East Central Reporter

City of Newton City Council met Nov. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb Wright

3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk

4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of November 5, 2024

6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:

• Police and Building Permit Committee on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

• Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM. 9. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 24-16 Vacating the Alley Running North and South between Lots 6 & 7 in Block 8 of the Original Town Subdivision in the City of Newton.

B. Consider and act on authorizing an Agreement with IDOT and the Indiana Rail Road for Railway Highway Grade Crossing Improvements on S. 1st Ave., Sycamore St. and West End Ave.

C. Consider and act on authorizing TIF Application submitted by St. Pierre Oil Co.

D. Consider and act on authorizing TIF Application submitted by Harvest Biofuels Inc.

E. Consider and act on authorizing pay request #1 to Hoerr Construction, Inc. for Sewer in the amount of $66,762.00 for sewer relining repairs.

F. Consider and act on authorizing pay request #1 to Hoerr Construction, Inc. for Street in the amount of $77,036.60 for sewer relining repairs.

10. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider and act on authorizing Power Purchasing Contract with most favorable power supplier.

B. Consider and act on authorizing Christmas bonuses for all present full-time and part-time employees who have worked at least 3 months and are currently working. Consists of an extra eight hours pay or an eight-hour day off with pay, to be taken by the last pay period in April 2025.

C. Consider and act on authorizing the 2025 Newton City Council Meeting Schedule.

D. Consider and act on authorizing city employee and council Christmas gathering.

E. Consider and act on authorizing the Massey Wedding Special Event Application for Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Old Mill Bridge.

11. STATEMENTS BY: Council Members, City Attorney, City Treasurer, City Clerk, Mayor

12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: December 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM

SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Municipal Power, Personnel, Potential Litigation, Purchase of Real Estate and Sale of Real Estate

14. ADJOURNMENT

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