Newton City Council met Nov. 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Call To Order: Mark Bolander, Mayor
2. Pledge Of Allegiance led by Alderman David Brown
3. Roll Call: Rosetta York, City Clerk
4. Adopt Or Amend Agenda
5. Approval Of Regular Minutes of October 17, 2017
6. Public Comments/Communications: None
7. Old Business:
A. Consider and act on Carl Baker’s letter of retirement and presentation for years of service.
B. Consider and act on finalizing purchase of 506 S. Van Buren Street, Newton, IL from Jasper County as Trustee for the total consideration of $805.00.
C. Consider and act on placing a speed bump in N-S Alley between Owens and Henry St., west of College St. and east of S. Van Buren St.,
D. Consider and act on the request for qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services on the City of Newton ITEP phase IV-Eagle Trail Riverwalk grant.
E. Consider and act on Agreement with B & T Drainage, Inc, for the South Van Buren Water Main Project.
8. New Business:
A. Consider and act on proposed amendment to extended power supply agreement with Dynegy.
B. Consider and act on having a booth in the Jasper County Business Expo.
C. Consider and act on Resolution 17-12 Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations.
D. Consider and act on approving Christmas bonuses for all present full-time and part-time employees.
E. Consider and act on TIF application at 104 N. Van Buren St. for $2,500.00.
9. Committee Reports Or Council Representative Reports: Water Committee Meeting 10-23, Street and Alley Committee 10-23, Finance 11-2, Insurance 11-2 and JEDI 11-07
10. Statements By: Council Members, City Attorney, City Treasurer(Tax Levy Statement), City Clerk (Water Dept. PO #6499 and Police Dept. PO #6385) and, Mayor
11. Next Regular Meeting: November 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Scheduled Committee Meetings: Insurance Committee 11-20-17 at 5:00 PM and Finance Committee 12-18-17 at 5:30 PM.
12. Executive Session: Litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate and purchase of real estate
13. Adjournment
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