Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, January 8, 2024 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Seeck, Cross, Wendel, Messner, Rinderknecht
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Cross, 2nd Rinderknecht approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports
Library – Crafts were done during Christmas breaks and were donated by Jo Rieck; working on State Library Accreditation FY24.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Cross to approve the minutes from December 27, 2023, and bills totaling $10,471.66, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Atkins Lumber Shop – Rubber Background Plug $4.69
Benton County EMS First Responders – Annual Dues $75.00
Carquest – Vinton Auto Shop – Misc Supplies $5.68
G&H Electric Shop – New Lights $1,302.03
Gazette City – Minutes Publication $175.31
Hawkins Water – Chlorine $823.56
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
John Deere Financial Shop – Misc Supplies $144.45
Linn Co-op Streets – Fuel $767.66
Linn Co-op Fire – Fuel $52.80
Menards Shop – Supplies to install new lights $116.84
Microbac Water – Sample Testing $157.00
South Slope City – Internet, phone, and cable $635.79
Thompson Truck Fire – Parts for 720 $93.98
Utility Services Water – Ground Storage $1,646.94
Utility Services Water – Pedisphere Tank $3,329.93
$10,471.66
DECEMBER 2023 REVENUE
FUND DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
General Garbage and Landfill $8,955.46
General Pavilion Rental $650.00
General Misc – South Slope Dividend $67.96
Library Library – State of Iowa $607.58
Library Library – Penalty Fees/Donations $21.88
Water Water – Fees and Taxes $12,305.69
Meters Meter Deposit $125.00
Sewer Sewer – Fees $21,042.67
$43,776.24
Council Action
a. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Rinderknecht, roll call vote all yes approving the first reading of Resolution 2024-001 increasing garbage rates effective February 1, 2024 (residential increase $2.67 a month, $1.00 increase to commercial yard), motion carried.
b. 11 C Avenue resident was not present, item tabled.
c. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Rinderknecht allowing the 3rd letter to be sent and see what is not corrected. Follow up by Wendel that council members should visit address with homeowner and ECICOG rep and discuss items, all yes, motion carried.
d. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Cross acknowledging that City of Newhall State Annual Exam was read, and issues and questions were answered, actions are in place to correct findings, all yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck approving the following board members and coaches, all yes, motion carried.
i President – Skyler Childers
ii Vice President – Michael Munson
iii Secretary – Tim Touro
iv Treasurer – Mart Campbell
v Coaches (are subject to change and only apply if a team is fielded in 2024):
1 Wendy Refstie – Pony League Girls Head Coach
2 Andy Voelker – Little League Girls Head Coach
3 Andrew Jones – Pony League Boys Head Coach
4 Michael Munson – Little League Boys Coach
5 Skyler Childers – Tee ball Coordinator, Girls Machine Pitch Head Coach
6 Jessica Munson – Boys Machine Pitch Head Coach
7 Dan Heren – Adult League Coordinator
8 Beth Becker
Adjournment: At 6:37 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk