The Newton City Council held its regular session this past Tuesday night, addressing various city matters:
- City Hall Repairs: Approved $2,610 for repairing box gutters and replacing downspouts.
- Water Department Needs: Agreed to purchase 375 tons of CA6 rock for $9,281.
- Water Plant & Tank Upgrades: Approved $86,817 in improvements, split between the next two fiscal years.
- Community Event Approval: Greenlit the Jasper County Elementary Strong Boys and Strong Girls Fun Run on Thursday, May 22nd, from 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Police Department: Approved selling two older squad cars.
- Executive Session: No action was taken regarding personnel discussions.
Next Meeting: April 15, 2025.