Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda – January 16th

By Yorke Prough · Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 10:26 am CDT

AGENDA

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER.
  2. Roll call.
  3. Approval of Agenda.

 

  1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
  2. Regular Board Meeting – December 19, 2023 – Approval.

 

 

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  1. Approval of Warrants.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.

 

  1. LEGAL COUNSEL.
  2. Tim Whipple, Attorney.

                             

  2. Management – Nate Lucas, General Manager.
  3. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update & Review.
  4. Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) system work.
  5. Review of work from Bid Package #2 Well Drilling
  6. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
  7. Board review of the associated new Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project.
  8. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Review & Approval.
  9. Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.

 

  1. Monthly Activities.

 

  1. Customers.
    2. Employees.

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS.
  2. Other Business, Consideration by Board of Trustees.
    1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal
    2. a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for

        legal purposes). 

 

 

 

                                             Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday February 20, 2024     

Danville City Council Agenda Monday January 15

By Yorke Prough · Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 10:25 am CDT

Monday, January 15, 2024

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

NOTE:  The regular session may be conducted electronically

as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8

Citizen comments:  Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration.  The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments.  Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.

  1. Call to order, 6:00 p.m..

 

  1. Accept or amend the agenda.

 

  1. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business.  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.

 

  1. Des Moines County Sheriff department items.
  2. Approval of the November and December 2023 monthly reports.
  3. Presentation of the Law Enforcement Agreement for 2024/2025.  Action by Council.

 

  1. Fire Chief/Building Inspector report.
  2. Action on the verbal/written report as presented.

 

  1. City electrician’s report.
  2. Action on the verbal/written report as presented.

 

  1. Public Works written report.
  2. Action on the written report.

 

  1. Approval of consent agenda.
  2. Council minutes of January 3, 2024.
  3. Financial reports from December 2023.
  4. Payment of bills.

 

  1. Council reports and correspondence.
  2. Discussion on a new furnace for City Hall.  Action if needed.

 

  1. Action to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(j) “to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.”

 

  1. Action to come out of closed session. Action by council if needed pertaining to the closed session.

 

  1. Adjournment. The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2024, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..

Proclamation to Ease Restrictions for Transportation of Heat

By Yorke Prough · Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 9:49 am CDT

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to fuel used for heat. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through
11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2024.

 

The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering propane, diesel, natural gas, and other fuels used for residential, agricultural, and commercial heating purposes.

Paved Roads in Better Shape, Gravel Roads Difficult to Pass

By Yorke Prough · Monday, January 15th, 2024 at 9:48 am CDT

A message from the Henry County Engineer, Jake Hotchkiss, reveals that the plow truck drivers are working hard to clear our roads. He mentions that the extreme temperatures, in conjunction with the snow amounts, make it difficult to keep the equipment running. They are continuing to cover ground each day, but with blowing snow over the weekend, much of their hard work was soon covered up.

According to Hotchkiss, pavements are passable. He urges drivers to drive with caution as drifting is still occurring and there is ice on many roads.

At this moment, many gravel roads are impassable, as snow drifts are impossible to drive thru. Please do not attempt to drive through the snow drifts. Please continue to be patient, as many people are working very hard to ensure the roads are clear during this unprecedented storm.

Darrell “Goose” Blint

By Yorke Prough · Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 1:49 pm CDT

Darrell Douglas “Goose” Blint, 75, of West Point, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born December 17, 1948 in Ft. Madison to Delbert and Hazel Madeline Pickle Blint.  On December 1, 1973 he married Linda M. Gordy in New London.

He was a graduate of Ft. Madison High School, then served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam war.  He worked as a painter for J.I. Case Company until retiring in 1999.  Darrell enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, junk-yarding, and in his retirement years worked for Rick’s Auto Sales.  He was a board member of Burge Cemetery Association.

Survivors include his wife, Linda of West Point; daughter Dellanna (Joel) Tiemeier of Germansville, Pensylvannia; sons Anthony (Angie) Blint of Mt. Pleasant and Nathan Blint of West Point; six grandchildren, Nick (Holly) Blint, Josh Tiemeier, Victoria (Jameson) Skalinski, Abby Blint, Aiden Blint and Lily Blint; one great-granddaughter; and one sister.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Flags at Half Staff for Perry High School Principal

By Yorke Prough · Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 1:46 pm CDT

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on the death of Dan Marburger, principal of Perry High School: 

 

“Our entire state is devastated by the news of Dan Marburger’s death. Kevin and I offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family as we pray for their comfort during this very difficult time. Dan courageously put himself in harm’s way to protect his students, and ultimately gave his own life to save them. He will forever be remembered for his selfless and heroic actions. May he rest in peace.” 

 

Gov. Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, January 14, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Mr. Marburger’s funeral and internment.  

 

Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.     

 

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.       

Wanda Pogemiller

By Yorke Prough · Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 10:18 pm CDT

Wanda Pogemiller, 94, of Wapello passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Pleasantview Home in Kalona.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Wapello First Presbyterian Church.  Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the church.  A time of food and fellowship will follow in the church fellowship hall.  Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Wapello Ambulance and the Wapello Presbyterian Church.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.  Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello are caring for Wanda’s family and her arrangements.

 

Wanda Jean Grim was born on May 19, 1929 in Morning Sun Township, Louisa County, Iowa, the daughter of James Russell and Dorothy (Thomas) Grim.  Wanda was a 1947 graduate of Wapello High School.  On January 17, 1948, Wanda was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Pogemiller in Wapello.  Wanda was a member of the Wapello First Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, had served on the Wapello Cemetery board and also worked the polls for many elections. She was the classic Housewife/Mother of the 1950’s/60”s and legendary in her pursuit of her cleanliness in the home.   She and  Bob loved traveling to Arizona in the winter where they watched spring training and went antique shopping for pickle castors, biscuit jars and butter churns.  Wanda liked to play cards frequently, playing several times a week with various card groups – both womens and mixed couples.  She enjoyed golfing, attending Iowa football games and catching her children and grandchildren’s activities.  To her family she was known as the “World Champion of Gift Wrapping”-as every gift large or small for every special occasion and Christmas was always wrapped very delicately and always topped with a bow.

 

Wanda will be deeply missed by her children, Rick (Kay) Pogemiller of Bellevue, Iowa and Jayne McCulley of Mediapolis; grandchildren, Clint (Katherine) Pogemiller, Matt (Deb) Pogemiller, Scott Pogemiller, Marc (Wendy) Whipple, Kimberley Rossiter (Joe), Allison (Joe) Malandra, Lindsey (Eric) Hausknecht, J.R. McCulley and Tanner (Ellen) McCulley and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jack, Grace, Owen, Victoria, Diana, Kolt, Kash, Kwyn, Gianna, Tenley, Aslyn, Ronan, John, Jacob and Josephine.

 

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Pogemiller on September 21, 2009; daughter, Denise Whipple and two brothers, Delbert and Neil Grim.

Multiple Arrests Made in Burlington

By Yorke Prough · Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 12:02 pm CDT
The Burlington Police Department would like to announce multiple arrests over the past 24 hours regarding three separate incidents.
January 11, 2024
Burlington Police Detectives learned that Tyreon Woodard was in the Burlington area and had an active Federal Warrant for Probation Violation. With the assistance of the United States Marshals, the West Burlington Police Department and the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Woodard was located in the 200 Blk of S. Starr and taken into custody without incident.
January 11, 2024
At approximately 3:09 p.m. Burlington Police Officers were dispatched to the 1100 Blk of Valley St. for a report of Shots Fired. While in the area Officers located evidence of shots being fired in front of 1122 Valley St. Officer located Jordan Simon in 1122 Valley St. Simon had Iowa State Warrants for Escape and Involuntary Absence from Custody. Simon was taken into custody without incident. A Search Warrant was conducted and further evidence was gathered. The investigation into the shots fired is still under investigation and additional arrests are anticipated.
January 11, 2024
At approximately 11:07 p.m. Burlington Police Officers were dispatch to a call for service at 2602 Flint Hills Dr. A resident there was identified as Matthew Gibbs. While inside the residence Officers noticed evidence of marijuana and psilocybin growing operations. The Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force responded to the scene and executed a Search Warrant. As a result of evidence located Matthew Gibbs was placed under arrest and charged with Manufacturing Psilocybin Mushrooms, Manufacturing Marijuana, 3 counts of Drug Tax Stamp Violation, Child Endangerment, Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.