Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 13, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Mayor ProTem Cross opened the regular meeting at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Seeck, Cross, Wendel, Messner, Rinderknecht
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd Messner approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports:
Public Works – Mowing; changed out all the city padlocks to one key; water tower to be cleaned.
Council – ECICOG status – customer in violation to city ordinances have received their last letter from ECICOG, next letter will be from city attorney; old Newhall bowling alley store front issues still have not been addressed, Keri to contact owners; Rinderknecht Construction needs to supply the city with completion time for curb, gutter, William Way Street; What is the status of 1st and Myers house? Keri will contact the seller and get more information.
Fire – 1st quote for new fire truck came in for $530,000.00.
Parks – Rec board is looking to purchase an electronic scoreboard; also reported issues with lip on both fields, drainage from bridge to shed, and need for more garbage cans. Council person Cross noted that two children were seen driving the gator owned by the City. All coaches need to be notified and told that this is not allowed.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes from April 22, 2024, and April 29, 2024, and bills totaling $35,908.74, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Alliant City – Electric and Gas 2357.24
Atlantic Bottling Parks – Coke Startup Product $951.33
Benton County Fire Assoc Fire – Dues $50.00
Benton County Solid Waste Landfill – 4th Qtr Per Capita/Last Tipping $6,122.72
Benton County Auditor Law Enforcement Wages $6,337.50
Campbell, Mart Parks – Fuel for gator $44.42
Cash Parks – Concession Stand Start Up $440.00
Fire Catt Fire – fire hose testing $2,432.00
Fully Loaded Aerial
Displays Fireworks – 2024 fireworks $8,500.00
Hawkins Chlorine and Freight $757.66
HRGreen Professional Services – final payment $530.79
HRGreen Sewer – wastewater engineering service $879.00
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
John Deere Financial Water/Sewer – boots, disposable gloves $108.00
Linn Coop Streets – Fuel $438.46
Microbac Water/Sewer – supplies and analysis $276.00
New Century FS Streets – Fuel $147.21
Newhall Locker Parks – Hotdogs $90.00
Olson, Dakota Meter Deposit Refund $42.93
Outer Edge Parks – 84 gold t-shirts, 24 jerseys $1,278.00
Pool Tech Water – tube assembly, freight $153.33
South Slope City – Internet, phone, and cable $633.72
Tharp Design Parks – Banner $125.00
Town and Country Parks – Concessions $1,373.60
US Cellular City – Cell Service (balance when closing
account) $10.36
Vinton Auto Parts Streets – Anti seize compound $10.59
Vinton Auto Parts Water – Relay $18.10
Visa City – adobe, staples, Fire – Print Cart, Shop –
Padlocks, retaining nut, Generator Starter $660.78
$35,908.74
Council Action:
a. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner moving 2nd meeting of May to Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM due to Memorial Day, all yes, motion carried.
a. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Wendel approving Resolution 2024-007 setting Public Hearing for sale of property owned by the City of Newhall for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM, roll call vote all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 7:03 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk