Author: Theresa Rose

On Friday, December 16, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a motor vehicle had rolled over and was on its top in the 1400 Grid of Salem Road. Deputies, Salem First Responders, and Henry County Ambulance responded to the scene. The driver, Alfredo Perez of Crawfordsville, reported no injuries, denied medical transport, and was released after examination from medical personnel. The vehicle appeared to have driven off the road onto the shoulder and then re-entered the roadway crossing the center line and colliding with a mailbox, rolled over and collided with a tree where it came to rest on its top. The vehicle was totaled and towed away from the scene. The estimated property damage was at or above $300. Alfredo was given two citations, No Valid Driver’s License and Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.

The 2023 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 50^th pork congress that involves a trade show, educational sessions, and the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) annual meeting, which will be held Jan. 24. IPPA organizes the event, which is North America’s largest winter swine trade show and conference.

 IPPA President Kevin Rasmussen of Goldfield said pork producers from around the country have attended many of the Iowa Pork Congress events through the years. “I first attended as an FFA student when I was in high school,” he noted. At that time, his supervised ag experience project was a purebred swine operation, and he took the opportunity to try his sales pitch on other producers.Through the years, Rasmussen noted, “My wife Lisa and I have made great friends and strengthened business relationships at the Iowa Pork Congress. Many of these professionals have been mentors to us as we established and grew our operation.” In addition to the great networking opportunities and the large trade show, the Iowa Pork Congress includes several educational sessions, including keynote presentations for each day. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Elizabeth McCormick, a former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, will talk about building a team approach on your farm, and teach you how to fly a helicopter! Other educations sessions on Wednesday will cover economic outlook on crops and hogs for 2023; pork marketing success in retail and foodservice channels; and legal challenges pig farmers and the pork industry have been through recently, including an update on the Proposition 12 case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Wednesday will conclude with the Master Pork Producer Awards banquet.On Thursday, Jan. 26, David Horsager, a well-known business author, will be the keynote speaker. He will talk about how top leaders and businesses drive successful results by building trust.Other educational sessions on Jan. 26 are a swine health panel that will give an overview of six swine health topics that producers should be aware of, and an update on measuring sustainability efforts on farms and why the marketplace cares about those. On both days, there will also be certification sessions for Pork Quality Assurance Plus with the Thursday session being conducted in Spanish. On Wednesday, Transportation Quality Assurance certification training will also take place.

 Registration

Pre-registration to attend the Iowa Pork Congress is available online. IPPA members can attend the trade show and conference at no cost by using their registration code which has been emailed to them. Non-IPPA members pay just $5 for online registration up until the day of the show. Early online registration is highly encouraged to provide a quick and easy check-in to the event.

 For more information about events and registration, contact IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or visit www.iowaporkcongress.org.

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AGENDA

 December 21, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

Approve 4 Resolutions for ARPA Funds

DHS Building Remodel

Servers, Switches & UPS Units

County Security System Update

EMA Building Remodel

9:00 Caleb Waters, Conservation Update

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

The way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don’t get caught unprepared.

• Check the Forecast by listening to KILJ, check weather.gov or your favorite weather app. Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you’ll know when to expect cold weather.
• Adjust Your Schedule: If possible, adjust your schedule to avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, typically the early morning. Try to find a warm spot for your children while waiting for the school bus outside.
• Protect Your Pets, Livestock and other Property: If you have pets or farm animals, make sure they have plenty of food and water, and are not overly exposed to extreme cold. Take precautions to ensure your water pipes do not freeze. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants and crops.
• Fill up the tank: Make sure your car or vehicle has at least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so that you can stay warm if you become stranded.
• Dress for the outdoors even if you think you won’t be out much.
• Update Your Winter Car Survival Kit: Make sure your car survival kit has the following:
  • Jumper cables: flares or reflective triangle are great extras
  • Flashlights: Replace the batteries before the winter season starts and pack some extras
  • First Aid Kit: Also check your purse of bag for essential medications
  • Baby, special needs gear: If you have a baby or family member with special needs, pack diapers and any special formula or food
  • Food: Stock non-perishable food such as canned food and a can opener, dry cereal and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars
  • Water: Have at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days
  • Basic toolkit: Pliers, wrench, screwdriver
  • Pet supplies: Food and water
  • Radio: Battery or hand cranked
  • Cat litter or sand: For better tire traction
  • Shovel: To dig out snow
  • Ice scraper: Even if you usually park in a garage, have one in the car.
  • Clothes: Make sure you dress for the weather in warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold
  • Warmers: Pack extra for body, hands, feet
  • Blankets or sleeping bags: If you get stranded in traffic on a lonely road, you’ll be glad to have it.
  • Charged Cell Phone: Keep a spare charger in your car as well

December 21

Regular Meeting Agenda
Wayland City Hall
Budget Workshop @ 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting @ 7:30 pm
Roll Call
2. Budget Workshop 6:00 pm
3. Consent Agenda – Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate
discussion unless a Council member requests an item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of December 7, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
4. Citizen Forum – The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda.
You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the
opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Consider Trade/Upgrade of Mahindra Tractor Mower
b. Discuss Equipment Purchases – Trade of John Deer Tractor
6. New Business
a. Discuss Issues with One Curb Stop on Multi-Meter Buildings
b. Ord. 13-2022 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 (Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland, Iowa” (2
nd reading)
c. Ord. 14-2022 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 76 (Operation of Off-Road Utility” Vehicles
(UTVs) on City Streets) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland, Iowa” (2nd reading)
d. Ord. 15-2022 “An Ordinance Amending Chapters 165 (Zoning Regulations General Provisions
and Definitions) and 166 (Zoning Regulations Zoning Districts) Of The Code Of Ordinances of
the City of Wayland, Iowa (2nd reading)
e. Ord. 16-2022 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 167 (Zoning Regulations for All Districts) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Wayland, Iowa” (2nd reading)
f. Res. 2022-27 “Resolution Approving the Designation of SLFRF Funds for the City of Wayland”
7. Building Permits – Approved
-Sandie Clark – Replace 8 window and one door on house at 407 W 4th St
-DGOGwaylandia09122022 – New 140’L x 76’W x 18’H masonry front, metal sides/rear
commercial retail building at northeast corner Highway 78 & North Way Drive-contingent upon
ownership by applicant and signage requires separate permit
-Ron Hobbs – 30’LX24’WX13’H Frame storage building at 204 W 3rd St.
-Jane Michael – Re-side house and replace windows at 406 E Railroad St.

Adjournment

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
1:00 P.M. Tuesday
December 20th, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber Room located at 307 E. Monroe St.

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
A. Regular Board Meeting – November 22, 2022 – Approval.
III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
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. Well #6 Water Treatment Plant PLC Renovation Project – Update:
a) Board review of the associated PLC replacement work.
3. E. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – No Update.
a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
4. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – No Update.
a) Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear
Replacement Project work.
5. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
6. COVID-19 Temporary Paid Sick Leave Employee Benefit Provisions – Review and Approval.
a) Board review and authorization approval to renew the expired COVID-19 Temporary Paid
Sick Leave Employee Benefits – (Effective January 1st, 2023, thru December 31st, 2023).
7. 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 January 17th, 202