Minutes
City of Newhall
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 11, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Cross, Rinderknecht, Wendel, and Seeck
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Cross, 2nd by Wendel approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried.
Department Reports:
Public Works – Working on maintenance from all the rain; South Slope replaced battery at north lift station.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes from July 28, 2025, and bills totaling $36,018.51 all yes, motion carried.
AUGUST 11 EXPENDITURES
Atkins Lumber Fire Hydrant Paint and Supplies $115.88
Aubry Petersen Reimburse Fire Fighter 1 Test $50.00
Benton County Sheriff July Aug Sept Law Enforcement $12,675.00
Iowa Dept of Nat Res NPDES and Operation Permit $210.00
G&H Electric Lift Station Panel $386.50
Gazette Publication $118.68
Grainger Suction Strainer – Sewer $85.96
Hawkins Chlorine and Freight $717.40
Hydrants Unlimited Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
US Treasury Fed/Fica Taxes $3,968.10
Iowa Dept of Revenue Wet and Sales Tax $912.68
Iowa Pump Works Onsite Service and Driving $1,360.10
IPERS Monthly Payment $2,368.06
Linn Coop Fuel $624.43
Melanie Maddick Meter Deposit Refund $39.63
Menards Filter, Urinal, Supplies $469.12
Microbac Wastewater 3rd Qtr Testing $1,063.75
New Century Fuel $97.15
Newhall Locker Food for Fire Meeting $172.75
Newhall Postmaster Postage $90.00
Northeast Iowa Reg League Dues $10.00
Paul Erger Meter Deposit Refund $39.63
South Slope Internet Phone and Cable $800.31
Town and Country Concessions $363.22
Treasurer State of Iowa State Taxes $279.62
USA Bluebook Buffer Solution and Tester $515.96
Visa Bankcard Printer Supplies, Carb, Supplies $1,247.26
Whiskey Tavern Meter Deposit Refund $125.00
Payroll Payroll Checks $5,972.32
TOTAL $36,018.51
JULY 2025 REVENUE
Employee Tax 24.05
Fire 2.34
General 16,316.77
Library 29.78
LOST 3,011.82
Road Use Tax 9,569.81
Sewer 24,374.41
Water 14826.25
68,155.23
Council Action:
a. Update on the homes in town that have nuisance violations. 2 homes are at the 3rd notice mark so info will be sent to the city attorney to start action.
b. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Wendel approving the Dollar General tobacco license, all yes, motion carried.
c. Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Cross approving the purchase of new ceiling fans for the Main Park Pavilion, all yes, motion carried.
Adjournment: At 6:16 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Rinderknecht 2nd, all yes, motion carried.

Doug Boddicker – Mayor

Keri Touro – City Clerk