Minutes
City of Newhall
City Council Regular Meeting
October 13, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Council Present: Wendel, Messner, Cross. Seeck, Rinderknecht
Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wendel, 2nd by Messner approving the agenda, all aye, motion carried.
Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck to approve the minutes of September 22, . 2025, and bills totaling $37,187.22, all present aye, motion carried.
EXPENDITURES
Vendor Name Reference Amount
Airgas Repair white truck $157.57
Alliant Energy Electric and Gas $2,287.55
Fire Safety USA Anodized Aluminum $108.55
Gazette Publication $226.64
HRGreen Service and Support $497.75
Hydrants Unlimited Operator and Supplies $1,140.00
United States Treasury Fed/Fica Taxes $5,126.60
Iowa DNR Annual Water Use Fee for 2026 $115.00
IPERS Employee Retirement $3,529.66
John Deere Financial Spray Pain, Light Bulbs $121.85
Menards Drill Press and Bit $129.97
Microbac Labs Wastewater Monthly Bacteria Testing $283.00
New Century FS Fuel $95.34
Newhall Postmaster Postage $243.39
Office of Auditor Audit $175.00
Petty Cash Postage and Gloves $137.46
Pomp’s Tire Service 6 Tires for white plow truck $1,663.18
Rabe Hardware Solar Lease and Generator Maint $3,286.07
Sage Ad Landscaping Bump out Maintenance $160.00
Scott Myers Phone Reimbursement $75.00
South Slope Internet Phone and Cable $607.48
Ted M Wiegand CPA Audit $7,799.33
Treasurer State of Iowa State Taxes $387.07
Trent Claeys Phone Reimbursement $75.00
Trugreen Weed Spraying $1,719.49
Utility Services Storage Ground and Pedisphere $5,524.32
Visa Bankcard Adobe, Pavilion Fans $1,514.95
$37,187.22
Payroll $13,480.14
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
001 General $19,667.12
051 Library Fund $5,181.77
110 Road Use Tax $5,431.07
150 Fire Department $438.08
600 Water $12,176.07
610 Sewer $7,773.25
Total $50,667.36
SEPTEMBER REVENUE
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Property Taxes Benton County $37,499.00
Permits Cigarettes $357.50
Permits Building $181.25
Pavilion Rentals $25.00
Interest City Cd’s and Savings $1,252.00
Garbage Fees $6,883.00
Landfill Fees $3,476.00
Library Penalty Fees $35.50
Parks Field Use Fee $45.00
Refunds and Rebates State of Iowa $3,629.37
L.O.S.T. Local Option Sales Tax $8,426.76
Interest Fire Savings and CD’s $746.05
State of Iowa Road Use Tax $13,480.08
Water Fees, Penalties, Tax $14,986.41
Sewer Fees, Penalties $19,799.89
Sewer Debt Reduction $4,915.54
Water/Sewer Meter Deposits $500.00
Total $116,238.35
- Council Action
a. Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Messner, all yes, motion carried to move into closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(C) to discuss strategy with legal counsel concerning a matter which is present in litigation.
b. Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Messner to proceed with legal action, send letter of contempt to residents, as advised by legal counsel in closed session, all yes, motion carried. - Department Reports:
Public Works: Water conference on Tuesday and Wednesday; taking truck to Futureline to install plow; Generator at North Lift Station repaired; Heater at West Lift station and lagoon replaced; pre-check on city furnaces done; Blower 1 was taken to Oelwein for repair.
Zoning: 4 permits are in the works with no issues to report.
City Clerk: State of Iowa Audit was conducted and issues that were found were communicated to council.
Report has been submitted to the state, it should be online and available at City Hall.
Fire: $101,638 grant was received for air packs. Quotes will be requested from 3 suppliers. - Parks: Dirt work still needs to be completed.
Adjournment: At 6:36 PM, Seeck moved to adjourn, Messner 2nd, all present aye motion carried.
Doug Boddicker – Mayor
Keri Touro – City Clerk
Jim Magdefrau 