City of Newton City Council met Jan. 17.
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
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman RJ Lindemann.
3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta M. York, City Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, RJ Lindemann and Marlene Harris
Also present: Attorney William Heap, Treasurer Melissa Brooks, and Clerk Rosetta M. York Absent: Larry Brooks and Eric Blake
4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA: Add RJ Lindemann to #2, add Dale Mahaney and Brenda Phillips to #7 and correct the date in #5
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to adopt the amended agenda. Ayes: Glumac, Lindemann, Harris, Mayor Kuhl
Nays: None
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of January 3, 2023:
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Harris, to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2023 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Lindemann, Harris, Mayor Kuhl, Glumac
Nays: None
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Alderman Lindemann reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $142,354.12 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 $78,197.60. Harris seconded the motion.
Ayes: Harris, Mayor Kuhl, Glumac, Lindemann
Nays: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:
Dale Mahaney:
The mayor addressed Dale and asked him questions. The following are the summary of the mayor’s points:
a. The permit you, Dale Mahaney, have is expired.
b. The council had decided when that permit was issued, you were going to work with an engineer or a building structural professional to oversee the project who would present to the code enforcement personnel and the Council a plan to bring your building up to code. The Council and code enforcement officials need a clear picture of the plan, with the cost, to bring that building to the State and city codes.
c. Mr. Mahaney needs to apply for new permit with the plans.
Brenda Phillips: Presented to the Council her annual disconnect and charity report in billing and collecting.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: None
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on appointing Kaleb Wright as Ward two Alderman.
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Harris, authorize the appointment of Kaleb Wright as Ward two Alderman beginning January 17, 2023.
Ayes: Mayor Kuhl, Glumac, Lindemann, Harris
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on Ordinance 23-01 Annexation of 1407 W. Jourdan St.
Motion was made by Lindemann, seconded by Glumac, to pass
Ordinance 23-01 Annexation of 1407
W. Jourdan St.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Lindemann, Harris
Nays: None
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