Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 28, 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 Seeck, 2nd Rinderknecht approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports:
Public Works – Water conference went well; winterized concession stand and west park pavilion; radio reads have been installed at all residential homes.
Mayor/Council – Building permit changes are in the works; Wendel asked about permit for house being sided on 1st Avenue that was empty for 2 years – putting siding up over possible mold or more. City would need to adopt a “maintenance code” to be able to address those type of building enhancements.
Fire – Burn ban still in effect for Benton County.
Library – Book club is up to 19 attendees; Cold Blooded Reptile program had 45 people attend; 26 attended the South Slope Class; Annual survey for State Library is completed.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner to approve the minutes from October14, 2024, and bills totaling $21,462.98, all present aye, motion carried.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Alliant Energy City – Electric and gas $2,075.51
Baker and Taylor Library – Books $122.75
Bill Danker Fire – Water $10.44
Boundtree First Resp – Supplies $216.64
First Supply Water – Cap, bracket, elbow, connector $1,276.74
Gazette City – Publication $134.66
Hydrants Unlimited Water/Sewer – Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
Iowa Workforce Develop City – Unemployment Insurance $283.82
Johnstone Supply Shop – Tool bag $79.05
Laura Wenthold Water/Sewer – Meter Refund $125.00
Linn Coop City – Fuel $267.74
Linn Coop Fire – Fuel $112.94
Menards Shop – parts for toilet $17.93
Microbac Water – Nitrogen and Ammonia $23.50
Microbac Water – Testing $302.75
New Century FS City – Fuel $159.77
Rabe Hardware Park Pavilion – Generator Maintenance $210.00
Rabe Hardware Fire – Generator Maintenance $210.00
Ted Wiegand City – Annual Exam $8,109.41
Trent Claeys Water – Seminar $162.84
Utility Services Water – Ground Storage/Pedisphere $4,976.87
Wendling Streets – Road Stone $1,444.62
TOTAL $21,462.98
Council Action:
a. An email was sent to the city attorney regarding the vacate of the alley located between 1st and 2nd Street and 5th and 6th Avenue asking 4 questions. No response has been received as of today.
b. Mark Lnenicka was in attendance regarding the alley in item a. Item was tabled until the next
meeting.
c. A new building permit was tabled until the next meeting.
d. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Cross approving the long term/final contract for the building inspector, all yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2 nd by Messner approving Class B Retail Alcohol License at Dollar General, all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 6:55 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.

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Doug Boddicker – Mayor

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Keri Touro – City Clerk