AGENDA
September 8, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approve Claims
9:00 SEIRPC Regarding ARPA Report
9:30 Lynn Whaley, Wemiga Waste Update
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Secretary Pate urges Iowans to check their voter registration ahead of November general election
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans to ensure they are registered to vote at their current residence. September is National Voter Registration Month, and with the November 8 general election approaching this is an ideal time for eligible Iowans to register for the first time or update their registration to ensure their information current. Tuesday, September 20 is National Voter Registration Day.
“The best way to make your voice heard is by registering to vote and participating in elections. It gives you power,” Secretary Pate said. “I urge all eligible but unregistered Iowans to take just three minutes this month and register to vote. If you’re already registered, make sure the information we have on file is up to date.”
It has never been easier to register to vote in Iowa. There are a variety of options available, including online, through the mail, at many government agency offices, and at the polls before your cast your ballot. Ensuring you are registered at your current residence allows for a much quicker check-in process on election day.
2022 marks the 20th year since the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration Month. Established in 2002, it is a non-partisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting.
To register to vote in Iowa, you must be at least 17 years old. The deadline to pre-register before November’s general election is Monday, October 24. Approximately 90 percent of eligible Iowans are registered to vote, and Iowa is consistently one of the top 10 states in the nation for voter registration and participation.
To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov.
School Board Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
Mt. Pleasant School Board FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30PM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, to review/discuss:
- Update on FY22 Financial Closeout
- Review FY23 Penny Sales Tax Revenue Estimates
- HVAC Upgrades Review – Scope of Project
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Iowa Wesleyan Announces Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals
Mount Pleasant, IA – September 7, 2022 — Iowa Wesleyan University is pleased to announce Valerie and Stan Unkrich as the Grand Marshals for the 2022 IW Homecoming parade. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at 10 AM. The parade will begin and end in front of the Howe Student Activity Center on Franklin Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new IW Weight Room will immediately follow.
Valerie Unkrich served as a professor in the Education division for 27 years before her retirement in May 2020 as Associate Professor of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Wellness. Valerie and her husband Stan have been and continue to be active and supportive members of the IW community.
For a complete schedule of events for the homecoming festivities, including online registration, please visit www.iw.edu/homecoming.
Iowa Wesleyan University: As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive University, Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
Sports, September 7th
High School Volleyball
WACO defeated Lone Tree in straight sets last night by scores of 25-16, 25-9, and 25-11. Junior Marie Farmer led the Warriors in kills with 8 and service aces with 13, while senior Grace Coble had 24 assists in the game. The win moves the Warriors to 8-1 on the season. They travel to play Louisa-Muscatine tomorrow, September 8th, at 7:30 pm.
Winfield-Mt. Union won in straight sets against Columbus 25-9, 25-6, and 25-17. Audrie Gipple finished with the team lead in kills with 7, Keely Malone tallied 17 assists, and Keetyn Townsley had 7 serving aces. Winfield-Mt. Union is now 8-4 (1-0) on the season with their next game tomorrow, September 8th, at Highland.
Burlington Notre Dame got the best of Holy Trinity Catholic moving to 14-3 on the season as they won 3 sets to 1. The Crusaders dropped the first two sets before winning the third set, 25-18, but couldn’t keep up the momentum as they dropped the 4th set, 25-16. Gabby Deery dominated in the game for Burlington Notre Dame as she finished with 23 kills. The Crusaders next game will be on the road next Tuesday, September 13th, at Mediapolis. Burlington Notre Dame faces off with Tigers at New London tomorrow, September 8th, at 7:30 pm. New London is 4-2 on the season.
High School Football
Mt. Pleasant will be back on the road this Friday, September 9th, when they face off against the Keokuk Chiefs, both teams will be looking for their first win of the season. Senior Jacob Richtman will look to throw the ball all over the field while the Chiefs will look to keep it on the ground with Malachai Douglas, who is averaging over 100 yards per game. KILJ will be on the broadcast with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 pm, pregame at 7:15.
WACO will be on the road to play English Valleys this Friday, September 9th, at 7 pm. The Warriors are led by seniors Isaac Oswald and Simeon Reichenbach who both have a total of nine touchdowns on the season.
Winfield-Mt. Union suffered their first loss of the season against Iowa Valley last week, while New London got their first win of the season against Tri-County last Friday. They face off at Winfield-Mt. Union September 9th at 7 pm.
Fairfield plays Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at home, while Washington defends their home field against Clear Creek Amana at 7:30 pm both games this Friday.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
In a close contest the Tigers volleyball squad falls in straight sets to Hannibal-Lagrange University by scores of 25-23, 25-17, and 25-18. Iowa Wesleyan had the lead late in the first set, 18-17, but couldn’t finish off the Trojans as they were able to steal the first set and did not let the Tigers back into the game. Madison Saia led the Tigers in kills with 7, while Mackenzie Springstee led the team in assists with 10. The Tigers will look to get their first win of the season at home tomorrow, September 8th, against Graceland University. The game is scheduled to start at 7 pm.
Men’s and Women’s soccer play tonight with the men’s team playing at Mount Mercy University at 6 pm and the women’s team playing at home against Lyon College at 3 pm.
The Tiger Football team will be on the road this Saturday, September 10th, at Westminster College. Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season as the Tigers fell in quadruple overtime last Saturday.
This Day in Sports History
1896 – A.H. Whiting won the first automobile race held on a racetrack. The race was held in Cranston, RI.
1963 – The National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, OH.
1979 – ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, made its debut on cable TV.
AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 6, TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 PM
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed New London Business Park Urban
Renewal Plan
b. Approve Resolution #376 Determining an Area of the City to be an Economic
Development Area, and that the Rehabilitation, Conservation, Redevelopment,
Development, or a Combination thereof, of such Area is Necessary in the Interest of the
Public Health, Safety or Welfare of the Residents of the City; Designating such Area as
Appropriate for Urban Renewal Projects; and Adopting the New London Business Park
Urban Renewal Plan (1-4)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department (5)
c. Public Works (6-7)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (8-11)
f. Child Care
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
a. Alison Welcher – Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (12-17)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (18-20)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
d. Approve Kasi Howard to attend a SEICCA Meeting in Brighton on Sept. 14th, 2022
e. Approve Kasi Howard to attend Street Finance Training in Oskaloosa on Sept. 8th, 2022
(21)
f. Approve Ryan Wilka & Todd Sines to attend Traffic Incident Management Conference in
Ames on Sept. 21st, 2022 (22)
g. Approve the New London Homecoming Parade Route for Sept. 14th, 2022 at 6:30 PM
(23)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discuss and take action on yard waste disposal services
b. Approve re-investing City funds in CDs (24)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discuss engineer estimates for phase 2 of the South Pine Street Subdivision
b. Approve Resolution #374 Street Finance Report for Fiscal Year 2022 (25-26)
c. Approve Resolution #375 Sponsoring the 2022 Red Flag Run from New London to
Brighton (27)
d. Approve quote for new computers and printers for the City Office sharing half the cost
with the Utility (28-29)
e. Approve quote for new copier for the City Office sharing half the cost with the Utility
(30-32)
f. Approve re-appointing Lisa Scott to the Planning & Zoning Commission with at term
ending April 30th, 2027
g. Approve re-appointing Mike Westerbeck to the Planning & Zoning Commission with at
term ending April 30th, 2027
h. Approve re-appointing Dave Ackles to the Board of Adjustments with at term ending
August 31st, 2027
i. Approve the extension of the Agency/Listing Change Agreement through March 16th
,
2023 (33)
j. Discuss and take action on Christensen Construction filling in the ditch on the west side
of S. Pine St. with the excess dirt from residential construction
k. Discuss if breezeways are allowed in the South Pine Street Subdivision (34-37)
l. Discuss the purchase and development agreement questionnaire for the sale of Cityowned land (38-39)
m. Discuss participating in a 28E Agreement with Henry County to remove snow on W.
Madison St./257th St. out to Burge Cemetery
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, September 21st
, 2022 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, September 21st
, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, October 4th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMEN
Driver Charged
On September 4th, at approximately 10:29 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received report of a vehicle driving northbound on Highway 218 that was swerving all over the roadway. The vehicle, was located turning west onto Highway 78 from Highway 218. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Jered Smith, 40, of Mount Pleasant. An investigation was conducted, along with Field Sobriety Testing, which resulted in the arrest and charge of Jered. Jered was charged with Driving While Under The Influence Of Alcohol – 1st Offense and Child Endangerment.
Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda
Wayland City Council meet Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 pm at the Winfield 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 August 17, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
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. Sewer Extension Project – 400 Block E Hwy 78
5. New Business
a. STS Natural Gas Service Agreement Renewal
b. Approve WACO Homecoming Parade – September 23 at 5:00 pm
c. City Hall Office Carpet Replacement Quote
d. Adopt Gas System Operating and & Maintenance Plan – Revision 1.0
e. Set Date(s) for Main Street Greet & Treat and City-Wide Trick or Treat Night
f. North Plains Estates Plat I – Developer Inquiry
g. Review Electric Franchise Ordinance Renewal from Alliant Energy
h. GIS Asset Status Tracker Equipment – Silversmith Data
6. Building Permits – Approved
Braden Blake – Resurface decking on front porch (maintenance), concrete existing patio
and walkway, resurface existing decking with composite at 402 E Railroad Street
Raymond Delzell – 8’L x 18’W x 9’H wood front porch with roof at 404 S Pearl St.
7. Adjournment