UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. VAN BUREN St.
NEWTON, IL 62448
April 21, 2026
- CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor
Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb Wright
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Kaleb - ROLL CALL: Brenda Phillips, 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 and Deputy
Clerk Brenda Phillips
Absent: City Clerk Maggie McDonald - ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA:
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to adopt the
amended agenda adding Potential Litigation to Executive Session.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick
Nays: None - APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of April 7, 2026.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to approve
the minutes of the April 2, 2026 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None - APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Alderman Lindemann reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of 71,874.57 and
the bills and accounts payable earlier today and makes a motion to approve
the pre-paids and authorize payment of the bills and accounts payable in the
amount of 227,154.52. Kaleb Wright seconded the motion.
Ayes: Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None - PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
- COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS:
- Electric Committee Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM. (Waiting on
minutes.) - Finance and Audit Committee Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 immediately
following the Electric Committee Meeting. (Waiting on minutes.) - Police and Building Permit Committee Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026
immediately following the Finance and Audit Committee Meeting. (Waiting on
minutes.)
- OLD BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on awarding the bid for the Electric Line D Installation Bid.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to award
the bid for the Electric Line D Installation Project to BH Electric in the
amount of $143,050.
Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: Lindemann
B. Consider and act on awarding the bid for the Electric Line D Material Bid.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to table
awarding the bid for the Electric Line D Material Project to the May 5
meeting.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake
Nays: None
C. Consider and act on authorizing the Invoice to Hawkins & Company for the
purchase of a water chlorine generator in the amount of $41,377. This purchase
is included in the 26/27 Water Department Budget.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to authorize
the Invoice to Hawkins & Company for the purchase of a water chlorine
generator in the amount of $41,377. This purchase is included in the
Water Department Budget.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick
Nays: None
D. Consider and act on authorizing Pay Estimate #1 to B & T Drainage for the
Watermain Replacement Project on E. Reynolds St. in the amount of
$205,544.85.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to authorize
Pay Estimate #1 to B & T Drainage for the Watermain Replacement Project
on E. Reynolds St. in the amount of $205,544.85.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Blake, Swick, Glumac
Nays: Lindemann
E. Consider and act on authorizing the Invoice to Stone & Waggoner for the
Watermain Replacement Project on E. Reynolds St. in the amount of
$40,562.32.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to authorize
the Invoice to Stone & Waggoner for the Watermain Replacement Project
on E. Reynolds St. in the amount of $40,562.32.
Ayes: Brooks, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: Lindemann
10.NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on authorizing the TIF Application submitted for 202 Museum
Dr. by West End Reception and Events.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the TIF Application submitted for 202 Museum Dr. by West End
Reception and Events for 50% of the total project cost, up to the amount of
$4,787.62.
Ayes: Blake, Swick, Wright, Glumac, Brooks
Nays: Lindemann
B. Consider and act on authorizing the TIF Application submitted for 1107 S. Van
Buren St. by Wad It Up Transport, Inc.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the TIF Application submitted for 1107 S. Van Buren St. by Wad
It Up Transport, Inc. for 50% of the total project cost, in the amount up to
$5,000.
Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
C. Consider and act on authorizing the TIF Application submitted for 307 W.
Jourdan by Meyer Funeral Home.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the TIF Application submitted for 307 W. Jourdan by Meyer
Funeral Home for 50% of the total project cost, up to the amount of $5,000.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake
Nays: None
D. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 26-02 Replacing Chapter 11 Electric
System Economic Incentives 11-3-1 (A)(3) Year 6 – Graduated Industrial Rate
Revenue Neutral Shift from PCA to Electric Service Charge.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to pass
Ordinance 26-02 Replacing Chapter 11 Electric System Economic
Incentives 11-3-1 (A)(3) Year 6 – Graduated Industrial Rate Revenue
Neutral Shift of .03 from PCA to Electric Service Charge.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick
Nays: None
E. Consider and act on passing Resolution 26-05 Resolution for MFT Street
Maintenance Program.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Larry Brooks, to pass
Resolution 26-05 Resolution for MFT Street Maintenance Program.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
F. Consider and act on authorizing the Estimate of Maintenance Costs for the MFT
Street Maintenance Program (annual general maintenance supplies).
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to
authorize the Estimate of Maintenance Costs for the MFT Street
Maintenance Program (annual general maintenance supplies).
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
G. Consider and act on authorizing the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget (General
Fund, Electric, Water and Wastewater).
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Larry Brooks, to authorize
the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget (General Fund, Electric, Water and
Wastewater).
Ayes: Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
H. Consider and act on authorizing the 2026/2027 fiscal year Insurance and
Specials budget.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright seconded by Mike Swick, to authorize
the 2026/2027 fiscal year Insurance and Specials budget.
Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
I. Consider and act on passing Resolution 26-06 for the Interfund Loan from the
General Fund to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied
funds. This loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are
received for the year.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Mike Swick, to pass
Resolution 26-06 for the Interfund Loan from the General Fund to the
Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied funds. This loan
will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are received for the
year.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: Lindemann, Blake
J. Consider and act on passing Resolution 26-07 for the Interfund Loan from the
Electric Department to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied
funds. This loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are
received for the year.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Larry Brooks, to pass
Resolution 26-07 for the Interfund Loan from the Electric Department to
the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied funds. This
loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are received for
the year.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Swick
Nays: Lindemann, Blake
K. Consider and act on passing Resolution 26-08 for the Interfund Loan from the
Water Department Fund to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from
levied funds. This loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are
received for the year.
Motion was made by Larry Brooks, seconded by Mike Swick, to pass
Resolution 26-08 for the Interfund Loan from the Water Department Fund
to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied funds. This
loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are received for
the year.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Swick, Glumac
Nays: Lindemann, Blake
L. Consider and act on passing Resolution 26-09 for the Interfund Loan from the
Wastewater Department Fund to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall
from levied funds. This loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds
are received for the year.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to pass
Resolution 26-09 for the Interfund Loan from the Wastewater Department
Fund to the Social Security Fund to offset the shortfall from levied funds.
This loan will be paid back with interest once the levied funds are received
for the year.
Ayes: Brooks, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: Lindemann, Blake
M. Consider and act on authorizing the Letter of Intent between the City of Newton
and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Illinois Routes 33 and 130
Resurfacing Project.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to
authorize the Letter of Intent between the City of Newton and the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the Illinois Routes 33 and 130
Resurfacing Project.
Ayes: Lindemann, Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
N. Consider and act on authorizing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City of Newton and the Laborers’ International Union of North America, the
Downstate Illinois Laborers’ Local 1197.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Gayle Glumac to authorize
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Newton and the
Laborers’ International Union of North America, the Downstate Illinois
Laborers’ Local 1197.
Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
11.STATEMENTS BY:
Glumac: Thanked the departments for all their hard work on the budgets.
Wright: None
Brooks: None
