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Votes at a glance: Newton City Council actions on June 6, 2023
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, closed the budget public hearing, authorized a code enforcement contract, approved a radio purchase amendment and adjourned; the council tabled consideration of the FY2023–24 budget for further review.
Key votes and formal actions taken by the Newton City Council on June 6, 2023:
• Consent agenda (items A–M): Approved unanimously. Items included tax releases, sewer adjustments, a Juneteenth proclamation, recognition of Roy Burgess with the Bud Pate Award, multiple budget and grant ordinance amendments, lease and municipal agreements, and a proposed amendment to the city attorney employment contract.
• Public hearing on the FY2023–24 budget: Hearing opened and public testimony received; hearing closed by motion and later the council tabled consideration to adopt the budget (motion to table recorded as approved).
• Contract with Western Piedmont Council of Governments for code enforcement services: Approved unanimously; 21‑month contract for $178,000 (see separate coverage).
• Budget ordinance amendment to reallocate savings from vacant police positions for capital outlay: Adopted unanimously to fund the purchase of Motorola APX6000 portable radios ($80,600) to comply with VIPER/P25 Phase 2 requirements.
• Adjournment: Approved unanimously.
These items were recorded in the official minutes and related ordinances, resolutions and proclamations are on file with the City Clerk.
