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Votes at a glance: minutes, consent agenda, tree‑trimming contract and small property purchases
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Summary
At its Oct. 6 meeting the Newton City Council unanimously approved previous meeting minutes, a consent agenda with appointments and proclamations, a tree‑trimming contract with Asplundh ($144,795.48), and three small parcel purchases from NCDOT totaling $1,690.
The Newton City Council recorded several routine and procurement votes Oct. 6. Highlights:
• Minutes: Approved the Sept. 22, 2020 special meeting minutes (motion by Council Member Jerry Hodge; second by Mayor Pro Tem John Stiver; unanimous).
• Consent agenda: Unanimously approved items including sewer adjustments, observances for Public Power Week and Fire Prevention Week, appointment of David Hayes to the Business Advisory Committee, and consideration to refurbish the downtown clock.
• Tree‑trimming contract: Staff requested bids and received one responsive bid from Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC at $144,795.48. Council approved the contract award (mover Ed Sain; second Jody Dixon; unanimous).
• NCDOT parcels: Council separately approved three purchases to acquire small parcels at 20th Street and NC 16 (Asset #89107 for $500; Asset #205914 for $500; Asset #205921 for $690) to protect a gateway entry into the city (mover Ed Sain; second John Stiver; unanimous).
Each action is recorded in the official minutes and the associated documents (bids, offers to purchase, and ordinances/resolutions) are on file with the City Clerk.