Author: Theresa Rose

On June 7, 2020 at 8:49 PM a Des Moines County Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle being operated by Zachary Judd for multiple traffic violations at Curran and Agency Street in Burlington.  Judd failed to stop his vehicle and attempted to elude the Deputy.  A vehicle pursuit ensued until Judd left his vehicle in the 500 block of S. Garfield and fled on foot.  Judd was apprehended in the 500 block of S. Marshall after a brief search of the area.  Judd resisted arrest and a deputy received a minor bodily injury while taking Judd into custody.

It was determined that Judd caused property damage, including damage to multiple fences while attempting to elude law enforcement, both with his vehicle and while on foot.

Zachary Allen Judd was was placed under arrest for Felony Eluding, a class D felony, 2^nd Degree Criminal Mischief, a class D felony, Interference with Official Acts Causing Injury, a serious misdemeanor, 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine and Marijuana), both serious misdemeanors, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor, Driving while Barred, an aggravated misdemeanor, and No Insurance.  Zachary Judd was taken to the Des Moines County Correctional Center and is being held with a $5,000 Bond.

This investigation is ongoing with additional charges pending.

Kinney & Sons have began working on the storm sewer improvements on Adams St. from Washington St. They are connecting to the intake at the north east corner of Washington St. & Adams St. They will lay storm sewer pipe northwest approx. 48’ and then set a manhole. From this manhole they will continue laying storm sewer north along the east side of Adams St. to Monroe St. At the current time customers of Swailes Auto Supply and the parking lot to the Professional Building can be accessed  from the south off Washington St. or the north from Monroe St. We ask that if you are not going to Swailes Auto Supply or the Professional Building parking lot that you use an alternate route.

On June 6, 2020, at approximately 5:13AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle crash in the 1400 Grid of Franklin Avenue, Wayland, Iowa. After an investigation, it was found that Brandin Lee Bromell (25 years of age) of Lockridge, Iowa, was driving a blue, 2002, Chevrolet S10 pickup northbound. Brandin made statements a deer ran out in front of his vehicle and he swerved to miss the deer. After swerving to miss the deer, Brandin lost control of the vehicle and entered the west side ditch of the roadway. After entering the ditch, the vehicle struck and ramped over a driveway which then caused the vehicle to strike a utility pole. The vehicle was a total loss. Brandin was transported to the Henry County Health Center for unknown injuries. Brandin was given citations for Failing to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle and Failure to Provide Financial Liability in an Accident.

Assisting with this vehicle crash was Wayland Fire and First Responders and Paramedics with the Henry County Health Center.

AGENDA

June 9, 2020

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

9:15 Sarah Berndt,

Approve One Time Rent Payments to the Transition Homes

Approve Payment for $5000 to Food Bank

Approve Fellowship Food Agreement

9:30 Canvass Primary Election of June 2, 2020

10:00 Work Session on EMS

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

JUNE 9TH, 2020 – TUESDAY NIGHT – 6:00 P.M.
NEW LONDON COMMUNITY CENTER – 103 W. WASHINGTON ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept. (1-2)
b. Fire Department (3)
c. Public Works (4)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (5-8)
f. Child Care (9-16)
g. Mayor
6. OPEN FORUM:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (17-23)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (24-26)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
d. Approve cigarette permits for Dollar General, Jet Stop and Casey’s (27-29)
e. Zoning Permit: Paula & Robert Myers, 204 E. Adams St., detached garage (30-34)
f. Tax Abatement: Wes & Marla Willey, 300 W. Polk St., Garden Shed (35)
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discuss and take action on scheduling a spring cleanup with Waste Management (36-42)
b. Discuss and take action on applying penalties to utility accounts with balances after June 25th, 2020 (43)
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve pay estimate #1 for Jones Contracting for the Thompson St. extension in Phase 1 of the South Pine Street Subdivision (44)
b. Update on the sponsored project
c. Approve seal coat estimate from L.L. Pelling for various streets in the City (45-49)
d. Approve Avery Jacobs to have chickens at 107 Apple Lane (50-52)
e. Approve reinvesting fire funds in a CD (53)
f. Approve the fireworks display permit for the Class of 2020 Parents (54)
g. Discuss and take action on purchasing new US flags for the poles lining Main St. and taking over placement of them on the holidays from the Utility Trustees (55-59)
h. Discuss and take action on acquiring the 3 City welcome signs on W. Main, E. Main and S. Pine St. from the Utility Trustees
i. Discuss and take action on relocating the granite City welcome signs on Highway 34 (60)
j. Discuss and take action on vacating side easements in the West Adams Street Subdivision (61)
10. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, June _______, 2020 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, June _______, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., Community Center
c. Regular City Council Meeting, July 7th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Community Center
11. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak. This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and answer time; this is done during Public Hearings.

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Regular Meeting at Public Library

317 – 5^th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656

Monday, June 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILOR WATERS
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC HEARING
   1. Public Hearing on Accessory Building Variance – 207 Fourth Street
   2. Resolution No. 787-20, “A Resolution to Approve an Accessory Building in the City of West Point, Lee County, Iowa”

1. Public Hearing on Accessory Building Variance – 602 Ave E
2. Resolution No. 788-20, “A Resolution to Approve an Accessory Building in the City of West Point, Lee County, Iowa”

1. Public Hearing on Voluntary Annexation – County Road 103/J40
2. Resolution No. 789-20, “A Resolution to Approve Voluntary Annexation to the City of West Point, Lee County, Iowa”

6. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
7. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT
8. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
9. MAYOR’S REPORT
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
11. CITY COUNCILOR’S REPORT
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Resolution No. 790-20, “Resolution Setting Salaries and Wages for City Employees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (FY21)”
    2. Resolution No. 791-20, “A Resolution Amending Employee Health Insurance Coverage for the City of West Point, Lee County, Iowa”
    3. Resolution No. 792-20, “A Resolution Approving 28E Agreement between the City of Donnellson, Iowa and the City of West Point, Iowa for Law Enforcement Services”
    4. Resolution No. 793-20, “Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds”
    5. Tobacco Permit Applications
    6. Clerk’s Academy
    7. MONTHLY REPORTS
14. Minutes of Special Meeting of May 4, 2020
15. Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 11, 2020
16. Minutes of Special Meeting of May 26, 2020
17. Treasurer’s Report for May, 2020
18. Warrants Payable for June, 2020
19. OTHER BUSINESS
20. ADJOURNMENT