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New Market council approves finance reports, permits and water pay application; pavilion policy tabled
Summary
At its Nov. 21 meeting the New Market City Council unanimously approved several permits, two finance reports and Pay App #5 for Division 1 water improvements; after extended discussion the Pavilion Usage Policy was tabled until December.
The New Market City Council approved a series of routine motions and finance reports at its regular meeting on Nov. 21, 2024, moving forward with building permits, a tourism advertisement and a pay application for water-system work.
Councilmember Mattea Fritz moved to approve the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, October minutes, claims for the City, Museum, Fire Department and Mighty Wash, financial reports and reconciliations. Gene Chapman seconded the motion; all members voted in favor and the motion carried.
During department reports the council approved a quarter-page advertisement in Southern Iowa Tourism Magazine. The motion to purchase the ad was made by Larry McAlpin and seconded by Mike DeVoe; the council voted unanimously to approve the expenditure.
In new-business actions, the council approved the Taylor County Roads Sidewalk Permit on a motion by Mattea Fritz, seconded by Gene Chapman. The council denied the Adkisson building permit “as presented” because it did not meet setback requirements (the transcript records the denial but does not list a mover/second or a recorded roll-call). The Riley building permit was approved on a motion by Larry McAlpin, seconded by Mike DeVoe; that motion carried with all members voting yes.
The council adopted several finance-related resolutions. Mattea Fritz moved, and Gene Chapman seconded, Resolution 2024-40, the FY24 Street Finance Report; the resolution passed unanimously. Larry McAlpin moved, and Justin Savage seconded, Resolution 2024-41, the FY24 Annual Finance Report; the council unanimously adopted the resolution. Mattea Fritz moved, and Gene Chapman seconded, Resolution 2024-42 authorizing Pay Application #5 for Division 1 Water Improvements; that motion also carried by unanimous vote.
Councilmember Mattea Fritz gave public notice of her resignation during the meeting (effective date not specified). Justin Savage then moved to adjourn; Larry McAlpin seconded, and the meeting was adjourned. The council set its next regular meeting for Dec. 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda: moved by Mattea Fritz; second Gene Chapman; outcome: approved (all in favor). - Southern Iowa Tourism Magazine ad: moved by Larry McAlpin; second Mike DeVoe; outcome: approved (all in favor). - Taylor County Roads Sidewalk Permit: moved by Mattea Fritz; second Gene Chapman; outcome: approved (all in favor). - Adkisson building permit: denied as presented due to setback requirements (mover/second and roll-call not specified). - Resolution 2024-40 (FY24 Street Finance Report): moved Mattea Fritz; second Gene Chapman; outcome: adopted (unanimous). - Riley building permit: moved Larry McAlpin; second Mike DeVoe; outcome: approved (all in favor). - Resolution 2024-41 (FY24 Annual Finance Report): moved Larry McAlpin; second Justin Savage; outcome: adopted (unanimous). - Resolution 2024-42 (Division 1 Water Improvements Pay App #5): moved Mattea Fritz; second Gene Chapman; outcome: adopted (unanimous).
The transcript does not record debate details, dollar amounts for the ad purchase or the pay application total, nor an effective date for Fritz’s resignation. These items are recorded as not specified in the meeting minutes.
