers) 233.34

Alliant (Electric) 3031.97

Baker Paper (Trash Bags) 125.37

Barnyard Creations (Truck Logo) 70.00

Brennecke, Chessa (Janitorial) 175.50

Chalupsky Landscaping (Groundwork) 641.50

City Laundry (Rugs/Uniforms) 496.75

CJ Cooper (Annual Admin Fees) 350.00

Depot Express (Gas) 591.49

Evans Computer (Tech Support) 211.28

Evergreen Landscape (Mulch) 1470.00

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2867.60

Fusion Site (Restrooms) 412.50

Gazette (Publications) 80.80

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 83.96

Hawkeye Fire (Inspections) 175.05

Henderson Products (Truck Body/Plow) 69,880.00

Iowa Prison Industries (Sign Hardware) 324.50

Iowa Rural Water Assoc (Dues) 355.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 1924.08

Ken-Way (Culvert Cleaning)) 1710.00

McGrath (2024 Ford) 53,775.79

Menards (Supplies) 25.76

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3528.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 4073.60

Nationwide Ins (Surety Bond) 277.00

Office Express (Supplies) 19.77

Orkin (Pest Control) 80.99

Phelan Tucker Law (Legal Services) 192.50

Pomp’s (Mount Tires) 254.40

ProPet (Receptacles & Bags) 781.30

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4630.40 (Mileage) 201.67 

Sevig Utility (Water) 77.50

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 326.53

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 151.62 

Veenstra & Kimm (Engineering) 4625.50

Visa (IA League) 50.00 (USPS) 10.58 (IMFOA) 450.26 (Amazon) 399.96 

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Wendling (Sand) 111.59

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3394.58

IA Dept of Rev (Monthly Sales Tax) 192.39

Iowa One Call (Locates) 31.50

ION (Operations) 4550.00 

Ken-Way (Annual Inspections) 5000.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 258.72 

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.27

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1224.98 (Landfill) 5876.00 

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling) 7922.00

Expenditure Totals:  190,752.70

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday November 5th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.  Werner, Hebert, Miner, Hahn, Davis present.  

Motion by Hahn, seconded by Hebert to approve October 9 minutes.  Approved unanimous.

Softball/baseball discussion - discussion included fees/registration ideas for 2025

Christmas Party discussion included plans for storage and inventory of materials.  Motion by Hebert, seconded by Davis to approve up to $500 for Christmas Party materials.  Approved unanimous.

Newsletter - funds exist that could support for this fiscal year, would need a proposal for continued funding beyond this fiscal year with a budget line item.

Groundwork for Parks Storage Shed

Motion by Miner to approve Chalupsky Landscaping and Nursery shed site prep as quoted Oct 24, 2024.  Seconded Davis.  Approved unanimous.  Specific date of work will be weather dependent.

Mini Diamond Renovation

Reviewed initial quote for possible City Park mini diamond conversion and softball diamond renovation.

Motion to adjourn by Miner, seconded by Werner. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm.

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Wednesday October9th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm.  Miner, Werner, Hebert, Hahn present.  Davis absent.

Motion by Miner to approve September 2024 minutes, seconded by Hahn.  Approved unanimous.

Possible action regarding 24-25 Softball/Baseball season - no action taken

Discussion/possible action regarding groundwork for Parks storage shed

Second bid to be acquired before action taken. 

Discussion/possible action regarding Halloween party

Supplies are on hand and discussion of possible need of volunteers 

Equipment/grounds/maintenance

Mulch is still not installed at City Park and ball diamond playground. 

Discussion included possible actions regarding small diamond improvements before 2025 season.  Motion by Hahn to approve up to $1500 for small diamond grounds renovation, including resetting of base anchors, pitcher plate, and home plate as well as edging and batting cage renovation, seconded by Werner.  Approved unanimous.

Reminder that diamond locking will begin November 1st per the Parks Board diamond access policy approved in July. 

Motion to adjourn by Miner, seconded by Hebert.  Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm.

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner, Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              October 8,2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner & Jones. Grimm was absent

Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the minutes from 9/10/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of the 9/30/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Greiner moved approval of the October Expenditures, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Chad McCleary was present to deliver the report from ION Environmental Services.

Bauer moved approval of resolution 10-24-1 approving the Annual Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing Report for FY 23/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of resolution 10-24-2 approving the State Annual Finance Report for FY 23/24, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to approve awarding the 5th St N Culvert Cleanout to Cronbaugh Excavating & the 430 B Ave W Culvert Cleanout to Ken-Way Trucking, Seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 9/10-10/8 received & placed on file. There were 31 calls forservice

Other items of discussion included but not limited to committee working with V&K on chloride discharge levels & continued work on LOMR’s.

Ellis moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 pm, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 57,901.88 (Sewer Fund) 21,495.14 (Garbage Fund) 12,983.01

(Road Use Tax) 21,700.61 Total Revenue 114,080.64

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3313.88

Campbell Supply (Grinder) 269.95

City Laundry (Rugs/Uniforms) 397.40

Depot Express (Gas) 306.32

Evans Computer (Tech Support) 221.24

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 4301.40

Fusion Site (Restrooms) 1067.00

Gazette (Publications) 214.72

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 113.33

IA Dept of Rev (Withholdings) 1554.68

IPERS (Withholdings) 1924.08

Jordan’s Heating/Cooling (Service) 305.50

Ken-Way (Manhole Repair) 3680.00

Linn Co Sheriff (Q2 Services) 10,920.00

Menards (Supplies) 116.78

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 5292.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 6110.40

Orkin (Pest Control) 80.99

P&K Midwest (Tools) 158.90

Postmaster (Halloween Flyer) 119.90

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 6945.60

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 326.83

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

Truck Country (Freightliner Service) 394.75

Trugreen (Spraying) 2465.92

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 151.55

Veenstra & Kimm (Engineering) 7181.50

Visa (Home Depot) 484.08 (USPS) 59.48 (IMFOA) 175.00 (Walmart) 122.79 

(Amazon) 335.80 (Theisen’s) 37.98

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3282.37

Electric Pump (Blower Repair) 992.10

IA Dept of Rev (Monthly Sales Tax) 190.69

ION (Operations) 4550.00 (Solenoids) 500.96

Postmaster (Billing/462) 258.72

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.27

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1131.60 

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling) 7922.00

Expenditure Totals:  80,489.31

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

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Regular Meeting                                                                                                              August 13, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs 

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Grimm & Jones. Greiner was absent

Jones moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of the minutes from 7/9/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of the 7/31/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Ellis moved approval of the August Expenditures, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

A brief discussion was held regarding V&K drafting Letters of Map Revision per updated FEMA Maps

Bauer moved approval of V&K ESA for FEMA LOMR Revisions, seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of V&K ESA for 2024 Street Improvements, seconded by Grimm. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Chad McCleary was present to deliver the report from ION Environmental Services.

Bauer moved approval of the June 30th 2024 State Outstanding Obligation Report, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 7/9-8/13 received & placed on file. There were 33 calls for service.

Parks & Rec August minutes were received & placed on file. 

Other items of discussion included but not limited to nuisance properties & abatements, camping in parking lots & city brush pile.

Grimm moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 10,525.16 (Sewer Fund) 21,318.61 (Garbage Fund) 12,741.23 

(Road Use Tax) 15,542.92 Total Revenue 60,127.92

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3389.40

Auditor of State (Annual Exam) 7981.99

Barden, Alexis (Umpire Fees) 120.00

Berry, Alexis (Umpire Fees) 120.00

Brennecke, Chessa (Janitorial) 135.00

City Laundry (Rugs/Towels/Uniforms) 909.51

Depot Express (Gas) 1796.69

Evans Computer (Tech Support) 509.31

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2867.60

Gazette (Publications) 89.04

Gessner, Caleb (Umpire Fees) 80.00

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 84.33

IIMC (Dues) 185.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 1896.60

Kane, Dalton (Umpire Fees) 200.00

Linn County Sheriff (Q1 Services) 10,920.00

LRS Portables (Restrooms) 533.50

Menards (Tools & Door sweep) 56.71

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3528.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 4073.60

Office Express (Chair Mat) 184.50

Orkin (Pest Control) 80.99

Overhead Door, (Door Service) 159.50

Patten Equipment (Utility Trailer) 5800.00

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4630.40 (Mileage) 100.50 

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 331.18

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

Trugreen (Spraying) 2090.92

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 151.55 

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (USPS) 18.50 

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3279.25

Aquafix (Midgefly Complete) 679.61

Iowa Dept of Rev (Monthly Sales Tax) 192.40

Iowa One Call (Locations) 9.90

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Lino H2O (Cal/Val Flow Meters) 850.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 258.72 

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.10

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1131.60 (Q1 Landfill) 5876.00  

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 114.00

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00

Expenditure Totals:  80,414.74

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday August 6th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.  Hahn, Werner and Davis present.

Motion by Hahn to approve July 2, 2024 Parks Board minutes.  Seconded by Davis.  

Approved unanimous.

Discussion related to baseball/softball jersey options for the next 2025 season. Options to include: an open store option will be created so that parents are responsible for ordering their player's jersey at no cost if included in the program fee, or as an add-on option in addition to the season fee. Action tabled for future meeting.

Discussion to present a formal plan for field maintenance with the city to determine next steps for the 2025 season. This could include, but not limited to, obtaining a professional quote for the smaller diamond infield to include resetting home plate, ensuring the correct distances between home plate and bases, and cutting new baselines. An option on the quote will include expanding infield lime to dugouts and incorporating a bullpen area. Will also get a quote to clean up the batting cage and enclose it with railroad ties or similar for easier ongoing maintenance. Action tabled for next meeting. 

Discussion for ongoing field maintenance needs during the regular use season timeframe and to present a plan to our maintenance department and then leverage volunteers through parents in the program for additional needs and understanding their equipment access.

Parks requests that the lime pit at the ball diamonds be refilled and weeded.

Werner motioned to amend umpire rates for FY 25/26 to Include a line item for returning non-certified umpires, if they have completed a prior season, to be paid $45 per game.

Certified umpire, home plate - $60 per game

Non-Certified umpire, home plate - $40 per game

Certified or Non-Certified umpire, bases - $40 per game

Returning, Non-Certified umpire, home plate or bases - $45 per game.

Seconded by Davis.  Approved unanimous.

Discussion regarding concession stand future plans. Discussion included ways to improve volunteer support for the concession stand and improve preseason communication to parents and potential volunteers needed.  Will review what practices and licenses could be obtained for the facilities for discussion at the September meeting. IVL membership includes the expectation that all towns in the IVL have an operational concession stand at home games.  

Discussion regarding rental agreement for ball diamonds. Updates were made including: 

- Clearly specifying that a Walford Resident must sponsor the rental

- Adding checkboxes to identify which field is being rented

- Adding expectation that signed agreement/deposit/payment must be submitted a minimum of 2 business days prior to requested rental date

- Updated security deposit to $200 and will add a clarifying message regarding this deposit.

- Updating rental responsibilities related to each diamond and equipment availability to the renter for use during their requested time.

- Removal of concession stand use option

- Removal of soft pitch clause and cigarette butt clean up statement

- Updated rental pricing: $30 per event (3 hours or less) and $60 for the full day

Motion to approve edits made by Werner. Seconded by Davis. Approved unanimous.

Discussion to put together diamond standard rules/expectations for posting at the diamonds to be reviewed at the September meeting.

Discussion around purchasing a City Park North Storage Shed. Hahn to obtain quotes and discussion will be continued at the September meeting.

Discussion regarding Halloween Party. Date will be October 26th,10:00AM - 12:00PM. 

Motion to approve $500 budget for Halloween party supplies made by Werner. Seconded by Hahn. Passed unanimous. 

Pickleball Court Update from Davis. The replacement tile has been ordered and in currently production. Werner will respond to Fairfax email regarding adding the Walford court back into the Highway 151 Pickleball League location rotation. 

Discussion for other future Parks Plans/Initiative tabled for September meeting.

Motion to approve $500 budget from baseball line item for storage shed organization and storage needs made by Hahn. Seconded by Werner Passed Unanimous.

Concerns were raised regarding TruGreen signage that is placed after chemical application and if notification can be given to residents via Facebook when it is scheduled. 

Request city maintenance to confirm signage requirements and compliance and City staff to update Facebook page if possible with scheduled dates.

Motion to adjourn by Werner, seconded by Hahn.  Meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm.

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              July 9, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs 

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner & Jones. Grimm was absent

Greiner moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of the minutes from 6/11/24, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the 6/30/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Bauer moved approval of the July Expenditures, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Chad McCleary was present to deliver the report from ION Environmental Services.

Bauer moved approval of resolution 7-24-1 Authorizing City Clerk to Transfer Sewer Fund Checking into Sewer Sinking Fund for SRF Interest/Service Fee & Principal Payments, seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Jones moved to table Approving V&K to Draft Letters of Map Revision per Updated FEMA Maps until the August Council Meeting, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of LL Pelling Sealcoat Proposal excluding F Ave W from 2nd St N to 4th St N, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to accept FY 22/23 Audit Findings, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of Appointing Rachael Hahn to the Parks & Rec Board effective 8/1/24, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 6/11-7/9 received & placed on file. There were 20 calls for service.

Parks & Rec July minutes were received & placed on file. 

Other items of discussion included but not limited to flags placed in State Right of Way, camping in parking lots.

Ellis moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 pm, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 13,922.29 (Sewer Fund) 21,451.34 (Garbage Fund) 12,710.05 

(Road Use Tax) 21,779.78 Total Revenue 69,863.46

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Absolute Security (Monitoring) 591.00

Alliant (Electric) 3351.19

Baker Paper (TP & Papertowels) 161.72

Baker, Jodi (Umpire Fees) 120.00

Baker, Scott (Umpire Fees) 40.00

Brennecke, Chessa (Janitorial) 270.00

Carquest (Parts) 62.30

Evans Computer (Tech Support) 150.00

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2956.67

Gazette (Publications) 99.20

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 92.90

Hagmeier, Brian (Umpire Fees) 120.00

Hinrichsen, Sally (Mentoring) 1018.06

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Withholdings) 1247.22

Iowa League of Cities (Dues) 1159.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 2189.56

LRS Portables (Restrooms) 847.32

Menards (Tools & Supplies) 78.91

Meyer, Andrew (Umpire Fees) 40.00

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3393.60

Midway Outdoor Equip (Mower Parts) 212.78

Miller, Dan (Wages) 3918.72

Oberbroeckling, Eric (Umpire Fees) 120.00

P&K Midwest (Mower Parts) 52.16

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4453.76 

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 327.48

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 160.80 

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (USPS) 191.61 (Orkin) 80.99 (Theisen’s) 72.97

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3022.05

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Monthly Sales Tax) 183.90

Iowa One Call (Locations) 21.70

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 258.72 

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.09

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 853.30  

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 116.00

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00 (Amnesty Day) 1119.00

Expenditure Totals:  48,153.52

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday July 2nd, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.  Hebert, Miner, Werner present.

Motion by Miner to approve June 4, 2024 minutes.  Seconded by Hebert.  Approved unanimous.

Discussion regarding 2024 softball/baseball season:

More than 70 kids signed up to play for teams in Walford this season, 7 teams (2 T-ball, 2 coach-pitch, 2 LL softball 1 LL baseball) plus PL softball combined with Norway to make one team.

Number of teams and participants was higher than expected which is great and also caused some challenges, including scheduling when multiple teams were playing or practicing on the same day/evening.  A suggestion to consider updating the small diamond at the main city park with a lime infield will be considered by the board, as t-ball and coach pitch teams could better use that facility for practice and alleviate some conflicts at the small baseball/softball diamond. Scheduling umpires was also a challenge, and pay rates needed to compete have increased.

Motion by Werner to update umpire pay rates to the following on a per game basis:

Certified umpire, home plate - $60 per game

Non-certified umpire, home plate - $40 per game

Certified or non-certified umpire, bases - $40 per game

Seconded by Miner.  Approved unanimous.

Regarding rental agreement for ball diamonds: proposal to review rental contract and possibly modify to clearly indicate responsible party must be a resident of Walford.  Potential action to be taken at August Parks Board meeting.  

Regarding concession stand, discussion included ways to improve volunteer support for concession stand and improve pre-season communication to parents and potential volunteers needed.  IVL membership includes expectation that all towns in the IVL have an operational concession stand at home games.

Discussion regarding Parks Board direction – it was noted there remains an open seat on the board

Discussion regarding Pickle Ball Court:

Board member Davis joined by phone to provide an update.  Courts 4 Sports has confirmed warranty replacement of the existing playing surface.  New tiles, specifically designed for pickle ball have been ordered from the manufacturer.  Installation date to be determined, pending delivery of replacement tiles from the manufacturer.

Future parks plans and initiatives: tabled to August meeting, no action taken.

Equipment/grounds/maintenance:

Motion by Miner to approve the following as Parks Board policy regarding access to the ball diamonds, seconded by Hebert
Parks Board policy regarding access to the large and small ball diamonds:
Walk-in gates to the large and small diamond will be unlocked form April 1 to October 31, with the following exceptions: Field conditions are unfit for use due to weather or any other environmental condition or maintenance issue creating safety hazards to users or risk of damage to the grounds or facilities. A diamond has been dragged, chalked, or otherwise prepared for a specific scheduled game or rental. The large diamond will be locked the day of the annual fireworks display to ensure sufficient safety distance from the fireworks launch area beyond the centerfield fence. During and after pesticide or fertilizer applications as required. Parks Board may review and update this policy at any time.

Approved unanimous.

Motion to adjourn by Werner, seconded by Hebert.  Meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.

 __________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              June11,2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner, Grimm & Jones

Jones moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of the minutes from 5/22/24, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the 5/31/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Jones moved approval of the June Expenditures, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Carolyn Pfeiffer was present to address trees needing trimmed at 1st Ave & 3rd St

Report from ION Environmental Services was received & placed on file

Greiner moved approval of The Depot Walford Cigarette/Tobacco/ Nicotine/Vapor Permit, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm moved approval of Central State Bank ACH Agreement, seconded by Bauer. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of Fairfax Library Contract for FY 24/25, seconded by Jones. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of resolution 6-24-1 Setting FY 24/25 Wages for Appointed Officers & Employees, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm moved approval of resolution 6-24-2 Setting FY 24/25 Employee Holiday Schedule, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm moved approval of resolution 6-24-3 Approving Purchase of Utility Trailer from Patten Trailer Sales, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 5/14-6/11 received & placed on file. There were 19 calls forservice.

Parks & Rec June minutes were received & placed on file. 

Other items of discussion included but not limited to open seat on P&R board, pickleball court, streets for asphalt project, flags & concession stand.

Bauer moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 pm, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 22,835.03 (Sewer Fund) 21,652.83 (Garbage Fund) 12,651.35

(Road Use Tax) 15,556.12 Total Revenue 72,695.33

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2952.79

Banyon Data (Software) 2520.00

Bauer, Randy (Wages) 320.00

Brooke’s Embroidery (Jersey’s & Visors) 1634.00

Brown, Chessa (Janitorial) 513.00

BSN Sports (Ball Supplies) 134.97

Butz Ins (Fireworks Coverage) 1161.21

City of Fairfax (Fire) 56,102.00 (Library) 3430.00

City Laundering (Towels/Uniforms/Rugs) 446.08

City of Norway (Fire) 600.00

Ellis, Amy (Wages) 360.00

Evans Computer (Office/Tech Support) 442.83

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2713.04

Gazette (Publications) 89.06

Gibbs, Todd (Wages) 1750.00

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 79.70

Greiner, Matt (Wages) 320.00

Grimm, Ashley (Wages) 200.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 1832.48

Jones, Kathryn (Wages) 280.00

LRS Portables (Restrooms) 412.50

Menards (Tools) 51.72

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3360.00

Midway Outdoor Equip (Blades & Trimmer Line) 167.49

Miller, Dan (Wages) 3880.00

Orkin (Pest Control) 80.99

Play It Again Sports (Softballs) 80.99

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4409.60 

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 314.82

Storey Kenworthy (Bill Stock) 627.00

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 160.80

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (Amazon) 102.13 (USPS) 8.73 (Orkin) 80.99 (City Laundering) 471.69

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2735.19

Benton Co Treasurer (Lien Processing) 5.00

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Monthly Sales Tax) 331.80

Iowa Finance Authority (Sewer Loan) 31,980.00

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 244.86

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 106.90

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1370.44 (Landfill) 5876.00

Benton Co Treasurer (Lien Processing) 5.00

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 116.00

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00 

Expenditure Totals:  149,753.64

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

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Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday June 4th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM.  Davis, Hebert, Miner, Werner present.

Motion by Davis to approve May 7, 2024 minutes, seconded by Hebert.  Approved unanimous.

Baseball/softball program:

One item of discussion of concession stand for future.

No outstanding items regarding supplies, jerseys, or payments.

Future items to consider beyond 2024:

Concession stand lease and operation.  In addition it was noted that the city does have a pest control vendor for City Hall and the concession stand/storage buildings at the ball diamonds may be able to utilize this service as well.

Future of umpire fees - competition for umpires and limited availability of umpires has increased the amount that umpires are paid.  Proposal is to raise pay for certified umpires to: $60 per game for home plate, $40 per game field.  Non certified umpires $45 per game for home plate, $40 per game field. 

Parks and Rec committee future:

A vacancy now exists on the board due to board member resignation.

Discuss/action regarding pickle ball court:

Complaints received in the last several days via Fairfax Parks staff about safety concerns expressed by Fairfax/Walford league players.  Walford residents were present who play regularly and do not have any concerns about safety, but do have issue with the surface that does not play evenly and several questions were asked about possible actions to remedy court surface.  Board member Davis to contact installer regarding warranty of the surface tiles due to poor performance of the tile surface and replacement/alternative surface options.  

Citizen comments:

Several citizens have observed what they describe as a lack of mowing timely and an unacceptable height of the grass in multiple city park areas, and specifically at the main city park.  It was also observed that trash has been accumulating in the ditch areas around the main city park and in areas at the ball diamonds with no visible action by the city to clean up these areas periodically.

Several citizens raised the question of how volunteers can offer assistance to the city on matters of parks maintenance and upkeep.  Residents would like to help and have at times in the past but are uncertain of what is allowed and what the city can allow for insurance/liability reasons.  Board will follow up with City Council and Mayor Gibbs to get clarity.

Motion to adjourn by Miner.  Seconded by Hebert. Meeting adjourned at 7:54pm

__________________________________ Melissa Werner, Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              May 22,2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner, Grimm & Jones

Grimm moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm moved approval of the minutes from 4/23/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the 4/30/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Ellis moved approval of the May Expenditures, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

A public hearing was held at 6:05 pm regarding FY 23/24 Budget Amendment. No written or oral objections were received.

Ellis moved to close the public hearing at 6:06 pm, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Grimm introduced resolution 5-24-1 approving FY 23/24 Budget Amendment, seconded by Jones. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Discussion was held regarding ESA Street Evaluation Program from V&K. Motion failed due to second.

Brian from ION Environmental Services was onsite to deliver report on WWTF

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 4/9-5/14 received & placed on file. There were 44 calls forservice.

Parks & Rec May minutes were received & placed on file. 

Other item of discussion included but not limited to Clover Ridge water, concession stand, ball waiver, nuisance properties.

Grimm moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:43pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 272,914.19 (Sewer Fund) 21,912.08 (Garbage Fund) 13,006.94

(Road Use Tax) 15,626.41 Total Revenue 323,459.62

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Absolute Security (Alarm) 2560.84

Alliant (Electric) 3218.54

Atkins Summer Ball (SB Tournament Dues) 80.00

BP (Gas) 222.57

Butz Ins (Work Comp Audit) 2361.00

City Laundering (Towels/Uniforms/Rugs) 471.69

City of Lowden (Fire Rescue Vehicle) 30,000.00

Evans Computer (Office/Tech Support) 194.02

Face Painting by Lindsay (Fundays Face Painting) 300.00

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2713.04

Firehouse Pyrotechnics (Fireworks) 6500.00 (Ins) 1000.00

Gazette (Publications) 220.84

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 81.55

H&H Funrides (Fundays Inflatables) 1445.00

IPERS (Withholdings) 1832.48

Kluesner Construction (Street Sweeping) 3182.00

Knight Wolf Event DJ (Fundays DJ) 450.00

Lins Heating & Air Conditioning (Shop Furnace Repair) 858.03

LRS Portables (Restrooms) 412.50

Menards (Tools, Supplies, Misc) 173.11

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3360.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 3880.00

Office Express (Supplies) 79.98

Orkin (Pest Control) 80.99

P&K Midwest (Mower Wheels) 22.86

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4409.60 (Mileage) 245.89

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

Shellsburg Rec (SB Tournament Dues) 80.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 316.21

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

Trugreen (Spraying) 2090.92

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 160.80

USPS (Amnesty Flier Postage) 110.55

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (Theisen’s) 4.99 (USPS) 76.73 (IMFOA) 528.38

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3056.18

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Monthly Sales Tax) 183.90

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 244.86

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 106.90

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Allegra (Amnesty Fliers) 520.94

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1131.60 

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 115.00

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00 (Trash Tags) 570.00

Expenditure Totals:  94,546.33

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

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Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday May 7th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:01pm.  Herbert, Heber, Miner present. Davis and Werner absent.

Motion by Miner to approve April 2nd, 2024 minutes.  Seconded by Heber.  Approved unanimous.  

Motion to approve up to $7000 to Iowa Pyrotechnics for June fireworks display per quote.  Seconded by Hebert.  Approved unanimous.

Discussion/possible action regarding baseball/softball

Field marking supplies finalized this week.  Practices are ongoing and scrimmages are next week, games begin the week after.

General equipment/grounds/maintenance

Reminder that there has typically been weed spray to control poison hemlock under the evergreen tree at the back of the Knapp Creek park, and that this appears to be needed again this year if city staff are able.

Security light at the ball diamond pavilion appears to not be working and hasn't been for some time.  Unsure as to cause of lack of function, request breaker/power to light be checked.

Several citizens present expressed concern over the height of the grass at City Park.  A citizen apparently used their own mower to mow a path from the parking lot to the pickle ball court to avoid walking through the tall grass.  Also, the wind shields are not up around the pickle ball court and were requested to be installed as soon as feasible as the court is being used heavily.  Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are regular pickle ball league dates and the league has begun.  In addition, the handle to tighten the net is no longer available to the public users of the court and the citizen request is that the net be checked for tightness once per week by city staff who have access to the net tightener handle.  It has also been noted that the general grass height of many of the city parks and properties has been very long this season, and that mowing of the heavy-use park areas rarely occurs immediately before a weekend when the parks are likely to have heavy use.  Further citizen comments included wishing to see capital improvement plans and possible facility additions.

Motion to adjourn by Miner, seconded by Hebert.  Motion adjourned at 7:42 pm.

__________________________________ Melissa Werner, Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              April 23, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Todd Gibbs via Zoom

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Grimm & Jones. Greiner was absent

Grimm moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of the minutes from 3/12/24 & 4/2/24, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approval of the 3/31/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous 

Bauer moved approval of the April Expenditures, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

A public hearing was held at 6:03 pm regarding FY 24/25 Proposed Budget. No written or oral objections were received.

Grimm moved to close the public hearing at 6:04 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis introduced resolution 4-24-1 approving FY 24/25 Budget/Levy Rate, seconded by Jones. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Reviewed Preliminary FY 23/24 Budget Amendment Expenditures for hearing on 5/14/24

Bauer introduced resolution 4-24-2 approving Purchase of 2024 Ford F-550 Pick-up with Box/Plow, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Jones introduced resolution 4-24-3 approving Purchase of Used First Responder Truck from City of Lowden, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer introduced resolution 4-24-4 Authorizing & Directing the City Clerk to Write-Off Unpaid Utility Account for Sewer & Garbage Fees That Have Been Deemed Uncollectable, seconded by Grimm. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Ellis moved approving Renewal of Class C Liquor License (LC) Sunday Sales/Outdoor Endorsement for Knapp Creek Event Center, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved approving Renewal of Class C Liquor License (LC) Sunday Sales/Outdoor Endorsement for Bully’s Angle Inn, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

ION Environmental Services report was received & placed on file

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 3/12-4/9 received & placed on file. There were 18 calls for service.

Parks & Rec March& April minutes were received & placed on file. 

Other item of discussion included but not limited to V&K reviewing streets for asphalt project.

Grimm moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31pm, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 27,951.79 (Sewer Fund) 22,609.10 (Garbage Fund) 12,505.67 

(Road Use Tax) 11,137.94 Total Revenue 74,204.50

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3414.20

BP (Gas) 113.14

Brown, Chessa (Janitorial) 135.00

Butz Ins (City Ins) 73,638.00

Carquest (Oil/Filters/Tester) 106.72

City Laundering (Towels/Uniforms/Rugs) 446.08

CJ Cooper (Substance Testing) 135.00 (Annual Query) 20.00

Evans Computer (Office/Tech Support) 279.83

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 4069.56

Gazette (Publications) 362.75

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 77.23

IA Dept of Rev (Q1 Withholdings) 2188.29

IPERS (Withholdings) 2748.72

Linn Co Sheriff (Q4 Services) 10,400.00

LRS Portables (Restrooms) 146.73

Menards (Tools, Supplies, Misc) 732.25

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 5040.00

Miller, Dan (Wages) 5820.00

Overhead Door (Shop Door) 8160.00

Professional Plumbing (Water Fountain) 990.00

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 6614.40 

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 313.43

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 160.90 

Van Meter (Ballast) 39.37

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (Theisen’s) 19.57 (Wright-Way Trailers) 41.96 (Wal-mart) 139.79

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2545.92

Auqafix (Midgefly Complete) 680.66

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Monthly Sales Tax) 179.86

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 244.86 

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 106.89

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1129.30 

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 115.50

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00 

Expenditure Totals:  146,247.75

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

                                                                                                                                  April 2, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner. Grimm & Jones were absent 

Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

A public hearing was held at 6:01 pm regarding FY 24/25 Proposed Property Tax Levy Rate. No written or oral objections were received.

Ellis moved to close the public hearing at 6:09 pm, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to adjourn meeting at 6:10 pm, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

________________________________

Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________

Tami Richardt, City Clerk

                                                                                                                                  April 2, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:18 pm by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner. Grimm & Jones were absent 

Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Fire Chief Mike Sankot was present to discuss an opportunity to purchase a newer First Responder Vehicle 

Ellis moved to set Public Hearing date of April 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 pm for FY 24/25 Proposed Budget Revenues & Expenditures, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to set Public Hearing date of May 14th, 2024 at 6:00 pm for FY 23/24 Budget Amendment, seconded by Greiner. Roll call: Unanimous

Greiner moved to approve April-June, 2024 Cig/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit for The Depot Express, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to reschedule the regular April 9th, 2024 meeting to April 23rd, 2024, seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to Establish New Direct Bill with The Depot Walford LLC for City Vehicle Fuel, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Bauer moved to adjourn meeting at 6:40 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

________________________________

Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________

Tami Richardt, City Clerk

Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday April 2nd, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:05.  Miner, Werner, Heber, Davis present. Hebert absent.

Motion by Miner to approve March 5 meeting minutes, seconded by Heber.  Approved unanimous.

P&R survey results

Discussion included forming a multi-year plan of improvements/additions to current city parks.

IVL Board meeting update

Walford will have:

2 T-ball teams, 1 boys machine-pitch, 2 LL softball teams, 1 PL softball team, 1 LL baseball team, no PL baseball team.  The three PL baseball registrants have been given options within the IVL to join other town rosters.

Discussion also included application of diamond rental agreement for the adult IVL League. Miner to consult adult IVL league directors.  Additional discussion included locking gates of prepared diamonds ahead of scheduled games during the coming season.

Discussion/Possible Action regarding volunteer to assist with city newsletter

Planned cadence is monthly e-mail, possible quarterly mailer.  No action taken.

Equipment/Grounds/Maintenance

Motion by Miner to allocate up to $350 to replace the fan in the concession stand building.  Seconded by Werner.  Approved unanimous.

Motion to adjourn by Werner, seconded by Davis.  Meeting adjourned 8:28pm.

__________________________________ Melissa Werner,  Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary 

Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting                                                                                                              March 12,2024

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., by Mayor Todd Gibbs

Roll Call: Bauer, Ellis, Greiner. Jones entered via zoom at 6:00 pm & left meeting at 6:04 pm due to technical issues. Grimm was absent

Ellis moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the minutes from 2/13/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Greiner moved approval of the minutes from 2/21/24, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Greiner, Ellis& Jones. Bauer abstained

Bauer moved approval of the 2/29/24 Treasurers Report, seconded by Greiner. Roll call: Greiner, Ellis & Bauer. Jones abstained

Ellis moved approval of the March Expenditures, seconded by Bauer. Roll Call: Unanimous

Wayne from LRS was here to speak to staffing/service issues & what is being done to mitigate them going forward

Chad from ION Environmental Services was present to deliver the wastewater treatment plant report

Eric Gould & Hunter Schulte from Veenstra & Kimm were present to introduce themselves as our new points of contact

Greiner moved approval of the EMC estimated rate increases, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call:Unanimous

Bauer moved approval of the Street Sweeping Bid from Kluesner Construction, seconded by Ellis. 

Roll Call: Unanimous

Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 2/13/24 - 3/12/24 was received & placed on file. There were 15 calls for service.

Greiner moved approval of New Class E Liquor License/Sunday Sales for The Depot Walford LLC, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous

Parks & Rec March minutes were received & placed on file. Parks chairperson was present to discuss report & requested locks for the ball diamonds.

Other item of discussion included but not limited to replacing water fountain at City Hall 

Ellis moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36pm, seconded by Grimm. Roll Call: Unanimous

Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 11,133.13 (Sewer Fund) 23,796.49 (Garbage Fund) 13,258.38

(Road Use Tax) 14,067.54 Total Revenue 62,255.54

General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 3506.56

BP (Gas) 95.82

Brown, Chessa (Janitorial) 229.50

City Laundering (Towels/Uniforms/Rugs) 446.08

Consolidated Energy (Grease) 124.95

Cronbaugh Excavating (Dam Removal) 3000.00

Evans Computer (Office/Tech Support) 362.03

Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 1356.52

Gazette (Publications) 124.54

Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 94.36

IPERS (Withholdings) 1832.48

Iowa Prison Ind. (Signs) 459.25

Liberty Doors (Station Door) 2775.00

Menards (Supplies) 162.51

Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3360.00

Midwest Wheel (Lights) 74.76

Miller, Dan (Wages) 3880.00

Office Express (Supplies) 125.59

Overhead Door (Station Door Repair) 179.50

Richardt, Tami (Wages) 4409.60

Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 317.53

The Hartford (Group Life Ins) 65.40

United Healthcare (Ins) 2205.47

US Cellular (Cell Phones) 165.90

Visa (Zoom) 15.99 (Theisen’s) 255.23

Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 77.98

Sewer Fund Expenditures:

Alliant (Electric) 2311.98

Iowa Dept of Revenue (Monthly Sales Tax) 173.84

ION (Operations) 4550.00

Postmaster (Billing/462) 244.86

South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.12

Garbage Fund Expenditures:

Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 851.00

Central State Bank (ACH Fees) 115.00

Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling/466) 7922.00 

Expenditure Totals:  47,389.87

_______________________________ Todd Gibbs, Mayor

ATTEST:

________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk

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Regular Meeting                                                                                                Tuesday March 5th, 2024

Meeting called to order at 7:04 pm.  Heber, Hebert, Werner present.  Miner and Davis absent. 

Motion to approve February 8th meeting minutes by Heber, seconded by Hebert. 

Approved unanimously.

24/25 Softball/Baseball discussion

Review of 2023 rosters needed to determine potential 2024 numbers. As of 3/5/24, we have 63 registered players.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zeg4ANxACJDTgkwxi3wHig3AIQaFAqkfpJCbaB88gN0/edit?usp=sharing

Motion to approve Baseball/Softball jersey and hat purchase of up to $2700 by Werner. seconded by Hebert. Approved unanimously.

Discussion/possible action regarding Parks & Rec Survey.

Postponed until April Meeting.

Discussion/possible action regarding Summer Picnic.

Motion to approve up to $2770 for expenses by Hebert. Seconded by Werner. Approved unanimously.

Face Painting, up to 2 hours / $250

H&H Fun Rides, 4 to 8 hours

Band / DJ

Activity Prizes

Tent / Tables / Chairs Rental

General Equipment/Grounds/Maintenance

The Concession Stand Fan needs to be replaced as it is not functional. Will discuss with maintenance staff and obtain quotes by April 2nd meeting.

For spring - grading, dirt, and grass seeding around pickle ball court. Additionally, review the condition of the small diamond for safety with the maintenance crew prior to the week of April 18th.

Padlocks for the small field need to be reviewed for replacement. Will review with maintenance.

Meeting adjourned at 7:43PM. 

__________________________________ Melissa Werner, Chairperson

__________________________________ Pat Miner,  Secretary