East Central Reporter

City of Newton City Council met Oct. 7.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Mike Swick

3. ROLL CALL: Amy Tarr, Deputy City Clerk

4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA

5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of September 16, 2025

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:

• Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

8. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Review and discuss quotes from City Engineer for construction project at the Retention Pond in Five Aprils Subdivision.

B. Consider and act on awarding quote for construction project at the Retention Pond in Five Aprils Subdivision.

C. Consider and act on authorizing the use of TIF funds for the construction project at the Retention Pond in Five Aprils Subdivision, as recommended by the Street and Alley Committee.

D. Consider and act on authorizing the City of Newton to seek bids online at govdeals.com for a 2012 Dodge Charger.

E. Consider and act on authorizing quote to move gas line on the East side of City Hall.

F. Consider and act on authorizing the disbursement of funds to Dennis Einhorn in the amount of $6,682 for the Demolition Reimbursement Application submitted for 501 West End Ave.

9. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Discuss new route for water service line at City Hall.

B. Consider and act on authorizing the TIF Application submitted for 8787 Commercial Ave.

C. Consider and act on authorizing the Dumpster Reimbursement Application submitted for 801 W. Jourdan St.

D. Consider and act on authorizing the waiver of the sewer connection fee for 1007 S. Van Buren St., under incentives of the Enterprise Zone.

E. Consider and act on authorizing a one time donation of $1,000 for an Eagle Mural to be painted by Stang Arts on the West side of the Farley Insurance Building.

F. Consider and act on authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with a Joint Pole Use Agreement between the City of Newton and Frontier.

G. Consider and act on authorizing the quote to Nussmeyer Tree Service, LLC in the amount of $11,500 for the removal of two trees in the open alley running North and South behind 405 S. Walnut St. and 407 S. Walnut St., as recommended by the Electric Committee.

H. Consider and act on authorizing a one year time extension request to begin new construction on Lot 4 in Five Aprils Subdivision.

I. Consider and act on authorizing SCIRPDC to assist with an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant.

J. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application submitted by the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce for Scare on the Square Trick-or-Treat Event to be held on the Newton Square Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

K. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application submitted by First Baptist Church for a Trunk-or-Treat Event to be held at the First Baptist Church with the South Alley and West Alley closed from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.

10.STATEMENTS BY: Council Members, City Attorney, City Treasurer, City Clerk (Park Dept. PO), Mayor

11.NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM

SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

12.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel, Sale of Real Estate

13.ADJOURNMENT:

https://jaspercountyillinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/251007-CC-Agenda.pdf