City of Newton City Council met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor
Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb Wright.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Kaleb Wright.
3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, Deputy Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, RJ Lindemann, Eric Blake and Mike Swick
Also present: Attorney William Heap, Treasurer Melissa Brooks, Clerk Rosetta York, and Deputy Clerk Maggie McDonald
4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA: Item #7 add Donna Coad and Andre Leachman
Executive Session: Litigation, Potential Litigation, Purchase of Real Estate, Sale of Real Estate and Personnel
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Mike Swick, to adopt the amended agenda.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick
Nays: None
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of June 6, 2023.
Motion was made by Larry Brooks, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2023 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Alderman Lindemann reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $168,809.02 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 $257,470.96. Larry Brooks seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:
Donna Coad and Andre Leachman inquired about Lights in the Park for 2023. Gayle Glumac, Chairman of the Park Committee, referred them to her with any questions or concerns they may have. They are looking to reorganize due to so many additional displays. Start date for installation will be Friday, October 27, 2023.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:
Police/Building Permit Committee Meeting Monday, June 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM. Electric Committee Meeting Monday, June 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Street and Alley Committee Meeting Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Police and Building Permit Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 19, 2023 5:45 PM -5:55 PM
Present: Michael Swick, Gayle Glumac, Larry Brooks, Melissa Brooks, Matt Tarr, Chief Riley Britton, Tyler Weber, Maggie McDonald, Eric Blake, Kenneth Belcher and Kaleb Wright
Josh Ochs arrived at 5:48 PM
Amy Tarr arrived at 5:50 PM
RJ Lindemann arrived at 5:51 PM
It was recommended by the committee to proceed forward with the Demolition Ordinance for Dangerous and Unsafe Buildings which will allow the City to take proper steps in demolition of properties.
Chief Riley Britton gave an update on Ordinance violations. The Police Department received their new tasers. They will be sending an officer for training next week.
Raymond Kocher completed some updates at City Hall last week. There will be more projects in the future. Looking into replacing lights in the awning out front of City Hall and the stair railing in back of the building.
Clint Crossen gives appreciation of his compensation request.
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM
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