City of Newton City Council met July 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. Call To Order: Mark Bolander, Mayor
Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance led by Alderman David Brown
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman David Brown
3. Roll Call: Rosetta York, City Clerk
Physically present: Steve Rubsam, David Brown, Larry Brooks, Robert Reisner and Marleen Harris
Absent: Eric Blake
Also present: Attorney Max Tedford, Treasurer Melissa Brooks, Clerk Rosetta York
4. Adopt Or Amend: #9b correct to 18-06 and #9c correct to 18-07
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Rubsam, to adopt the amended agenda.
Ayes: Rubsam, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
5. Approval Of Regular Minutes of July 3, 2018
Motion was made by Rubsam, seconded by Harris, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the July 3, 2018 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Rubsam
Nays: None
6. Approval Of Bills & Accounts Payable
Alderman Rubsam reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $189,544.06 and the bills and accounts payable earlier today and made a motion to approve the pre-paids and authorize payment of the bills and accounts payable in the amount of $109,441.45.
Brooks seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Rubsam, Brown
Nays: None
7. Public Comments/Communications: Amber Wakefield explained that Casey Tibbs has dissolved Image Square Marketing. She is now the sole owner of the social network business. The name is ‘Amber A-Go-Go’. She confirmed her email experiencejaspercounty@gmail.com is still good, but an alternate email amberagogoblog@gmail.com is also a new email for contacting her, as well as Facebook Amber Wakefield or Amber A-Go-Go. Her phone number remains 937-572-8439.
8. Old Business
a. Consider and act on Ordinance 18-10 Annual Appropriations.
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Rubsam, to pass Ordinance 18-10 Annual Appropriations.
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Rubsam, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Presentation of checks to Jasper County Cancer Support Inc. & Lincoln's Place from the proceeds of the 5K & bridge dedication.
• Chad Miller accepted the Lincoln’s Place donation.
• Susan Spelbring, Jenny Frichtl and Jennifer Hinterscher accepted the check for Jasper County Cancer Support. Susan stated that they had given $19,000 worth of food and gas this year.
• Steve thanked Natalie Hopson, Ben & Melissa Borgic, the Jasper County Cancer Support and Chad Miller for the help with the 5K & bridge dedication.
• Mayor thanked Steve Rubsam for his work.
9. New Business:
a. Consider and act on the 3 documents for a lottery on lots in Five April Crossing Subdivision:
1. Lottery Guidelines, 2. Agreement to Purchase and 3. Warranty Deed. (If approved the documents will be posted on www.cityofnewtonil.com).
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Rubsam, to approve the 3 documents for a lottery on lots in Five April Crossing Subdivision: 1. Lottery Guidelines, 2. Agreement to Purchase and 3. Warranty Deed.
Ayes: Harris, Rubsam, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on Resolution 18-06 2018 Fall Festival Parade.
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Harris to pass Resolution 18-06 Fall Festival Parade.
Ayes: Rubsam, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on Resolution 18-07 Wagering Funds.
The resolution was edited before it was passed to specify tip jar and pull tab funds. Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Reisner to pass Resolution 18-07 Tip Jar and Pull Tab Funds.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Rubsam
Nays: None
d. Consider and act on approving the appointment of FOIA officers: Mike Swick, Melissa Brooks and Kathy Hayes.
Motion was made by Rubsam, seconded by Harris to approving the appointment of FOIA officers: Mike Swick, Melissa Brooks and Kathy Hayes.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Rubsam, Brown
Nays: None
e. Consider and act on Newton Police Department purchasing a refurbished Sharp MX-M354N digital copier for a trade in of an AR-207 copier and payment of $1,695.00.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Rubsam to authorize Newton Police Department purchasing a refurbished Sharp MX-M354N digital copier for a trade in of an AR-207 copier and payment of $1,695.00.
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Rubsam, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
10. Committee Reports Or Council Representative Reports:
Joint Committee July 5: The Committee met to discuss the purchase of generators. Also discussed was a transfer pump for the lift station. Adjourned at 6:00 pm
Jedi July10: Ste. Marie Business Tour- Met at Jasper County Chamber Office, 124 S Van Buren St, Newton, IL 62448. Brief meeting with updates. Discussed the real estate tax process in the county. Doug Weddell drove one of his shuttle buses-thanks Doug.
Wow. My faith in the Jasper County work ethic is confirmed. All the employees at the three businesses were hard at work in a very hot, loud and busy work area. They were producing product as a team. Even the managers/owners were working hard. Impressive: First Tour-Dm Manufacturing, Second Tour Mont Eagle Mills Inc, Third Tour ASL Solutions Inc. Please see the websites above for additional information about each fascinating company. Motion to close meeting.
EMA July 12: The drone fell out of sky for no reason and is being repaired for free. A grant was discussed. Meeting 6:00 pm to 6:15.
11. Statements:
Harris: The JEDI tours were good.
Reisner: Street program begin August 1.
Brooks: Called a Water Committee Meeting, July 23 at 5:30 pm.
Brown: Park and Police are smooth.
Rubsam: Bid D is replacing electric poles and Wayne’s Tree Service are back in town.
City Attorney: No comment
City Treasurer: No comment
City Clerk: No comment
Mayor:
The Mayor ask Natalie Hopson to speak to the council.
• Cruise Night is August 3. She ask for help in finding a safe place for the porta potties. Steve Rubsam and Natalie are going to check it out.
• Holly Jolly this year has been changed to one day event.
The Mayor said the City Council was invited to the Jasper County Building Committee Meeting Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 pm.
12. Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday August 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Scheduled Committee Meetings: Water Committee Meeting July 23, 2018 at 5:30 pm
13. Executive Session: Litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate, and personnel
Motion was made by Rubsam, seconded by Harris, to go out of open session and into Closed Session to discuss litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate and personnel pursuant to the exceptions section of the Open Meetings Act pertaining to those areas of discussion.
Ayes: Harris, Rubsam, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
Open session suspended at 6:44 pm.
Motion was made by Rubsam, seconded by Harris, to go out of Closed Session and back Into open session.
Ayes: Rubsam, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
Open session resumed at 7:16 pm.
Mayor Bolander announced that during closed session the council discussed litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate and personnel.
The council discussed concerns from citizens about possible property maintenance violations.
14. Adjournment
Motion was made by Rubsam, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Rubsam
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.
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