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Newton council roundup: audit contract approved; food-truck alcohol change and traffic-pattern request discussed
Summary
At its May 5 meeting Newton City Council unanimously approved the city’s FY2026 audit contract and several routine consent items, discussed but took no action on a proposed food-truck alcohol exception and a traffic-pattern change tied to a private development, and heard public comments and manager updates.
The Newton City Council handled routine business and a mix of planning and policy discussions at its May 5 meeting.
Finance Director Kim Robinson presented the proposed FY2026 audit contract with Martin, Starnes & Associates, describing the scope (financial statements and single-audit coverage of major federal and state programs) and an estimated total cost of $79,500 (fixed audit fee $62,000; financial statement preparation $8,500; single-audit and additional major-program costs $9,000). By motion of Council Member Recil Wright, seconded by Council Member Bill Powell, the council…
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