The Board of Supervisors meets regularly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings usually beginning at 9:00 AM. All meetings are open
to the public unless, for purposes described in Code of Iowa Chapter 21, a closed meeting is necessary or advisable to protect the
interests of individuals or the County. All persons are invited to take an active roll in Henry County government. Agenda
appointments will need to be scheduled through Henry County Auditor’s Office. You may address the Board (without an
appointment) while they are in session if you are willing to wait your turn at an unscheduled agenda time.
Henry County Supervisors
100 E Washington St Ste 202
Mt Pleasant IA 52641
Fax: 319-385-3601
Gary See, Vice-Chairman Marc Lindeen, Chairman Greg Moeller, Member
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AGENDA
June 23, 2020
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
9:15 Resolution for Transfer of Funds
10:00 Bob Libby EMS Discussion
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Hy-Vee Recalls 12 oz. Hy-Vee Garden Salad Product After Supplier Notes of Potential Cyclospora Contamination
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (June 20, 2020) — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential that it may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) have been investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora in the upper Midwest section of the United States.
In their investigation, they have identified certain products linked to the outbreak – including Fresh Express’ private label products at retailers across the country that were impacted – including one for Hy-Vee. The recall is limited to 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad, all UPCs and expirations dates. The product was distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. No other Hy-Vee food items are impacted by this recall.
Hy-Vee has not received any reports of illness due to consumption of its Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad. Customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis begin an average of seven days after ingestion of Cyclospora. Symptoms of cyclosporiasis may include: watery diarrhea (most common), loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and low-grade fever. If not treated, symptoms can persist for several weeks to a month or more. People who are in poor health or who have weakened immune systems may be at higher risk for severe or prolonged illness.
Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-772-4098
MOUNT PLEASANT RESIDENTS INVITED TO SHARE IDEAS AT VIRTUAL DESIGN CHARRETTE
Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas for improving Mount Pleasant at a virtual presentation of initial design concepts, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Visioning Committee on Monday, June 22 via GoToMeeting. This presentation is the culmination of an input-gathering process to identify transportation needs and opportunities for enhancements in Mount Pleasant.
The committee had originally planned a series of focus groups back in March but those were cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. They are now using a virtual format to gather input from the public. Ideas will be incorporated into a conceptual transportation and landscape enhancement plan.
A design team will be visiting potential project sites and working to develop a conceptual plan that meets the goals and needs of Mount Pleasant on Thursday and will present those ideas to the public on Monday, June 22. The public is invited to join this call/webinar to provide input on the designs.
Residents are welcome to review the proposed projects ahead of time at https://mountpleasantiowa.org/2020/06/17/improvementandbeautificationideas/.
If you have questions, or to learn more about participating in the public GoToMeeting call, please call Kristi Ray, committee chair, at 319-385-3101 or Emily Swihart, Trees Forever field coordinator/design specialist, at 563-260-1000.
The Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation in partnership with Iowa State University Extension Landscape Architecture and Trees Forever.
GOTO MEETING INFORMATION:
Community Visioning | Design Charrette Public Presentation
Monday, June 22, 2020
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (CDT)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/425761277
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 425-761-277
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Alliance includes the Chamber of Commerce, Area Development Commission, Main Street Mount Pleasant and Henry County Tourism.
Larry Lester Keck
Larry Lester Keck, 79, of Salem passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
According to his wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant and no services are planned at this time.
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant is caring for his arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Iva Mae Snyder
Iva Mae Snyder, 80, of New London, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at New London Specialty Care. She was born at home north of Lowell on February 22, 1940 to Harry John and Maude Margaret Simmons Boecker. On November 2, 1963, she married Abe Snyder in Kahoka, Missouri. He died December 26, 2008.
Iva was a 1958 graduate of New London High School and Ottumwa Beauty Academy and was of the Christian faith.
She operated Iva’s Beauty Shop in Hedrick and worked as a production operator at Motorola. She liked watching TV, enjoyed her flowers, and loved her dog Sam and Simba her cat.
She is survived by her children; Wendy Snyder of Mt. Pleasant and Eric (Kim) Snyder of Riverside; daughter-in-law Brenda Snyder Heinold of New London; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry “Chubb” (Rosalie) Boecker of Mt. Pleasant and Bernard (Chris) Boecker of New London; and four nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Gary Snyder.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Pleasant Hill, rural Mt. Pleasant. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Air Transport Called in For Friday Noon Hour Crash
Emergency crews, responded to a rollover accident at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and 235th Street between Mount Pleasant and Westwood over the Friday noon hour. Responders at the scene requested two helicopters. The crash victims were taken to meet two Medforce helicopters at HCHC. Unofficially, a man was apparently ejected from the vehicle receiving multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg. The second victim has been identified as a female with possible head injuries. She was also apparently ejected from the car. No other detailsnor the names of the injured have been released.
Stabbing Incident Under Investigation
On June 18, 2020, at approximately 9:45PM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office was notified that there was a subject at the Henry County Health Center which was involved in an altercation involving a stabbing that was found to have occurred in the 2300 grid of Graham Avenue, rural Mount Pleasant, IA.
The incident is under investigation and there is no threat to the public at this time.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact us at 319-385-2712 or via the text-a-tip line at 319-931-3667.
Iowa Wesleyan University Announces New Diversity and Inclusion Fund
Mount Pleasant, IA – June 19, 2020 — Iowa Wesleyan University continues to demonstrate its commitment to the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion. IW is proud to announce today, on the celebration of Juneteenth, the establishment of the Susan Mosely Grandison Diversity and Inclusion Fund.
This fund is named in honor of Susan Mosely Grandison, who became Iowa Wesleyan’s first African-American graduate in 1885. Susan also received her master’s degree from IW in 1888 and became the first African-American student to earn an advanced degree from the university. Susan was reportedly born a slave, but her family moved to Mount Pleasant when she was a toddler, presumably following the Emancipation Proclamation’s full enforcement. Susan’s parents were committed to providing educational opportunities for their children. In return, Susan dedicated her life and career to ensuring that black students had the same opportunities she had to pursue a college degree.
“Iowa Wesleyan University has an obligation to address past and current injustices to those who have been historically disadvantaged and socially, politically, and economically excluded. Our commitment as a campus community is to deepen our understanding of diversity and to face challenges relating to equality and inclusion,” said IW President, Chris Plunkett. “It is not enough to express our commitment to core values that reflect social justice and civility. Our mission states that we are a transformational learning community, and we must double down on our commitment to impact change through education. As a higher educational institution, it is incumbent on us to support and encourage demands for individual justice and broad social change.”
This fund will be used to establish affiliations and memberships with national student organizations focused on diversity and inclusion, host facilitators for awareness and educational training on campus, sponsor student attendance at national conferences on issues of race and diversity, and support programming and speaker events.