Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda 06/19

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:00 am CDT

City Hall/Council Chambers
PO Box 155
218 W Main St
Wayland, IA 52654
Phone: 319-256-3276
Fax: 319-256-3279

Regular Meeting Agenda Wayland City Hall @ 7:30 P.M.

MAYOR: Travis Shelman
COUNCIL: Caylon DeVaul,
Kathie Grimm, Jamie Roth,
Chad Rohe, Mike Miller
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas

June 19, 2024

1. Roll Call

2. 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 June 5, 2024
b. Bills for Payment
c. CD Renewal
d. Building Permits

3. 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.
4. Unfinished Business
a.

5. New Business
a. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License Application – City of Wayland (RAGBRAI)
b. Res. 2024-17 Resolution Authorizing Wages and Benefits for City Employees for the
Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2025
c. Res. 2024-18 Resolution to Transfer Funds FYE24
d. Change of July 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Time to 5:00 pm

6. Adjournment

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 06/20

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 8:56 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors
100 E Washington St Ste 202
Mt Pleasant IA 52641
Fax: 319-385-3601

Chad White,  Marc Lindeen,  Greg Moeller (Chairman)
319-385-0759  319-385-0760  319-385-0761

AGENDA

June 20, 2024

1. Approve Agenda

2. Approve Minutes

3. Approve Claims

4. Jake Hotchkiss Engineer Weekly Update

5. Joe Buffington Wild Acres Subdivision in Section 11 of Baltimore Township

6. Steve Ort Leroy Cole Subdivision in Section 6 Center Township

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

 

Glorine Hellweg

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 8:54 am CDT

Glorine Emma Hellweg, 93, of Fairfield, IA passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, IA with Father Nick Adam officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, IA immediately following. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Glorine’s honor may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Friends may leave online condolences and join the webcast at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

Glorine Emma Hellweg was born on October 7, 1930, in Lee County, Iowa, to Conrad and Elizabeth Rutter Kruse.  Her early years were spent in the simplicity of the rural country school before graduating from St. Mary High School in West Point, IA.   Glorine began working at the Sheaffer Pen company in Ft. Madison.  While attending her sister’s wedding she met a groomsman by the name of Arthur Hellweg.  The two were united in marriage on April 19, 1952, at St. Mary in West Point, the couple laid down roots in Ft. Madison and shortly after took the bold step of embracing farm life together in Fairfield in 1954.

 

Embodying the spirit of a true farmwife and mother, Glorine cherished her role in nurturing her growing family. Her passion for caregiving extended into her later years when she enriched the lives of many at the Jefferson County Health Center’s cafeteria, where she worked until retirement.

 

Glorine loved crocheting, and her creations are a warm reminder of her skilled hands. Her love for playing cards made her a joyful competitor amongst friends and family. Glorine was also celebrated for her exceptional baking, with her pies and angel food cake becoming the highlights of many gatherings.  Faith was a cornerstone of Glorine’s life; she was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, Iowa for many years.

 

While she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Arthur Hellweg, her dear son Terrance, and her cherished siblings Marie, Kathryn, Richard, Ernest, Cletus, Bertha, Adrian, and Darlene, her spirit lives on in those she leaves behind.

 

She is lovingly remembered by her children Janet Hellweg, Randy (Jodi) Hellweg, Mike (Tracey) Hellweg, Mary (Scott) Lovik, Brenda Hellweg (Dan Say), and Monica Hellweg; Her nine grandchildren, Loran (Matt) Stutenberg, Josh (Kendra) Hellweg, Chandra Hellweg-Gillespie (JT), Teree (Jonathan) Hungerford, Jeremy Hellweg, Ariana (Paul) Pasierb, Zachary (Sara) Rundlett-Herdliska, Christopher (Ashely) Herdliska, and Jarrett Hellweg (Kaycee McGregor); and eleven cherished great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Menke, as well as many extended family and friends.

Oversized Load Coming Through Fort Madison Today

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 6:00 am CDT

The Fort Madison Police Department wants to let drivers know that at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18th, an oversized load will be moving through the city on Business Route 61 from 20th Street, east to 330th Avenue. This will cause segments of the roadway to be blocked as the tow unit makes a slow progression along the route. The enormous load size necessitates the use of the entire road width, and all traffic will be diverted by officers ahead of it.

In anticipation of the move, the street department will be clearing obstacles and installing temporary 4-way stop signs at the affected traffic signals.

Should you normally travel this route, it is suggested to use Avenue E around the area until it has been cleared. The hauling contractor is attempting to minimize the disruption and expects to pass through in about an hour.

Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners Meeting Agenda 06/18

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 4:01 pm CDT

The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18th at 3.30 at the USDA Office, 709 S. Iris Street, Mt Pleasant.

Tentative agenda items include approve minutes, watershed report, and cost share payments and other district business. Those needing special accommodations should call the office @ 319-385-2824 ext. 3.

Mt. Pleasant Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 06/18

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 3:59 pm CDT

Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman June 18th, 2024
David George (MPMU Conference Room
Michelle Rosell located at 509 N. Adams St.)
Lori White

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.

II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
A. Regular Board Meeting May 21st, 2024 – Approval.

III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Capital Budget Amendments – Review and Approval.
a. Board review and authorization to reallocate the following amounts among the following previously approved budget items;
i. $50,000 from Electric Capital Engineering (1-53-8107)
ii. $50,000 from Electric Capital Contingencies (1-53-8108)
iii. $30,000 from Electric Capital Underground Replacement (1-53-8112)
iv. $7,500 from Electric Capital Security System (1-53-8154)
v. $50,000 from Electric Capital Building Tuckpointing (1-53-8172)
vi. $100,000 from Electric Capital Demo Buildings (1-53-8214)
vii. to Electric Capital Digger Derrick Truck, totaling $287,500, (1-53-8204).
b. Board review and authorization to reallocate $14,000 from the Water Capital Contingency Budget (4-73-8108), to the Water Capital Well Data Management & Reporting Software Budget (4-73-8223).
c. Board review and authorization to reallocate $19,000 from the Water Capital Contingency Budget (4-73-8108), to the Water Capital Rebuild Sanitary Pumping Station Budget (4-73-8224).
D. Review and Approval for salary range on non-bargaining hourly employees.

IV. LEGAL COUNSEL.
A. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).

V. OPERATIONS.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
2. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
3. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
4. RAGBRAI Planning – Electric and water needs for the community.
5. Monthly Activities.
a)

A. Customers.
1.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session will convene w/ guests.
a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa for
legal purposes).

VII. ADJOURNMENT.

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday July 16th, 2024

 

 

 

Faye Fraise

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 3:45 pm CDT

Faye Pauline Mehaffy Fraise, 94, of West Point, Iowa passed away peacefully at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Born on December 28, 1929 in Kingston, Iowa, the daughter of  Russell and Alice (Cover) Mehaffy.

 

She graduated from Huron High School in 1947. She loved playing basketball in the guard position on her team for four years. She was named Honorable Mention for the All State team. Faye also enjoyed ice skating and dancing.

 

After graduation, she worked at the glove factory in Burlington and also was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell.

 

On February 21, 1951, she married Andrew Fraise of West Point at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in which they were both members, he preceded her in death on March 28, 2015.

 

They farmed for forty one years before retiring to West Point in 2005. They enjoyed playing card games together, such as Pinocle, Pitch, Bid Euchre, and Cribbage. Faye liked putting puzzles together, playing Farkle with her children on Sunday mornings, and playing her organ, she also enjoyed making rosaries with her rosary makers, and helping with bingo at the West Point Care Center. In addition she was also an huge Iowa Hawkeye Basketball fan.

 

She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Fraise of West Point, Iowa and Penny (Dave) Sund of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two sons: Dave Fraise of West Burlington, Iowa and Danny (Cheryl) Fraise of West Point, Iowa; two brothers: Donald (Carol) Mehaffy of Mount Pleasant, Iowa and Ronald (Patty) Mehaffy of Burlington, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Andrew; three sisters: Cleo Gerst, and Donna Yoder, and Grace Mellinger; brother Loren; three brother-in-laws: one sister-in-law; and two daughters-in-law.

 

A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A Parish Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:00 p.m.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa with Father Dan Dorau Officiating.

 

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in West Point

 

Following the burial a luncheon will be held at the West Point American Legion.

 

Memorials have been established in her memory for West Point Fire & Rescue.

 

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com

 

 

Crucial EMS Vote to Determine the Future of the Service Coming in September for Henry County Residents

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 3:07 pm CDT

On Thursday, June 6, the Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring Henry County Emergency Medical Services (HCEMS) as an essential county service. The next step is for county residents to vote at a special election on September 10 to approve a tax levy for EMS programming.

HCEMS is currently owned and operated by Henry County Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Memorial Hospital. Due to the current property tax cap for HCEMS under hospital ownership, the hospital cannot continue to offer HCEMS and cover the revenue shortfalls.

The state trend shows that the former model of EMS is no longer viable. As of November 2023, 12 Iowa counties have received voter approval to levy for EMS programming. Nearly a dozen additional counties in Iowa are seeking public support in upcoming elections and/or are working on proposals to do so. 

“In addition to Henry County Emergency Medical Services providing an invaluable service to our county residents, there is also an economic factor to consider. A significant consideration for newcomers moving into Henry County is knowing that we have high quality, accessible healthcare services. EMS is at the heart of this. EMS provides an essential service that also positively impacts our economy and assists in Henry County’s growth for years to come,” explained Marc Lindeen, Henry County Board of Supervisor.

HCEMS provides vital emergency medical services for Henry County residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services include: emergency medical care, critical care transfers, medical transports, education and support to county first responders, public health education, and special event coverage.

 

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