Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 02/22

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 2:31 pm CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St  Ste 202

Mt Pleasant IA  52641

Fax:  319-385-3601

 

Chad White, Member            Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman        Greg Moeller, Chairman    

           319-385-0759                                 319-385-0760                                  319-385-0761________                       

AGENDA

February 22, 2024

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Mike Norris of SEIRPC

Iowa Wesleyan Redevelopment and TIF Discussion

3rd Reading Ordinance to Amend Title 6, Chapter 1, Article 7-2,

Adding Fees for Subdivision and Plats of Survey

10:00 EMS, Resolution #3-2024, Purpose of Funding Emergency Medical Services.

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Man Now Charged with Murder After Altercation with Father

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 10:49 am CDT

There has been an update to a murder case in Keokuk from January 22nd. After a physical altercation took place between Gary L. Rockenbach, 84, and his son, Craig L. Rockenbach, 43, Gary was transported to a medical facility to receive treatment for his injuries.

At that time, Craig was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury. One week later, the Keokuk Police Department received additional information in regard to the internal injuries suffered by Gary Rockenbach. The original charge was amended to Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury. Gary passed away in a medical facility on February 1st.

Then, the Lee County Attorney amended the charge in this case. Craig Rockenbach is now charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree.

Semi Truck Slams into Car in Mt. Pleasant on Monday Morning

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 10:42 am CDT

There was a car vs semi accident on Monday morning.

According to a police report, a Nissan sedan, owned and operated by John Kline of Mt. Pleasant, was attempting to turn North onto Iris Road from Washington St. The vehicle was struck by a Semi Truck, operated by Elton Spell of Texas, who was traveling west on Washington St through the intersection.

There was a combined $25,000 estimated damage to both vehicles. John Kline was transported to the Henry County Health Center by ambulance.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Mt. Pleasant Fire and Rescue.

This accident remains under investigation.

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 02/20

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 8:27 am CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman February 20, 2024
David George (City Hall Council Chambers
Michelle Rosell located at 307 E. Monroe St.)
Lori White

AGENDA

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

II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
A. Special Board Meeting – February 7, 2024 – Approval.

III. FINANCIAL.
A. 2022-2023 Independent Auditors Report
1. Presentation by Forge Financial and Management Consulting, Inc.
2. Board Review and Approval of the Fiscal 2022-2023 Independent Auditors Report. – Review and Approval.
B. Approval of Warrants.
C. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
D. Resolution No. 2024-2: Resolution Increasing the Customer Commercial Demand Rate (DM-031) and the Customer Industrial Demand Rate (ID-033), as a result of an increase in the Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities’ Purchase Power Rate – Review and Approval.

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

V. OPERATIONS.
A. Management – Jody Fuller, Accounting Supervisor/Board Treasurer.
1. Memo of Understanding between Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities and IBEW Local Union No. 55 – Review and Approval.
2. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update & Review.
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) system work.
b) Review of work from Bid Package #2 Well Drilling
3. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated new Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Review & Approval.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.

5. Monthly Activities.

B. Customers.
1.
C. Employees.
1.

VI. Closed Session
A. Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the Utility would have to pay for that property.

VII. ADJOURNMENT.
Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2024

Henry County Soil and Water Conservation Meeting Agenda 02/20

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 8:26 am CDT

The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners

 

will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 20th at 3.30 p.m.

 

at the USDA Office, 709 S.  Iris Street, Mt Pleasant.  Tentative agenda

 

items include approve minutes, watershed report, approve cover crop

 

and cost share payments and other district business.

 

Those needing special accommodations should call the office

 

@ 319-385-2824 ext. 3.

 

5 Injured in Washington County Collision on Friday

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 6:56 am CDT

There was a two-vehicle accident in Washington County that left a total of five people injured on Friday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.

A vehicle driven by 69-year-old John Schrock of Wellman was traveling northbound on Highway 1. Meanwhile, a second vehicle, driven by 38-year-old Aurelio Munguia from Washington County, was traveling southbound on the same highway.

Schrocks vehicle crossed the center line at approximately 7:46pm and collided with the second vehicle. Both units came to rest on the west side of Highway 1. Both drivers were injured and taken to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Schrock via Washington County Ambulance and Munguia through Air Care. There were three juveniles taken to the hospital as well as a result of this collision.

The incident remains under investigation through the Iowa State Patrol, who were also assisted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Sports, February 20th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 6:35 am CDT

Girls’ Regional Basketball

In Class 1A Region 7, Danville will take on Calamus-Wheatland tomorrow, February 21st, at 7 pm at Muscatine High School. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

In Class 4A Region 1, Keokuk will face off against #1 Clear Creek-Amana tonight at 7 pm on the road.

Boys’ District Basketball

Starting in Class 1A Substate 5 District 9, Burlington Notre Dame and Winfield-Mt. Union will face off tonight at 7 pm at Mediapolis High School. KILJ AM 1130, 98.5 FM, and kilj.com will be on the call.

In Substate 5 District 10, Holy Trinity Catholic will face off against North Mahaska tonight at 7 pm at Ottumwa Evans Middle School. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call.

Class 2A, Substate 4 District 7, West Burlington will take on West Branch at West Liberty High School tonight at 7 pm.

For Class 3A Substate 5, Mt. Pleasant took on Keokuk last night on the road and despite being down two at halftime, the Panthers were outscored 32 to 16 in the second half to fall 60-42. Christian Stacy scored all 13 of his points in the first half, which led the team. Head coach Eric Rawson discussed this senior class, which combined for 23 points last night, as they shared a special bond, entering the Panther program at the same time Rawson was given the head coach job. The Panthers finished the season with a 13-8 record. 

Keokuk will face off against #5 Solon after the Spartans took down Davis County 75-36 on Thursday, February 22nd, at 7 pm. Clear Creek-Amana defeated Washington 74-67 and Williamsburg downed Fort Madison 70-64.

In Class 3A Substate 4, Fairfield lost to Marion 66-38. 

In Class 4A Substate 3, Burlington was defeated by Davenport West 75-50 last night. 

High School Bowling

The Class 2A individual and Class 3A team state meet commenced yesterday and Mt. Pleasant had three bowlers competing in Waterloo. Bethany Drury was the top bowler for the Panthers with a three game total of 529 total pins, which placed her in 20th. Addison McGehearty finished with a score of 466 and Kya Goodrich bowled a 461 for their three game totals to place 28th and 29th, respectively. 

Keokuk had Jaelynn Ketterer and Sophia Rule advance to the top 8 bracket with Ketterer defeating Brianna Musgrove 205-179 to claim the individual championship. Rule defeated Bailey Gill in a close third-place match 190-185 to take home the bronze. 

The Class 3A team championship belongs to Ottumwa after taking down Des Moines Lincoln. Davenport North took 3rd place, Cedar Rapids Kennedy claimed 5th place, and Waterloo West took home 7th place. 

On the boys’ side, the Class 2A individual championship went to Kendall Bell of Council Bluffs Jefferson after he defeated Jake Fink 203-176 in the championship match. Jacob Shaffer of Marion took 3rd place. Burlington’s Brayton Dixon finished with the 16th highest three game total at 628 pins.

The Class 3A team championship went to Davenport Central as they finished with 53 more pins than Waterloo West. 

The State Tournament continues today with the Class 3A individual championship and the Class 1A team championship.

College Basketball

The #4 Iowa women’s team will travel to take on #12 Indiana on Thursday, February 22nd, at 7 pm.

The Iowa State women’s team will face off against Houston tomorrow, February 21st, at 7 pm on the road.

In a top 10 matchup, the #6 Iowa State men’s team couldn’t pull out the road win against #2 Houston last night, falling 73-65. Keshon Gilbert led the effort with 17 points in the contest. The Cyclones will host West Virginia on Saturday, February 24th, at 1 pm. 

The Iowa men’s team will travel to Michigan State tonight at 6 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1929 – The Boston Red Sox announce they will play Sunday MLB games at Braves Field; Fenway Park located too close to a church.

1971 – “Mr. Hockey,” Gordie Howe scores a goal and adds three assists, including his 1,800th career NHL point, in 6-5 Red Wings’ win over Buffalo in Detroit; Howe’s 1,670th game.

2011 – 53rd Daytona 500: 20-year-old Trevor Bayne, driving for Wood Brothers Racing, wins to become the youngest Daytona 500 winner.

Laura Lee Cooper McCollister

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, February 19th, 2024 at 5:40 pm CDT

Laura Lee Cooper McCollister, 62, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Ft. Madison, Iowa passed away at 6:02 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, friends, and beloved dog “Moose”.

She was born on July 17, 1961, in Ft. Madison, Iowa, daughter of Roger and Laura (Vincent) Cooper, she was a 1979 graduate of Ft. Madison High School.

She began her career in the casino industry as a dealer on the Emerald Lady Riverboat in Ft. Madison, Iowa and later served as a pit boss at Casino Magic in Bossier, Louisiana that later was named Boomtown before being promoted to the position of table games manager at Seminole Casino in Immokalee, Florida. She was adored and respected by co-workers and patrons alike.

Laura Lee cherished rich relationships with family and friends. Her mantra in recent days was “my family was the love of my life,” which was reflected in the way she lavished her love, support, and resources on her many family members. Not only was she exceedingly generous, but also fun-loving, loyal, affirming, and unforgettable. A beach lover at heart, Laura Lee loved nothing more than bringing together friends or family for lively celebrations at the beach or around the swimming pool of her Naples home.

Survivors include one sister: Rachella Dravis of Denmark; two brothers: Keating (Janet) Hissem of Montrose and Kenny (Kerry) Cooper of Ft. Madison; one sister-in-law: Julie Aubé of Tenerife, Spain; eight nieces and nephews: Heather (Matt) Fuger, Jeremy (Kelli) Hissem, Kelsey (Ben) Summers, Kole (Zak Victory) Cooper, Kameron (Makenzie) Cooper, Emma (Brady) Roth, Marie Esther Aubé-Cooper, Aranxta Aubé-Cooper; ten great-nieces and nephews: Lily (Brian) Hayes, Keating, Kinsey, Kaylin, Blake, Lorelai, Layne, Greyson, Cade, and Cael.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Jeffrey Cooper; and brother-in-law: Bradley Dravis.

Via organ donation, Laura Lee’s final and lasting gift to the world was the gift of life and sight.

A visitation will be held from 1:00p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home  in West Point with Dana Leahy and Heather Fuger officiating.

Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Ft. Madison.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory.

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