UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
July 16, 2019
NOTICE: 5:45 PM, public hearing re: Appropriations
NOTICE: 5:45 PM, Public hearing re: 2019 Appropriations
Hearing called to order by Mayor Mark Bolander.
Physically present: Mark Bolander, Gayle Glumac, Larry Brooks, Robert Reisner, Marleen
Harris, Melissa Brooks, and Rosetta York
Treasurer Brooks explained the appropriations are for each line item and for each department’s
anticipated projects.
No comments or objections were voiced to the Appropriations Ordinance No. 19-07.
Hearing was closed at 5:49 PM by Mayor Bolander.
Council Meeting started at 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor
Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman David Brown.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman David Brown.
3. ROLL CALL: Rosetta York, City Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, David Brown, Larry Brooks, Robert Reisner and
Marlene Harris
Absent: Eric Blake
Also present: Attorney Max Tedford, Treasurer Melissa Brooks and Clerk Rosetta York
4. ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA: #6. Add Sarah Wieler and Chad Miller
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 July 2, 2019:
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Brooks, to approve the minutes of the July 2,
2019 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 $281,898.44 and the bills and
accounts payable earlier today and make a motion to approve the pre-paids and
authorize payment of the bills and accounts payable in the amount of $147,859.85.
Brooks seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Sarah Wieler and Chad Miller
Sarah Weiler: Integrated Therapy Services and Limitless Institute for Functional Education on
the last day of their camp, August 1, at Peterson Park would like to have “Pack the Park” day’s
proceeds go to benefit Lincoln’s Place. The City Council consented with the formal approval at
the next council meeting.
Chad Miller: Lincoln’s Place fund has reach around 70% of the original estimate. The cost of
the building materials is increasing because of steel prices. They are considering purchasing
some of the material now to avoid the increases.
They both thanked the council.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on Ordinance 19-07 Annual Appropriations.
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Harris, to pass Ordinance 19-07 Annual
Appropriations.
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on Ordinance 19-08 Vacating a 20 Foot Portion of the Steven Street
Right of Way.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Glumac, to pass Ordinance 19-08 Vacating
a 20 Foot Portion of the Steven Street Right of Way.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Abstain: Reisner
c. Consider and act on Ordinance 19-09 Amended Ordinance – City Collectors duties.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
July 16, 2019
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Harris, to pass Ordinance 19-09 Amended
Ordinance – City Collectors duties
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
d. Consider and act on the appointment of Brenda Phillips as City Collector-Department
Head.
Motion was made by Glumac, seconded by Brown, to authorize the appointment of
Brenda Phillips as City Collector-Department Head.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
Open bids for 404 E. Morgan St. Sale: No bids received by the bid deadline of 4:00 PM July 12,
2019
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Consider and act on Dumpster Reimbursement to Amanda Northrop for $350.00.
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to authorize the Dumpster
Reimbursement to Amanda Northrop for $350.00.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
b. Consider and act on Resolution 19-05 2019 Fall Festival Parade.
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Brown, to pass Resolution 19-05 2019
Fall Festival Parade.
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
c. Consider and act on Special Event Permit Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019
Cruise Night on August 2, 2019 between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Motion was made by Harris, seconded by Glumac, to authorize Special Event Permit
Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019 Cruise Night on August 2, 2019
between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
d. Consider and act on Special Event Permit Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019
Fall Festival on September 14, 2019 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM.
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Glumac, to authorize Special Event
Permit Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019 Fall Festival on September
14, 2019 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
e. Consider and act on Special Event Permit Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019
Corvette Fun Fest on September 19, 2019 between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Motion was made by Glumac, seconded by Reisner, to authorize Special Event
Permit Application by Jasper County Chamber for 2019 Corvette Fun Fest on
September 19, 2019 between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
f. Consider and act on Newton Police Department employee attending 26th Annual
Medicolegal Death and Homicide Investigation Conference on August 6-8, 2019 at a fee of
$450.00 plus allowable expenses.
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Harris, to authorize Newton Police
Department employee attending 26th Annual Medicolegal Death and Homicide
Investigation Conference on August 6-8, 2019 at a fee of $450.00 plus allowable
expenses.
Ayes: Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown
Nays: None
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: EMA 7-11, Park and
Cemetery 7-15
EMA July 11, 2019, David Brown-Chairman:
Ed Francis reported at the meeting:
• They had a couple of medical evacuations assists
• Assisted law enforcement with drone and thermal imaging, looking for suspects
• Met with Funfest people on Monday the 8th. EDA will be assisting with the event.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. Van Buren St
Newton, IL 62448
July 16, 2019
• The logistics of the Funfest parking was discussed at length. Adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Park and Cemetery July 15, David Brown-Chairman:
• The Committee met at the Ives Mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery to discuss options for renovating
the structure or other options. It should be noted that the City does not own the structure. It is
located on City property. Brad is going to attempt to contact the relatives of those entombed.
• Contracted mowing was discussed. The City will be going out for bids sometime after the conclusion
of this year’s mowing season. Adjourned at 6:25 PM
11. STATEMENTS:
Council Members:
Harris: Gave the Payment and Billing Adjustment Report to the Council and reported there
were 242 delinquent notices mailed today.
Reisner: The Street Department will do street maintenance (chip and tar) on August 6th with
rain date of August 7th. He would like to schedule a Street Committee Meeting on July 22,
2019 at 2:00 PM and invite all possible entities that could help with 2019 Corvette Funfest
Funrun.
Brooks: No Comment
Brown: He spoke with Rubsam’s about possibly getting new council t-shirts with the new logo.
Glumac: She and Reisner had checked the epoxy repairs the school did on the stadium as a
possible solution for the Ives Mausoleum.
City Attorney: No comment
City Treasurer: No comment
City Clerk: Water Department PO # 6511 and # 6512
Motion was made by Brooks, seconded by Harris, to authorize Water Department
purchase order #6511 for $10,180.00 to Hacker Well & Pump and purchase order #6512
for $20,988.00 to Midwest.
Ayes: Reisner, Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks
Nays: None
Mayor:
The 2019 Newton IL-33 Build Grant has been successfully submitted via Grant.gov.
Capital Campaign program which State Representative Bailey wanted projects from his
district. The City’s project was Route 33 is still being considered.
Liberty St. Water Main Grant is done except for the resident letters. The Public Hearing
for this grant will be August 20th.
Housing Grant has passed tier #1 environmental. They are working on tier #2 which is
Ron Marcus estimates and a lead inspector’s report.
City of Newton Banners for the light poles have been ordered.
12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Street Committee Meeting July 22, 2010 at 2:00
PM.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation, potential litigation, sale of real estate and personnel.
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 personnel
pursuant to the exceptions section of the Open Meetings Act pertaining to those areas
of discussion.
Ayes: Harris, Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner
Nays: None
Open session suspended at 7:10 PM
Motion was made by Reisner, seconded by Glumac, to go out of closed session and
back into open session.
Ayes: Glumac, Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris
Nays: None
Open session resumed at 7:37 PM.
Mayor Bolander announced that during closed session the council discussed litigation,
potential litigation, sale of real estate and personnel.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Brown, seconded by Brooks, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Brown, Brooks, Reisner, Harris, Glumac
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Submitted by Rosetta York
