NEW LONDON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES – AGENDA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 7TH
, 2021 – THURSDAY AFTERNOON – 1:00 P.M. – NEW LONDON COMMUNITY CENTER
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Chairman Steve Rotter
2. ROLL CALL: Jerry Wilhelm, Steve Rotter, Jodi Jackson, Jean Westerbeck, and Bob Byczek
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. OPEN FORUM
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of the previous meetings (1-4)
b. Accept Treasurer’s report (5-12)
c. Approve payment of claims (Handout)
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Update on the Estimate from Vensys and WES Engineering Inc. to replace all the bolts
for the blades of the wind turbine with studs and nuts
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve Resolution #132 Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer Fund for Fiscal Year 2022
(13)
b. Discuss wage increases for fiscal year 2021-2022 (14)
c. Utility Board Meeting, May 7th, 2021 at 1:00 PM, Community Center
8. REPORTS
a. Foreman’s Report – Dave Ford (15)
b. Council Minutes (16-22)
9. ADJOURNMENT
Police Investigating Criminal Mischief in Central Park Area
On 5/5/21 the Mt Pleasant Police Department began to receive numerous calls from businesses reporting criminal mischief in the Central Park square area. It appears that some individuals gained access to roof tops damaging property and throwing stuff down to the street area causing a lot of damage to businesses. There was also damage done to storefronts with items located outside those businesses. The first reported damage was observed at 3:36 am. It is believed the other damage was done prior to this. Anyone with information or video of the suspects is asked to contact the Mt Pleasant Police Department at 385-1450
SITE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mount Pleasant Community School District
Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021, to review/discuss:
- Iowa Construction Advocacy Team Follow-up
- Naming Request – Ag. Ed. Garden (Board Policy 903.6)
- 2021-2022 Buildings and Grounds Projects Update
- School Board Elections November 2021
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome.
Single Vehicle Accident
On May 01, at 12:41 AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a one-vehicle crash near US 218/27 and Kentucky Avenue. During investigation it was found that Caitlyn Jade Sherlock, of Oxford, Iowa; was operating a vehicle owned by Jean Kentucky of North Liberty. Sherlock saw an animal on the side of the road, became distracted, and left the roadway. Sherlock over-corrected and lost control. The Sherlock vehicle rolled several times in the median, coming to rest on its wheels, in the median. Sherlock received minor injuries in the crash. The Sherlock/Kentucky vehicle sustained major damage and was considered a total loss. Sherlock was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.
Gary Francis “Tex” Merschman
Gary Francis “Tex” Merschman, 82, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in West Point.
Gary was born on September 17, 1938, in St. Paul, Iowa, the son of Leonard A. and Mary E. (Peitzmeier) Merschman. On September 30, 1961, he married Carol Schwartz at St. James the Less Catholic Church in St. Paul, Iowa.
In addition to being forever missed by his wife, Carol, Gary was the loving father of four children: Lisa Merschman of West Point, Julie (Paul) Rauenbuehler of Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin and Carey (Norman) Derr of West Point and Ryan (Jennifer) Merschman of West Point; grandchildren: Lauren Derr, Danielle (Amiel) Rodriguez, Brayden Merschman; Nicholas, Ben (Maddie) and Jeffrey Rauenbuehler and Alexis Wiggins; great grandchildren: Arie, Ezra and Ilya Rodriguez; sister: Marilyn (Roger) Boeding of Wever; brother: Gene (Alvera) Merschman of St. Paul; sisters and brothers-in-law; JoAnn (Gene) Brune, Wayne (Cathy) Schwartz, Marcia (Larry) Towers, Bonnie (Pat) Hamilton, Nancy Laub, Danette Schwartz, Karen (Rick) Kuntz, Jan (Paul) Dohman, Bill Panther, Donna (Lester Sielski) Schwartz and Audrey (Marty) Hamerlinck. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Delbert (Irma Jean) and Mark Merschman; mother and father-in-law: Dan and Emma Schwartz; brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary (RaeAnn) Schwartz, Cindy Panther and Fred Laub.
Gary was a graduate of St. James High School. He owned and operated Gary Merschman Electric as a master electrician for many years. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Point Fire and Rescue and served on the West Point Utility Board. Gary enjoyed coaching his son and grandchildren in their sports activities, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, playing the guitar, music and playing euchre with his card club. He loved Bluegrass festivals and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cub fan and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
If life was the journey and Heaven was the destination, Gary was the steadfast captain of his ship, face always to the horizon and not troubled by the waves. No fuss or praise was ever required. And now that his journey is over, his spirit still guide all who knew him; clear and bright until we all can reach the shore.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Friday, May 7, 2021 at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant. Mass will be lived streamed on the church Facebook page and posted on his obituary “Tribute Wall” on our website following the service at: www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with local arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
May is School Board Recognition Month
MAY IS SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH IN IOWA. TAKE TIME TO THANK THE New London Community School District BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME SO STUDENTS CAN SUCCEED.
President, Lindsay Porter
Vice President, Jesse Howard
Board Member, Shane Mettler
Board Member, Tasha Gipple
Board Member, Tim Myers
THE 5 MEMBERS ON THE New London Community School District BOARD OF EDUCATION VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME EACH YEAR BECAUSE OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO IOWA’S COMMUNITIES AND THEIR CARE FOR IOWA’S CHILDREN. TAKE TIME TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR FOCUS ON STUDENT SUCCESS AND FOR LEADING THROUGH UNCHARTED WATERS.
Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 5
Wayland City Council Meeting at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall
Roll Call
2. Public Hearing – 7:30 PM – FY20/21 Budget Amendment #1
3. 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 April 21, 2021
b. Bills for Payment, Draw Request #1 – Walking Path Project
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
4. 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.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Consider Proposed Solid Waste Contract -WEMIGA
b. Sewer Lagoon Project – BES Proposal for Services
c. West Park–Consider Concrete (vs Rock) for Driveway & Parking Area (Lions Shelter)
6. New Business
a. Res. 2021-14 “A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing Date of May 19, 2021 To Sell
Real Property”
b. Res. 2021-15 “City Budget Amendment & Certification Resolution–FY20/21 #1”
c. Consider Sidewalk Program Bids/Award Contractor
d. Res. 2021-16 “Resolution Authorizing Wage and Benefits for Police Officer”
e. Approve Donation of Memorial Bench at West Park (Morrow Family)
7. Building Permits – Approved
Peterson-Yoder – Re-roof (Old Hatchery) metal building at 305 W North Street