Winfield approves $2.2M borrowing for infrastructure, hires two part‑time officers and OKs evidence‑tracking upgrade

The Winfield City Council voted to authorize a $2.2 million borrowing resolution to pay for water, sewer and road infrastructure, approved hiring two part‑time police officers and agreed to a one‑time purchase of in‑house evidence‑tracking software at its meeting on July 15, 2025.

Council members said the borrowing will cover a mix of water and sewer improvements and road work in the area near Sheldon Drive and the Pilot travel center. Council discussion cited three bank bids: First State Bank (2,200,000 loan, 12‑month term, APR 5.89% including fees), a second bid from Assistant Bank of Winfield (5.6% with no bank fees) and a State Bank Trust bid at 4.65% with no bank fees. Council members recommended and approved moving forward with the borrowing resolution; the council recorded the vote as “all in favor.”

The council also voted to hire two part‑time police officers, identified in the meeting as Charles Tewell, described as having about 20 years of law enforcement experience, and Jesse Finch, described as having about seven years. A city representative requested the hires to help fill current staffing shortfalls and asked the council to approve…