The Newton City Council will meet Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren St., to consider several financial, insurance and administrative matters.
Mayor Joshua K. Kuhl will call the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Kaleb Wright and roll call conducted by City Clerk Maggie McDonald.
Council members will consider approval of the regular meeting minutes from October 6, 2026, along with bills and accounts payable. The agenda also includes time for public comments and communications, as well as committee and council representative reports.
Under old business, the council will consider authorizing the 2025 annual Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Compliance Review of Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
Several financial and administrative items are scheduled under new business. Council members will consider authorizing the city’s 2025-2026 fiscal year audit and the 2025-2026 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fiscal year audit.
The council will also consider a proposal from the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association for the city’s property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage in the amount of $115,992.89.
Another item involves a one-year agreement with Luminaire Health Benefits to administer the city’s medical and dental benefit plans. The proposed agreement totals $36,975.
Council members will also consider a Dumpster Reimbursement Application submitted for 506 Liberty. The application requests reimbursement of $6,125 and comes recommended for approval by a majority of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Committee reports will include information from the Finance and Audit Committee meeting held October 14.
The agenda also includes statements from council members, the city attorney, city treasurer, city clerk and mayor.
The next regular Newton City Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m.
An executive session is listed for the purchase or sale of real estate before the meeting’s adjournment.
