AGENDA
March 31, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approve Claims
9:00 Sarah Berndt, CDS Monthly Update
Approve SEIL 28E and MOU and Resolution doing so
9:30 Bev Conrad with City of Wayland to
Request ARPA Funds for Child Care Center
10:00 Discussion and Possible Approval of Weed Commissioner
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the absentee ballot request period for the June 7 primary election is now open. Voters wishing to cast their ballot through the mail can submit their request for an absentee ballot beginning today. Iowa law allows a 70-day request period for absentee ballots.
County auditors can begin mailing absentee ballots 20 days ahead of Election Day, which will be Wednesday, May 18.
“I encourage Iowans to have a voting plan, and if you choose to vote absentee through the mail, you can submit your request for a ballot now,” Secretary Pate said. “If you prefer to vote in-person, county auditors’ offices will be open starting May 18, or you can go to the polls on Election Day. Whichever method you choose, we are taking the necessary steps to protect the integrity of your vote.”
Iowans can also download the request form directly from the Iowa Secretary of State website, VoterReady.Iowa.gov. Requests to receive a ballot by mail must be received by the county auditor’s office by Monday, May 23. In-person absentee voting at the county auditor’s office is available through the day before the election, June 6.
On March 27, 2022, at approximately 2:52AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 Block of East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. They stopped a blue, 2003, Jeep Grand Cherokee for a non-functioning brake light.
After an investigation it was found that the driver, Kelly Allen Smithburg (49 years of age) of Mount Pleasant, was driving a motor vehicle while being in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Kelly was also processed for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of narcotics.
Kelly was subsequently placed under arrest, and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident, where he was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine Second Offense-Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of Marijuana Second Offense-Serious Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Simple Misdemeanor. Kelly was also given a citation for Open Container by Driver-Simple Misdemeanor and was given a written warning for the non-functioning brake light.
This incident is still under investigation.
Donald A. Dickey, 86, of Wapello passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Memorial Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Fulton Cairo Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Wapello Fire and Rescue or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com.
Donald Arthur Dickey was born on May 16, 1935 in Kingston, Iowa, the son of John and Ida (Kramer) Dickey. Don attended school in Oakville. On December 11, 1954, Don was united in marriage to Patricia Neal in Burlington. Don worked for HON Industries retiring in 1991. He enjoyed wood working, throwing horse shoes and attending his grandchildren’s activities.
Don will be deeply missed by his special companion, Francis Whisler; his children, Steve (Michelle) Dickey of Wapello, Diane Blodgett of Iowa City, Shelley (John) Bartenhagen of Wapello and Gary (Michelle) Dickey of Wapello; grandchildren, Blair Dickey, Alissa Dickey, Jennifer (Tony) Crone, Alex (Ashley) Bartenhagen, Abbey (Jordan) Gerling, Evan Bartenhagen, Eryka Dickey and Garret Dickey; four great-grandchildren; Taryn Crone, Adeline and Kip Gerling and Rhett Bartenhagen; siblings, Margie, Karen, Hilda, Ruth, Harry and Raymond and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pat in 2001 and siblings, Leota, Verlee, Mable, Venita, John, Frank, Viola, Helen and Gilbert.
After the current service provider, Mike Prottsman announced his company’s decision to no longer manage the rural trash collection operation as of the end of March, the Henry County Supervisors sent out requests for proposal in search of a new provider. WEMIGA Waste, another local family owned company, responded proposing pricing on three of four options requested by the supervisors. Tuesday the Board voted 2 to 1 to go with Option 1… to continue to operate the Citizen Convenience Center on West Washington in Mount Pleasant but hours would be expanded to Tuesday thru Thursday noon to 6 pm, Fridays 8 am to 6 pm and Saturdays 8 am to noon for a flat monthly fee of $14,800. The current four remote collection sites will no longer be available. A second option included operating the Mt. Pleasant site and the four remote locations. The monthly fee would be $21,400. The first option will save the county $297,000 over the life of the 3 year contract. Rural residents cannot drop off trash at any of the sites this week. Operation of the Mount Pleasant site will resume April 5.
The Mount Pleasant School Board met in special session Monday night and approved several personnel items including hiring a new Middle School principal. Mark Adams will replace Nathan Lange, who’s resignation is effective at the end of the school year. Adams comes to Mount Pleasant from his position with the Van Buren County Community School District as the 7 thru 12 principal. The board also voted to hire Brandon Ridinger as the new Director of Technology.
Following the special meeting the board held a work session to discuss capital projects for the next school year. Potential projects include sanding and painting the High School gym floor, in addition to carpet and paint for some of that building’s classrooms. Also on the list…continuing driveway and sidewalk repair at the High School as well as some exterior brick repair. There are some continued exterior masonry repairs at Van Allen. Supt. John Henriksen said they are considering putting in a bus pull-in area on the south side of the Van Allen building to help with traffic congestion before and after school. The Lincoln building could also use some improvements to the car line on the south side. The project list includes some painting at the Salem building and new siding for the garage there. Supt. Henriksen also added new mowers for the district to the list.
Henry County Jail
In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.
Date: ____3-28-2022_____
24_ Henry County Inmates
52_ Out of County Contract Inmates
76 TOTAL
