Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
July 10, 2023 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Campbell, Cross, Seeck, Wendel
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Campbell approving the agenda, adding item f, adjusting CD at Atkins Savings Bank from 3.65% to 5.1%, all yes, motion carried.
Public Forum: Resident from 411 3rd Street was present to discuss his water bill from June 1, 2023. The bill was for $394.05, 19,000 gallons. He was asking for at least the sewer portion. The council told him that they would allow him to pay through August 15th with no late fees, but no water or sewer would be waived. It will be added to the next agenda officially.
Department Reports:
Public Works: Water main project is complete, water testing will take place tomorrow; water plant north high service pump needs a new seal; Cooksley culvert will be completed early next week; portion of the pipe removed from water main is at City Hall if anyone would like to stop and see what was replaced.
Mayor: Letters were reviewed by our attorney and will be forwarded to City, Keri will forward to council when we receive.
Parks: Pickleball courts were painted today at the tennis courts.
Council: Cross suggested we look into and budget for next fiscal year, additional shutoffs added to water lines.
City Clerk: Landscaping company will be here 1st week in August to work on bump outs and trim bushes at park.
Fire: 6th Annual water ball tournament was this past weekend. Trent received 3rd place.
Library: Rock Candy program is this Friday; Recycling program today, the Landfill was a no show.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Campbell to approve the minutes from June 26, 2023, and bills totaling $22,412.30, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Apparatus Testing Service Fire – Annual Fire Pump Testing $657.50
Chin, Ian Garbage – Refund for pickup $10.00
Dept of Natural Resources Water – Annual Water Supply Fee $96.39
Gazette City – Publication $57.29
Hawkins Water – Chlorine and Freight $629.85
HRGreen Streets – Mapping Software thru 6/23 $516.00
HSI Emergency First Responders – Training $920.70
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Prof Fee and Supplies $1,140.00
John Deere Financial Streets – Tow bar, chain, ratchet, misc. $412.30
Johnson, Melissa Water – Meter Deposit Refund $125.00
Keystone Labs Water/Sewer – Testing $234.00
Linn Coop Streets – Fuel $272.51
New Century FS Streets – Fuel $25.80
P&K Midwest Parks – Pin fasten, Cable $82.86
Patten Equipment Streets – Trailer $9,988.00
Rec Coach – Andrew Jones Parks – Boys Pony League $450.00
Rec Coach – Andrew Voelker Parks – Girls Little League $450.00
Rec Coach – Jessica Munson Parks – Boys Coach Pitch – Black $100.00
Rec Coach – Michael Munson Parks – Boys Little League $450.00
Rec Coach – Skyler Childers Parks – Tee Ball Coordinator $50.00
Rec Coach – Skyler Childers Parks – Girls Coach Pitch $100.00
Rec Coach – Skyler Childers Parks – Boys Coach Pitch – Gold $100.00
Rec Coach – Wendy Refstie Parks – Girls Pony League $450.00
South Slope City – Internet, Phone, Cable $628.90
Staples City – Supplies $415.68
Titan Machinery Streets – Key-Padded $15.25
WS Darley Fire – Pump, Freight $4,034.27
$22,412.30

Council Action:
a. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck, roll call all yes, approving ordinance 07072023 reading one and waiving reading two and three, changing the description in Chapter 55 to read “vicious dogs” rather than naming a specific breed, motion carried.
b. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Campbell, roll call all yes, approving ordinance 07072023.1 reading one and waiving reading two and three, changing the grass requirement from 6 inches to 8 inches and moving the ordinance to Chapter 51 Nuisances, motion carried.
c. Motion by Cross, 2nd by Wendel, roll call all yes, approving ordinance 07072023.2 reading one and waiving reading two and three, adding boats to Chapter 51, motion carried.
d. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Campbell, roll call all yes, approving ordinance 07072023.3 reading one and waiving reading two and three, removing the Impound section in Chapter 55, motion carried.
e. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Cross, roll call all yes, approving ordinance 07072023.1 reading one and waiving reading two and three, removing UTV from Ordinance 253, motion carried.
f. Motion by Campbell, 2nd by Seeck approving Atkins Savings Bank to adjust the interest for the 24 Month Adjustable CD from 3.65% to 5.1%, all yes, motion carried.

Adjournment: At 6:49 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Wendel 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk