Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Messner, Cross, Wendel, Rinderknecht, Seeck
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd Cross approving the agenda, all present yes, motion carried.
Public Forum: Cross asked about the Shriners doing concessions on the 3rd of July Fireworks, Campbell shared that a decision would be made at the 1st meeting in May.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Cross, 2nd by Messner to approve the minutes from March 24, 2025, and bills totaling $34,990.50, all present aye, motion carried.
- Council Action:
a. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Wendel setting Public Hearing for Monday, April 28th at 6:00 pm at the Newhall City Hall for FY26 Proposed Budget, all yes, motion carried.
b. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Rinderknecht approving the Fire Truck recommendation by the Fire Department for the purchase of a new fire truck. Quotes were received from Toyne, Danko, Midwest, and Feld Fire. Motion approves Toyne quote for $510,795.41, (Toyne had a bolt stainless steel, Danko less money but welded aluminum, Midwest and Feld Fire were more money, Toyne also had a better warranty). All 3 members of the Rural Fire Board were present and had no objections to the approval of the Toyne decision, all present yes, motion carried.
c. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner approving Denae Slouha as the Girls Coach Pitch Coach and on the Rec Board, all yes, motion carried.
d. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Wendel approving City Wide Clean Up for June 21st, all yes, motion carried.
e. Motion by Messner, 2nd by Seeck changing the 2nd Meeting in May (Memorial Day) to Wednesday, 5/28/2025, all yes, motion carried.
f. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Messner approving Sage Advice Landscaping for maintenance on bump outs and main park pavilion, all yes, motion carried.
g. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Cross approving Kluesner Construction/Prairie Roadbuilders street sweeping prior to road maintenance and not to exceed $3000 the first year, all yes, motion carried.
h. Curb and Gutter City Ordinance was discussed, further clarification will be obtained and shared in the future. - Department Reports:
Public Works: Mowing has started; sewer and storm mains and new hydrant completed on William Way; Prairie Road Builders submitted their recommendations for street maintenance, Trent is reviewing and will present to council at next meeting.
Zoning: 1 fence permit received, working with the building inspector on a new garage.
Fire Department – Thanks again to our volunteers for several more fire/first responder calls, host test will be occurring 4/15. Thanks for the fire truck approval. - Adjournment: At 7:07 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.
Doug Boddicker – Mayor
Keri Touro – City Clerk
Jim Magdefrau 