MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Time:  7:30 a.m.

HCHC Board Room

Mission:  To enhance the health of individuals and communities through high quality, effective and efficient services

Vision:  To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice

Values:  Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Trust

1. CALL TO ORDER

II.           ROLL CALL

1. Prottsman ____            4. Mrs. Bender                        ____                7. Mr. Welcher     ___
2. Olson ____             5. Mrs. McNamee       ____
3. Heaton ____             6. Mr. Blake                ____

III.          CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes of previous meetings and committees
2. Administrative memo and EMS report

IV.          OLD BUSINESS

1. Financial Update ♦ □
2. Capital Update ♦ □
3. HOSPITAL INSPECTION Carmen Heaton

VI.          NEW BUSINESS

1. Parking Lot Improvements – Phase 8♦ □*
2. Park Place Sidewalk Extension♦ □*
3. Unbudgeted Capital Operating Room – Microscope♦ □*
4. Employee Holiday Meal – December 19^th □

VII.         EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE

Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 to discuss strategic and proprietary           objectives and Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1) to discuss patient care quality.

VIII.        ADJOURNMENT

* = vote required                                              ♦ = Discussion                                    □ = Information

1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of Agenda.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
2. Regular Board Meeting – October 17th, 2023 – Approval.                                                                                                                             

1. Approval of Warrants.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
3. Real Estate Purchase Agreement of 508 N Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA, also known as Iowa Wesleyan Physical Plant – Review & Approval.

1. LEGAL COUNSEL.
2. Tim Whipple, Attorney.

1. Management – Nate Lucas, General Manager.
2. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update.
3. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
5. Monthly Activities.

1. Customers.
   2. Employees.

1. OTHER BUSINESS.
2. Other Business, Consideration by Board of Trustees.
   1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal
   2. a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for

        legal purposes). 

 Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 19^th, 2023

1. Roll Call

2. Public Hearing – Budget Amendment #1 FYE24 @ 7:30 pm

3. Information On County Hazardous Mitigation Plan Update – (Gail Thomas)

4. 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.

1. Minutes of November 1, 2023
2. Bills for Payment
3. CD Renewals
4. WEDC Semi-Annual & Development Agreement Reports

5. 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.  

6. Unfinished Business

7. New Business

1. 2023-24 “City Budget Amendment #1 & Certification Resolution FY23/24”
2. 2023-25 “Engineering Services Agreement” (North Plains Estates – Plat 2)
3. 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License Application – Your Choice Restaurant
4. 2024 Energy Efficiency Rebates

8. Adjournment

BNSF has notified Des Moines County that the following Railroad crossings will be closed for repairs, weather permitting.

Please refer to the list below for RR crossings and their information.

Contact BNSF with any general questions.
RR Crossing- Road- City- Closure Date – Open Date
063010E S Main St Burlington 11/14/2023 – 11/16/2023
079192R Gear Ave West Burlington 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
079191J Washington Rd West Burlington 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
079190C N Sunset Dr West Burlington 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
079186M Private Middletown 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
079159R Prairie Grove Rd Middletown 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
079185F 165th Ave Middletown 11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023
063327W Boundary Ave Middletown 11/16/2023 – 11/20/2023
079183S Private Middletown 11/16/2023 – 11/20/2023
079181D 180th Ave Middletown 11/16/2023 – 11/20/2023
079180W Private Middletown 11/16/2023 – 11/20/2023
079179C Private Danville 11/16/2023 – 11/20/2023
079177N Roosevelt St Danville 11/17/2023 – 11/21/2023
079176G Private Danville 11/17/2023 – 11/21/2023
063328D 125th St Danville 11/17/2023 – 11/21/2023
063329K Main St Danville 11/17/2023 – 11/21/2023
079174T 24th Ave Danville 11/20/2023 – 11/22/2023
079171X Jimtown Rd Danville 11/20/2023 – 11/22/2023
079170R 145th St Danville 11/20/2023 – 11/22/2023
079168P Private Danville 11/20/2023 – 11/22/2023
095162P Private Danville 11/21/2023 – 11/21/2023
079167H Private Danville 11/21/2023 – 11/21/2023

At approximately 10:28pm on November 11^th, 2023, Keokuk Police Officers were dispatched to 3405 South 7^th Steet in reference to a subject discharging a firearm towards a group of people.

Officers arrived on scene and learned that a male subject, identified as Martin Alvarez, 37, of Keokuk, had armed himself with a rifle and fired the rifle multiple times in the air, at windows of his residence at 3405 South 7^th Street, towards a wooded area, towards South 7^th Street, and in the general vicinity of a group of individuals on his property. The group of individuals were not on the property unlawfully. Alvarez then went into his residence with the rifle.

At that time, the Iowa State Patrol and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene to assist the Keokuk Police Department during this incident.

Officers attempted to make contact with Alvarez multiple times with no success.

The Keokuk Police Department then applied for, and received, a search warrant for the residence. An armored vehicle was requested from the Iowa State Patrol to be utilized in the service of a search warrant. Once the vehicle arrived, an approach was made to the residence. The offices employed the armored vehicle’s public announcement system to make contact with Alvarez, who then surrendered at that time without further incident.

A search of the residence was conducted, and multiple items of evidentiary value were collected.

Martin Alvarez was arrested and charged with Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a class C felony, and Reckless Use of a Firearm, a simple misdemeanor.

There were no physical injuries related to the discharge of the firearm reported.

The Iowa State Patrol, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lee County Consolidated Dispatch assisted the Keokuk Police Department during this investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Community School Board met in regular session on Monday, November 13^th.

During the Superintendents report, the looming question of “what next” regarding Iowa Wesleyan property was brought up. As of Sunday, November 12^th, the due diligence period has ended, and the attorneys are meeting to discuss a closing date for the 1.135-million-dollar purchase of “central campus.”

Reports from last night show that HOWE Hall, Student Union, and the Chapel, would cost the board just shy of 50 million dollars if they were to construct those buildings new. Of course, those buildings sit vacant, and the board is looking to purchase them for a fraction of the price.

For the practice field, the board is currently researching the best avenue for constructing a 6ft fence, and then building a 15-20ft netting on top. This is to prevent soccer balls from getting into neighboring lawns.

The board also discussed the possibility of building a traffic control light at the intersection of S Grand Avenue and E Harvest Drive, which is the entrance to the Highschool. This has been tabled for the time being as they perform more research and discussion.

The Des Moines County Engineer has announced the closure of Beaverdale Road between 150^th St and Lynx Road. This closure will begin on Tuesday, November 14^th, at 8:00am for culvert repair. This is a quick process, and the road will only be closed for two full days. On Thursday, November 16^th by 3:30pm, the road will be reopened, weather permitting.