Meetings

City of Mount Ayr, 6 p.m. today, 200 S. Taylor St., Mt. Ayr.

Agenda: public forum, considerations: rabbit permit at 207 S. Webster (Tara Steinbach), Ayr awning permit at 103 W. Monroe, community catalysts grant options, dusciss part-time summer employee; administrator Wise matters — sewer infrastructure, buildings at the wastewater treatment plant and city shop, IDNR wastewater requirements; city budget update, treasurer’s report, claims.

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Corning Community School Board of Education, 7 p.m. today, Southwest Valley Middle School, 406 E. 3rd St., Villisca.

Agenda: determine quorum, approval agenda, approval February minutes, approval bills, reports (general/schoolhouse/clearing and hot lunch), recognition of visitors and communications; administrative reports, business items, resignation, new hires, open enrollment applications, SWCC educational contracts, activity center, restroom remodel proposal, proposal/contracts: ECEC playground surface, track reinforcement; teacher handbook, publication and public hearing date for 2021-22 budget, March 25 publication, hearing April 12, 2021-22 certified staff teaching contracts; closed session to discuss administration/classified staff salaries – Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(i), 2021-22 classified staff contracts

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Iowa Utilities Board, 9 a.m. Tuesday, in the Hearing Room at the IUB Office, 1375 E. Court Ave., Des Moines.

Agenda: monthly meeting to discuss agency issues and help inform the public and utility industry stakeholders about various dockets and functions of the IUB. Due to ongoing health concerns regarding COVID-19, the IUB encourages customers, stakeholders, and the general public to use virtual options for all identified meetings, workshops, or proceedings. A video livestream of the meeting will begin at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday at https://iowautilitiesboard.eduvision.tv/LiveSched.aspx. The meeting can also be viewed via Webex at https://tinyurl.com/iaub031621 and attendees are encouraged to register in advance. View the agenda at https://tinyurl.com/iaub031621agenda.

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Creston City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, electronically via Zoom.

The Council Meeting will be held electronically via Zoom.com. To join Zoom meeting visit https://bit.ly/3rKe56i, or dial 1-312-626-6799. Meeting ID: 839 4135 9216, passcode: 515963

Agenda: claims $112,102.61, liquor licence renewals: Walmart; board resignations: Tom Braymen, Board of Adjustment; Joe Williamson, Planning and Zoning Commission; board appointments: Tom Fastenow, Planning and Zoning Commission with term expiring 11/13/2024; public forum; new business, resolutions — approvals of: fund transfers of $2,747.50, adopt revenue purpose statement regarding use of revenues from proposed electric franchise fee pursuant to Iowa Code §364.2(4)(f), revenue purpose statement regarding use of revenues from proposed natural gas franchise fee pursuant to Iowa Code § 364.2(4)(f); public hearing — proposed ordinance repealing current electric franchise, granting a new franchise to Interstate Power and Light Co. and imposing a franchise fee; first reading of Ordinance No. 21 – 197, ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3, and granting to Interstate Power and Light Company, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive franchise to erect, construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate in Creston, an electric system and to furnish and sell electric energy to the city and its inhabitants and authorizing the city to collect franchise fees for a period of 25 years, repealing current natural gas franchise, impose a franchise fee, first reading repealing Ordinance No. 4 grant to Interstate Power and Light Company, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive franchise to erect, construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate in Creston, a natural gas system and to furnish and sell natural gas to the city and its inhabitants and authorize the city to collect franchise fees for a period of 25 years; public hearing to accept public comment on the adoption of the final budget for FY 2022, resolution to adopt same; set public hearing for 6 p.m. April 6 for Creston to file application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to purchase a police patrol vehicle, resolution to accept award and approve agreement with Iowa Economic Development Authority for the 2021 CDBG Water/Sewer Award (21-WS-002) for the Creston City Waterworks – Water Treatment Improvements; motion to approve temporary street closing request by CHS Junior Class for pictures to be taken at Maple Street from Montgomery to Mills streets from 3 to 5 p.m. April 10, resolution to approve Change Order No. 4 from The Franks Design Group for changes made at Create Creston and A&G Restaurant, increasing the contract sum $12,871.00, resolution to approve making application for Federal assistance under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act through the FAA and New Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) for the Creston Municipal Airport, appointment with Jim Bristow, WWTP Superintendent, regarding updating Chapter 96, Section 09, of the City of Creston Code of Ordinances.

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Lenox Community School Board of Education, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lenox HS conference room.

Agenda: additions/deletions, consider approvals: agenda, previous meeting minutes, current bills, financial reports; welcome guests, public comments; presentation by Sherri Bolinger, “High School happenings;” old business: considerations/approvals — adjustment to cook compensation, approval intent to cash out CDs, sale of vans, 2021-22 capital outlay expenses requests, resolution to levy property tax for FY2021-22 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under S. 257.14, Code of Iowa, resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school bonds, Series 2020, dated June 24, 2020, approving an escrow agend agreement and levying a tax for FY 2022 for the redemption of general obligation school bonds, Series 2020, dated June 25, 2020, medical leave bank, resignations, new hires, educational services contracts with SWCC for 2021-22, continue shared wrestling program with Bedford, fundraisers, review of policies 402.6 through 408.3; administration/board reports.

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SIRHA Executive Committee, 10 a.m. Wednesday, via Zoom.

Call 641-782-8585 Ext. 1010 for Zoom meeting access details.

Agenda: financial reports, reviews — project accounts, budget control; communications; reports — project status, Section 8, utilization, Section 8 waiting list, family self sufficiency utilization/narrative, inspection report; public housing reports — maintenance update, public housing utilization; North Taylor Court Apartments, Autumn House; projects status-activities; RAC report of Feb. 1, open RAC ballots; report on SIRHA, Inc. — financial reports, utilization report; staff meeting report of Feb. 24; public comments; unfinished business; annual meeting update via Zoom call; executive board meets at 10 a.m. Annual Meeting discussing new business.

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ISU Union County Extension and Outreach, 6 p.m. Thursday, at NewGen Feed Supply, corner of Osage and Townline Streets.

Agenda: grain marketing meeting. Tim Christensen, farm and agriculture business management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach will discuss various strategies of grain marketing. Anyone wanting to learn more about seasonal price trends and basis trends to reach price goals should attend. Meeting is being offered free of charge and a complimentary meal is included thanks to sponsors First National Bank in Creston, Afton, and Shenandoah; Iowa State Savings Bank. Contact the Union County Extension office at (641) 782-8426 to RSVP by March 16. Visit www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html for more information.