City Commission
Regular MeetingWalker, MI · May 18, 2026
Agenda
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
6:30 PM Committee of the Whole Meeting
a) Discussion on Consent Agenda Items
7:00 PM Regular Commission Meeting
3. Invocation - Commissioner Deschaine
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call - Present: Mayor Carey, Commissioners Steven Gilbert, Roxanne
Deschaine, Jessica Babcock, Melanie Grooters, and Elaina Huizenga-Chase
6. Approval of Excused Absence
a) Commissioner Burde's Absence
7. Approval of Minutes
a) 05-11-2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
8. Public Comment on Agenda Items
(5 minute limit per person)
9. Consent Agenda
(All items under this section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion with no discussion. If discussion is desired by a Commission member, that
member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda.)
a) Expenditures in the amount of $ 397,522.71
b) Cyber Security Mutual Assistance MOU
10. Other Public Comment
11. Commissioner and City Manager Comments
12. Adjournment
13. Meeting Schedule
June 8, 2026 Commission Meeting at 6:30 PM
June 22, 2026 Commission Meeting at 6:30 PM
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
6:30 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Kent District Library Community Report
KDL Board of Trustees member Norma VerHeulen thanked the Commission for
its continued support of the library and introduced Executive Director Lance
Werner.
Executive Director Werner presented a community report to the Commission
that included statistics on digital media circulation, summer reading participation,
and the summer meals partnership with Feeding America. He also noted that
KDL’s Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) has been honored as the 2025
Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print
Disabled.
Regional Managers Liz Knapp and Joyanne Huston-Swanson shared stories
highlighting patron experiences and accommodation needs at the temporary
library location. They also noted that the library is currently hiring staff in
preparation for expansion at the new facility.
Discussion on Consent Agenda Items
Mayor Carey summarized the DROP program memo.
Commissioner and City Manager Comments
Comm. Gilbert expressed appreciation to Mayor Carey for his leadership over
the past week
Comm. Babcock reported that she participated in a Police Department ride-
along on April 22, spoke at a Girl Scouts meeting on May 4, and attended Julie
Fend’s retirement celebration. She also shared that she continues to receive
positive feedback regarding the improvements at Harmon Field. Commissioner
Babcock further expressed gratitude to the speakers at Chief Shoultz’s funeral
service, the Mankel family for their support of the Chief’s family, and neighboring
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communities that assisted by covering Walker’s fire stations.
Comm. Huizenga-Chase stated that she attended the Public Safety Committee
meeting prior to the Commission meeting, as well as the employee luncheon
held on May 6.
Comm. Deschaine reported that backpacks for the Mayor’s Reading Initiative
will be distributed on May 21 and provided an update regarding Safety Town.
Comm. Burde commented on the Mayor's leadership over the past week
Manager Gallagher thanked city staff and community partners for supporting
the City over the last week
Mayor Carey thanked community partners, the Mankel family, and
Remembrance Church for their support. He also thanked KDL for providing
books for the reading initiative, as well as DTE and AT&T for donating
backpacks.
Regular Commission Meeting
Invocation by Commissioner Huizenga-Chase followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Mayor Gary Carey Jr., Commissioners Steven Gilbert, Roxanne Deschaine,
Jessica Babcock, Melanie Grooters, Elaina Huizenga-Chase, and Michael Burde
Approval of Minutes
04-27-2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase, seconded by Roxanne Deschaine to
approve the 04-27-2026 Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion Carried.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
None
Consent Agenda
Expenditures in the amount of $543,513.98, Appointment of Chief Keith Mankel
as Interim Fire Chief, and Police Command Defined Benefit Pension DROP
Program
Motion by Steven Gilbert, seconded by Melanie Grooters to approve the
Consent Agenda. Motion Carried.
Resolutions
RES 26-800 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
Motion by Jessica Babcock, seconded by Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase to approve
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RES 26-800 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments. Motion Carried.
Other Public Comment
None
Commissioner and City Manager Comments
Heard during Committee of the Whole
Adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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05/13/2026 01:41 PM CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF WALKER Page 1/8
User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
05/07/2026 P TAX 10326 03/07-04/30/2026 STATE OF MICHIGAN 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-225.399 5,048.45
10326 03/07-04/30/2026 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-228.199 3,365.63
10326 03/07-04/30/2026 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-234.199 261.11
8,675.19
05/07/2026 P TAX 830(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 COMSTOCK PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-225.199 177.40
05/07/2026 P TAX 831(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-235.199 500.08
05/07/2026 P TAX 832(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 INTERURBAN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-230.199 411.45
05/07/2026 P TAX 833(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-225.399 1,382.68
05/07/2026 P TAX 834(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 KENT COUNTY TREASURER 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-222.199 3,006.00
834(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-228.199 103.99
3,109.99
05/07/2026 P TAX 835(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-223.199 1,001.73
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05/07/2026 P TAX 836(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-234.199 1,332.56
05/07/2026 P TAX 837(E) 03/07-04/30/2026 WALKER CITY TREASURER-GEN FUN 03/07-04/30/2026 DEL PP TAX DISB 703-000-221.199 1,184.26
05/11/2026 P TAX 10327 09/30/2024 DOUGLAS OR JENNIFER EMPIE 2024 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-08-331-009703-000-275.100 101.27
05/12/2026 MPOOL 216311 REIMBURSEMENT SANDRA VANBEEK SILVER SNEAKER CHRISTMAS PARTY ITEMS298-772-744.200 91.45
05/12/2026 MPOOL 216312 JUROR JUROR FOR 10/04/2024 TRIAL 101-286-808.600 21.52
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216313 500244 ACTION CHEMICAL, INC. FITNESS ROOM CLEANER DISPENSER-WIFC 298-772-744.500 160.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216314 3156999 APPLIED INNOVATION COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
101-215-811.100 133.64
216314 3156999 COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
101-272-811.100 838.49
216314 3156999 COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
101-286-811.100 298.70
216314 3156999 COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
101-301-811.100 137.97
216314 3156999 COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
202-449-811.100 69.70
216314 3156999 COPIER FEES 05/09-06/08/2026 & OVERAGES
298-780-811.100 70.30
1,548.80
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216315 3366759 ARROWASTE INC 1470 THREE MILE - MAY 2026 101-265-807.000 138.71
216315 3371025 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN - MAY 2026 101-265-807.000 143.45
216315 3363639 4243 REMEMBRANCE - MAY 2026 101-265-807.000 899.20
216315 3362213 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
216315 3362215 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
216315 3362216 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
216315 3362217 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
216315 3362709 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
216315 3362748 CLEAN UP DAYS 101-272-885.000 185.00
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
216315 3363647 4151 REMEMBRANCE - MAY 2026 298-780-920.400 548.52
2,839.88
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216316 VOID ** VOIDED ** ** VOIDED **
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216317 CREDIT MEMO AUTO-WARES GROUP-KENOWA AUTO ACCT#:50630990 - DPW 661-585-937.100 (80.01)
216317 STMT 04/25/2026 ACCT#:51106808 - POLICE 661-585-937.200 2,321.96
216317 STMT 04/25/2026 ACCT#:51106311 - FIRE 661-585-937.300 293.90
2,535.85
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216318 P91409273 BATTERIES PLUS BATTERIES FOR WIFC EMERGENCY LIGHTS 298-780-932.000 51.98
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216319 15605609 BORGMAN FORD CORP SOCKET ASSEMBLY - DPW 661-585-937.100 90.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216320 REIMBURSEMENT BRANDYN HEUGEL TUITION REIMBURSEMENT-SPRING 2026 101-270-961.400 3,330.00
216320 REIMBURSEMENT FUNERAL EXPENSE-SHOULTZ 101-272-960.100 162.18
3,492.18
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05/13/2026 MPOOL 216321 CH2629302 CDW GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL TO GCC MIGRATION PROJECT 101-228-956.100 31,742.50
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216322 47206478-00 CENTRAL PRO SUPPLY GRASS SEED - ROADS 203-449-781.000 205.12
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216323 4268396348 CINTAS SHOP TOWELS 101-265-807.000 142.23
216323 4267650642 FLOOR MATS - WIFC 298-780-932.000 91.32
216323 4268391772 DPW UNIFORMS 661-590-768.400 357.90
216323 5317224404 FIRST AID ITEMS - DPW 661-590-771.000 337.34
928.79
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216324 5431 CITY OF GRANDVILLE APRIL 2026 SHARED COURT COSTS 101-286-810.100 27,383.14
216324 5431 APRIL 2026 SHARED COURT COSTS 101-286-810.200 7,389.08
34,772.22
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216325 4343 REMEMBRANCE COMCAST ACCT#:8529 11 275 0129395 05/16-06/15 202
101-301-920.000 14.92
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216326 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN CONSUMERS ENERGY ACCT#:1000 2432 6439 04/01-05/03/2026
101-265-920.000 633.02
216326 2245 BUTTERWORTH ACCT#:1000 2382 9201 04/01-05/03/2026
101-301-920.000 69.40
216326 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2432 6439 04/01-05/03/2026
101-336-920.000 1,477.03
216326 2327 WALKER AVE NW ACCT#:1000 8979 3713 04/02-05/04/2026
101-448-920.000 64.27
216326 3789 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 7707 6121 03/31-05/03/2026
101-751-920.000 276.30
216326 650 CUMMINGS ACCT#:1000 2665 6767 04/01-05/03/2026
101-751-920.000 93.71
216326 3975 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2432 8526 04/01-05/03/2026
251-574-920.100 30.46
216326 248 WILSON AVE NW ACCT#:1001 0227 1721 04/01-05/03/2026
251-574-920.100 103.36
216326 4381 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2533 2915 04/01-05/03/2026
251-574-920.100 33.14
216326 4209 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 0032 5090 04/01-05/03/2026
251-574-920.100 293.60
3,074.29
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216327 VOID ** VOIDED ** ** VOIDED **
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216328 REIMBURSEMENT DENNIS JACOB 2026 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR REIMB 661-590-771.000 150.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216329 REIMBURSEMENT EMILY MANKEL FUNERAL EXPENSE-SHOULTZ 101-272-960.100 38.56
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216330 1839607 FLEX ADMINISTRATION INC APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-215-713.000 5.65
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-240-713.000 11.30
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-286-713.000 5.65
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-301-713.000 5.65
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-336-713.000 5.65
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 101-371-713.000 5.65
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 202-449-713.000 7.91
216330 1839607 APRIL 2026 - FLEX ADMINISTRATION 203-449-713.000 3.39
50.85
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216331 CFS-4595867 FLYERS ENERGY LLC FUEL 661-590-785.000 11,180.18
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05/13/2026 MPOOL 216332 9353020732 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC LIGHT WITH WALL MOUNT 101-265-935.000 141.80
216332 9352112046 CREDIT MEMO 101-265-935.000 (10.03)
131.77
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216333 26002 HAVENER TECH VOIDFILL/LINE 61 CATCH BASINS - SHIRE/ HIT
101-445-934.200
ORE SIE 25,500.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216334 STMT 04/28/2026 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES INC.
APRIL 2026 STATEMENT-ACCT#:5912 101-265-935.000 215.41
216334 STMT 04/28/2026 APRIL 2026 STATEMENT-ACCT#:5912 101-301-934.300 146.39
361.80
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216335 116757 IMAGE QUEST PRINTING FIRE DEPT & NAME TITLES EMBLEMS 101-336-768.300 516.78
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216336 19888 IP CONSULTING INC PHONE SERVICE - MAY 2026 101-228-956.450 3,297.09
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216337 131735 JACO CIVIL PROCESS COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 47.75
216337 131697 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 47.75
216337 131700 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 36.88
216337 131557 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 60.80
216337 131497 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 60.80
216337 131702 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 39.05
216337 131703 COLLECTION EXPENSE 101-240-955.100 32.53
325.56
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216338 REIMBURSEMENT JASON RUSSO FUNERAL EXPENSE-SHOULTZ 101-272-960.100 18.50
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216339 CI002988 JOHNSON COMMERCIAL INTERIORS FLOORING-HOCKEY LOCKER ROOMS-WIFC 298-771-976.500 27,807.50
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216340 REIMBURSEMENT KAILEY HOVING RECORDING FEES & PARKING REIMB 101-272-963.500 90.00
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
216340 REIMBURSEMENT RECORDING FEES & PARKING REIMB 101-447-727.000 4.00
216340 REIMBURSEMENT MI ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CONF REF-R IM
101-447-961.000 505.55
599.55
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216341 2301-171952 KENT COMMUNICATIONS INC 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-172-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-191-730.000 11.30
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-191-730.253 11.23
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-215-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-240-730.000 16.24
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-257-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-270-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-286-730.000 58.28
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-301-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-336-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-371-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-447-730.000 6.32
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216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
202-449-730.000 6.32
216341 2301-171952 03/30-05/01/2026 COURIER & MAILING FEES
298-780-730.000 6.32
160.25
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216342 26042901133 KENT COUNTY TREASURER POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES 01/01-06/30/2 26
101-301-812.400 133,694.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216343 29392 KERKSTRA ENVIRONMENTAL SVC INCPORTABLE RESTROOMS (5) - CITY CENTRAL ARK
101-751-934.400 630.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216344 85957 LAKESIDE AGGREGATE LLC ROAD GRAVEL - 30.68 TONS 202-449-781.000 306.80
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216345 REIMBURSEMENT LUKE BIEL TASER TRAINING REIMB 101-301-961.000 15.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216346 LE-148705811909 MED-1 LEONARD PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING 101-270-803.600 101.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216347 37152 MENARDS, INC. PLUMBING PARTS 101-265-935.000 40.13
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216348 WALK-2601 MICHIGAN PAVEMENT MARKINGS LLCROAD PAVEMENT MARKING LINES-WHITE & YE LO
202-455-934.700 38,444.55
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216349 574433 MINER SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. CLEANING SUPPLIES - CITY HALL 101-265-930.000 1,149.07
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216350 820140 MOES CHAINSAW REPAIR LLC CHAIN SAW SERVICE - FIRE DEPT 661-585-937.300 86.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216351 845387 NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, LCC
COPIER FEES 05/02-06/01/2026 - FIRE STN #1
101-336-811.100 62.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216352 39895 ON DUTY GEAR LLC BADGES, MINI SHIELD (4)-POLICE 101-301-768.200 575.00
216352 38772 POLICE PANTS - PEDDIE 101-301-768.200 109.99
216352 39885 POLICE UNIFORMS-MALEY/HUISMAN 101-301-768.200 631.93
216352 39860 POLICE PANTS (2) - MCINTYRE 101-301-768.200 204.98
1,521.90
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216353 4042-000046674 OTTAWA COUNTY FARMS LANDFILL, INC
CLEAN UP DAYS & STREET SWEEPINGS 101-272-885.000 552.94
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
216353 4042-000046674 CLEAN UP DAYS & STREET SWEEPINGS 203-449-781.000 267.66
820.60
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216354 47169083 POWERVAC OF MICHIGAN LLC STORM DRAIN-CAMERA INSPECTION-WEST RIV R
101-445-934.200 950.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216355 435506 ROBBINS LOCK SHOP, INC YALE LOCK AND REPAIR 101-265-935.000 624.80
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216356 SI001744 S A MORMAN & COMPANY, INC. DOOR CLOSER 101-265-935.000 474.08
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216357 APRIL 2026 STANDALE HI-TONE CLEANERS INC UNIFORM CLEANING-APRIL 2026-POLICE 101-301-769.000 479.10
216357 APRIL 2026 UNIFORM CLEANING-APRIL 2026-FIRE 101-336-769.000 54.75
533.85
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216358 7009710872 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE CORP
VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-240-727.000 193.61
216358 7009710872 VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-272-727.000 228.91
216358 7009710872 VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-301-727.000 452.57
216358 7009710872 VARIOUS OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-371-727.000 99.63
974.72
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05/13/2026 MPOOL 216359 551-676198 STATE OF MICHIGAN FINGERPRINT FEES (3) 101-000-636.200 126.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216360 9212269300 STRYKER SALES LLC AED PADS - FIRE 101-336-740.500 1,019.20
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216361 90388 SUPERIOR GROUNDCOVER, INC. WOOD CHIPS - COMMUNITY PARK 101-751-934.400 5,031.25
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216362 57010 TURNKEY NETWORK SOLUTIONS FIBER MAINT-NJUNS VIOLATION REVIEW & R POR
101-228-956.400
S 195.88
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216363 SVC0059539 WAGNER-MEINERT, LLC REPAIRS TO COMPRESSORS-WIFC 298-771-932.400 2,541.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216364 26-10849 WALKER CITY TOWING CORP TIRE SERVICE-2024 CHEVY TAHOE -VIN#637
661-590-937.600 75.00
216364 10800 TOWING-WALKER PD IMPOUND 661-590-937.600 225.00
300.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216365 APRIL 2026 WALKER ICE & FITNESS CENTER APRIL 2026 WIFC DUES 101-272-960.300 1,575.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216366 GARNISHMENTS WALKER INCOME TAX DEPT WALKER INC TAX-GARNISHMENTS 101-000-681.000 247.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216367 6939 WEST MICHIGAN CRIMINAL JUSTICEPRECISION DRIVING COURSE - GRATTAN 101-301-961.000 75.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216368 IN888119 WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INCFIRE HELMETS (12) 101-336-772.000 6,995.88
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216369 APRIL 2026 COURT KENT COUNTY TREASURER APRIL 2026 COURT 710-000-230.400 8,262.00
05/13/2026 MPOOL 216370 APRIL 2026 COURT STATE OF MICHIGAN APRIL 2026 COURT 710-000-230.400 21,141.50
TOTAL - ALL FUNDS TOTAL OF 70 CHECKS (2 voided) 397,522.71
--- GL TOTALS ---
101-000-636.200 FINGER PRINTING FEES 126.00
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
101-000-681.000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 247.00
101-172-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-191-730.000 POSTAGE - FINANCE 11.30
101-191-730.253 POSTAGE - TREASURER 11.23
101-215-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 5.65
101-215-730.000 HEALTH/
POSTAGE 6.32
101-215-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 133.64
101-228-956.100 COMPUTER OUTSOURCED SERVICES 31,742.50
101-228-956.400 FIBER MAINTENANCE 195.88
101-228-956.450 PHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 3,297.09
101-240-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 11.30
101-240-727.000 HEA H SUPPLIES
OFFICE DENTL/LI 193.61
101-240-730.000 POSTAGE 16.24
101-240-955.100 COLLECTION EXPENSES 325.56
101-257-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-265-807.000 CONTRACTED MAINTENANCE 1,323.59
101-265-920.000 UTILITIES 633.02
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101-265-930.000 BUILDING MAINTENANCE-SUPPLIES 1,149.07
101-265-935.000 BUILDING REPAIRS 1,486.19
101-270-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-270-803.600 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS 101.00
101-270-961.400 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TUITION REIMB 3,330.00
101-272-727.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 228.91
101-272-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 838.49
101-272-885.000 CITY CLEAN UP DAYS 1,662.94
101-272-960.100 SUNDRY NON-BUDGET 219.24
101-272-960.300 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1,575.00
101-272-963.500 RECORDING FEES 90.00
101-286-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 5.65
101-286-730.000 HEALTH/
POSTAGE 58.28
101-286-808.600 JURY FEES 21.52
101-286-810.100 COURT PROBATION SHARED COSTS 27,383.14
101-286-810.200 59TH DISTRICT COURT SHARED COSTS 7,389.08
101-286-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 298.70
101-301-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 5.65
101-301-727.000 HEA H DENTL/LI
OFFICE SUPPLIES 452.57
101-301-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-301-768.200 POLICE UNIFORMS 1,521.90
101-301-769.000 UNIFORM CLEANING 479.10
101-301-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 137.97
101-301-812.400 KENT COUNTY DISPATCH SERVICES 133,694.00
101-301-920.000 UTILITIES 84.32
101-301-934.300 FIRING RANGE REPAIR/MAINT/IMPROVEMENTS 146.39
101-301-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 90.00
101-336-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 5.65
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
101-336-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-336-740.500 FIRE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,019.20
101-336-768.300 FIRE DEPT UNIFORMS 516.78
101-336-769.000 UNIFORM CLEANING 54.75
101-336-772.000 NEW TURNOUT GEAR 6,995.88
101-336-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 62.00
101-336-920.000 UTILITIES 1,477.03
101-371-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 5.65
101-371-727.000 HEA H DENTL/LI
OFFICE SUPPLIES 99.63
101-371-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-445-934.200 REPAIR & MAINT - DRAINS 26,450.00
101-447-727.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4.00
101-447-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
101-447-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 505.55
101-448-920.000 UTILITIES 64.27
101-751-920.000 UTILITIES 370.01
101-751-934.400 PARK REPAIRS & EQUIPMENT (MINOR) 5,661.25
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202-449-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 7.91
202-449-730.000 HEALTH/
POSTAGE / / 6.32
202-449-781.000 ROAD SUPPLIES 306.80
202-449-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 69.70
202-455-934.700 PAVEMENT MARKINGS & CENTERLINES 38,444.55
203-449-713.000 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE- 3.39
203-449-781.000 H AL H/DE
ROAD TL/
SUPPLIES 472.78
251-574-920.100 UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 460.56
298-771-932.400 ICE ARENA & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 2,541.00
298-771-976.500 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - ICE 27,807.50
298-772-744.200 SILVER SNEAKERS EXPENSES 91.45
298-772-744.500 FITNESS CENTER EXPENSES 160.00
298-780-730.000 POSTAGE 6.32
298-780-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMENT 70.30
298-780-920.400 WASTE SERVICES 548.52
298-780-932.000 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 143.30
661-585-937.100 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - DPW 9.99
661-585-937.200 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - POLICE 2,321.96
661-585-937.300 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - FIRE 379.90
661-590-768.400 UNIFORMS DPW 357.90
661-590-771.000 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 487.34
661-590-785.000 GAS & OIL 11,180.18
661-590-937.600 WRECKER SERVICE 300.00
703-000-221.199 DUE TO WALKER-DEL PP TAX 1,184.26
703-000-222.199 DUE TO KENT COUNTY-DEL PP TAX 3,006.00
703-000-223.199 DUE TO KENT DIST LIBRARY-DEL PP TAX 1,001.73
703-000-225.199 DUE TO COM PARK SCHL-DEL PP TAX 177.40
703-000-225.399 DUE TO KENOWA HILL SCHL-DEL PP TAX 6,431.13
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User: DDEVRIES CHECK DATE FROM 05/07/2026 - 05/13/2026
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
703-000-228.199 DUE TO SET-DEL PP TAX 3,469.62
703-000-230.199 DUE TO INTERURBAN TRANS-DEL PP TAX 411.45
703-000-234.199 DUE TO KENT ISD-DEL PP TAX 1,593.67
703-000-235.199 DUE TO GRCC-DEL PP TAX 500.08
703-000-275.100 PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS 101.27
710-000-230.400 DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 29,403.50
TOTAL 397,522.71
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CITY OF WALKER
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, Commissioners, and City Managers
FROM: Jason Rottman, Director
DATE: May 12, 2026
RE: Cyber Security Mutual Assistance MOU
An essential part of any disaster response plan is preparing for events that ideally never
occur. As we develop Walker’s cybersecurity incident response plan, one goal is to be
ready to rebuild the city’s entire IT infrastructure, such as after a ransomware attack. This
monumental effort would require many people to accomplish. In the broader region,
numerous local governments already have experienced IT staff who are familiar with and
operate the same systems as Walker, and leveraging their expertise would be a significant
advantage during an incident. With that in mind, I have been collaborating with other
local IT teams to explore how we can support each other during a disaster. The proposed
Cyber Security Mutual Assistance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is the result
of that collaboration.
In summary, this agreement states that during an incident, the affected municipality
retains control but may request assistance from other local IT departments for recovery
efforts. This assistance is provided at no cost and on a best-effort basis. For reference,
Jeff Slugget has reviewed this agreement.
In the city's best interests, I recommend that the Commission approve this MOU. We are
still working with other municipalities' legal teams and boards; there may be minor
changes as we progress. If there is a motion for approval, I would ask that it include a
provision allowing the City Manager to approve any non-substantive changes.
I will be at the Commission meeting to answer any questions on this agreement.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING MUTUAL CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is entered into on this [Day] day
of [Month], [Year], by and between the City of East Grand Rapids, the City of Grand Rapids,
the City of Grandville, Kent County, the City of Kentwood, the City of Walker, and the City
of Wyoming (collectively referred to as the "Parties").
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is to establish a framework for voluntary, mutual assistance between
the Parties in the event of a Cybersecurity Incident. The Parties acknowledge that cyber threats
pose a significant risk to local government operations and that sharing expertise and personnel
during a crisis enhances the resilience of the region.
2. DEFINITIONS
• "Cybersecurity Incident" shall mean an occurrence that actually or potentially
jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information
systems.
• "Requesting Party" refers to the Party experiencing a Cybersecurity Incident and asking
for aid.
• "Assisting Party" refers to the Party providing personnel, advice, or technical support.
3. NATURE OF ASSISTANCE
The assistance provided under this MOU is limited to technical expertise, advice, and temporary
personnel support. It does not include the provision of hardware, software licenses, or funding
unless explicitly agreed upon in a separate writing.
4. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION & NO GUARANTEE
A. Right to Decline: Assistance under this MOU is strictly voluntary. The Assisting Party may
decline a request for assistance for any reason, including but not limited to the unavailability of
personnel, lack of expertise, or the need to prioritize their own operational security. B.
Withdrawal: The Assisting Party may recall their personnel or cease assistance at any time if
their resources are required for their own operations. C. No Guarantee of Success: The
Requesting Party acknowledges that the Assisting Party is providing help on a "Best Effort"
basis. The Assisting Party makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the outcome of
their assistance or the recovery of data.
5. FINANCIAL TERMS
A. No Cost: All assistance provided under this MOU is provided at no cost to the Requesting
Party. B. Salary and Benefits: The Assisting Party shall remain solely responsible for the
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salaries, overtime, worker’s compensation, and benefits of its own personnel while they are
assisting the Requesting Party. C. Incidental Expenses: Unless otherwise agreed, each Party
shall bear its own incidental costs (e.g., travel, food) associated with the assistance.
6. LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Requesting Party agrees to hold harmless and
indemnify the Assisting Party and its employees/agents against any claims, damages, or
liabilities arising out of the "Best Effort" assistance provided, except in cases of gross negligence
or willful misconduct.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Parties acknowledge that during a Cybersecurity Incident, the Assisting Party may have
access to sensitive data, system configurations, and vulnerability information ("Confidential
Information").
• The Assisting Party agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential.
• The Assisting Party shall not disclose the details of the Requesting Party’s security
posture to any third party or the media without express written consent.
8. PROTOCOL FOR REQUESTING AND DEPLOYING AID
A. Authorized Requestors Authority to request mutual aid under this MOU is limited to the
following roles within each municipality:
1. City Manager / County Administrator
2. Chief Information Officer (CIO) / IT Director
3. Designated Incident Commander (as defined in the municipality's Emergency Operations
Plan)
B. Activation Process
1. Initial Contact: The Authorized Requestor of the Requesting Party shall contact the
Authorized Requestor of the potential Assisting Party via telephone or other agreed upon
communication channel.
2. Specifics of Request: The Requesting Party must specify the nature of the help needed
(e.g., "We need one network engineer familiar with Cisco firewalls" or "We need general
support for re-imaging workstations").
3. Confirmation: The Assisting Party must verbally confirm or deny the request within 4
hours. If confirmed, the Assisting Party will identify the specific personnel being
deployed.
C. Operational Command
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1. Check-In: Upon arrival (physical or virtual), deployed personnel must check in with the
Requesting Party’s Incident Commander.
2. Chain of Command: Deployed personnel remain employees of their home municipality
for administrative purposes (pay, benefits) but fall under the operational command of
the Requesting Party. They must follow the technical direction and priorities set by the
Requesting Party’s IT Director or Incident Commander.
3. Access Rights: The Requesting Party is responsible for provisioning and de-provisioning
temporary administrative access for deployed personnel.
D. Demobilization The Requesting Party or the Assisting Party may initiate demobilization.
Upon demobilization, deployed personnel must immediately surrender all access credentials and
verify that no data from the Requesting Party remains on their personal or municipal devices.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION
This MOU shall remain in effect until terminated. Any Party may terminate their participation in
this MOU by providing [30] days written notice to the other Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU as of the date first written
above.
City of East Grand Rapids By: ___________________ Date: __________
City of Grand Rapids By: ___________________ Date: __________
City of Grandville By: ___________________ Date: __________
Kent County By: ___________________ Date: __________
City of Kentwood By: ___________________ Date: __________
City of Walker By: ___________________ Date: __________
City of Wyoming By: ___________________ Date: __________
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ADDENDUM A: CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING MUTUAL
CYBERSECURITY ASSISTANCE
WARNING: CONFIDENTIAL / SECURITY SENSITIVE INFORMATION
This document contains direct contact information for critical infrastructure personnel. It
is intended for internal emergency use only and should be stored securely.
MAINTENANCE OF LIST:
The Parties agree to review and update this list quarterly. It is the responsibility of each
Municipality to notify the others immediately if a Primary Contact person changes.
1. PRIMARY CONTACTS (CIO / IT DIRECTOR)
These individuals have the authority to activate the MOU and request technical
resources.
Municipality Name Title Cell Alternate Email
East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Grandville
Kent County
Kentwood
Walker
Wyoming
2. SECONDARY CONTACTS (CITY MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR)
To be contacted if the Primary Contact is unreachable.
Municipality Name Title Cell Office Phone
East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Grandville
Kent County
Kentwood
Walker
Wyoming
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