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Newton approves consent agenda items; declares intent to reimburse for new one-man leaf truck
Summary
Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (tax releases, sewer adjustments, event road closures, appointments, procurement items and ordinances) and adopted a resolution declaring intent to reimburse for a one‑man leaf truck listed at $312,470 through the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association procurement program; staff earlier budgeted $138,550 to replace a 1993 truck but seeks financing for the pricier unit.
Newton City Council on Aug. 2 approved its consent agenda — including tax releases, sewer adjustments, permits for community events such as the American Legion Fair and Sundays on the Square, appointments to boards and commissions, procurement items, and multiple ordinances and resolutions — and heard a public comment about community fundraising for the police department.
During public comment Ms. April Wallace of 616 W. 6th Street said members of the Charity Chicks had raised $4,750 through three fundraisers to…
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