Feb 16, 2026

City Council Meeting · 16 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Mills, Roth, Dalton, Hallam, Simbro, Holschuh · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (1): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Feb 16, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 2Public Hearing on a resolution approving the purchase agreement for City-owned property at 920-1100 West 22nd Street South and 2000-2112 South 11th Avenue West in Newton, Jasper…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 3Resolution approving the purchase agreement for City-owned property at 920-1100 West 22nd Street South and 2000-2112 South 11th Avenue West in Newton, Jasper County, IowaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 4Public Hearing on a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Arbor Estates Third Addition in the City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 5Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Arbor Estates Third Addition in the City of Newton, Jasper County, IowaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 6Third Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2016, Title V Public Works, by amending Chapter 53 Stormwater UtilityPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 7Adopt the OrdinancePassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 8Resolution approving a Newton Hotel- Motel Tourism Grant Program Application for 2,500 for the Washer City Card Convention from United Way of Jasper CountyPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 9Resolution approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Newton and Jasper County related to development services in the Newton Rail ParkPassed 5–1 · No: Simbro · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

• Vote 10Resolution purchasing a used lift from Smith Quality Rental for Newton ParksPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 11Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Pre-cast Flushable Toilet Restroom for Placement at Harmony ParkPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 12Resolution Approving Purchase of Fishing Pier Dock System for Cardinal PondPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 13Resolution Approving and Adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use or Expenditure of Revenues from an Electric Service Franchise Fee and a Natural Gas Service Franchise FeePassed 5–1 · No: Hallam · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.

• Vote 14Resolution Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement, and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026APassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 15Resolution approving Change Order 05 and accepting completion for the City of Newton Fire Department Engine Bay Floor Reinforcing ProjectPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

• Vote 16Adjourn the meeting at 7:19 P. MCarried on a voice vote · Minutes

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.