Author: Theresa Rose

FORT MADISON – A correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary on the evening of December 5, 2021.

A response team was assisting with an inmate that was uncooperative and had attempted to assault another officer. The officer involved was assisting with the removal of the uncooperative inmate from a cell when assaulted with a sharp object.

The officer involved was taken to the hospital by department vehicle for an injury to the arm. He has since been released and has returned to duty.

The inmate has been evaluated by medical staff and this incident remains under investigation.

Emergency responders were paged out Tuesday morning right before 6:30 for a single vehicle rollover accident on Benton Avenue west of Mount Pleasant.  Initial reports indicate a male subject received head and leg injuries. Stayed tuned for more details.

The Salem Fire Department was called out Monday afternoon to a garage fire at 1406 310th Street. Hillsboro Fire Department was called for mutual aid and the Mount Pleasant crew was put on standby.  The fire was contained to the unattached garage.  Firefighters were on the scene from about 3:15 to 4:30 pm.

A member of the Midwest Old Threshers Board of Directors is hospitalized in the burn unit at the University of Iowa. Alan Buckert of Mount Pleasant suffered second degree burns to his head, face, arm, and hands while working on a tractor. The accident occurred over the weekend on his family’s farm near Hamilton, Illinois.

The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired driving. Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this holiday season to remove impaired drivers from the roads and help save lives. From December 17, 2021 to January 1, 2022, motorists will see an increased presence of law enforcement.

Sadly, the statistics prove that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,142 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2019, accounting for nearly one-third of traffic crash fatalities. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2015 to 2019 — one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 52 minutes in 2019. This is why Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to the holiday festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Sobering Statistics according to NHTSA:
o 837 people lost their lives nationally in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver during the month of December, 2019.
o During the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday periods in 2019 alone, there were more drunk-driving-related fatalities (210) than during any other holiday period that year.
o An OWI can cost you $10,000 in attorney’s fees, fines, repairs, and lost time at work!
o Don’t be the reason someone doesn’t get home this holiday season.

Always remember to plan ahead if you will be celebrating with an impairing substance. If you plan to indulge, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Call a taxi, friend or Uber! Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take the role seriously and do not partake in alcohol or any other drugs.

AGENDA

Monday, December 6, 2021

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

NOTE:  The regular session may be conducted electronically

as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8

Citizen comments:  Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration.  The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments.  Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.

1. Call to order, 6:00 p.m..

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        Update from the property owner of 405 West Division Street.  Action by council if needed.

5. Matt Walker, City Engineer from French-Reneker-Assoc.
6. Discussion on applying to Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission for Regional Transportation STBP funds for resurfacing Old Highway 34.
7. Action on Resolution 2021-28, applying for STBP funds for resurfacing Old Highway 34.
8. Discussion on possible sewer work off of East Roosevelt Road.  Action by council if needed.
9. Update on the Sewer Treatment plant project.  Action by council if needed.

6. Christmas Walk, December 12^th.
7. Request from Christmas Walk Committee to close streets around City Hall.
8. Discussion on donating funds for a Christmas Lighting contest.  Action if needed.
9. Discussion and action on allowing the Women of Hope from the First Baptist Church to use city hall during the walk.

7. Discussion and action on Resolution 2021-29, cellphone reimbursement.

8. Streets and utilities report.
9. Discussion and action on request from property owner for sewer line repair reimbursement.
10. Discussion and action invoice from Fye Excavating for watermain work done at the school.
11. Approval of written report.

9. Fire Chief report.
10. Action by council if needed.
11. Building permits.

10. Approval of consent agenda.
11. Council minutes November 15, 2021.
12. B. October 2021 financial reports.
13. Payment of bills.

11. Council reports and correspondence.
12. Discussion on filling the position within the maintenance department.  Action by council if needed.

12. Setting of the date and time for the next city council meeting.

13. Adjournment.

14. Work session with the City Electrician regarding current and upcoming projects. No action will take place during this work session.