Mount Pleasant, Iowa April 18, 2023
The Board of Trustees of Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities met in regular session at
1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 307 E. Monroe St.
Trustees Present: Dan McCabe, Harvey Ungerman, David George, Michelle Rosell
and Lori White.
Trustees Absent: None
Others Present: Nate Lucas, General Manager; Jody Fuller, Treasurer/Accounting
Supervisor; Morgan Forbess, Accounting Clerk; Shawna Sammons, Board Clerk; Matt
Zurmuehlen, Electric Supervisor; Loren Rich, Water Supervisor; Louie Ervin, Project
Consultant; Timothy Whipple, Attorney; and General Public.
It was moved by Michelle Rosell and seconded by Lori White to approve the agenda.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
It was moved by Harvey Ungerman and seconded by David George that the minutes of
the regular board meeting of March 21, 2023, be approved.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
The following bills were presented:
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Hand Paid:
Menards New Restroom Materials $ 27.70
Aflac Employee Insurance Premiums $ 559.86
Homan, Rick / Marie Deposit Refund $ 452.00
Essex, Michelle Deposit Refund $ 180.00
Rich, Matthew A Deposit Refund $ 218.00
Schrader Used Cars Deposit Refund $ 100.00
Davis, Travis C Deposit Refund Less Final $ 185.20
Rundquist, Amanda/Paul Credit on Acct $ 88.99
Brice Rentals LLC Credit on Acct $ 44.54
Boyd, Michelle Credit on Acct $ 1.00
Lane, Gary Deposit Refund $ 197.00
Lee, Martha Deposit Refund $ 100.00
Patrick, Diane Deposit Refund $ 142.00
Perez, Juan Alberto Ascencio Deposit Refund $ 1,700.00
Radhey Lodging Inc Deposit Refund $ 5,000.00
Stump, Nicole Deposit Refund $ 384.00
Vantiger, Whitney Deposit Refund $ 230.00
Ball, Denise / Rick Deposit Refund $ 223.00
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Boyd, Hannah Deposit Refund $ 110.00
Elmore, Ashley Deposit Refund $ 236.00
Garcia, Abraham Deposit Refund $ 177.00
Gillis, Sharon Deposit Refund $ 88.00
Hatfield, Kari Deposit Refund $ 292.00
Henkel, Matt Deposit Refund $ 473.00
Hull, Elizabeth Deposit Refund $ 168.00
Vroom, Stacey Deposit Refund Less Final $ 99.85
Reserve Account Postage $ 1,000.00
Mt. Pleasant Utilities Employee Utility Bills $ 53.76
SE Iowa Union MP News Sub. 12 Month $ 149.00
Access Systems Leasing Copier Maintenance Agreement $ 535.58
Windstream Monthly Services $ 156.90
Menards Fly Strips / Mosquito Traps $ 216.41
Capital One Courtesy $ 20.93
Federal Express Shipping $ 57.87
Resale Power Group of Iowa Wholesale Electric Feb ’23 $ 451,952.08
Windstream Monthly Services $ 152.71
Lucas, Nathan Mileage Reimbursement $ 161.14
Fuller, Jody Mileage Reimbursement $ 199.12
Federal Express Shipping $ 95.62
Aplara, Mike Meal Reimbursement $ 16.96
Hildebrand, Keith Online Course Reimbursement $ 160.00
Kreutner, Kris Sterlingnow Background Ck Reim $ 65.00
Martin Equipment – IL 2023 JD 310Sl Loader Backhoe $ 38,500.00
Menards New Restroom Materials $ 1,186.44
Federal Express Shipping $ 96.66
Alliant Energy Monthly Services $ 4,835.33
Alliant Energy Monthly Services $ 424.16
Adams, Tony Mileage Reimbursement $ 113.32
Hildebrand, Keith Mileage Reimbursement $ 166.37
Rich, Loren Meal / Mileage Reimbursement $ 169.67
HR Green Inc. Well #7 Engineering – CAP $ 8,167.33
Hy-Vee Courtesy $ 57.50
City of Mt. Pleasant Sewer / Trash / Landfill Collections $ 144,825.50
Mt. Pleasant Utilities Employee Utility Bills $ 53.76
Assurity Life Insurance Employee Insurance Premiums $ 56.28
Alliant Energy Monthly Services $ 22.51
Natel Monthly Services $ 809.60
Tools Direct of North America Iron Blades / Rescue Utility Blade $ 613.79
Fuller, Jody Mileage Reimbursement $ 155.24
Windstream Monthly Services $ 98.44
US Cellular Monthly Services $ 375.33
Access Systems Leasing Repairs $ 55.00
Federal Express Shipping $ 30.58
Adams, Tony Mileage Reimbursement $ 117.90
Menards New Restroom Materials $ 580.22
Federal Express Shipping $ 126.13
Credit Bureau Services of IA CBSI’S Share of Feb 23 Collections $ 221.68
Credit Bureau Services of IA CBSI’S Share of Feb 23 Collections $ 31.18
Adams, Tony Mileage Reimbursement $ 187.99
Hand Paid Bills Total: $ 668,548.13
Electronic Payments:
IRS Federal Tax Deposit $ 22,254.78
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IRS Federal Tax Deposit $ 24,280.08
IPERS IPERS Tax Deposit $ 27,892.35
Iowa Dept. of Revenue Sales + Use Tax Deposit $ 24,045.74
Iowa Dept. of Revenue Water Excise Tax $ 8,844.87
Iowa Dept. of Revenue State Tax Deposit $ 6,321.10
EBS Insurance Insurance Benefits $ 47,485.76
PCS Hardware Support $ 955.75
Visa Misc. Supplies $ 2,325.45
Electronic Payments: Total: $ 164,405.88
EBS Deduct. Buydowns:
Hillcrest Family Services Ck. #480502843 $ 107.00
Caroline M. Beebe LPC Ck. #480502844 $ 118.00
Hy Vee Pharmacy 1433 Ck. #480502845 $ 138.70
Avera Midwest Ck. #480502846 $ 148.71
Avera Mckennan Hospital Ck. #480502847 $ 982.07
HCHC Ck. #480502848 $ 1,207.15
Iowa City Ambulatory Ck. #480502849 $ 3,742.27
Employee Ck. #480502850 $ 0.94
Employee Ck. #480502851 $ 17.63
SE IA Regional Medical Ck. #480502852 $ 23.06
JCHC Ck. #480502853 $ 80.00
Employee Ck. #480502854 $ 119.62
Employee Ck. #480502855 $ 126.00
JCHC Ck. #480502856 $ 135.00
Muhammad Wahab MD Ck. #480502857 $ 194.00
Mercy Hospital Ck. #480502858 $ 1,243.47
Henry County EMS Ck. #480502859 $ 1,398.00
Employee Ck. #480502860 $ 3.55
Employee Ck. #480502861 $ 4.06
Employee Ck. #480502862 $ 26.89
Employee Ck. #480502863 $ 2,291.34
Employee Ck. #480502864 $ 29.50
Employee Ck. #480502865 $ 21.69
Employee Ck. #480502866 $ 24.09
Advance Chiro. Center PC Ck. #480502867 $ 45.75
HCHC Ck. #480502868 $ 46.93
Employee Ck. #480502869 $ 148.69
Kauffman Chiro. Center Ck. #480502870 $ 91.50
Lynne A. Vestal LMHC Ck. #480502871 $ 106.00
Hillcrest Family Services Ck. #480502872 $ 107.00
Community Medical Supply Inc. Ck. #480502873 $ 107.60
Caroline M. Beebe LPC Ck. #480502874 $ 118.00
WCHC Ck. #480502875 $ 162.45
Employee Ck. #480502876 $ 357.10
Family Practice Ck. #480502777 $ 1,512.00
Erin W. Rasmussen MD Ck. #480502778 $ 2,315.39
Employee Ck. #480502779 $ 4.12
Kauffman Chiro. Center Ck. #480502880 $ 45.75
Weber Chiropractic PLC Ck. #480502881 $ 65.00
Family Medicine of Mt. Pleasant Ck. #480502882 $ 187.50
WCHC Ck. #480502883 $ 230.00
Employee Ck. #480502884 $ 256.67
Carol A. Menke PA Ck. #480502885 $ 305.00
Employee Ck. #480502886 $ 815.48
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HCHC Ck. #480502887 $ 1,288.88
Mercy Clinics Inc. Ck. #480502888 $ 1,590.00
Mercy Hospital Ck. #480502889 $ 3,108.15
EBS Deduct. Buydowns: Total $ 25,197.70
Warrant List:
A & M Truck Service Repair – Unit #16 / 17 $ 2,735.74
Agri-Center Hose $ 5.20
Ahlers Cooney Attorneys Legal Services $ 2,340.00
Altorfer Inc. Power System Maintenance Agreement / Freight (2) $ 7,948.11
American Public Power Assc Utility Membership $ 5,183.57
Breuer Towing Towing – Unit #18 $ 309.75
Brown’s Shoe Fit FR Clothing $ 291.02
C + M Plumbing Nipple / Adapter $ 7.82
Cahoy Pump Service APP #14 – Well #7 – CAP $ 43,225.00
Cobb Oil Diesel / Gasohol (6) $ 4,225.57
CodeWorks Software Software Support $ 790.00
Courtesy Door Door Lube $ 36.00
Culligan of Burlington Courtesy $ 45.30
Dairyland Power Cooperative March Billing Statements (6) $ 2,875.97
Dave’s Lock & Key Keys – Made $ 75.00
Detrick’s Truck & Trailer Repair – Unit #17 $ 623.51
Douds Stone Roadstone 3/4″ / 1″ – CAP (4) $ 5,642.42
Electronic Engineering Door Magnet Contacts $ 65.20
Fastenal Company Hardware $ 21.93
Fletcher Reinhardt Crossarms / CT’s / Sleeves / Rod (2) $ 6,771.92
Frank Millard and Company Testing Backflow Preventers $ 487.50
Fye Excavating Inc. Henry – Work/Rock Hauling-CAP (2) $ 18,448.43
Gamrath-Doyle-Vens Cyber Insurance Renewal $ 6,548.00
Hach Company Chemicals (2) $ 751.68
Hawkin’s Water Treatment Chemicals (3) $ 14,012.22
HCHC Drug & Alcohol Testing $ 92.00
HR Green Inc. Well #7 Drilling/Engineering-CAP (2) $ 15,278.82
IAMU Facility Design / Safety Training (2) $ 4,631.08
Ideal Ready Mix Concrete / Kool Rod $ 877.56
Idexx Distribution Corp. Comparator / Vessels $ 71.70
Irby Harness Return $ (229.73)
John Deere Financial Fittings / Fuel (6) $ 301.03
Kempker’s True Value Fittings / Paint / Brushes (11) $ 200.27
Latham,Ervin,Vognsen Consulting Services – CAP $ 2,250.00
Linde Cylinder Rental $ 65.86
Mt. Hamill Lumber Returned Boards / Adhesive/Cord (4) $ (90.75)
Municipal Supply Misc. Main Supplies SRII’s /Rings (3) $ 66,853.80
Pitney Bowes Ink Cartridges $ 182.58
Powercon Corp Adams Sub. Renovation – CAP $ 332,355.45
Precision Collision Repair – Unit #3 $ 348.78
Quill Ink Cartridges Soap (4) $ 436.50
Resco Seals / Bucket Hooks (4) $ 1,801.59
Safeguard Business Systems Envelopes $ 376.37
SE Iowa Union Legals / CCR (3) $ 1,120.82
Shermco Industries Adams Sub. Engineering – CAP (2) $ 3,832.30
Solomon Corporation Transformers $ 93,042.92
State Hygienic Lab. Water Testing $ 135.00
Swailes Auto Supply Drill Bits / Hydro Oil (7) $ 309.63
T & R Electric Transformer Returns $ (4,839.00)
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T.H.E. Company Filter Return $ (43.01)
UnityPoint Clinic Pre – Employment Drug Screen $ 42.00
USA Blue Book Digital Stirrer $ 328.69
Van Meter Fuses $ 408.11
Van Wert Inc. Electric Meters $ 8,505.18
Veolia EDR – Well #6 Upgrade – CAP (3) $ 155,504.00
Watersmith Engineering Engineering – Henry St. – CAP (2) $ 548.00
Wemiga Waste Co. Trash $ 183.75
Wilson Distributor Service Meter Tags $ 615.92
Zoro Tax Credit $ (102.20)
Warrant List: Total: $ 808,861.88
Grand Total: $ 1,677,013.59
It was moved by Michelle Rosell and seconded by Lori White that they dispense with
the reading of the bills, and that the bills, as presented be approved and warrants be
drawn on the Treasurer in payment of same.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
Treasurer’s Report: Jody Fuller presented the Treasurer’s Report to the Board, to
include the following financial statements for the month of March 2023; P & L Budget
Performance, Statement of Financial Income & Expense, and Statement of Financial
Position.
It was moved by Lori White and seconded by Harvey Ungerman to approve the
Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
Jody Fuller presented to the Board Resolution 2023-01 establishing revised commercial
and industrial demand rates due to an increase in the transmission rate from MidContinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and a decrease in the wheeling rate
from Northeast Missouri Power Cooperative (NEMO) and an increase in the
transmission and reservation rate from Resale Power Groupe of Iowa (RPGI).
After Board review, it was moved by Harvey Ungerman and seconded by David George
to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-01 – RESOLUTION INCREASING THE
CUSTOMER DEMAND RATE (DM-031) AND THE CUSTOMER INDUSTRIAL
DEMAND RATE (ID-033) AS A RESULT OF AN INCREASE IN THE MOUNT
PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES’ PURCHASED POWER RATE.
WHEREAS, Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities, “MPMU”, has received an increase in the
transmission rate from Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO), and a
decrease in the wheeling rate from Northeast Missouri Power Cooperative (NEMO), and
an increase in the transmission and reservation rate from Resale Power Group of Iowa
(RPGI), all rates being components of MPMU’s purchased power rate, and all rates
combining for a net increase in MPMU’s purchased power cost, and
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WHEREAS, MPMU desires to pass on said net cost increase to its customers,
including appropriate margin, to ensure revenues adequately cover its operational
expenses,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
MPMU AS FOLLOWS:
1. The net increase and necessary margin in purchased power cost shall be passed
on to MPMU’s customers
2. The adjusted rate for Commercial Demand shall be $ 16.70041 per kW
3. The adjusted rate for Industrial Demand shall be $ 16.70041 per kW
4. These rates shall be effective for billings after July 1, 2023
5. All prior Resolutions, actions, and orders of MPMU which conflict in whole, or in
part, with any of the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
Jody Fuller presented to the Board Resolution 2023-02 adjusting the electrical rates and
rate structure as of billing statements issued after July 1, 2023.
After Board review, it was moved by David George and seconded by Michelle Rosell to
approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 02 – RESOLUTION ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL
RATES AND RATE STRUCTURE AS OF BILLING STATEMENTS ISSUED AFTER
JULY 1, 2023.
WHEREAS, the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities management has conducted an electric
rate study for the purpose of revising the existing electric rate structure to reflect current
industry standards to include, condensing the number of steps contained within each
individual rate block, which is the more modern method to structure rates, and
WHEREAS, the condensed steps contained within the revised rate blocks
produce in some cases an increase in some customer’s bills and in other cases produce
a decrease in other customer’s bills, with the overall goal of ensuring revenues
adequately cover MPMU’s operational expenses, and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the said electric rate study, the base fee charges
(fixed facility costs), contained within each rate class, were analyzed and adjusted to
reflect the actual cost of providing electric service on a monthly basis to each individual
rate class, and
WHEREAS, at two previous public board meetings the proposed new electrical
rate structure was reviewed, there were no written objections or comments received,
and no one appeared at said public board meetings to object or comment, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, “BoT”, has considered all these factors and
has determined that the following rates are appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the BoT resolves to establish a new rate structure, and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the MPMU’s BoT as follows:
1. Beginning with billing statements issued after July 1, 2023, the classifications
and rates for each as shown on attached “Exhibit A” shall be in effect.
2. The term “demand” shall mean the following: billing demand shall be the sum
of the highest integrated kW demand during any 15 consecutive minute
period occurring in the billing month, but not less than 50% of the highest 15
consecutive minute integrated kW demand which has occurred in the
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preceding 11 months, whichever is greater. Individual rate classes, which are
subject to demand charges, shall be assessed a monthly minimum demand
base fee, as shown on attached “Exhibit A”.
3. Should MPMU receive any additional increases in its purchased power rate,
such increases, to the extent that they are passed on to the MPMU’s
customers by subsequent Resolutions, shall appear on the customer’s bill as
a special item with the notation of “Purchased Power Rate Adjustment”. On or
before each July 1, beginning with July 1, 2023, MPMU shall reduce any such
automatic adjustments to zero and shall incorporate any such automatic
adjustment of rate and charges into MPMU’s rates, and shall file, if required to
do so, documentation with the Iowa Utilities Board.
4. A monthly bill shall be rendered to each electric customer and said bill shall
be on a combined utility bill which will bill said customer for electric charges
as herein set forth and for water, sewer, solid waste and landfill charges – if
said customer is receiving those services from either MPMU or from the City
of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, or if the customer is otherwise obligated for the
payment of such charges.
5. The provisions of Resolution No. 2022-04 passed by the BoT on February 15,
2022, concerning the adoption of an official Utility Service Rule Book for the
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities, concerning bill payment terms – date
rendered, date of delinquency, and late payment charges and one
forgiveness thereof – are incorporated herein and shall be applicable to any
bill rendered by MPMU.
6. This Resolution shall be published in the Mt. Pleasant News pursuant to
sections 384.84(8)(a)(1) and 362.3 of the 2023 Code of Iowa.
7. All prior Resolutions, actions, and orders of the BoT which conflict in whole, or
in part, with any of the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed.
“Exhibit A”
MPMU ELECTRIC RATES- Effective for billings after 7-1-2023
Residential Base Fee – All residential meters are assessed $1.00 per day accumulating to a maximum of
$16.00 per month.
Residential Electric (RE) – 020 (7% tax) -and- 021 (1% tax)
All kWh $0.1125 per kWh
Residential Electric Heat – Two Meter Service (RH) – 019 (1% tax) Not avail. to new accounts
Heat Meter only – All energy $0.1125 per kWh
Household Meter – Same rate as Residential Electric (RE) – 021
One Meter Service (RC) – 022 (7% tax) -and- 023 (1% tax)
All kWh $0.1125 per kWh
Commercial Base Fee – Non-demand small commercial meters are assessed $1.25 per day accumulating
to a maximum of $35.00 per month. Non-demand large commercial meters are assessed$2.75 per day
accumulating to a maximum of $75.00 per month.
Small Commercial Electric (CE) – 024 (7% tax)
All kWh $0.1475 per kWh
Large Commercial Electric (CE) – 025 (7% tax)
First 6000 kWh $0.1475 per kWh
All Over 6000 kWh $0.1050 per kWh
Small Commercial Electric Combined (CC) – 026 (7% tax)
First 2000 kWh $0.1475 per kWh
All Over 2000 kWh $0.1050 per kWh
Large Commercial Electric Combined (CC) – 027 (7% tax)
First 6000 kWh $0.1475 per kWh
All Over 6000 kWh $0.1050 per kWh
Commercial Demand (7% tax) – Effective after 7-1-2023
Commercial Demand Base Fee – Minimum of $150.00
For 3-phase service with >= 100 kVa and < 1,500 kVa monthly demand
* Demand (DM) – 031 $16.70041 per kW
Energy (DM) – 032 $0.0750 per kWh
Industrial Demand (7% tax) – Effective after 7-1-2023
Industrial Demand Base Fee – Minimum of $1,500.00 or $1.00 per kVa of tranformation
requirement, whichever is greater
For 3-phase service with > 1,500 kVa monthly demand
* Demand (ID) – 033 $16.70041 per kW
Energy (ID) – 034 $0.0750 per kWh
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Security Lights (SL) (7% tax)
With New Pole – $19.00 With Existing Pole – $14.50
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
Legal: None
Operations:
Well #7 Cedar Lane Well and Water Distribution System Design Project:
Package #1 – In late March, the drilling rig broke down at a depth of 1865’, only 35’ from
the bottom of the well. The drive for the top head assembly of the rig had to be removed
for repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed by the 21st of April.
Package #2 – Woodruff is making progress in equipping the well, most of the work is
complete and the water line from the pump house to the distribution main that was
installed last year is being completed. They will be working with Cahoy to bring the pipe
from the pump house to the top of the well.
E Henry St Water Main Project: We began construction of this replacement project on
East Henry. Approximately half of the water main has been installed. No new progress
due to currently working on West Henry. The Utilities will return to East Henry after work
is finished on West Henry.
Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project: The
Utilities is currently working with timelines and contractors on the demolition of the old
substation.
Transmission System Power Supply Project: A meeting has been arranged with NEP on
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, to continue the negotiations with the Utilities.
Monthly Activities:
Electric line crew employees have been working on Osmose Pole Treatment reports
and pole replacements.
Water crew employees have spent most of their time working on the water main
replacement and service tie overs on W. Henry Street.
Miscellaneous Activities:
We experienced one electric system outage and one water main break during the
month of March.
Electric department employees installed 3 new electric services in the month of March.
Customers: None
Employees: None
Other Business: At 1:28 p.m. Chairman Dan McCabe invited a motion to move into
closed session and Board member Harvey Ungerman seconded that the Board
adjourns to closed session pursuant to Section 388.9 and Section 21.5(1)(a)(k) of the
Iowa Code to discuss certain proprietary information and pricing strategies that is
related to electronic transmission planning and construction required to be kept
confidential pursuant to non-disclosure agreements and that is also related to critical
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infrastructure, the disclosure of which information would harm the competitive position
of MPMU, increase the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, and serve no public
purpose.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
2:36 p.m. a motion was made by Lori White and seconded by Michelle Rosell that the
Board return to open session.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
No action was taken following the closed session involving the subject matter of the
closed session.
It was moved by Michelle Rosell and seconded by David George to adjourn the
meeting.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
H. Ungerman
D. George
M. Rosell
L. White
Nays: None
The next regular board meeting will be on Tuesday, May 16th, at 1:00 p.m