Apr 6, 2026

City Council Meeting · 17 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 Apr 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 2Public Hearing on a resolution awarding a contract for the 2026 city wide HMA project Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing on the above…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  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 awarding contract for the 2026 city wide HMA ProjectPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 4Public Hearing on a resolution awarding the contract for the Arbor Estates Third Addition Construction Project Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a Public…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  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 Awarding Contract for the Arbor Estates Third Addition construction projectPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6Public Hearing on a resolution awarding a contract for the 1st St N 8" Watermain Project Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing on the above…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  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 7Resolution Awarding contract for the 1st St N 8" Watermain ProjectPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 8Third Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 94: Public Nuisances and Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 158:…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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 9Adopt the OrdinancePassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

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

• Vote 10First Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, Title XIII: General Offenses, Chapter 130: General Provisions, by Adding a New Section…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  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 11Resolution approving a Newton Hotel- Motel Tourism Grant Program Application for 2,500 for the Fierce Faith Music FestivalPassed 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 establishing Fee for Chicken and DucksPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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 Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 122 N 2nd Ave Win the Signage Program AreaPassed 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 14Resolution Awarding a contract for the construction of Harmony Park restroom footing and utility installation projectPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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 15Resolution Awarding a contract for the construction of the Cardinal Pond parking improvement projectPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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 16Resolution Approving Reorganziation of Staffing Postions for Westwood Golf CoursePassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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 17Adjourn the meeting at 7:17 P. MCarried on a voice vote · Minutes

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