The Newton City Council met on September 15th. In public comments, Amber Volk spoke about a Stabilization Grant from the State of Illinois being awarded to Newton Elite Fitness. In Old Business, Ordinance 20-12 Chapter 16 Holiday pay for New Year’s Even was amended to grant four hours of pay for New Year’s Eve. There was only one bid for the street maintenance on the west and south sides of the Square. This bid was from Howell Paving for $141,481.11 and was approved.
The Digger Derrick truck purchase was authorized for Terex Utilities for $221,126.00. The other big for the truck was from Versalift for $242,281.00. A motion for the purchase of a new pole trailer from New Brooks Brothers Trailers for $14,320.00 was approved.The other quote received was from Terex Utilities for $17,714.00.
In New Business, Amber Volk was approved to attend the virtual ITIA (Illinois Tax Increment Association) Conference September 22-24, 2020 for a $325 fee. The council approved Local CURE Program Financial Support Conditions and Certification 2-081820. Dumpster Reimbursement was approved for the demolition of 104 Owens St. To Micheal Fisher for $2,500. Flu shots for all part-time and full-time employees was approved.
In Committee Reports, Reisner reported on the Street Committee and discussed the paving of Perry Street east of Meyer Funeral Home. The projected estimate from Smithenry Trenching is $50,796.45. There will be a discussion of the the terms of the agreement with Meyers. The committee also discussed two sidewalk projects replacement jobs in town.
Marlene Harris reported on the Electric meeting discussing the aforementioned information on Digger Derrick and the pole trailer. Both of these purchases are in the five year plan. Also, Raymond will be retiring in 2022 and would like to hire a new employee. The City Hall’s new generator is here.
In Council Members statements, Harris presented the payment and billing adjustment report to the council. Reisner noted one of the new “Welcome to Newton” signs has been placed in Peterson Park. The design needs to be proofed. It is nice. Glumac reported the water aerobics ladies wanted to thank the Park Department/Aquatic Center employees. The City Treasurer had two appropriation changes. The City Clerk had two POs for the Park Department. Park Department PO for Restroom roof of $3,845 and PO for Mausoleum roof of $5,600.
The Mayor spoke about the Newton Eagles tracks being partially done on Washington Street and effective September 1, Amber Wakefield is the new marketing expert.
The board had no action during closed session.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
September 15, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor
Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Gayle Glumac.
3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, David Brown, Larry Brooks, Robert Reisner,
Eric Blake (arrived at 6:06 PM) and Marlene Harris
Also present: Treasurer Melissa Brooks and Clerk Rosetta York
Absent: William Heap
4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA: #7 add Amber Volk
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Harris, to adopt the amended agenda.
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of September 1, 2020:
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to approve the minutes of the
September 1, 2020 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Alderman Harris reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $58,287.33 and the bills
and accounts payable earlier today and made a motion to approve the pre-paids
and authorize payment of the bills and accounts payable in the amount of
$243,380.26.
Glumac seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Amber Volk
Amber Volk: Newton Elite Fitness was awarded a Stabilization Grant from the State.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on 20-12 Ordinance Amend Chapter 12-1-16 Holiday pay for New
Year’s Eve. (4 hours of holiday pay for New Year’s Eve)
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Reisner, to pass 20-12 Ordinance to
Amend Chapter 12-1-16 Holiday pay for New Year’s Eve. (4 hours of holiday
pay for New Year’s Eve.)
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Eric Blake arrived at 6:06 PM
b. Consider and act on bids for the street maintenance on the west and south sides of
the Square. (Bid letting is September 15 at 10:00 AM.)
NOTE: There was only one bidder.
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Glumac, to accept and authorize
the bid from Howell Paving for $141,481.11 to do street maintenance on the
west and south sides of the Square.
Ayes: Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on the Digger Derrick truck quote.
2 quotes for the Digger Derrick truck
1. Terex Utilities $221,126.00
2. Versalift $242,281.00
Motion was made by Glumac, seconded by Harris, to authorize purchase of
Digger Derrick truck from Terex Utilities for $221,126.00.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake
Nays: None
d. Consider and act on a new pole trailer quote.
2 quotes for the pole trailer
1. New Brooks Brothers Trailers $14,320.00
2. Terex Utilities $17,714.00
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
September 15, 2020
Motion was made by Glumac, seconded by Reisner, to authorize purchase a
new pole trailer from New Brooks Brothers Trailers for $14,320.00.
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris
Nays: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on Amber Volk to attend the virtual ITIA (Illinois Tax Increment
Association) Conference September 22-24, 2020 for a $325.00 fee.
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Glumac, to authorize Amber
Volk to attend the virtual ITIA (Illinois Tax Increment Association)
Conference September 22-24, 2020 for a $325.00 fee.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on 20-13 Ordinance Approving Local CURE Program
Financial Support Conditions and Certification 2-081820.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to pass 20-13 Ordinance
Approving Local CURE Program Financial Support Conditions and
Certification 2-081820.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on Dumpster Reimbursement for the demolition of 104 Owens
St.
Motion was made by Blake, seconded by Glumac, to authorize Dumpster
Reimbursement for the demolition of 104 Owens St. to Michael Fisher for
$2,500.00.
Ayes: Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
d. Consider and act on providing flu shots for all part-time and full-time city
employees.
Motion was made by Blake, seconded by Harris, to authorize providing flu
shots for all part-time and full-time city employees.
Ayes: Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
10.COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Street
Committee 9-14 and Electric Committee 9-14
Reisner—STREET:
Discussed paving Perry St. east of Meyer’s Funeral Home. Project estimate from Smithhenry
Trenching is $50,796.45. Will discuss the terms of the agreement with Meyers.
Discussed 2 sidewalk projects replacement jobs in town. Adjourned at 5:47 PM
Acting Chairman Harris-ELECTRIC:
1. 2 quotes for the Digger Derrick truck
Terex Utilities $221,126.00
Versalift $242,281.00
Raymond Reynolds recommended Terev Utilities’ quote.
2. 2 quotes for the pole trailer
New Brooks Brothers Trailers $14,320.00
Terex Utilities $17,714.00
Raymond Reynolds recommended New Brooks Brothers Trailers.
Both purchases are in the Electric Department’s 5-year plan.
3. Raymond will be retiring in 2022. He would like to hire a new employee.
4. City Hall’s new generator is here.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
11.STATEMENTS:
Council Members:
Harris: She presented the Payment and Billing Adjustment Report to the Council.
Blake: No comment
Reisner: One of the new “Welcome to Newton” signs has been placed in Peterson
Park. The design needs proofed. It is nice.
Brooks: No Comment
Brown: No comment
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
September 15, 2020
Glumac: The morning water aerobics ladies wanted to thank the Park
Department/Aquatic Center employees.
City Treasurer: 2 Appropriation Changes
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Glumac, to make the two (2) following
appropriation changes:
1. General Fund Street Department, to move $1,000 from Contingency Fund to
Radio Repair
2. Water Department, to move $100 from Contingency Fund to Tool Repair.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake
Nays: None
City Clerk: 2 POs for the Park Department
Park Department PO for Restroom roof of $3,845 and PO for Mausoleum roof of
$5,600.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to authorize payment of the two
Park Department POs for the Restroom roof of $3,845 and PO for the Mausoleum
roof of $5,600.
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris
Nays: None
Mayor:
The Newton Eagle tracks are partially done on W. Washington St. The color is good.
Everyone needs to check them out.
Effective September 1, 2020, Amber Wakefield is the Marketing expert for City,
County, JEDI, Chamber, JCCU #1 and ERTC.
12.NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS: None
13.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate and purchase
of real estate
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to go out of open session and
into closed session to discuss litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate
and purchase of real estate pursuant to the exceptions section of the Open
Meetings Act pertaining to those areas of discussion.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
Open session suspended at 6:46 PM
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to go out of closed session
and back into open session.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
Open session resumed at 7:23 PM.
Mayor Bolander announced that during closed session the council discussed litigation,
potential litigation, sale of real estate and purchase of real estate
14.ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Reisner, Blake, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Submitted by Rosetta M. York
