Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Campbell, Cross, Wendel, Rinderknecht, Seeck
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd Campbell approving the agenda, and adding item regarding changing the next council meeting date, all yes, motion carried
Department Reports
Public Works: Sewer/storm drain on Williams way; old case tractor has been serviced; Northway suggested a well maintenance schedule for the future for the other wells, the wells should be serviced every 5 or so years; West Park pavilion window has been replaced; They began working on the ditch on 4th Street; light has been replaced on top of the water tower.
City Clerk: Meeting with IRS regarding two missing transmissions in 2021 and 2022 was completed and returns were submitted.
Parks: Lights are now off and nets removed for the winter at the tennis court; need flag taken down.
Zoning: Fence going up on 2nd Street
Library: April is working on accreditation; Thanksgiving craft is November 22nd; Halloween craft 32 people attended; Tai-Chi ends this week, over the course of 30 weeks, they averaged 11 attendees.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Campbell to approve the minutes from October 23, 2023, and bills totaling $49,646.48, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Alliant Energy Sewer – Repair to main $376.48
Alliant Energy City – Electric and gas $3,264.66
Atkins Lumber Parks-Cable on Batting Cage, Pavilion-West Park window $310.47
Benton County Fire Fighters Assoc. Fire – Membership Dues $50.00
Benton County Solid Waste City – Per Capita 2nd Quarter $5,694.00
Bound Tree First Resp – Supplies $13.29
Claeys, Trent Water – Hotel Expense $120.52
Compass Business Solutions City Hall – White Envelopes $359.85
Dakota Supply Group Sewer – Parts for installing culvert on 4th Street $4,314.80
Esri Water/Sewer – Software Update $1,045.00
Fire Service Training Bureau Fire – Training $99.90
Gazette City – Publication $131.05
Hach Water – Chlorine/Nitrite test strips $541.56
Hlas Emergency Supply Fire – Light for fire truck $120.50
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
Iowa Finance Authority Sewer – Interest and Service Charge $9,375.60
Iowa Finance Authority Sewer – Interest $105.00
IPERS City – Late fee $25.50
John Deere Financial Shop – wheel, towels, antifreeze, boots, drill, battery $527.77
Johnstone Supply Streets – Furnace at old shop circuit board $111.69
Kluesner Construction Streets – 1st St – 6th Avenue $13,800.00
Linn Co-op Fire – Fuel $127.64
Linn Co-op Streets – Fuel $152.54
Menards Pavilion – Cleaning Supplies $13.47
Microbac (Keystone Labs) Water/Sewer – Supplies and Testing $303.75
New Century FS City – Fuel $76.75
Northway Water – pump, parts, labor $2,633.96
Prairie Creek Tire Streets – 4 Tires for red dump truck $1,728.00
South Slope City – Internet, phone and cable $635.69
Titan Machinery Streets – Tractor Re-Gend $452.69
TruGreen Well House, City Hall, Ballfields, Parks – Annual Spraying $1,607.00
Visa City Hall – IA League of Cities Budget class, Stamp,
Library – Stamp, Sewer – Air filters $162.13
Visa City Hall/Library – Adobe, Library – Microsoft, DVD’s, an $215.22
Wendy Refstie Zoning – Overpaid on permit $10.00
$49,646.48
Council Action
a. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck approving library policies that were approved by the Library Board, policies include: Job Description for the Assistant Librarian, Security Camera Policy, and Unattended Children Policy, all present yes, motion carried.
b. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Rinderknecht approving Rayleen Parker, at 204 B Avenue to receive a refund of $40.00 for a building permit they decided not to do, all yes, motion carried.
c. Nuisance Letter Appeal for 510 1st Street E was tabled for ECICOG’s 2nd assessment of the property. After that assessment is complete, 510 1st Street residents will be asked to attend another council meeting to discuss.
d. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Campbell moving the next November meeting from November 27th to November 29th, all yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Campbell approving the Public Hearing for November 29th, at 6:00 PM, regarding the FY23 Annual Financial Report, all yes, motion carried.
f. Quotes for wastewater capacity within the City and its ability to add additional homes were tabled for more detailed quotes.
g. Motion by Campbell, 2nd by Seeck accepting the resignation of Doug Anderson from the Planning and Zoning Committee, all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 6:52 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Cross 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk