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Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works Department

Newton City Council · May 4, 2026 · City government

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works Department”. Passed 5–1; No: Dalton; Yes votes: names not recorded in the minutes.

What this means (Resolution): A formal council decision, usually made in one vote.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Mark HallamNot in the record
Melissa DaltonNo
Stacy SimbroNot in the record
Amy RothNot in the record
Joel MillsNot in the record
Jeff HolschuhNot in the record

The minutes name the No (and abstain) votes; other individual Yes votes are not listed by name.

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “32. Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works Department Motion: Moved by Roth”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Roth”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names the No (and abstain) votes. Other individual Yes votes are not listed by name. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 5. NAYS: Dalton.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole May 4, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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