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11 • The Progress Review Wednesday, June 12, 2019 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS June 4, 2019 The City Council of La Porte City, Iowa met in special session on June 4, 2019. Mayor Dave Neil called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM with Council Members Jasmine Gaston, Kristi Harrill, Brent Sadler and Tim Smith present. Absent was Council Member Brett Hakeman. Unless otherwise noted, all actions passed by affirmative and unanimous vote of the council members present. Moved by Sadler, seconded by Harrill to approve the agenda. Moved by Smith, seconded by Gaston to approve an 8 LOT PLAT FOR SWEET SECOND ADDITION. Once complete, the plat will be forwarded on the Planning & Zoning for approval. Moved by Harrill, seconded by Gaston to authorize Mayor Neil to negotiate for the acquisition of property in the southern portion of the City. Moved by Smith, seconded by Gaston to adjourn at 6:07 PM. Jane Whittlesey, City Clerk David Neil, Mayor recommended by Cost Advisory Services, Inc., (CAS, Inc.) Johnston, Iowa. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. CONSENT AGENDA ENDS White moved the following resolution seconded by Schwartz. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENT between Black Hawk County and the Eastside Ministerial Alliance (EMA), Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center and Operation Threshold to establish requirements that each agency shall comply with to be entitled to allocate designated funds to eligible Black Hawk County residents applying for shelter and energy assistant effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 be approved and direct the Chair to sign for same as recommended by Bob Lincoln, County Social Services (CSS) Administrator. Little asked if this annual agreement has an increase. Koleen Schipper of CSS said there is a 3% increase. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Schwartz moved the following resolution seconded by Trelka. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the BEST BID received from T&C Cleaning d/b/a Fresh Start Cleaning for Janitorial Services for the annual amount of $230,000.00 (bids opened 5/21/19) be approved and for the Chair to sign the contract conditional to the receipt of the Certificate of Insurance as recommended by Rory Geving, Maintenance Superintendent. Little asked if this represented an increase over the previous contract. Geving said it does not, and the successful bidder is the current provider, who has held the contract for about five years. He said he is impressed that they aren’t afraid to invest in equipment to make them more efficient, citing a carpet cleaning machine and a wax stripper. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Schwartz moved the following resolution seconded by Laylin. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED to approve the AMENDMENT to the list of financial institutions to be depositories of Black Hawk County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of §12B and §12C of the Code of Iowa in amounts not to exceed the maximum deposits approved for each respective financial institution as submitted. County Treasurer Rita Schmidt said that the amendments include a few minor changes, with three of five Country View accounts being closed (the other two will be closed later) and the University of Iowa Community Credit Union changing its name due to a new law to GreenState Credit Union. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. White moved the following resolution seconded by Laylin. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED to designate the submitted named financial institutions as 2019 DEPOSITORIES of Black Hawk County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of §12B and §12C of the Code of Iowa in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial institution as submitted. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Moved by Laylin, seconded by Schwartz that the PERSONNEL REQUISITION for an Office Specialist Pay Grade 8, (full time) in the Sheriff’s Office effective June 3, 2019 be approved, as recommended by Tony Thompson, County Sheriff. Motion carried. Moved by Schwartz, seconded by Laylin that the REVISIONS to the County Insurance Policy, Paid Time Off Policy, and the Holiday Policy that were approved at the May 21, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting be made effective July 1, 2019. Motion carried. ANY REPORTS OR INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD. Schwartz said that he took part in the first meeting of a coalition formed by the National Association of Counties to promote the 2020 census in counties. White said that the Memorial Day parade was cancelled due to weather but a well-attended ceremony was held at Memorial Hall. On motion and vote the meeting adjourned. Tom Little, Chair, Board of Supervisors Grant Veeder, County Auditor BLACK HAWK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM PAGE 7 Available on newsstands in La Porte City: Gary’s Thriftway 300 Fourth Street Casey’s General Store 402 US Hwy. 218 N Subscribe & Save! www.theprogressreview.co Aſter numerous doctor and chiropractor visits, the cause of Jax’s pain could not be pinpointed. On the evening of May 19 aſter going to bed, Jax soon woke up, unable to feel his legs. Rushed to the hospital emergency room in Waterloo, he was soon airliſted to Iowa City, where he immediately had surgery to remove a tumor from his spinal cord. Paralyzed from the waist down, doctors have given Jax just a 10% chance of ever walking again. For the Feldermans, taking on the role of full-time parenting may not have been what they expected or even wanted, but this is what good grandparents do when faced with difficult choices. ey are part of a growing number of “Grandfamilies” – households where grandparents are raising grandchildren due to an absence of responsibility by the parents. e heartbreaking health issues for Jax will require additional finances, such as a wheel chair ramp and multiple trips to Iowa City for healthcare. Rich and Sheri also care for Jax’s baby sister, who has Down’s Syndrome. U.S. Census Bureau statistics state about 2.7 million, or 4% of all U.S. children, are being raised and gum disease treatment, to dental fillings, implants, crowns and bridges, every effort is made to serve patients locally. Pipho Family Dentistry even offers cosmetic services such as teeth whitening and teeth straightening through Invisalign® treatments. “We have awesome patients,” said Dr. Bob Pipho, a 2001 Union High School graduate who joined his mother’s practice in 2008. Pipho currently oversees a staff of eight in the La Porte City office. In 2017, with the addition of Dr. Sarah Gingrich, another Union alum, Pipho Family Dentistry established a second location that serves the Dysart community. In July, Traer native, Dr. Brendon Boerm, will begin serving patients in both offices in La Porte City and Dysart, as Donna transitions into retirement. “It’s definitely a team effort,” Bob stressed, sharing his appreciation for the work his staff does to take good care of the patients they serve. “I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here without them.” Located at 410 U.S. Highway 218 North in La Porte City, Pipho Family Dentistry is accepting new patients. Current office hours are 7:30 AM to 5 PM on Monday through ursday. Dr Bob Pipho noted that with the addition of Dr. Boerm in July, he anticipates extending office hours to 7 PM a couple days a week, in addition to Fridays until 1 PM. Congratulations to Pipho Family Dentistry, La Porte City’s 2019 Business of the Year! Jax e Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a fraud alert warning the public about a preventive genetic (DNA) testing scam. Iowans have reported being contacted about this testing scam. “Scammers are promoting a so- called free genetic (or DNA) test to Iowans on Medicare. People are falsely told that Medicare will pay for a preventive genetic test to check for cancer,” said Kris Gross, director of the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol. “Iowans are being targeted in a wide variety of ways including at health fairs, door to door and through telemarketing calls.” Scammers ask for a cheek swab to send to a lab for analysis. e individual is then asked for their Medicare number to cover the costs of the test. Fraud alert: Iowans report genetic testing scam Don’t become a victim to this scam. Medicare does not cover genetic testing, except in very rare circumstances and such a test must be medically necessary and ordered by your own doctor. “Walk away from this scam and hang up on any calls that attempt to secure your Medicare number,” encouraged Gross. Iowans can report suspected Medicare fraud, including the genetic (DNA) test scam to the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) by calling 800- 351-4664 (TTY800- 735-2942) or reporting at https://iid.iowa.gov/ iowa-smp-fraud-reporting-form. More information regarding current scams can be found at http://smp.iowa.gov. e Senior Medicare Patrol is a service of the state of Iowa Insurance Division. Pipho FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 by a grandparent or relative other than a parent. Children placed with relatives account for more than 25% of all children in foster care. Substance abuse is oſten the number one reason children end up being raised by their grandparents. Some states, such as Utah, have programs that step in to help. Utah’s “Grandfamilies Program” offers financial resources, legal assistance, crisis intervention, and educational classes. In La Porte City, they have “Jax’s Angels” and a kind, caring community who have joined forces. On Memorial Day, Jax’s Angels held a lemonade sale, with all funds benefitting Jax. A second lemonade sale was held on June 2nd. Jax’s Angels will be holding another lemonade sale with treats on Main Street during the Festival of Trails Celebration on Saturday June 15, from 9 AM to 5 PM. In addition, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with expenses: https://www.gofundme. com/9sanct-supporting-jax. Also, an account has been set up at Veridian Credit Union where donations can also be sent by calling Veridian at 800-235-3228. Simply let Veridian know your donation should go under the account set up for Jax's Angels. This commemorative book contains all of the 2019 Senior Spotlights published in The Progress Review. $12 Pick up your copy today! La Porte City Printing & Design 213 Main St. 342-2429
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11 • The Progress Review Wednesday, June 12, 2019LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS
CITY COUNCILCITY OF LA PORTE CITY
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS June 4, 2019 The City Council of La Porte City, Iowa met in special session on June 4, 2019. Mayor Dave Neil called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM with Council Members Jasmine Gaston, Kristi Harrill, Brent Sadler and Tim Smith present. Absent was Council Member Brett Hakeman. Unless otherwise noted, all actions passed by affirmative and unanimous vote of the council members present. Moved by Sadler, seconded by Harrill to approve the agenda. Moved by Smith, seconded by Gaston to approve an 8 LOT PLAT FOR SWEET SECOND ADDITION. Once complete, the plat will be forwarded on the Planning & Zoning for approval. Moved by Harrill, seconded by Gaston to authorize Mayor Neil to negotiate for the acquisition of property in the southern portion of the City. Moved by Smith, seconded by Gaston to adjourn at 6:07 PM.Jane Whittlesey, City Clerk David Neil, Mayor
recommended by Cost Advisory Services, Inc., (CAS, Inc.) Johnston, Iowa. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. CONSENT AGENDA ENDS White moved the following resolution seconded by Schwartz. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENT between Black Hawk County and the Eastside Ministerial Alliance (EMA), Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center and Operation Threshold to establish requirements that each agency shall comply with to be entitled to allocate designated funds to eligible Black Hawk County residents applying for shelter and energy assistant effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 be approved and direct the Chair to sign for same as recommended by Bob Lincoln, County Social Services (CSS) Administrator. Little asked if this annual agreement has an increase. Koleen Schipper of CSS said there is a 3% increase. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Schwartz moved the following resolution seconded by Trelka. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the BEST BID received from T&C Cleaning d/b/a Fresh Start Cleaning for Janitorial Services for the annual amount of $230,000.00 (bids opened 5/21/19) be approved and for the Chair to sign the contract conditional to the receipt of the Certificate of Insurance as recommended by Rory Geving, Maintenance Superintendent. Little asked if this represented an increase over the previous contract. Geving said it does not, and the successful bidder is the current provider, who has held the contract for about five years. He said he is impressed that they aren’t afraid to invest in equipment to make them more efficient, citing a carpet cleaning machine and a wax stripper. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Schwartz moved the following resolution seconded by Laylin. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED to approve the AMENDMENT to the list of financial institutions to be depositories of Black Hawk County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of §12B and §12C of the Code of Iowa in amounts not to exceed the maximum deposits approved for each respective financial institution as submitted. County Treasurer Rita Schmidt said that the amendments include a few minor changes, with three of five Country View accounts being closed (the other two will be closed later) and the University of Iowa Community Credit Union changing its name due to a new law to GreenState
Credit Union. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. White moved the following resolution seconded by Laylin. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED to designate the submitted named financial institutions as 2019 DEPOSITORIES of Black Hawk County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of §12B and §12C of the Code of Iowa in amounts not to exceed the maximum approved for each respective financial institution as submitted. AYES: Laylin, Schwartz, Trelka, White, Little. NAYS: None. Resolution adopted. Moved by Laylin, seconded by Schwartz that the PERSONNEL REQUISITION for an Office Specialist Pay Grade 8, (full time) in the Sheriff’s Office effective June 3, 2019 be approved, as recommended by Tony Thompson, County Sheriff. Motion carried. Moved by Schwartz, seconded by Laylin that the REVISIONS to the County Insurance Policy, Paid Time Off Policy, and the Holiday Policy that were approved at the May 21, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting be made effective July 1, 2019. Motion carried. ANY REPORTS OR INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD. Schwartz said that he took part in the first meeting of a coalition formed by the National Association of Counties to promote the 2020 census in counties. White said that the Memorial Day parade was cancelled due to weather but a well-attended ceremony was held at Memorial Hall. On motion and vote the meeting adjourned. Tom Little, Chair, Board of Supervisors Grant Veeder, County Auditor
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After numerous doctor and chiropractor visits, the cause of Jax’s pain could not be pinpointed. On the evening of May 19 after going to bed, Jax soon woke up, unable to feel his legs. Rushed to the hospital emergency room in Waterloo, he was soon airlifted to Iowa City, where he immediately had surgery to remove a tumor from his spinal cord. Paralyzed from the waist down, doctors have given Jax just a 10% chance of ever walking again. For the Feldermans, taking on the role of full-time parenting may not have been what they expected or even wanted, but this is what good grandparents do when faced with difficult choices. They are part of a growing number of “Grandfamilies” – households where grandparents are raising grandchildren due to an absence of responsibility by the parents. The heartbreaking health issues for Jax will require additional finances, such as a wheel chair ramp and multiple trips to Iowa City for healthcare. Rich and Sheri also care for Jax’s baby sister, who has Down’s Syndrome. U.S. Census Bureau statistics state about 2.7 million, or 4% of all U.S. children, are being raised
and gum disease treatment, to dental fillings, implants, crowns and bridges, every effort is made to serve patients locally. Pipho Family Dentistry even offers cosmetic services such as teeth whitening and teeth straightening through Invisalign® treatments. “We have awesome patients,” said Dr. Bob Pipho, a 2001 Union High School graduate who joined his mother’s practice in 2008. Pipho currently oversees a staff of eight in the La Porte City office. In 2017, with the addition of Dr. Sarah Gingrich, another Union alum, Pipho Family Dentistry established a second location that serves the Dysart community. In July, Traer native, Dr. Brendon Boerm, will begin serving patients in both offices in La Porte City and Dysart, as Donna transitions into retirement. “It’s definitely a team effort,” Bob stressed, sharing his appreciation for the work his staff does to take good care of the patients they serve. “I certainly wouldn’t be sitting here without them.” Located at 410 U.S. Highway 218 North in La Porte City, Pipho Family Dentistry is accepting new patients. Current office hours are 7:30 AM to 5 PM on Monday through Thursday. Dr Bob Pipho noted that with the addition of Dr. Boerm in July, he anticipates extending office hours to 7 PM a couple days a week, in addition to Fridays until 1 PM. Congratulations to Pipho Family Dentistry, La Porte City’s 2019 Business of the Year!
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a fraud alert warning the public about a preventive genetic (DNA) testing scam. Iowans have reported being contacted about this testing scam. “Scammers are promoting a so-called free genetic (or DNA) test to Iowans on Medicare. People are falsely told that Medicare will pay for a preventive genetic test to check for cancer,” said Kris Gross, director of the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol. “Iowans are being targeted in a wide variety of ways including at health fairs, door to door and through telemarketing calls.” Scammers ask for a cheek swab to send to a lab for analysis. The individual is then asked for their Medicare number to cover the costs of the test.
Fraud alert: Iowans report genetic testing scamDon’t become a victim to this scam. Medicare does not cover genetic testing, except in very rare circumstances and such a test must be medically necessary and ordered by your own doctor.
“Walk away from this scam and hang up on any calls that attempt to secure your Medicare number,” encouraged Gross. Iowans can report suspected Medicare fraud, including the genetic (DNA) test scam to the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) by calling 800-351-4664 (TTY800-
735-2942) or reporting at https://iid.iowa.gov/iowa-smp-fraud-reporting-form. More information regarding current scams can be found at http://smp.iowa.gov. The Senior Medicare Patrol is a service of the state of Iowa Insurance Division.
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from page 1by a grandparent or relative other than a parent. Children placed with relatives account for more than 25% of all children in foster care. Substance abuse is often the number one reason children end up being raised by their grandparents. Some states, such as Utah, have programs that step in to help. Utah’s “Grandfamilies Program” offers financial resources, legal assistance, crisis intervention, and educational classes. In La Porte City, they have “Jax’s Angels” and a kind, caring community who have joined forces. On Memorial Day, Jax’s Angels held a lemonade sale, with all funds benefitting Jax. A second lemonade sale was held on June 2nd. Jax’s Angels will be holding another lemonade sale with treats on Main Street during the Festival of Trails Celebration on Saturday June 15, from 9 AM to 5 PM. In addition, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/9sanct-supporting-jax. Also, an account has been set up at Veridian Credit Union where donations can also be sent by calling Veridian at 800-235-3228. Simply let Veridian know your donation should go under the account set up for Jax's Angels.
This commemorative book contains all
of the 2019 Senior Spotlights published
in The Progress Review.$12
Pick up your copy today!
La Porte CityPrinting & Design
213 Main St.342-2429
