Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2024 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Seeck, Cross, Wendel, Messner
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Cross, 2nd Messner approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Public Forum: Campbell informed the council that a culvert needs a cover at the ball field by the bridge; Doug Boddicker presented $1500 for the fireworks from the can cart.
Department Reports
Public Works – Fire hydrant replaced by Central Lutheran School; another hydrant was hit in a car accident by the old car wash, will get that replaced asap.
Mayor/Zoning – Check received for land sold to the Newhall Feed.
Fire – New radio system from county is up and running; pumpers passed inspection for another year.
Parks – Scoreboard ordered; Rec Board will take care of installation.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes from May 28, 2024, and bills totaling $16,900.82, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Atkins Lumber Parks – repairs $81.03
AW Enterprises, Inc. Fire – radio cases $899.48
Bob Shultis Streets – Bump out maintenance $225.00
Sandy Krambeer Streets – Bump out maintenance $385.00
ECICOG General Gov – Nuisances $750.00
First Supply Pavilion – run cap, contactor, mini run cap $196.98
Gazette City – publication $162.19
Hach Company Water – nitrite, iron, chlorine testing supplies $677.92
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – operator and supplies $1,140.00
Iowa Prison Industries Streets – street marker $44.30
Jennifer Carnahan Water/Sewer – meter deposit refund $125.00
John Deere Financial Streets/Water/Sewer/Parks – supplies $166.41
Linn Coop Streets – fuel $176.57
Linn Coop Fire – Fuel $221.02
Microbac Water/Sewer – Testing $651.50
New Century FS City – fuel $254.84
Newhall Locker Parks – Concessions $90.00
Newhall Post Office City – annual box rental $120.00
Robert Fischer Law Firm City – sale of property $1,000.00
Schimberg Co. Water – fire hydrant $5,536.22
South Slope City – Internet, phone, cable $633.72
Town and Country Parks – Concessions $809.68
Trugreen Parks/City Hall/Water/Fire – Maint $1,607.00
Visa Parks/City Hall/Pavilion Supplies $946.96
TOTAL $16,900.82
Council Action:
a. Mike Rinhol was present to discuss a Farmers Market to be held in town, more information will be communicated to Touro, council was positive about it, and will need more information before setting date and proceeding.
b. The city will get some names of Building Inspectors for assistance with a few properties in town that are possibly not livable.
c. Touro will request quotes for 5 trees, will be added to the next agenda.
d. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner approving the tobacco permit for Dollar General, all present yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Wendel approving the quote for $66,767 for road work from Prairie Road Builders, all present yes, motion carried.
f. Motion by Cross, 2nd by Wendel approving the Shriners (represented by Joe Brokaw) to sell items as a fundraiser on the 3rd of July prior to and during the fireworks, as long as ok with Rec Board, all present yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 7:09 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Wendel 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk

Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024 – 6:00 PM

Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Cross, Wendel, Seeck, Rinderknecht, and Messner via telephone
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd Cross approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports
Public Works – Water tower cleaning will occur on Tuesday, 6/25; Street crews are done with streets, now working on alleys; Myer installed hard starts on air conditioners at City and Library; soccer field was mowed today, will mow again before July 3rd fireworks.
City Council – Wendel asked about Alley vacate, Boddicker replied that he is working with attorney, hope to have all the paperwork done in August.
City Clerk – Touro reported the current balances of the City CD’s and accounts. Chelsea Savings Bank Fire Truck fund 19 Month CD at 5.0% interest on $252,473.42, Atkins Savings Bank 12 Month CD at 5.1% interest on $10,254.30, Atkins Savings Bank 12 Month CD at 5.1% interest on $264,402.23, Atkins Savings Bank 12 Month CD at 5.1% interest on 209,815.72, Atkins Savings Bank General Fund Savings Account $135,152.37, Atkins Savings Account Library Savings $2,159.77, and Atkins Savings Account Fire Savings $494.09.
Fire – Neighboring towns were notified that we are cleaning and emptying the water tower, in case there is a fire in the next couple days; radio systems will be installed in fire trucks on 6/25/24.
Parks – Scoreboard arrived, volunteers will install, tennis courts will be locked for fireworks on 7/3.
Benton County Landfill – reported $2,000,000 additional bottom line due to contaminated dirt that now must be taken to a landfill.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Cross, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes from June 10, 2024, and bills totaling $10,906.41, all yes, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Alliant Energy City – Electric and Gas $2,350.31
April Stull Library – Supplies $33.75
Atlantic Coca-Cola Parks – Concessions $76.22
Baker Taylor Library – Books $207.20
Gazette City – Publications (minutes and water notice) $408.37
Hawkeye Fire and Safety City – Fire Ext Testing and Haz Mat fee $50.00
New Century FS Streets – Fuel $101.97
Newhall Post Office Library – Post Office Box Rental $84.00
Town and Country Parks – Concessions $355.49
Varsity Scoreboards Parks – Scoreboard and Sign $4,313.00
Vobr Niemeyer, LLC Lot Survey $2,200.00
VISA Library Supplies and Pavilion, Parks, City Hall,
Library paper products $726.10
TOTAL $10,906.41
Council Action
a. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Cross to move into Closed Session, all yes motion carried to discuss wage and performance for Claeys, Myers, Touro, and Sebastion. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Cross to close the Closed Session, all yes, motion carried.
b. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Cross to move into Closed Session, all yes motion carried to discuss wage and performance for Stull. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck to close the Closed Session, all yes, motion carried.
c. Motion by Cross, 2nd by Seeck approving Resolution 2024-012 for the following wage increases for the following city employees, roll call vote all yes, motion carried.
i Trent Claeys from $25.00 an hour to $26.00 an hour
ii Scott Myers from $21.00 an hour to $21.84 an hour
iii Keri Touro from $24.93 an hour to $25.68 an hour
iv April Stull from $19.41 an hour to $20.00 an hour
v Rita Sebastian from $16.07 an hour to $16.57 an hour
d. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Cross approving Cody’s Tree Service to take down the trees located at the following addresses and supply proof of insurance, all yes, motion carried.
i 500 2nd Street E $1,400.00
ii 508 1ST Street E $900.00
iii 200 2ND Street E $650.00
iv 410 2nd Street E $1,500.00
v 110 1st Street W $650.00 for a total of $5,100.00
e. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Messner to start proceedings of Notice of Abatement for the address of 22/26 Main Street due to it being dangerous, all yes, motion carried.
f. Motion by Cross, 2nd by Seeck approving Resolution 2024-011 modifying the address on the
Mediacom lease agreement (only on lease agreement, not physically), all yes, motion carried.
g. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner approving the Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dollar General, all yes, motion carried.
h. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck approving Ted Wiegand, CPA to perform FY24 Annual Exam, all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 6:57 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Cross 2nd, all yes, motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk