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Resolution updating the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Public Works Fees, Solid Waste and…

Newton City Council · Jun 1, 2026 · Taxes and fees

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution updating the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Public Works Fees, Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Fee”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded. Amount in the record: $1,000,000.

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

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Recorded in the minutes as: “30. Resolution updating the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Public Works Fees, Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Fee Motion: Moved by Mills, seconded by Roth to adopt the Resolution. Dodd’s Trash Hauling was commended for their service to the community. Roth asked whether the City incurred additional costs from the 2020 derecho cleanup and what would happen if a similar disaster occurred again. Utilities Director Jody Rhone explained that City staff— primarily Public Works employees— collected more than $1 million in yard waste debris, with costs reimbursed through FEMA. Rhone noted that FEMA would provide assistance again if a similar natural disaster occurred”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Mills, seconded by Roth to adopt the Resolution. Dodd’s Trash Hauling was commended for their service to the community. Roth asked whether the City incurred additional costs from the 2020 derecho cleanup and what would happen if a similar disaster occurred again. Utilities Director Jody Rhone explained that City staff— primarily Public Works employees— collected more than $1 million in yard waste debris, with costs reimbursed through FEMA. Rhone noted that FEMA would provide assistance again if a similar natural disaster occurred”.

The minutes give only the count (6–0), so individual votes are Not in the record. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 6. NAYS: None.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Jun 1, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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