Toledo Police Chief Dan Quigley and South Tama County School Resource Officer Vern Jefferson (off frame) give the annual SRO report to the council. PHOTO BY MICHAEL DAVIS

TOLEDO – This week’s Toledo City Council meeting started with a powerpoint presentation by Toledo Police Chief Dan Quigley and School Resource Officer Vern Jefferson. The annual report given to the council was the same report given a few months ago by the officers to the South Tama School Board.

Quigley and Jefferson talked to the council about many things, including explaining what exactly an SRO Officer does, the motivation and communication Jefferson has had with students, and the various programs and trainings that have been started. Stats from the first year were shown and explained.

SRO Jefferson talked about a few things he wishes to do differently in his second year, including the possibility of implementing ‘Lunch with Vern,’ a program where he would join different students at different schools for lunch.

A public hearing was set for Oct. 14 to alter the CH.69 ordinance regarding trailers parking on the street.

The FY24 City of Toledo financial report was reviewed by the council and approved. The clerks were approved to attend the fall IMFOA conference from Oct. 16-18.

The public works department reported hauling dirt into the ditch off Business 30. Well number one came online and can run 580 gallons a minute. The Trunk ‘R Treat in the park has had its date changed to Oct. 26. The new truck has arrived, and two employees will be heading off for classes.

Toledo City Attorney Michael Marquess reported that a trial will be held this week on a nuisance property. Other nuisance properties are being worked on, and The Hotel Toledo, a nuisance property, is progressing nicely under new ownership with remodels being done. Everything is going well with the lawsuits, as well.

Quigley reported that between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8, the TPD received 109 calls to service and affected 3 arrests. One of the arrests resulted in seven charges including two felonies, possession of a controlled substance third offense, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

An investigation assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Justice Major Crimes Unit, The Cedar Rapids Police Department, The UnityPoint Child Protection Center, and the Tama Police Department resulted in the arrest of 40-year-old, Jose Sic Muz of Tama. Muz was charged with kidnapping 2nd degree class “B” felony, grooming, class “D” felony, and lascivious conduct with a minor, a serious misdemeanor.

Vehicle intervention training at the Iowa Speedway has been completed. The department also helped the United States Marshals Service and the Division of Criminal Investigation in sex offender registry compliance checks, which are done at least once a year. The Durango is back in the shop, and the chief is going to call Chrysler about the ongoing problems.

Quigley informed the council that he and Lt. Nathan Wunn will more than likely be absent from the Sept. 23 meeting due to attending a Leadership Training Conference.