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Newton council approves consent agenda including electric-system budget amendment, bulletproof vest grant and re-adoption of NC Fire Code

Newton City Council ยท March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a budget ordinance amendment for an electric-system extension in McRee Heights Phase 2, acceptance of a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award, and re-adoption of the North Carolina Fire Code.

At the Nov. 9 meeting the Newton City Council approved its consent agenda by unanimous vote after a motion by Council Member Jody Dixon and second by Council Member Anne Wepner.

Consent items listed by staff included a budget ordinance amendment related to an Electric System extension for McRee Heights Phase 2, acceptance of a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award for public safety equipment, and consideration to re-adopt the North Carolina Fire Code. The minutes note that ordinances, resolutions and proclamations are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The consent agenda action closed routine business items; council did not discuss these items individually at length in the public meeting.