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.

Sports, June 18th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

New London took down Pekin last night 8-4. Brendan Richey, Michael Raines, and Gage Burden each grabbed two RBIs in the win as New London finished with three doubles. The Tigers will face off against Mt. Pleasant tonight at 5:30 pm at home. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm. 

With the top of the conference standings on the line, Mt. Pleasant took on Fairfield in a road doubleheader and the two split the night. Fairfield won game one decidedly after a four run 5th inning helped cement a 9-3 win. Payton Walker had the lone RBI for the Panthers in game one. Dain Burkhart pitched the complete game, striking out three while allowing only four hits. 

Fairfield’s offense caught fire late in game two, but Mt. Pleasant had secured the win 12-7 to remain on top of the conference standings. Ben Newton led the team with three RBIs as Brayton Hutson and Payson Coleman each finished with two RBIs in the win. Landon Nodruft and Nate Konczal each tallied two RBIs for the Trojans. 

Fairfield will host Mid-Prairie tonight at 7:30 pm. 

Winfield-Mt. Union lost a nailbiter to Wapello last night 2-0. Wyat Marlette picked up the win, tallying five strikeouts for Wapello. The Wolves will travel to Pekin tonight at 5:30 pm. 

West Burlington scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Highland last night 8-7. Brock Thuleen, Caleb Bush, Bo Begner, Preyton Doty, and Emry Watson each tabbed an RBI in the win. Danville will face off against West Burlington tonight at 5:30 pm on the road.  

Central Lee will face off against Burlington Notre Dame tonight on the road at 5:30 pm. 

Van Buren County will take on Mediapolis tonight at 5:30 pm in Mediapolis. 

High School Baseball Rankings

The week five Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association rankings’ experienced a shakeup in Class 1A as Akron-Westfield jumped two spots in the rankings to take over the crown with Burlington Notre Dame now ranked second. 

The movement of the rankings came on the heels of the Williamsburg Tournament, which saw the Nikes lose by five runs or more to Assumption and Central DeWitt. In Class 1A, Burlington Notre Dame still ranks fourth in batting average and ERA, while their team slugging percentage sits in second. 

High School Softball

West Burlington’s late surge earned the Falcons the 10-6 victory over Highland last night. Logan Kelley and Madelyn Thomas both swatted home runs as Kelley led the team with four RBIs. The Falcons will host Danville tonight at 7 pm. 

Fairfield hosted Mt. Pleasant for a doubleheader last night and tallied their first two conference victories of the season in dominating fashion. Game one saw Laney Norris limit Mt. Pleasant to just three hits on the game, while leading the squad with two RBIs in a 12-0 win.

Game two was led off by an Emma Starr double and eventual RBI sacrifice by Kynlee White to give the Panthers a 1 to 0 lead. That was the only lead of the game for Mt. Pleasant as Fairfield won 14-2 after putting up nine runs in the fourth inning. Elyse Setterstrom finished 3 for 3 with three RBIs for the Trojans, while Leah Helmick led the team with four RBIs. Savannah Hollander tabbed three RBIs between the two contests. The Panthers will travel to Cardinal tomorrow, June 19th, at 7 pm.

Fairfield will face off against Wahsington tomorrow at 7:30 pm at home. 

Mediapolis was squashed by Louisa-Muscatine last night 15-0. The Bulldogs will take on Van Buren County tonight at home at 7:30 pm. 

Van Buren County walked it off against Hillcrest Academy last night 4-3. Ivy Davison, Kylee Roen, and Ali Pedretti each nabbed an RBI as Roen finished with a triple. 

Winfield-Mt. Union fell to Wapello last night 12-0. Makiah Lower tabbed the only hit for the Wolves. Winfield-Mt. Union will take on Pekin tonight at 7 pm at Pekin. 

Central Lee will square off against Washington tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will host New London tonight at 7 pm. 

WACO will take on Columbus tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

High School Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs officially get underway this week. The runs are a great way to get in shape and to run with others. The runs are available for 7th through 12th graders and will often be led by upperclassmen as coaches may not be present for every run.

On Mondays and Wednesdays the runs will start at 6:30 am at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they will be at Saunders Park by the swimming pool at 7 pm. 

If you have any questions, contact Coach Murray at 319-850-0867. 

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees ventured back into the win column last night with a 7-4 victory over the Normal CornBelters. Nick Meyer crushed a grand slam for the Bees to secure the win. The Bees will take on the O’Fallon Hoots tonight at home at 6:30 pm. 

The Clinton LumberKings handled the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes last night 9-4. Blake Timmons and Cougar Cooke each notched two RBIs in the win. The LumberKings will venture over to face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight at 7:05 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1911 – The Detroit Tigers trail the Chicago White Sox, 13-1 at Bennett Park, Detroit; the Tigers recover to win 16-15 for the biggest comeback in Major League Baseball history at the time.

1972 – The US Supreme Court, 5-3, confirms the lower court rulings in the Curt Flood case, upholding baseball’s exemption from antitrust laws.

2000 – 100th US Open Men’s Golf, Pebble Beach GL: Tiger Woods wins his first US Open by a major championship record-setting 15 strokes over Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.

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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