Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
April 24, 2023 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker brought the regular meeting to order.

Roll Call: Council Present: Campbell, Cross, Wendel, Seeck, Rinderknecht

Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Campbell, all yes, motion carried.

Department Reports

Public Works: Ball Park projects are almost complete; G&H replaced starter on pump at west lift station; contractor
will be contacted on approximate time of project on east side of town; drag chain and fence issues will be looked at.

Mayor: Setting up appointment with lawyer regarding issues with alley and residents not complying with city
ordinances.

Zoning: 3 permits were submitted.

Council: grass is being dumped in the ditch beside bus barn, resident will be contacted.

Fire/First Responders: Vent fan was received, will be turning the invoice in to the insurance company – fan was
broken at a house fire.

Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Campbell, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes from April 10, 2023,
and bills totaling $24,920.24 ($139.32 difference is duplicate New Century invoice), all present yes, motion carried..

VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Alliant Energy City – electric and gas $4,592.94
Baker & Taylor Library – Books $22.18
Benton County Solid Waste City – Per Capita 4th Qtr $5,694.00
Benton County Solid Waste City – Tipping Fee 3/23 – 4/20 $1,489.02
Bound Tree First Resp – Supplies $181.53
BS Landscaping Streets – 7.5 hours on 4/23 $225.00
Coast to Coast Library – print cartridges $199.97
G&H Electric Water – heater in water tower $995.34
Int’l Ins of Municipal Clerks City Hall – membership and resources $185.00
Kinzenbaw Earthmoving Fire Hydrant Removed – 410 3rd St $2,487.50
Kinzenbaw Earthmoving Water Main – 205 B Ave $783.75
Kinzenbaw Earthmoving Water Main – 304 1st W $712.50
Kinzenbaw Earthmoving Sawed, broke and removed concrete area in the shop to allow new water service $2,063.95
Kinzenbaw Earthmoving Water Main – C Avenue $851.25
Menards Shop – misc tools $103.66
New Century FS Streets – fuel $214.20
Staples City Hall – paper and supplies $77.98
Treetop Products City – Garbage Cans $2,772.97
Visa Library – DVD’s $171.19
Visa City – Adobe $21.19
Wendling Streets – rocks $1,075.12
$24,920.24

Council Action

a) Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck approving the 2nd reading and waiting the 3rd reading of resolution 0327203 making council meeting at 6pm all year round, roll call vote Cross yes, Campbell yes, Rinderknecht no, Wendel yes, Seeck yes, motion carried.

b) Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Campbell to start the petition process in changing the council terms from 2 years to staggered elections, all yes, motion carried.

c) Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck, all yes approving BS Landscaping to continue the maintenance on the bump outs on Main Street until price per hour increases, at that time, the council will need to approve any future jobs, motion carried.

d) Motion by Cross, 2nd by Rinderknecht approving funds to be allocated to Water and Sewer expenditures/projects for the 2nd $63,931.15 the city received from ARPA, all yes, motion carried.

e) Approval of adult league director was tabled.

f) City pickup was tabled.

Adjournment: At 6:41 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Cross 2nd, all yes, motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk

Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
May 8, 2023 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker brought the regular meeting to order.

Roll Call: Council Present: Campbell, Cross, Wendel, Seeck, Rinderknecht

Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Campbell, 2nd by Rinderknecht, all yes, motion carried.

Department Reports

Public Works: grass seeding done; 2 gallon air compressor purchased to have down at ball diamond; TruGreen will be here Wednesday; will get quote on mulch for west park.

Mayor: meeting with lawyer May 23rd regarding alley; training happened for mapping software, will share with council at future date.

City Clerk: Keri will meet with attorney this week – updated pictures today and sending out a couple new letters lawn mowing for 4 new ones; getting quotes for stepping rail.

Parks: men’s room door needs repaired; still hoping that an adult league will work out; kids games start next week.

Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Campbell to approve the minutes from April 24, 2023,
and bills totaling $33,863.55.

VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Atkins Lumber City – Keys, nails, screen repair, supplies $235.56
Atlantic Bottling Parks – startup product – concessions $876.92
Benton Co Auditor City – 2nd Qtr Law Enforcement $6,337.50
Brown, Amanda and Jon Sewer – Meter deposit refund $36.32
Campbell, Mart Parks – Fuel for gator/ballpark $35.42
Cash Parks – Start up cash for concession stand $440.00
Chappy’s Repair Fire – Parts, Starter Gear $46.50
City of Van Horne Rec Dept Parks – LL and PL Boys League Fee $160.00
EZ Trash Garbage – April Garbage – Mar/Apr Recycle $6,337.31
Feld Fire Fire – Kit Conv $477.45
Feld Fire Fire – Fan (submitting to insurance) $4,170.00
Fully Loaded City – Fireworks $7,000.00
G&H Electric Sewer – Motor starter and labor $718.90
G&H Electric Streets – Main St lights/replaced photocells $126.70
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Prof Fees and Supplies $1,140.00
John Deere Financial City – Misc. Supplies, keys, stools $346.04
Keystone Labs Water/Sewer – Analysis and Supplies $229.50
Linn Coop Fire – Fuel $99.49
Linn Coop Streets – Fuel $337.45
Menards Pavilion – Mop $9.99
New Century FS City – Fuel $72.88
New Century FS City – Fuel $30.95
Newhall American Legion City – 3 Flags $96.00
Norway Rec Parks – LL and PL Girls League Fee $160.00
South Slope City – Internet, phone, cable $634.38
Staples City Hall – time cards, calculators for guys $106.84
Town and Country Parks – startup product – concessions $1,542.03
Treasurer State of Iowa Sales Tax – late fee $69.50
US Cellular City – Cell Service (no bill rec’d in April) $344.36
Visa Parks – Socks, Pavilion/City Hall/Parks/Streets-Key Chains, Supplies,
Security Cameras, City Clerk- Stamp, Streets-Rock $1,595.28
Visa City Hall/Library – Adobe, Library-Chalk $50.28
$33,863.55

Council Action:

a) Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Wendel approving Hogan Hansen to conduct a financial audit for FY23, all yes, motion carried.

b) Nothing to report – will add to future meeting agenda.

c) Claeys will get a quote for filling in the ditch by bus barn.

d) Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Wendel, approving Carpet Pro quote for $496.48 to seal concrete floor at west park pavilion, all yes, motion carried.

e) Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Campbell approving Prairie Road Builder 2023 street maintenance quote of $93,700.79, removing item 7 (3rd Avenue-3rd St. to 4th St.-$4,738.02), and adding 2 alleys for approximately $4,000.00 all yes, motion carried.

Adjournment: At 6:53 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Cross 2nd, all yes, motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk