Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 14, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Seeck, Messner, Rinderknecht, Cross, Wendel
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Cross approving the agenda all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports:
Public Works – heater installed at water plant; new refrigerator purchased for one that stopped working in the pavilion; on Step 2 at sewer plant; GFI in the works on Main Street for Christmas lights; road repaired on 2nd Avenue where there was a water main break; Trent will be at water conference Tuesday and Wednesday; west park pavilion and concession stand are being winterized.
Mayor/Zoning – working on new rates for zoning/building permits.
City Clerk – Annual exam completed there were no questions, council received copy.
Fire – burn in Benton County; additional quotes have been received for the new fire truck, fire department has firmed up what they want/need in a truck and will be resubmitting their requirements to each of the suppliers to receive more quotes that are for the same requirements.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner to approve the minutes from September 23, 2024, and bills totaling $18,669.93, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Atkins Lumber Streets – epoxy, GFI outlets $141.93
Benton Co Auditor City – Law enforcement July-September $6,337.50
Campbell, Mart Parks – Fuel $26.45
Claeys, Trent City – Insurance Reimbursement $387.87
Compass Business
Solution City – Checks $622.27
Dakota Supply Group Water – Hydrant oil $135.51
Grainger Sewer – AC quartz hour meter $53.03
Grainger Sewer – 2 AC quartz hour meter $94.38
Hach Company Water – Chemkeys $431.68
Iowa DNR Water – Annual water use fee for 2025 $115.00
Iowa Firefighters Assoc. Fire – Annual Dues $525.00
John Deere Financial Streets – Paint, screws, wrench set, misc $195.14
Linn Coop Streets – Fuel $928.12
Linn Coop Fire – Fuel $152.76
Myers, Scott City – Insurance Reimbursement $368.95
New Century FS City – Fuel $111.21
Newhall Post Office Water – Water Bills $221.00
Rabe Hardware City – Solar Panel Lease $2,913.36
Robert Fischer Law Legal – Phone calls $300.00
South Slope City – Internet, Phone, Cable $637.20
Stull, April City – Insurance Reimbursement $387.87
Touro, Keri City – Insurance Reimbursement $387.87
TruGreen City – Spraying $1,607.00
Visa Library, Virus Prot, Toner, DVD’s $756.38
Visa City – Supplies, Water – Pressure Kit, Fire – $832.45
$18,669.93
Council Action:
a. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Wendel approving the waive of curb and gutter on William Way, Seeck, Wendel, Messner, Cross all yes, Rinderknecht no, motion carried.
b. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Seeck approving the plat survey for William Way, P-U, all yes, motion carried.
c. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Cross approving Resolution 2024-018, Municipal Infractions: (1st Offense $100, 2nd Offense $250, 3rd Offense $500), all yes, motion carried.
d. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Messner approving the retirement of Joe Brokaw as Safety Officer and from the Fire Department and First Responders, all yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Seeck approving Joe Veldheizen as Safety Officer for the Fire
Department, all yes, motion carried.
f. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Wendel approving Aaron Runge to the Fire Department, all yes, motion carried.
g. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck approving Jonathan Becker to be upgraded from a Jr. Firefighter to a Firefighter, all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 6:30 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk