Wake Up Tri-Counties Galva Mayor Volkert talks Fees, Halloween, and Hydrant Flushing

Galva Mayor Rich Volkert joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the October 7, 2024, Galva City Council Meeting. Dixline was honored at the meeting for their 100 years of service in Galva. Dixline is a fourth-generation run business.  They were presented a plaque and a key to the city. They passed an electrical code ordinance for new construction in the city. They will be raising cemetery fees on May 1, 2025. The city has lost approximately $400,000. The fees were last raised in 2008. You have time to purchase a cemetery lot before the price increases, but the law doesn't allow the sale of the plot for more than the purchase price.  The council couldn't agree on amending the water fees, so they will add that to the next council meeting to discuss. The city will conduct the required fire hydrant flushing in late October. The city will issue a notice to residents with the date and time. Hydrant flushing can cause a decrease in water pressure and/or discolored water. Zack Thompson won the bid for a plot of city property to build a crematorium in Galva. Police Chief Kraig Townsend was awarded a grant for Tasers. The Galva Police Department was given radios as well, which helps the department's budget. Halloween will be on Thursday, October 31st, from 5 to 7 PM.