Utilities Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 9:18 am CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES   Board of Trustees   Regular Meeting

                           

1:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 20, 2022  in the second floor meeting room at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street

 

                                                                                                                             

                                                                        AGENDA

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

 

  1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
  2. Regular Board Meeting – August 16th, 2022 – Approval.
  3. Special Board Meeting – August 19th, 2022 – Approval.

 

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  1. Approval of Warrants.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
  3. Transfer of Funds.
  4. 2021-2022 Independent Auditors Report – Review and Approval.
  5. Presentation by TDT CPAs and Advisors, P.C.
  6. Board Review and Approval of the Fiscal 2021-2022 Independent Auditors Report.
  7. Resolution No. 2022-13: Resolution Authorizing Signatory for Utility Banking Transactions at Two Rivers Bank & Trust and US Bank, both of Mount Pleasant, Iowa – Approval.

 

 

  1. LEGAL COUNSEL.
  2. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).

                             

  2. Management – Jack Hedgecock, General Manager.
  3. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Review and Approval.
  4. Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
  5. Board review and approval of proposed Change Order #3, approving additional capital expenses needed to reconcile geological conditions associated with a “Lost Circulation Zone Condition” that was encountered on the Project Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling).
  6. Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) work.
  7. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – Update.
  8. a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
  9. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
  10. Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
  11. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
  12. Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
  13. Board review of executed Memorandum of Understanding between Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities and Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative.
  14. Electric Transmission Line Franchise Petition for Extension/Cancellation – Review and Approval.
  15. Board Review of IUB Staff Notification Letter issued July 14th, 2022.
  16. Board Approval to authorize the General Manager to file a request with the IUB for cancellation of existing electric utility franchises that are no longer necessary.
  17. Monthly Activities.

 

  1. Customers.
    2. Employees.

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS.
  2. Other Business, Unscheduled for 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). 

 

Lightening Strike Causes Fire

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 9:12 am CDT

Sunday morning at about 12:30 the Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a call at 1187 Ensminger Lane.  The report said there was a lightening strike next to a propane tank.  It was determined that lightening struck a tree near the tank causing the area under the tree to catch fire.  Eight firefighters, one engine and two tankers were on the scene for less than an hour.

Sports, September 20th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 8:06 am CDT

High School Volleyball

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers are back in action, tonight, September 20th, looking for their fifth win of the season as they travel to play Keokuk.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves, WACO Warriors, Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders, and New London Tigers will be competing in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Tournament this Thursday, September 22nd. West Burlington and Burlington Notre Dame will also be competing, which makes four teams in the tournament ranked in the Iowa High School Volleyball rankings compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

The Wolves are led by a trio of seniors in Keely Malone, who has 303 assists on the season and the school record for career assists, Melina Oepping, who leads the team in kills with 115, and Bradie Buffington, who is second on the team in kills with 87.

The Warriors count on Ellah Kissell and Grace Coble to get the job done as Kissell leads the team in kills with 96 and Coble leads the team with 244 assists and contributes another 56 kills to the stat line.

The Tigers lean on Eliana Manning and Natalie Burden, the latter leads the Tigers in kills with 104 and the former has racked up 224 assists through their nine matches.

Holy Trinity Catholic fresh off a win against Burlington in straight sets is led by the Bendlages as Mary Kate leads the team in kills with 126, while Anna has tallied 303 assists through 14 matches.

High School Football Recap

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers travel to play Fort Madison this Friday, September 23rd. The Panthers will lean on their passing attack to bring down the Bloodhounds talented defense that is allowing less than ten points a contest.

WACO celebrates Homecoming this week and they look to continue their perfect season when they face off against the New London Tigers at 7 pm this Friday. The Tigers are currently riding a three game win streak.

Winfield-Mt. Union will be celebrating Homecoming this week against a 3-1 Lone Tree team at 7 pm this Friday.

Washington will look to right the ship against Grinnell this Friday for their Homecoming game and Fairfield will look to spoil Keokuk’s Homecoming at 7:30 pm this Friday.

High School Cross Country

The Mt. Pleasant Invitational has been postponed from today to Thursday, September 22nd, due to the heat expected today.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Tigers volleyball team plays tonight, September 20th, at 7 pm as they face off against Faith Baptist Bible College on the road looking for their second win of the season.

The Tigers football team sees their second North Star Athletic Association player of the week for the season as Tyler Ball is named Special Teams Player of the Week. He tallied over 100 yards returning the football including a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown during the third quarter. Ball leads the Tigers in all-purpose yards and the Tigers lead the NSAA in punt return total yards and punt return yard average. They will travel to play Dakota St. University next Saturday, September 24th, at 4 pm.

The men’s soccer team get their first Continental Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week in Richard Arch as he was named Offensive Player of the Week. He has scored four goals in his last two matches, both wins for the Tigers. Both the men’s and women’s teams will play today against Harris-Stowe University. The women’s team will play at 1 pm and the men’s team will play at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1927 – Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season. He beat his own record of 59 that he set in 1921.

1955 – Ernie Banks (Chicago Cubs) set a major league record with his fifth grand slam of the year.

1973 – In an exhibition tennis match, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in three straight sets. The event is viewed as a milestone in women’s sports

1998 – Cal Ripken, Jr. (Baltimore Orioles) ended his record streak of playing in 2,632 games. He had played in every game since May 30, 1982

Linda Sue Powell

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 4:46 pm CDT

Linda Sue Powell, 68, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:38 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at her home.

Born on December 2, 1953, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the daughter of David and Ethel Mae (Davis) Liles.

Survivors include her daughter: Angela Sawyer of Winchester, Tennessee; son: Gene (Roxanne Kruse) Hilpert of West Point, Iowa; four grandchildren: Tadd Sawyer, Teja (Jack) Anderson, Tristen (Sydni) Hilpert, Emily Hilpert; three great grandchildren and one on the way. Also surviving are siblings: Patty Freburg, Mike Liles, Jack Liles, Ronnie Liles, Marla Keith and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother: Greg.

Linda worked for Publix Groceries in Orlando, Florida and Native Village of Eyak in Cordova, Alaska.  She   enjoyed quilting and her grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

No services will be held at this time.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

Attempted Murder Charges

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 10:22 am CDT

Mount Pleasant Police arrested a man after a shooting early Saturday morning.  21 year old Tanner Box is charged with Attempted Murder.  At about 12:30 am police were called to 500 North Hamlin Street.  Officers arrived to find an adult male suffering from an gunshot wound.  The unidentified victim was transported to Henry County Health Center and then transferred to the University of Iowa Hospitals.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Jimmy John’s Clarification and Further Details

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 10:03 am CDT

In an effort to clear up some confusion, KILJ has talked with Mt. Pleasant Building and Zoning Administrator Jack Swarm in more detail regarding the construction of a new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop.  The City Council recently approved a site plan for a stand alone structure on North Grand Avenue for the drive thru business.  The 600 square foot building will be constructed south of the new two tenant building that currently has one occupant.  The Jimmy John’s location will be custom built for the fast food business with a double drive thru…one is a traditional drive-up and order window.  The second will be for mobile order pickups.  Then at some point in time a third structure will be built that will be marketed for further commercial development. Swarm said he has not seen a time-line for construction for either of the proposed new buildings.

Sports, September 19th

By Slaten Swords · Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 9:18 am CDT

High School Football Recap

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers fall to 0-4 after their loss at home to the West Burlington Falcons, 30-20. After scoring the first points of the game and the second half, the Panthers were only down one point early in the third quarter. Unfortunately, the rushing attack of the Falcons was too much to stop as they scored the next 16 points. Jacob Richtman threw for 301 yards and 3 touchdowns, going to Wyatt Woodsmall, Payton Hagans, and Bowen Davis. They travel to play Fort Madison this Friday, September 23rd.

WACO remains undefeated as they handled Iowa Valley, 54-26, last Friday on the road. Simeon Reichenbach rushed for 180 yards and 4 touchdowns in the dominant performance, aided by Isaac Oswald’s 2 touchdowns through the air.

New London has now won three games in a row after dismantling the English Valleys Bears, 58-12. Dom Lopez tallied 168 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns with Blaise Porter adding 91 yards on the ground with 3 touchdowns. The Tigers will travel to play the Warriors of Waco this Friday at 7 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union ran away with the game after scoring 24 points in the second quarter. Cole Milks threw for 3 touchdowns, and Cam Buffington ran for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. They will be celebrating Homecoming this week against a 3-1 Lone Tree team at 7 pm this Friday.

Fort Madison demolished Washington 37-7 and Fairfield defeated Knoxville in a dramatic 29-28 finish.

High School Volleyball

New London lost both games this weekend at the North Mahaska Invite to Pella Christian, winning 1 set out of 5 possible.

Mt. Pleasant went 1-3 over the weekend at the Ottumwa Invitational, defeating Washington in their first game 2 sets to 1, winning in the third set 15-13. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Burlington, and Albia defeated the Panthers in straight sets.  The Panthers will be back in action, tomorrow, September 20th, at 7:15 pm.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves will be competing in the SEISC Tournament next Thursday, September 22nd.

The Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders next game will be against Fort Madison tonight. Game time at 4 pm opening the Holy Trinity Tournament.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Tigers volleyball team captured their first win of the year in straight sets over Cottey College to open the second day of the UHSP tournament, winning the sets 25-15, 25-21, and 25-22. Emma Lincoln dominated leading the team in kills with 11, followed by Malie DaMate with 8 kills and adding 19 assists. Bethel College proved to be a tough match as they beat the Tigers in straight sets by scores of 25-19, 26-24, and 25-18. Madison Saia had 6 kills and DaMate added 13 assists to her tournament total. Tomorrow, September 20th, at 7 pm marks the next game for the Tigers when they face off against Faith Baptist Bible College on the road.

The Tigers football team is back to .500 for the first time since the 2017 season after dismantling Finlandia University 55-0. The defense dominated the Lions, allowing negative 107 yards. Major Niccum led the way with 2 sacks, a deflection, and a 69-yard fumble return for a touchdown. They will travel to play Dakota St. next Saturday, September 24th, at 4 pm.

The men’s soccer team has now won two straight, as they defeated the William Woods Owls, 4-1. Richard Arch scored two goals on the game. The women’s team lost to the Owls, 2-1 with Ana Medina-Suazo scoring the lone goal. Both teams will play tomorrow against Harris-Stowe University. Women will play at 1 pm and the men will play at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1999 – Sammy Sosa became the first major league player to hit 60 home runs twice.

2002 – Tom Gamboa, coach of the Kansas City Royals, was attacked by a man and his son while he was standing near first base. The two fans were arrested and charged with battery.

“Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it.” -Chuck Noll

Weather Cuts Invitational Short

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at 8:13 am CDT

Mother Nature played a big roll Saturday night at the Mt. Pleasant Marching Band Invitational. The event was called off after six bands performed through the raindrops, leaving the remaining nine to go home without performing after it was determined it wasn’t safe to continue because of lightning.

After a leadoff exhibition performance by the Mt. Pleasant Middle School, Van Buren County took the field followed by Wapello, Cardinal, Central Lee and Mount Vernon before the event was cut short.

Central Lee placed first in class 1A/2A, followed by Cardinal, Wapello and Van Buren County.  Central Lee received caption awards for Best Color Guard, Best Drumline and Best Horn Line. That was the only class that was completed.

Others schools that made the trip to Mt. Pleasant were West Liberty, Keokuk, Washington, Center Point-Urbana, Western Dubuque, Ottumwa, Muscatine and Bettendorf.

results courtesy of Dave Schneider