East Central Reporter

City of Newton City Council met May 1.

Here is the agenda as provided by the council:

     1. Call to Order: Mark Bolander, Mayor

     2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Larry Brooks

     3. Roll Call: Rosetta York, City Clerk

     4. Adopt or Amend Agenda

     5. Approval of Regular Minutes of April 17, 2018 meeting

     6. Public Comments/Communications: Natalie Hopson and Doug Long

     7. Old Business:

          A. Consider and act on accepting the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the

              City of Newton and the Laborers' International Union of North America, the

              Southern and Central Illinois Laborers' District Council and Laborers' Local 1197.

          B. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 18-05 An Ordinance Approving Annexation

              Agreement with Charles E. Dhom and Mary Evelyn Dhom to the City Of Newton, Jasper

              County, Illinois.

          C. Consider and act on authorizing the purchase of hydro/vac truck for Wastewater

                Department at a total cost of $153,455.00, with the Electric Department paying

               $8,800.00 of the total cost for the hydro excavation package.

          D. Consider and act on approving Chief Swick’s 3 year agreement.

          E. Consider and act on allowing the Newton Police Department to accept bids for the new

                police vehicle.

          F. Consider and act on Scott Bloomberg’s resignation.

Acknowledge retirement of Scott Bloomberg, effective May 1, 2018.

     8. New Business:

          A. Consider and act on approving the appointment of Marlene Harris as Ward 1, alderman.

               Swear in Marlene Harris

          B. Consider and act on 2018 Special Event Permit application for Newton High School

               Fellowship of Christian Athletic 5K Glow walk/run.

          C. Consider and act on 2018 Special Event Permit application Jasper County Chamber of

                Commerce Summerfest Fest, June 1-2, 2018.

     9. Committee Reports or Council Representative Reports: JEDI 5-1-18 and

          Water/Wastewater Joint Committee Meeting April 23.

     10.Statements By: Council Members, City Attorney, City Treasurer, City Clerk, Mayor

     11.Next Regular Meeting: May 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

          Scheduled Committee Meetings: None

     12.Executive Session: Litigation, potential litigation and sale of real estate

     13.Adjournment

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