City of Newton City Council met Dec. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor
Mayor Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Larry Brooks.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Larry Brooks.
3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta M. York, City Clerk
Physically present: David Brown, Larry Brooks, RJ Lindemann and Marlene Harris Absent: Gayle Glumac and Eric Blake
Also present: Attorney William Heap, Treasurer Melissa Brooks, and Clerk Rosetta M. York 4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA: Before the numbered items on the agenda correct the year to 2021, Item # 9b correct to 4 camera units and Andre Leachman to item #8
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to adopt the amended agenda.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Lindemann, Harris
Nays: None
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of December 7, 2021:
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Harris, to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Harris, Brown
Nays: None
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Alderman Lindemann reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $289,857.13 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 $108,087.42. Brooks seconded the motion.
Ayes: Lindemann, Harris, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Police and Building Permit Committee Meeting on December 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM and Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting December 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Brown -- Police and Building Permit Committee minutes:
Called to order at 6:00 pm
• The Committee discussed the camera quote from Barlow’s. There was a consensus to go with Barlow’s quote of $5,250.00.
• Martin Street traffic issue was discussed. New speed limit signs and children playing signs have or will be added. Police presence will continue.
• The Chief updated the committee on “The Pub” project.
• Officer to attend fire investigator training in Decatur.
• Chief discussed compensation for part-time officers.
• Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
Brooks --- Water and Wastewater Committee minutes:
Start 6:30
• Discussed water main on First St. It was decided to run a water line from Washington St. to new Wolf Eye Care building.
• Discussed Water Well #10. We would like Connor and Connor to proceed with rebid to drill a new #10 water well after January 1, 2022.
• Brent discussed sewer maintenance problems.
• Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Andre Leachman
Andre Leachman: He reported there have been good crowds at the lights in Peterson Park. There has been some vandalism and theft. If anybody saw anything, he would appreciate it if they would let him know.
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on rescinding the action and the vote of the Newton City Council on item #9B from the December 7, 2021 Newton City Council Meeting.
“9B. Consider and act on authorizing Connor & Connor to proceed with design and permitting the water system upgrade on First Avenue from Jourdan to Washington.
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Harris, to authorize authorizing Connor & Connor to proceed with design and permitting the water system upgrade on First Avenue from Jourdan to Washington.
Ayes: Glumac, Brooks, Harris
Nays: Brown, Lindemann”
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Brown, to rescind the action and the vote of the Newton City Council on item #9B from the December 7, 2021 Newton City Council Meeting.
Ayes: Harris, Brown, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on authorizing the purchase and installation of four (4) security camera units from Barlow Lock & Security for $5,250.00.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to authorize the purchase and installation of four (4) security camera units from Barlow Lock & Security for $5,250.00.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Lindemann, Harris
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on a Newton Police employee attending Fire Investigator classes. Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Lindemann, to authorize a Newton Police employee attending Fire Investigator classes with no fees plus allowable experiences.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Harris, Brown
Nays: None
10. NEW BUSINESS: None
11. STATEMENTS BY:
Brown: I appreciate the people who dressed up our community. It looks great. Merry Christmas Brooks: Merry Christmas
Lindemann: Merry Christmas. Explained to the council that he has reviewed and approved the billing adjustment report.
Harris: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
City Attorney: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
City Treasurer: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
City Clerk: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mayor: Thank you to Lanette's crew and Andre's crew for the Old Mill Bridge and the park. Also, thank to everybody uptown for the events that have been on going every weekend. Everything does look great. It has brought a lot of people to town, especially the bridge. You see a lot of people going down there to take pictures with the sleigh. And a lot of people took the opportunity to have their family pictures for their Christmas cards. Those type of things are so nice. They are little added treasure to our community. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and thank you for every one of you sitting at this table. I hope you guys take the time to spend with your family and enjoy those holidays.
12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: January 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS: None
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Brown, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Lindemann, Harris, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.
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