May 4, 2026

City Council Meeting · 14 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 May 4, 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 real property at 1017 West 4th Street South, 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 3Resolution approving the purchase agreement for real property at 1017 West 4th Street South, 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 4Third 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. 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 5Adopt 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 6First consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Various Sections of the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2025, Title IX, Chapter 90, "Animals"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 7First consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Various Sections of the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2025, Title VII, Chapter 74, " Recreational And Toy Vehicles"…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 8Resolution approving a Newton Hotel- Motel Tourism Grant Program Application for 2,500 for Hike-n- Seek 2026Passed 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 Newton Hotel- Motel Tourism Grant Program Application for 2,500 for the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Plant BINGO and Plant SalePassed 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 10Resolution approving a 28E agreement with the Central Iowa Regional Tactical TeamPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

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

• Vote 11Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works DepartmentPassed 5–1 · No: Dalton · 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 12Resolution approving repair on spare Jordan Well MotorPassed 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 13Evaluate The Professional Competency Of Individuals Whose Appointment, Hiring, Performance Or Discharge Is Being Considered When Necessary To Prevent Needless And Irreparable…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3
• Vote 14Adjourn the meeting at 8:42 P. MCarried on a voice vote · Minutes

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