Walker Council passes 7.6 percent levy; approves 2024 budget
The 2024 tax levy was increased to
The city council also heard from a member of the Cass County Opioid Settlement Committee, the
"We need to know what you are seeing as the needs for the various municipalities. And I'm always thrilled when we have law enforcement and the fire department because you guys are often the first ones on scene when it comes to overdose calls and things like that," Nevins said. "A lot of the ideas that have come up are
Councilor
Nevins said, yes. "The city needs to give us an idea of what they are going to spend, and six months from now, tell us what you did; and [then] a year from now, tell us what you did."
Ideas floated by Nevins were Narcan vending machines, education handouts, supples and medical equipment.
Later in the meeting during the discussion portion of the meeting, the council told Stewart this money was spoken for a couple months ago for the police department to purchase body cameras and upgrade equipment. That is money city residents don't have to fork out.
Councilor
Senenfelder also said there are funds in the
Wilkening said he was also open for the city to put its percentage with the other townships and
In the final presentation,
Trapier told the council that when he took over in late January the food shelf served just under 450 people that month and just over that in February. "Last month we served over 1,300 people. We're seeing a massive increase in a short period of time. More people are donating but they're donating less than before," he said. "People are driving outside our coverage area — from
This year the food shelf extended its hours and days due to clients waiting for more than an hour to shop. To satisfy the growing demand, the food shelf is acquiring ore than 33,000 pounds of food each month. This has led to a significant increase in expenses and volunteer hours.
"I'm here asking for funds; additional revenue the city could give." Trapier said.
Every year the
City Administrator
The council passed a motion to give the food shelf
In staff concerns, Fairchild told the council the city needs to hire a full time liquor store clerk and a full time school resource officer.
In other city business, the council:
Set the regular council meeting dates and alternate dates for 2024.
Accepted donation of
Approved the liquor license renewals for 2024.
Approved the
Approved staff completing the transfer of franchise fees from
Accepted gambling funds of
Approved the increase of life insurance for each city employee from
Approved 2024 wage increases for city staff.
Approved
Approved 3 percent wage increase for Public Works Director
Approved paying
Approved application for BassMaster's Open Fishing Tournament in the lower city park
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