The Newton City Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Key actions included:
- Approval of bills totaling $320,162 in pre-paid bills and $129,378 in other accounts payable.
- Adoption of the City’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund contribution rate for 2025 at 7.11%.
- Approval of 2025 insurance rates from Symetra Insurance for the City of Newton.
- Approval of a TIF application for 906 West Jourdan Street, covering 50% of the project’s $3,500 cost.
- Authorization for the City Attorney to proceed with condemning the property at 311 South Jackson Street.
- A 2-4 vote rejecting a Demolition Reimbursement Application for 801 West Jourdan Street.
- No further action was taken after an executive session to discuss real estate, potential litigation, and personnel matters.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 7, 2025.