CITY OF NEWTON
108 N. Van Buren Street
Newton, Illinois 62448
www.cityofnewtonil.com
Phone (618) 783-8451
Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM.
AGENDA
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, August 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Newton City Hall
108 N. Van Buren
Newton, IL 62448
- CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Gayle Glumac.
- ROLL CALL: Amy J. Tarr, Deputy City Clerk
- ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA
- APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of July 18, 2023
- PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS:
- COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Personnel
Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Water and Wastewater Committee
Meeting Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Finance/Audit Committee Meeting Tuesday,
August 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM. - OLD BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on authorizing South Central Illinois Regional Planning and
Development Commission (SCRIPDC) and The City of Newton to proceed with the Safe
Route to Schools Grant Application.
B. Consider and act on passing Ordinance No. 23-13 to Modify Ordinance No. 23-10 In
Part Regarding Legal Expenses of lot transfer in Five April Crossings Subdivision.
C. Consider and act on authorizing the City Attorney to amend the Lease Agreement
Between Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church and The City of Newton. Amending the
annual sum for each well from $750.00 to $1,000.00 and make a provision to the
maximum number of gallons used by the Lessor per year.
D. Consider and act on authorizing TIF Application submitted by Tim Jones Plumbing. - NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on passing Ordinance No. 23-14 to Amend the Zoning Map of the
Zoning Code to the City of Newton, changing the Zone Classification of the property at
204 West End Ave., Newton, Illinois from SR-2 (Single Family Residence-Small) to B-
1 (Neighborhood Business).
B. Consider and act on authorizing City Clerk Rosetta M. York’s letter of resignation.
C. Consider and act on sending one employee from the Electric Department to AIEC Line
School for Climbing School held at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield,
Illinois from September 5, 2023 – September 15, 2023. The cost will be $800.00 per
week, total of $1,600.00, plus allowable expenses.
CITY OF NEWTON
108 N. Van Buren Street
Newton, Illinois 62448
www.cityofnewtonil.com
Phone (618) 783-8451
D. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application submitted by Peoples
State Bank for their Customer Appreciation Ice Cream Social held on Thursday,
August 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the main bank location.
E. Consider and act on authorizing the Special Event Application submitted by the Jasper
County Chamber of Commerce for their Cruise Night Event held on Friday, August 11,
2023 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM around the town square.
F. Consider and act on authorizing Emily Leighty to paint and patch the Newton Eagles
statues at the Welcome to Newton Signs in the amount of $200.00.
- STATEMENTS BY: Council Members, City Attorney, City Treasurer, Deputy City Clerk and
Mayor - NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS: - EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- ADJOURNMENT
