Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 4:31 pm CDT

Wayland City Council Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 pm, Wayland City Hall

1. Roll Call
2. 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.
a. Minutes of September 7, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
c. CD Renewal
3. 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.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Review Golf Cart, UTV and Zoning Ordinance Proposed Changes
5. New Business
a. Acknowledge Resignation of Police Chief Dustin Stuelke
b. Request – PTO Holiday Event/Hayrack Rides Route November 19, 2022
c. Nomination to Zoning Commission – Theresa Fisher
d. Consider Purchase of Used Leaf Stackers
e. Lighting Project at West Park
6. Building Permits – none
7. Adjournment

Jerry Leo Talbott

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 4:29 pm CDT

Jerry Leo Talbott, 80, of rural Mt. Union, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born August 30, 1942 in Burlington, he was the son of Leo Earl and Mary Virginia Gabeline Talbott.

He graduated from Yarmouth High School and was enlisted with the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964.

On September 2, 1962 Jerry married Lila June Jacobs in Larkensburg, KS.

Jerry was a farmer and a truck driver. He drove for Aldi and also hauled grain for many years. Jerry was a member of New London United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Men. Jerry was a volunteer with RSVP in Mt Pleasant where he enjoyed driving clients to their appointments. He was a previous board member on the Iowa State Board of Cosmotology. Jerry helped former Iowa Governor Vilsack’s wife Christie with serving tea parties at the Governor’s mansion in Des Moines. He was playfully known as “The Mayor of Iowa”, and he really enjoyed helping people.

Survivors include his wife June of Mt. Union; daughters Jeanna (Douglas) Barcus of Mt. Union, Janelle Michels of Grand Ledge, MI and Jolene (Blake) Hazen of Grand Ledge, MI; grandchildren Natalie (Austin) Farver of Baxter, IA, Nicole Baker of Newton, IA and Olivia Hazen of Grand Ledge, MI; one great grandchild Willow; Brother Richard (Mary) Talbott of Wapello, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service for Jerry will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 24th at Lunning Chapel with the Reverend Matt Miller officiating. The family will receive friends Friday September 23rd at Lunning Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Military rites will be performed by the United States Air Force. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery Mt. Union, IA.

Memorials have been established for New London United Methodist Church and Yarmouth Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com

Iowa Wesleyan Golf

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 1:29 pm CDT

The men’s and women’s golf team traveled to Illinois to participate in a tournament at Monmouth College. The Tiger women dominated on Day 1, as they had the lowest team score ever recorded during the Kurt Moon era. Aubrey Duncan led the pack as she shot a 76 and had a 10-stroke lead going into Day 2. Sami Wibben was in 2nd with an 86. Michal Wohlleber was tied for 3rd with an 88. Natalie Ames shot a 93 and Keelee Razee had a 133. After Day 1, the Tiger ladies had a 35 stroke lead over the next team. Aubrey Duncan continued her dominance on Day 2, shooting an 80, winning the Monmouth invite by 20-strokes. Natalie Ames and Michal Wohlleber tied for 4th after the two days with a 179. Sami Wibben scored a 190 and finished tied for 8th. Keelee Razee finished 18th overall. The team won the Monmouth invite by 57 strokes, the first team win win since April 2021. Duncan captured her second collegiate victory and is the first Tiger to win individually since last spring.

The Tiger men were terrific on Day 1 as well as they led by 4 strokes to end the day. Brevin Wilson shot a round of 72 and led the day by one stroke. Trace White was in 4th with a 74. Brady Lukavsky shot a 76 and was tied in 7th. Tate nelson shot a 77 and Colton Sherwood had a score of 78 to place him tied for 14th. Day 2, White and Wilson paced the team as they both finished in 2nd overall with a score of 149. Brady Lukavsky tied for 10th with a total of 154. Tate Nelson shot a 159 through the 36 holes and tied for 16th. Colton Sherwood finished tied for 19th after finishing with a total of 160 over the two days. Overall, the Tiger men finished in 2nd with a team total of 611 compared to Knox College who shot a 604 as a team.

Both teams will be competing at the Simpson Fall Invite tomorrow, September 21st, at 10 am.

Salem Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Connection With Two Separate Incidents

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 9:53 am CDT

On September 18th employees with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad called into the Henry County Sheriff’s Office reporting a female on the railroad tracks near Oakberry Avenue.  The employees stated the female appeared to be needing assistance.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the New London Police Department located a female near the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks and Nebraska Avenue.  The female was identified as Sky Boecker, 37 of Salem, IA.  Sky was arrested for Trespass, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Railroad Vandalism.

Items located in Sky’s possession began another investigation.  Based on the items, it was determined Sky had entered two farm buildings in the 2400-grid of 250th Street.  While in the buildings, Sky removed several items.  Sky was also charged with two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree and Theft in the 5th degree.

 

***A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****

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.