Author: Theresa Rose

Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman October 18th, 2022
David George (City Hall Council Chamber Room
Michelle Rosell located at 307 E. Monroe St.)
Lori White

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
A. Regular Board Meeting – September 20th, 2022 – Approval.
III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Transfer of Funds.
D. Approval of Policy # POL – 15 – Apprenticeship Program Training Reimbursement Policy
E. Resolution No. 2022-15: Resolution of Appreciation to Jack Hedgecock for his Years of Dedicated
Service as the General Manager for the Mt. Pleasant Utilities – Approval.
IV. LEGAL COUNSEL.
A. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).
1.

V. OPERATIONS.
A. Management – Nate Lucas, General Manager.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
b) Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) work.
2. E. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
3. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear
Replacement Project work.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
b) First meeting with all parties completed 10/13/22
5. Monthly Activities.
B. Customers.
1.
C. Employees.
1.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for
legal purposes).
VII. ADJOURNMENT.

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday November 15th, 202

Sunday just before 4:30 pm New London Fire Department responded to a call from the 3000 block of New London Road. A two car garage combination shop was fully engulfed.  New London Fire Chief Brad Helmerson called Mount Pleasant for mutual aid.  The Chief didn’t know for sure how the fire started.  The contents of the building such as a mower, a motorcycle and tools were destroyed.  Some of the siding melted on the house on the property that was located about 20 feet away. Fourteen firefighters from New London and eight from Mount Pleasant responded along with an engine and a tanker from each department.

On October 15, at approximately 12:40AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a truck in a ditch in the 2300 Grid of Franklin Avenue. After deputies arrived on scene, it was found that a pick up had been driven off the roadway and down into the westside ditch. No one was on the scene with the vehicle when deputies arrived. Just before 1:30 am, the sheriff’s office received a report of a male subject walking northbound in the 2100 Grid of Franklin Avenue. Deputies located the man a short time later. He was later identified as Dillon Dwaine Haynes of Mount Pleasant. Haynes admitted to driving the truck found in the ditch that night. He stated he fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the roadway. After an investigation, Haynes was found to have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where he was later charged with O.W.I. Second Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). He was also given citations for Open Container by Driver 21 Years Old or Older and Failing to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.

The Mt. Pleasant High School Panther Marching Band received their 35th consecutive top Division I rating Saturday at state contest in Muscatine. The band performed in the State Marching Band Festival.  Monday at 7 pm will be the marching band’s final performance of the year during All Bands Night at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.  It will also be the final marching band performance under the direction of long-time director Jim DePriest.

Ft. Madison, Keokuk, Mediapolis and Wapello High School Bands also received Division I ratings at the State Contest. Central Lee and West Burlington received Division II ratings.

AGENDA

October 18, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

9:30 Precinct Election Officials Pay Rate

10:00 Tim Leichty, Train Depot Oakland Mills at Virden Disc Golf Area

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

West Burlington, Iowa, October 14, 2022 – Matt Wenzel, President and CEO of Great River Health System, has tendered his resignation.  “I am pleased to have led Great River Health from one hospital to three hospital campuses during my five years as president and CEO. I wish all the best for Great River Health and continue to believe in the team that will lead the health system forward,” said Mr. Wenzel.

The Board of Directors wishes to thank Matt for his leadership through very challenging times in the health care industry and for having the organization positioned well for the future.  The board wishes Matt success in his career.

The Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Michael McCoy as acting CEO. Matt will be available for consultation during the transition period.