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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 help support a K‑9 unit for the Newton Police Department and she thanked the officers who assisted the group. Mayor Eddie Haupt thanked Ms. Wallace and the Charity Chicks on the council’s behalf.
Assistant City Manager Sean Hovis reminded council that the FY2022–23 budget included $138,550 for replacement of a 1993 leaf truck but said staffing constraints and a desire to mechanize solid-waste operations led staff to request a one‑man leaf truck. Hovis said the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Heavy Equipment Procurement Program lists a chassis, hoist and leaf vac at $312,470; because the new unit substantially exceeds the budgeted replacement amount, staff asked the council to declare official intent to reimburse the purchase so it can be financed.
Council Member Jody Dixon moved adoption of the resolution declaring intent to reimburse for the one‑man leaf truck; Council Member Ed Sain seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Council also unanimously approved the full consent agenda earlier in the meeting (motion to approve consent: Roy Johnson; second: Ed Sain).
Council received staff reports and scheduling notices: upcoming Sundays on the Square (Aug. 7) and Newton‑Conover High School centennial pep rally downtown, and 2022 Music on Main dates. Chris Little said camera upgrades and a future camera site survey will proceed once fiber is available at Southside and Westside parks. Police Chief Vidal Sipe and Fire Chief Kevin Yoder each gave departmental reports during the manager’s report segment.
The meeting adjourned by unanimous motion.
