Henry County Compensation Board meets to determine the recommended increase of salaries for the Henry County Elected Officials for FY24 on January 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Henry County Courthouse.
Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
The Mount Pleasant Personnel & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall in the City Administrators’ Conference Room.
AGENDA
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- Call to order
- Discuss future bond sales for the fire truck, Lee Town Park, and street projects
- Discuss funding allotment for increasing the number of Certified Officers
- Continue the discussion on cemetery mowing
- Discuss the timeline for FYE ending 2024 budget
- Discuss salary compensation for Staff/Council/Mayor
- Discuss Police Department request for radios and repeater.
- Open Forum
- Adjourn
Reckless Driving Arrest
Mount Pleasant Police investigated a report of reckless driving on January 1 just after midnight. A vehicle struck two other vehicles and a house in the area of 300 W. Clay Street. Police ended up arresting Kevin Kelso of Eldridge, Iowa. Kelso, apparently, had left a house party after a disagreement and hit the vehicles and the side of the house before leaving the scene. He was located a few blocks away. He is charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st offense, Reckless Driving, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability in an Accident and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Overdose
On January 5, at approximately 10:22 PM, the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office responded to 11912 Highway 99 Lot #96 in reference to a possible drug overdose. While investigating the incident, Daryl Heyl, age 33, of Burlington, IA was found to have overdosed on heroin at that location. Heyl was transported to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center for treatment for the overdose. After further investigation Heyl was found to be in the possession of multiple drugs including heroin, marijuana, prescription medications, and a large quantity of methamphetamine. After being treated and released from SEIRMC, Heyl was placed under arrest, transported to the Des Moines County Jail, and charged with 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense, and possession of a methamphetamine with intent to deliver. His bond was set at $25,000.
Council Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
The Mount Pleasant Personnel & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall in the City Administrators’ Conference Room.
AGENDA
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- Call to order
- Discuss future bond sales for the fire truck, Lee Town Park, and street projects
- Discuss funding allotment for increasing the number of Certified Officers
- Continue the discussion on cemetery mowing
- Discuss the timeline for FYE ending 2024 budget
- Discuss salary compensation for Staff/Council/Mayor
- Discuss Police Department request for radios and repeater.
- Open Forum
- Adjourn
MP School Board Finance Committee Meeting
Mount Pleasant Community School District
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 12:30pm on Friday, January 6, 2023, to review/discuss:
- Review FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Review Taxable Valuations
- Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk/Dropout
- Special Education Certified Enrollment Weightings
- Revenue Estimating Conference Projections – December 2022
- School Board Director District Boundaries Update
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Dennis J. Swarthout (final arrangements)
Dennis J. Swarthout, 72, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Dennis was born at Chariton, Iowa on August 2, 1950, to Jean and Darlene (Luke) Swarthout. He graduated with the 1968 class of Chariton High School and continued his education at Indian Hills for computer programing.
On June 27, 1969, at the First Christian Church in Chariton, Dennis married Becky Taylor. While living in Chariton he worked for Hy-Vee and Jerry and Ed’s Skelly Service Station. They lived in Indianola moving to Mount Pleasant in 1984, when Dennis became the Director of Administration for A & D Management. The couple moved to Salem in 2000. Dennis enjoyed golfing, turkey and deer hunting, and putting puzzles together. More than anything, Dennis loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant Noon Rotary and National Wildlife Turkey Federation. Dennis was involved with Junior Achievement, coached little league and was an avid baseball fan.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Becky; two sons, Craig Swarthout of Mount Pleasant and Derek (Amy) Swarthout of Aiken, SC; three grandchildren, Megan (Will) Holbrook, Kelsey (Bowen) Smith, and Ryan Swarthout; one brother Doug (Collette) Swarthout of Chariton; and two sisters, Cheryl (Ken) Kline of Chariton and Cyndi Wilkinson of Cheyenne, WY.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Jim Swarthout.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to purchase a tree in Dennis’ memory. The Arbor Day Foundation plants the trees in the forest of greatest need and the Swarthout family will receive a certificate. The trees can be purchased through Powell Funeral Homes website on the page of Dennis’ obituary. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Dennis and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com