Jun 15, 2026

City Council Meeting · 20 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. Full minutes for the whole Jun 15, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 3Public Hearing on a resolution adopting the FY27 through FY31 Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP) Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing on…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 adopting the FY27 through FY31 Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP)Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Capital improvement plan. A multi-year list of planned big projects, such as streets, buildings and equipment, with estimated costs. Projects on it still need their own approvals.

• Vote 5Public Hearing on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 158: Zoning to add Group Living Facility to the C- CBD: Central Business…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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 6Public Hearing on a resolution approving the 80-20 Voluntary Annexation into the City of Newton of property located in Section 23, Township 80 North, Range 19 West of the 5th P.…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  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 approving the 80-20 Voluntary Annexation into the City of Newton of property located in Section 23, Township 80 North, Range 19 West of the 5th P. M., Jasper County,…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3 · Full page →

  What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

• Vote 8Second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for property located at 1017 West 4th St. S. Parcel number 0833479017, from R-2: One- and…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 9Second Consideration of the Ordinance was approved. Motioned by HolschuhPassed 5–1 · No: Simbro · 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 10Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 11Resolution Approving Land Purchase to Meet Setback Requirements for the Construction of Four New Alluvial WellsPassed 5–1 · No: Mills · 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 authorizing the Public Works Civil Engineer Technician I at Range 4, Entry, or Public Works Civil Engineer Technician II at Range 6, Entry, depending on…Passed 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 13Resolution Approving a D& D 2. 0 Grant for 1030 East 7th Street North, Newton, Jasper County, IowaPassed 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 14Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery and Fee SchedulePassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 15Resolution approving the Purchase of 507 North 2nd Avenue West for the Dangerous and Dilapidated ProgramPassed 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 change order# 1 for the 2026 City Wide HMA projectPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

• Vote 17Resolution awarding the purchase of fire equipment for the new ladder truckPassed 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 18Resolution awarding the purchase of radio equipment for the new ladder truckPassed 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 19Resolution awarding the purchase of thermal imaging equipment for the new ladder truckPassed 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 20Mayor and Council Comments Mills thanked City staff for their efforts in implementing the D& D Program and work on the CIP. He also noted future opportunities for FOCUSS Inc.…Carried on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 4

  What this means: Capital improvement plan. A multi-year list of planned big projects, such as streets, buildings and equipment, with estimated costs. Projects on it still need their own approvals.