East Central Reporter

City of Newton City Council met June 3.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman RJ Lindemann

3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk

4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of May 20, 2025

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:

8. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Consider and act on authorizing the 2024 IDOT Compliance Review. (This is the annual review of the Motor Fuel Tax Funds.)

B. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 25-08 Amending the Zoning Map. Changing the Zoning District Classification for the properties at Parcel Number: 90-12-01-401-003 Lot 3 Block 1 Leach’s First Addition to City of Newton Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 114 P 631; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-401-004 Lot 4 Block 1 Leach’s First Addition to City of Newton Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 114 P 631; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-402-001 Block 4 Leach’s Second Addition to City of Newton Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 181 P 220; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-403-010 PT NW 1/4 SE 1/4 S1 T6 R9 .75 AC Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 129 P 115; B 129 P 119; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-403-001 Lot 6 Absher’s Addition to City of Newton PT of Central School B 203 P 1249; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-222-003 Lot 162 Picquet’s Addition to City of Newton Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 123 P 46; B 129 P 115; B 129 P 119; B 181 P 220; Parcel Number: 90-12-01-222-004 Lot 163 Picquet’s Addition to City of Newton Newton Grade/Central Junior High School B 123 P 46; B 129 P 115; B 129 P 119; B 181 P 220; from a Neighborhood Business B-1 District to a Single Family Residence (Large) SR-1 District.

C. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 25-09 Amending the Zoning Map. Changing the Zoning District Classification for the properties at Parcel Number: 90-12-02-204-003, PT SW 1/4 NE 1/4 S2 T6 R9 21.14 AC Newton Community High School B 187 P 749; B 197 P 419; ESMT B 235 P 555; Parcel Number: 90-12-02-210-001, Lots 1 & 2 Bock 12 Fallers Addition City of Newton Newton Community High School B 78 P 305; B 81 P 154; B 92 P 505; B 121 P272; Parcel Number: 90-12-02-214-001, Lots 1 & 2 Block 11 Fallers Addition City of Newton Newton Community High School B 78 P 305; B 81 P 154; B 92 P 505; B 121 P 272; from a Neighborhood Business B-1 District to a Single Family Residence (Small) SR-2 District.

9. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Consider and act on authorizing the MFT Street and Maintenance Program bid for 12,546 gallons of BIT Material AC-5 to Lee Kintner and Sons Inc. in the amount of $49,556.70. (Bid letting was May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Newton City Hall.)

B. Consider and act on authorizing the MFT Street and Maintenance Program bid for 501 tons of Seal Coat AGG CA-16 CR Stone to 3 Sisters Logistics in the amount of $11,948.85. (Bid letting was May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Newton City Hall.)

C. Consider and act on authorizing the MFT Street and Maintenance Program bid for 200 tons of CA-6 to 3 Sisters Logistics in the amount of $4,570.00. (Bid letting was May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Newton City Hall.)

D. Consider and act on authorizing the MFT Street and Maintenance Program bid for 75 tons of Salt to 3 Sisters Logistics in the amount of $8,437.50. (Bid letting was May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Newton City Hall.)

E. Consider and act on authorizing SCIRPDC to proceed with the Local Roads and Streets Grant Application.

F. Consider and act on authorizing the re-hire of Susie McCann as Manager of the Newton Aquatic Center.

G. Consider and act on authorizing the re-hire of Kristie Finley and Kathleen Terry as Assistant Managers of the Newton Aquatic Center.

H. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application submitted by First Baptist Church for Vacation Bible School that will be held June 4 – 6, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and June 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

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

11.NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM

SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

12.EXECUTIVE SESSION:

13.ADJOURNMENT

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