UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. VAN BUREN St.
NEWTON, IL 62448
July 18, 2023
Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
Minutes to the meeting are below #8.
Public Hearing for Appropriations Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:45 PM.
There were no comments, questions or objections to the Appropriations.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl
In the absence of Mayor Joshua Kuhl, Attorney William Heap called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Michael Swick.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Michael Swick. 3. ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, Michael Swick Also present: Attorney William Heap, Treasurer Melissa Brooks, City Clerk Rosetta York and Deputy City Clerk Maggie McDonald
Absent: Mayor Joshua Kuhl, Alderman RJ Lindemann and Alderman Eric Blake
Attorney Heap called for a motion to appoint Alderman Michael Swick as Mayor Pro Tem for the July 18, 2023 meeting.
A motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to appoint Michael Swick as Mayor Pro Tem for this meeting of the Newton City Council. Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA:
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Larry Brooks, to adopt the proposed agenda.
Ayes: Brooks, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of July 5, 2023.
Motion was made by Larry Brooks, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Earlier today Alderman Michael Swick reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $205,439.70 and the bills and accounts payable. Alderman Kaleb Wright made a motion to approve the pre-paids and authorize payment of the bills and accounts payable in the amount of $205,103.69. Gayle Glumac seconded the motion. Ayes: Brooks, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: None
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM.
Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 18, 2023 5:31 PM – 5:40 PM Meeting called to order at 5:31 PM
• Modifications were made to the Demolition Reimbursement application. Proof of ownership, estimates, waste removal, and foundation finishings were bullet points added to the application. Recommendation was made to proceed with the Demolition Reimbursement Application submitted by 3B General Contracting.
• Expenses defined in Ordinance No. 23-10 to Convey and Obtain Reconveyance of Certain Lots in Five Aprils Crossing were supported to be changed.
• The Finance Committee discussed obligating TIF funds for infrastructure projects.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM
Those in attendance: Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, Michael Swick, Gayle Glumac, Melissa Brooks, Rosetta York, Maggie McDonald
Submitted by Maggie McDonald
Deputy City Clerk
9. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 23-11 to Amend Chapter 38-1-4 Wastewater Treatment Rates to the City Code of the City of Newton.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Larry Brooks, to pass Ordinance 23-11 to Amend Chapter 38-1-4 Wastewater Treatment Rates to the City Code of the City of Newton.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
B. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 23-12 Appropriations Ordinance for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to pass Ordinance 23-12 Appropriations Ordinance for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Swick
Nays: None
C. Consider and act on authorizing the amended application form Providing Demolition Reimbursement for Dangerous and Dilapidated Buildings.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to authorize the amended application form Providing Demolition Reimbursement for Dangerous and Dilapidated Buildings.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
D. Consider and act on authorizing the Application for Demolition Reimbursement submitted by 3B General Contracting for 706 Fairground St., Newton, Illinois.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to authorize the Application for Demolition Reimbursement submitted by 3B General Contracting for 706 Fairground St., Newton, Illinois.
Ayes: Brooks, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
10. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application completed by Rauch’s Jewelry Store for their 63rd Anniversary Celebration being held on Thursday, July 20 – Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM on both days.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to authorize the Special Event Application completed by Rauch’s Jewelry Store for their 63rd Anniversary Celebration being held on Thursday, July 20 – Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM on both days.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
11. STATEMENTS BY:
Glumac: Another successful year for Honey Do Ministries. Thank you to everyone involved; organization crew, those preparing meals, all donations to the cause and the hard-working volunteers from near and far. The needs of improvement are bountiful and those who receive help are more than grateful. All work stays in Jasper County. Any and all donations for this program are appreciated. Contact The Masters Hands or Quincy Vanderhoof if you would like to consider giving a donation.
Wright: Urge everyone to go see “Sounds of Freedom”.
Brooks: No Comments
City Attorney: The Supreme Court of Illinois approved the No Bail Provisions Law. Date affective September 18, 2023. Most arrested for most crimes will not be held to bail and released on their own recognizances. If you do not agree, you need to contact your representatives so this can be sent back to legislature.
City Treasurer: No Comments
Deputy City Clerk: PO#00019-30 for the Electric Department to purchase ten 50 KVA pole mount transformers and six 75 KVA pole mount transformers from T & R Electric in the amount of $37,400.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to authorize the Electric Department PO#00019-30 to purchase ten 50 KVA pole mount transformers and six 75 pole mount transformers from T & R Electric in the amount of $37,400.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Swick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Michael Swick: Met with John Stone, Beth Probst, Joe Sornberger and Regional Planning Development about getting together a plan for the Safe Routes to School Grant.
Other grant options, such as ITEP (Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program) Grants and Park and Recreation Grants were also discussed to be utilized in our community.
12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Personnel Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Wright, Books, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.
Submitted by Maggie McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
