UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL
108 N. VAN BUREN St.
NEWTON, IL 62448
August 20, 2024
- Public Hearing for Vacating an Alley running North and South between Lots
5 & 6 and 7 & 8 in Block 13 of the Original Town Subdivision in the City of
Newton, Illinois on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
- CALL TO ORDER: Joshua J. Kuhl, Mayor
Mayor Joshua Kuhl called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Kaleb Wright.
Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Alderman Kaleb Wright. - ROLL CALL: Maggie McDonald, City Clerk
Physically present: Gayle Glumac, Kaleb Wright, Larry Brooks, RJ
Lindemann, and Mike Swick
Also present: Attorney William Heap, Treasurer Melissa Brooks and City
Clerk Maggie McDonald
Absent: Alderman Eric Blake - ADOPT OR AMEND AGENDA:
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to adopt
the amended agenda. (Add Theresa Leohr to Public Comments. Add
Personnel and Potential Litigation to Executive Session.)
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick
Nays: None - APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES of August 6, 2024.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Mike Swick, to approve the
minutes of the August 6, 2024 meeting of the Newton City Council.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None - APPROVAL OF BILLS & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Alderman Lindemann reviewed the pre-paids in the amount of $274,743.74
and the bills and accounts payable earlier today and makes a motion to
approve the pre-paids and authorize payment of the bills and accounts
payable in the amount of $251,404.04. Kaleb Wright seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None - PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Theresa Leohr: Addressed the council asking for an update on the placement
of a sign for her business, West End Reception and Events. The location where
West End is wanting their sign is a right-of-way to Kennedy Dr. The owner of the
right-of-way parcel of land is currently unknown. Ms. Leohr was advised by the
city attorney to do a title search to find out exactly who owns the said parcel of
land and proceed accordingly.
COMMITTEE REPORTS OR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: None
- OLD BUSINESS:
A. Opening of sealed bids for the 2008 Vac Truck.
B. Consider and act on awarding bid for 2008 Vac Truck.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to award
the bid for the 2008 Vac Truck to Kieffer Bros. Construction in the
amount of $40,000.
Ayes: Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
C. Consider and act on passing Ordinance 24-12 Vacating the Alley Running
North and South Between Lots 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 in Block 13 of the Original
Town Subdivision in the City of Newton.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to pass
Ordinance 24-12 Vacating the Alley Running North and South Between
Lots 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 in Block 13 of the Original Town Subdivision in the
City of Newton.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
D. Consider and act on authorizing the Dumpster Reimbursement Application for
204 N. Lafayette.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the Dumpster Reimbursement Application for 204 N.
Lafayette.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick
Nays: None
E. Consider and act on authorizing the disbursement of funds in the amount of
$2,500 to First Baptist Church for the Dumpster Reimbursement Application
submitted for 205 N. Church St.
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the disbursement of funds in the amount of $2,500 to First
Baptist Church for the Dumpster Reimbursement Application submitted
for 205 N. Church St.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
F. Consider and act on authorizing the invoice to Moran Economic Development
in the amount of $11,433.69 for services amending the Enterprise Zone.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the invoice to Moran Economic Development in the amount of
$11,433.69 for services amending the Enterprise Zone.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
10.NEW BUSINESS:
A. Consider and act on authorizing an Agreement to Purchase with Patrick and
Justina Earnest, the buyer, and the City of Newton, the seller, of Lot 4 in Five
Aprils Crossing.
Motion was made by Larry Brooks, seconded by Mike Swick, to
authorize an Agreement to Purchase with Patrick and Justina Earnest,
the buyer, and the City of Newton, the seller, of Lot 4 in Five Aprils
Crossing.
Ayes: Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
B. Consider and act on authorizing a Grant Writing Agreement with South
Central Illinois Reginal Planning and Development Commission (SCIRPDC)
for the OSLAD Grant.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to
authorize a Grant Writing Agreement with South Central Illinois Reginal
Planning and Development Commission (SCIRPDC) for the OSLAD
Grant in the amount of $2,500.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
C. Consider and act on passing Resolution 24-07 Concerning Closed Session
Minutes.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to
authorize tabling Resolution 24-07 Concerning Closed Session Minutes
until after Closed Session.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick
Nays: None
D. Consider and act on passing Resolution 24-08 Authorizing the Destruction of
Closed Session Audio Recordings between August 2022 – January 2023.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to
authorize tabling Resolution 24-08 Authorizing the Destruction of
Closed Session Audio Recordings between August 2022 – January 2023
until after Closed Session.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
E. Consider and act on passing Resolution 24-09 for the Fall Festival Parade on
September 14, 2024.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Mike Swick, to pass
Resolution 24-09 for the Fall Festival Parade on September 14, 2024.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
F. Consider an act on authorizing AJ Schafer’s letter of resignation.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to
authorize AJ Schafer’s letter of resignation.
Ayes: Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
G. Consider and act on authorizing the Mayor to attend the IML Annual
Conference in Chicago, Illinois on September 19-21, 2024 in the amount of
$325.00 plus hotel and allowable expenses.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to
authorize the Mayor to attend the IML Annual Conference in Chicago,
Illinois on September 19-21, 2024 in the amount of $325.00 plus hotel
and allowable expenses.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
H. Consider and act on authorizing one City of Newton Police Officer to attend
the University of Illinois Police Training Institute on September 9-13, 2024.
Cost is $525 plus hotel and allowable expenses.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Larry Brooks, to
authorize one City of Newton Police Officer to attend the University of
Illinois Police Training Institute on September 9-13, 2024. Cost is $525
plus hotel and allowable expenses.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick
Nays: None
11.STATEMENTS BY:
Glumac: Thank you to Scott Avenue Church and everyone that participated in JC First
and Upcycle. This is a great way for the kids to kick start the school year. The pool will
close September 2. Thank you to our employees this season. On average, we had 45
participants for our aerobics classes. Thank you all for another successful year.
Wright: No comments
Brooks: Was contacted by residents with concerns about skunks in town. The city can
not send someone out to an owner’s private property to try and catch skunks due to liability reasons. The city will be addressing the skunk issue at Dufrain Park, and if you
need a referral for pest control at your private residence, please call City Hall.
Lindemann: Presented the utility adjustments. Welcome everyone back to school and
the best of luck to the new School Resource Officer. Voiced opposition to the Capital
Development Fund.
Swick: The Street Department has been out painting around the square. Thank you to
all involved helping on this project. It looks great.
City Attorney: No comments.
City Treasurer: Appropriation Changes:
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to
authorize the two following appropriation changes:
- General Fund Cemetery: To move $100.00 from Contingency Fund (9000-
24) to Miscellaneous Expense (7000-24). - General Administration: To move $1,000.00 from the Contingency Fund
(9000-27) to Building Repair (5630-27).
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
We are looking at October for the completion of the audit.
City Clerk: (1 PO) for the Water Department - Water Department PO# 6543 to Hawkins and Company for a maintenance
service call on the Chlorine Generator in the amount of $3,600.
Motion was made by Mike Swick, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to authorize
the Water Department PO# 6543 to Hawkins and Company for a
maintenance service call on the Chlorine Generator in the amount of
$3,600.
Ayes: Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
Mayor: Thank you, AJ Schafer, for your time and dedication to the City of Newton and
the Electric Department over the last three years. Wish you well on your future
endeavors. The pool will be closing on September 2. Thank you to all our employees
who kept the pool up and running this season, and our patrons who visited the pool.
Thank you to our city employees involved in the painting around the square and for
coming in on Sunday to get this job completed before our Fall Festival. The first ever
BBQ Competition, sponsored by the American Legion, will be held at the fairgrounds
this weekend. Media Night is Friday night. School sporting events have started. Be
sure to show your support for all of our local athletes.
12.NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Electric Committee Meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
- Personnel Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
- Water and Wastewater Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at
6:00 PM.
13.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Closed Session Minutes, Personnel and Potential
Litigation
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to go out
of open session and into closed session to discuss closed session
minutes, personnel and potential litigation pursuant to the exceptions
section of the Open Meetings Act pertaining to those areas of discussion.
Ayes: Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann
Nays: None
Open session suspended at 6:29 PM.
Motion was made by Kaleb Wright, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to go out of
closed session and back into open session.
Ayes: Glumac, Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick
Nays: None
Open session resumed at 7:01 PM.
Mayor Kuhl announced that during closed session the council discussed closed session
minutes, personnel and potential litigation.
10 C. Consider and act on passing Resolution 24-07 Concerning Closed Session Minutes.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to pass
Resolution 24-07 Concerning Closed Session Minutes.
Ayes: Wright, Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac
Nays: None
10 D. Consider and act on passing Resolution 24-08 Authorizing the Destruction of
Closed Session Audio Recordings between August 2022 – January 2023.
Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by RJ Lindemann, to pass
Resolution 24-08 Authorizing the Destruction of Closed Session Audio
Recordings between August 2022 – January 2023.
Ayes: Brooks, Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright
Nays: None
14.ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by RJ Lindemann, seconded by Gayle Glumac, to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Lindemann, Swick, Glumac, Wright, Brooks
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.
Submitted by:
Maggie McDonald, City Clerk
