The Newton City Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Key decisions and discussions included:
- Approved payments of bills totaling $209,395 for pre-paids and $140,801 for other accounts payable.
- On a 4 to 1 vote, the Council authorized a TIF Application for 1107 South Van Buren Street, as recommended by the Finance & Audit Committee.
- On a 4 to 1 vote, the Council approved a Demolition Reimbursement for 109 Goble Street, up to $15,000.
- Approved an ordinance granting Exclusive Franchises to Republic Services for sanitary hauling services within the City of Newton.
- Approved the employment of Michael Hall as a full-time officer with the Newton Police Department.
- Approved the employment of Adam Deckard as a part-time officer with the Newton Police Department.
- Approved a purchase of two new computers for the Newton Police Department, totaling $2,478, along with installation labor from Kemper Technology.
- The Council also heard a couple of committee reports.
The next regular City Council meeting will be on February 4th.