LIBERTYVILLE IOWA

Regular Council Meeting

Meeting Minutes

June 9th, 2026

 

The regular meeting of the Libertyville City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by

Mayor-Kevin Snyder at the Libertyville Community Center. Council members in attendance were Tom Atwood, Dave Rippey, Deb Moore, Cody Guffey and assistant fire chief Troy Elmore. City Clerk, Keirston Taylor and Maintenance, Robert Manley. Also, present was Gabrielle Harris.

 

APPROVE OR AMEND AGENDA:   Mrs. Moore motioned to approve the agenda. Second by Mr. Atwood. All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

CONSENT AGENDA:  Mr. Guffey motioned to approve the consent agenda. Second by Mr. Atwood. All ayes.  Motion passed.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FIRE CHIEF REPORT:

Fire 1 class has started and there are 7 participants between our department and others. Inquired about 4th of July event as they are not sure how many members will be available that day

MAINTENANCE REPORT: None

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE REPORT:

Liberty Township paid their dues

LIBERTYVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE:

Lots of Games and Activity going on and the playground mulch is officially all down on the new playground

FACES OF LIBERTYVILLE:

Discussion on FACES of Libertyville separating from the city EIN number

PERMITS & SETBACKS:

PUBLIC FORUM:

Gabrielle Harris came to present the July 4th, 250th Celebration to the city of Libertyville with an events list and fireworks, businesses have come together to raise money and include all the businesses in the 4th of July Celebration. Asked for the city to donate to the fireworks display by a licensed pyro technician

MAYOR/COUNCIL/ATTORNEY COMMENTS:

Spoke with County Supervisor about dirt mound at fire station, they called the engineer and they said it should be moved in 2-3 weeks.

There is a constant stream of water running through a sewer pipe at 703 W Maple, wanting to get someone to camera it so we can see where it is coming from.

OLD BUSINESS:

Libertyville Sewer Smoking Report

Pickleball/Basketball Court

City Announcement Board

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution 532-2026 A Resolution Approving the Temporary Closing of the 100 Block of Jefferson Street in its Entirety on July 4th, 2026.

4th of July-250th Celebration

 

Give FACES of Libertyville a deadline of Sept 30th, 2026 to Separate from the Cities EIN.

Mrs. Moore Motioned to Give FACES of Libertyville a deadline of Sept 30th, 2026 to Separate from the Cities EIN. Second by Mr. Guffey. Roll Call Vote.

Ayes: Moore, Rippey, Atwood, Miller and Guffey

Nays: None

Absent: Miller

 

Resolution 532-2026 A Resolution Approving the Temporary Closing of the 100 Block of Jefferson Street in its Entirety on July 4th, 2026.

Mr. Atwood Motioned to Approve Resolution 532-2026 A Resolution Approving the Temporary Closing of the 100 Block of Jefferson Street in its Entirety on July 4th, 2026.

Second by Mr. Rippey. Roll Call Vote.

Ayes: Guffey, Moore, Rippey, Atwood, and Miller

Nays: None

Absent: Miller

 

Donate $2500 to the 4th of July Celebration for Fireworks.

Mr. Rippey Motioned to Donate $2500 to the 4th of July Celebration for Fireworks.

Second by Mrs. Moore. Roll Call Vote.

Ayes: Moore, Rippey, Atwood, Miller, and Guffey

Nays: None

Absent: Miller

 

Cody Guffey Resignation

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. with a Motion by Mr. Rippey. Second by Mrs. Moore.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.