Apr 20, 2026

City Council Meeting · 13 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 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 2Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 3Public Hearing on a Resolution approving the 2026-27 Operating Budget for the City of Newton Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing on the above…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 4Resolution Approving the 2026-27 Operating Budget for the City of NewtonPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 5Public Hearing on a Resolution approving the purchase agreement for real property at 1219 South 4th Avenue East, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa Mayor Ervin stated that this is the…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 6Resolution approving the purchase agreement for real property at 1219 South 4th Avenue East, 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 7Third consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2025, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, " Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by…Passed 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 8Adopt 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 9Second 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 10Resolution approving task order 26-01 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement ProjectPassed 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 11Resolution approving an amendment to the adopted Low- Moderate Income Set- Aside Funds PolicyPassed 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 the 2026-27 Non- Union Compensation PlanPassed 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 13Adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P. MCarried on a voice vote · Minutes

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