Electrical Rate Changes – Effective on billings after 7/1/2023

Due to the continual increase of operational expenses, Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities had to revise the electrical rate structure and electrical rates to ensure our revenues would adequately cover our ongoing operational expenses. The revision contains elimination of rate tiers, increase in base fee charges, and adjustments to the cost per kWh. See attached link to view the rate card effective on billings after 7/1/2023.

 

https://cityofmountpleasantiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ratecard-7-1-23.pdf

Utilities

The Henry County Road Department announces a single lane closure with flaggers at the hill just north of Lowell on New London Road (X23).  For the next ten working days trucks will be hauling dirt for ditch repairs.  Please drive with caution.

Questions may be answered at 319 385-0762.

June 20, 2023

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 3 Public Hearings for Reallocation of Unspent

Series 2022A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes

Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

10:00 Appoint Dr. Meghan Wooster as Medical Examiner

10:30 Roads Tour with Engineer

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Southeast Iowa Water Quality Project Accelerates Toward New Phase Though cover crops will continue to be strongly emphasized, added focus will include edge-of-field practices DES MOINES, Iowa (June 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Southeast Iowa is progressing toward its next phase, with a specific focus on the seeding of more cover crop acres as well as implementing additional edge-of-field conservation practices. WQI efforts in the West Fork Crooked Creek and Long Creek watersheds, which cover areas of Keokuk, Washington and Louisa Counties, have been ongoing since 2014. In the last three years, over 54,600 cumulative acres of cover crops have been seeded in this project area. In fact, this area has consistently been a leader with some of the highest levels of cover crop adoption in the state. In addition to grade stabilization structures, terraces and water and sediment control basins, other practices including a handful of bioreactors, saturated buffers, and wetlands have also been installed over the past several years. These practices, outlined in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, have been proven to reduce nutrient losses from farm fields. “Momentum continues to build with this Southeast Iowa water quality project because of excellent leadership from local partners and strong engagement from participating farmers and landowners,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We need even more farmers, landowners and partners to join us because when we add more conservation practices to the landscape, we will see even more water quality progress.”   Over the next three years of this ongoing project, the goal is to seed more than 90,000 acres of cover crops. The project’s goals also include accelerating the installation of many more edge-of-field practices such as saturated buffers, bioreactors and wetlands. Among several other benchmarks, project goals also include a significant increase in grade stabilization structure development as well as the addition of more than 100,000 feet of newly constructed terraces. Through the WQI, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing $317,000 on this project. Other partners on the project include the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District, Louisa County Pheasants Forever, Iowa State University Extension, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Clean Water Iowa, Keokuk County Soil and Water Conservation District, Continuum Ag LLC, Washington County Conservation Board, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Soybean Association, Louisa County Soil and Water Conservation District, Tri Oak Foods, National Association of Conservation Districts, Stout Seed and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The project agreement is in place through 2026. About the Water Quality Initiative The Iowa Water Quality Initiative was established in 2013 to help implement the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, which is a science and technology-based approach to protecting and improving our water quality. The strategy brings together both point sources, such as municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities, and nonpoint sources, including farm fields and urban stormwater runoff, to address these issues. The Initiative seeks to harness the collective ability of both private and public resources and organizations to deliver a clear and consistent message to stakeholders to reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality.

Monday, June 19, 2023

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

1. Call to order 5:30 p.m. (Note the starting time)

 

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. Discussion and action on the May 2023 Des Moines County Sheriff’s report.

 

5. Discussion and action on Resolution 2023-13 authorizing temporary transfer of surplus funds from the Danville Municipal Sewer Utility to the Danville Municipal Electric Utility.

 

6. Discussion and action on Resolution 2023-14, authorizing fiscal yearend transfers as presented in the budget.

 

7. Fire Chief/Building Inspector report – action by council if needed.
8. Approval, if needed, of building permits and/or report as presented.

 

8. City Electrician report.
9. Approval of report if needed.

 

9. Public Works written report.
10. Approval of the written report as presented.

 

10. Approval of consent agenda.
11. Council minutes of June 5 and 15, 2023.
12. Cigarette permit belonging to Old 34 Gas & Grill.
13. Payment of bills.

 

11. Council reports and correspondence.
12. Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Temporary Construction Easements for drainage ditch improvements from West Division Street south to behind the Methodist Church.

 

12. Adjournment. Council will be meeting with the Danville & Pleasant Grove Township Trustees, starting at 6:30 p.m..

Monday, June 19, 2023

Order of business, regular joint meeting

Danville City Council and Danville & Pleasant Grove Township Trustees

 to be held at Danville City Hall

 

1. Call to order, 6:30 p.m..

 

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

 

3. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding fire department business.  The Council and Trustees welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to fire department 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. Fire Chief’s report.
5. Discussion and action on the second quarter 2023 report.

 

5. Review of the MABAS agreement. Action on Resolution CT 2023-01, authorizing the participation in the MABAS.

 

6. Discussion and action on Resolution CT 2023-02, establishing a policy and maintaining EMS officer and Assistant Fire Chief Stipends.

 

7. Approval of the March 20, 2023 minutes.

 

8. Discussion and action regarding the bills as presented.

 

9. Discussion and action on adding and/or removing members from the Fire Department.

 

10. Setting of next joint meeting.

 

11. Adjournment.

 

At 3:11 PM Friday, June 16, 2023, the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 502 S. Leebrick in Burlington, IA. Burlington firefighters arrived at 3:15 PM and located smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home. Firefighters gained access to the second floor and extinguished the fire by 3:30 PM. 

 

The multi-family two-story wood frame residence is owned by Yesara LLC, which is occupied by Carol Foust, who resides on the first floor, and Martavia Maxwell, who resides on the second floor. Damage is estimated at $35,000 to the structure and $20,000 to the contents. Both renters were home at the time of the incident and were alerted by the neighbor. The only working smoke detector was located in the attic.   

 

The fire is considered accidental due to unintended cooking items on the stovetop.  

 

Eleven initial Burlington firefighters responded to the call, with an additional eight off-duty Burlington firefighters being called in on a box alarm. West Burlington Fire Department responded on automatic aid. Mediapolis Fire Department assisted with a change of quarters. Alliant Energy, American Red Cross, Superior Ambulance, and Burlington Police Dept. also assisted with the incident. There were no injuries reported. Firefighters cleared the scene at 4:23 PM.