New London Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 07/02

NEW LONDON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES – AGENDA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 2ND, 2024 – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – 1:00 PM – NEW LONDON CITY OFFICE

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Chairman Robert Byczek

2. ROLL CALL: Jerry Wilhelm, Dan Heater, Jodi Jackson, Jean Westerbeck, and Robert Byczek

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. OPEN FORUM

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of the previous meetings (1-5)
b. Accept Treasurer’s report (6-13)
c. Approve payment of claims (Handout)

6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discuss the rebates offered to customers by New London Municipal Utilities (14-17)

7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve emergency action hiring WES Engineering to complete the necessary repairs replacing bolts and wiring harnesses in the wind turbine (18)
b. Approve Resolution #154 Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer Funds for Fiscal Year
2025 (19)
c. Discuss and take action on renewing the Wellmark employee health insurance policy and setting a new renewal date (20-22)
d. Discuss sending requests for proposals for a fuel provider (23-24)
f. Utility Board Meeting, August 1st, 2024 at 1:00 PM, City Office
g. Resale Power Group of Iowa, August 22nd, 2024 at 10:00 AM, Community Center

8. REPORTS
a. Foreman’s Report – Dave Ford (Handout)
b. Council Minutes (25-30)

9. ADJOURNMENT

New London City Council Meeting Agenda 07/02

AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2ND, 2024 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
  2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and Dawn Sines
  3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller REPORTS:
    1. Police Dept. Utilities (1-5)
    2. Fire Department         Child Care
    3. Public Works (Handout) Mayor
    4. Parks & Recreation
    5. OPEN FORUM:
  4. Michelle Rosel – Henry County EMS Essential Services Special Election CONSENT AGENDA:
  5. Approve minutes of previous meetings (6-11)
  6. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (12-14)
  7. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
  8. Approve Alcohol License for Woobies with an Outdoor Service Area (15-16) OLD BUSINESS:
  9. Rescind the motion from May 13th, 2024 to approve a quote to paint the exterior of the library (17)
  10. Approve a quote to paint the exterior of the library (18, Handout) NEW BUSINESS:
  11. Approve Resolution #434 Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer funds for Fiscal Year

2025 (19-20)

  1. Discuss and take action on constructing a sidewalk on S. Pine St.
  2. Discuss and take action on replacing the sidewalk on Madison St., N. Walnut St., N.

Division St. and N. Elm St.

  1. Discuss a yard waste disposal/burn site
  2. Discuss public use of City dumpsters MEETINGS:
  3. Public Works Committee, As Needed, Shop at WWTP
  4. Public Safety Committee, As Needed, City Office
  5. Regular City Council Meeting, August 12th, 2024 at 6:00 PM, City Office
  6. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE

The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.  This is a courtesy that is extended to you.  During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in effect:

  1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
  2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the Mayor as the presiding officer.
  3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
  4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
  5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of topics will be limited.
  6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
  7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and answer time; this is done during Public Hearings.

Danville City Council Meeting Agenda /01

Monday, July 1, 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..

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

3. 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.

4. Jack Swarm, SE IA Regional Planning.
A. Presentation of updated electrical inspection contract with Regional Planning.
B. Approval of Resolution 2024-17, accepting Contract #24-656 with SE IA Regional Planning Commission, for electrical inspections for the City of Danville.

5. Discussion and action on Resolution 2024-16; depositing funds into the existing fire department capital savings account.

6. Proposed Ordinance Number 238, establishing a standard policy pertaining to driveways.
A. Second reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.
B Action on this second reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.
C. Discussion and action on possibly waiving the third and final reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.

7. Fire Chief/building inspector report – action by council if needed.

8. Public Works report.
A. Review of proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 5.14. Action on this amendment.
B. Public Works written report. Action if needed.

9. Approval of consent agenda.
A. Council minutes of June 17, 2024 (full & summary minutes).
B. Payment of bills.

10. Council reports and correspondence.

11. Adjournment.
The next regular session of the Danville City Council will be on
Monday, July 15, 2024, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..

July 1st, 2024 – July 7th, 2024

07/01/24
Alex Arnold
07/02/24
Darcy Wibstad
07/02/24
Hobe Dickey
07/02/24
Margaret 0'connor
07/02/24
Alina Lowman (5)
07/02/24
Doug & Mary Harrison (36)
07/03/24
Anna Sefton
07/03/24
Ron Claus
07/03/24
Sam Blint
07/03/24
Tyler Brown
07/03/24
Julie Liechty
07/03/24
Josh and Dr. Karla Maher
07/05/24
Erin Housh
07/05/24
Jerry Stoderel
07/06/24
Esther Wonderlich
07/06/24
Bonnie Huff
07/06/24
Roy & Joy Gilleard *Anniversary
07/07/24
Ron Osborne

Sunday Afternoon Field Fires Separated by Mere Minutes

There were multiple field fires in our area on Sunday afternoon.

Just after 2:00pm on Sunday, there was a field fire in the 3300 block of Franklin Avenue in Salem. Multiple first responders attended to the scene, including, but not limited to, Salem Fire and Rescue and the Henry County Sheriff’s office.

Less than 10 minutes later, there was a fire in Mount Pleasant in the 2600 block of Dakota Avenue. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

This is a good reminder to keep an eye on your controlled burns, especially on windy days.

Elgar and Helman Selected as Co-Chairs of Henry County Democratic Party

The Henry County Democratic Party Central Committee met and selected Mary Elgar of Mt. Pleasant and Dave Helman of rural Salem to serve as co-chairs of the local party.

Mary Elgar served as chair for ten years  during the legislative career of Tom Vilsack and the 1998 Vilsack campaign for Governor.  Elgar also served on the Democratic State Central Committee during this ten-year period. Helman served as chair from 2004 to 2013.  He was also honored by being chosen as 2nd Congressional district “Chair of the Year” in 2013.

Both have led the local party during multiple Presidential Caucus campaigns and have assisted candidates in their campaigns for local and state office.  They are proud of their good working relationship with the Henry County Auditor’s Office which manages elections for Henry County voters.

Elections were also held for several other leadership positions. Lois Roth and Aaron Williamson were elected as Vice-Chairs.  Pat Richenberger and Matt Mitchell will serve as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively.

In the coming weeks the new officers will be reaching out to Henry County voters- asking them to join in preparing for the fall election.   Several events, including an organization rally, are being planned for this summer.

Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods to Impact Iowa Tuesday Evening

Don’t schedule any parades on Tuesday evening, as the National Weather Service is forecasting rain. Severe weather and heavy rain are possible starting tomorrow afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Flash flooding is a possibility, with the chance on rainfall rates exceeding 1” per hour on Tuesday night.

Damaging wind, large hail, and tornadoes are possible in our area. Currently, there is a 30-44% chance of damaging winds able to down trees, a 15-29% chance of hail capable of denting cars, and a lesser chance of tornadoes.

Keep an ear and eye on storms coming through the area, and stay away from the river as those levels will continue to rise throughout this week.

2024 Henry County Fair Queen Contestants Announced

The 2024 Henry County Fair is right around the corner, and the queen contestants have now been announced. From Mount Pleasant, Kali Barnett, Lysha Bunnell, and Julie Campbell, with one contestant, Lily Syfert, from Salem. The queen contest will take place on Wednesday, July 17th.

KILJ Radio will continue to report on the fair as it draws closer.