Norton public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission
The Commission established its 2023 meeting dates and requested the reinstatement of Janice Back as secretary. The minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting were deferred until a secretary is hired.
- Approved Organizational Meeting for January 25, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. (3-0)
- Approved all subsequent 2023 meetings for the third Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. (3-0)
- Approved request to Administration to reinstate Janice Back as secretary (3-0)
- Deferred November 16, 2022 minutes until a secretary is hired
City Council
Council adopted the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Other approved actions included the purchase of two service department trucks and a power rake, and a resolution of appreciation for Officer Jon Karnuth.
- Adopted annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of two Ford F-250 trucks for Service Department, not to exceed $48,500 each (7-0)
- Approved purchase of John Deere PR84B Angle Power Rake for $11,115.20 (7-0)
- Adopted Res. No. 104-2022 resolution of appreciation for Officer Jon Karnuth (7-0)
- Approved $70,100 contract with REA Associates, Inc. for accounting services 2022-2024 (7-0)
- Approved termination of Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with TRK Legacy Holdings, LLC (7-0)
- Approved General Fund transfer for calendar year 2022 (7-0)
- Denied motion to waive third reading for Res. No. 98-2022 (4-3)
Records Commission
The Commission unanimously determined that the current RC 3 2022 must be executed in its entirety before moving to the RC 3 2023. The body also discussed research into retention timelines for body camera videos. Minutes from December 15, 2021, were approved.
- Approved minutes from December 15, 2021
- Unanimously determined to execute RC 3 2022 in full before moving to RC 3 2023
City Council
Council approved the purchase of two Ford F-250 trucks and adopted an ordinance to amend appropriations for the 2022 fiscal year. Legislation regarding a waterline extension on Johnson Road and a resolution of appreciation for Robert Fowler were introduced for first reading. Police Department renovations were removed from the agenda due to a lack of bids.
- Approved purchase of Ford F-250 truck for Service Department not to exceed $48,500 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of second Ford F-250 truck for Service Department not to exceed $48,500 (7-0)
- Adopted Ord. No. 91-2022 to amend appropriations for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved minutes from Nov 7, Nov 14, and Nov 28 meetings
- Added Res. No. 98-2022 (appreciation for Robert Fowler) to agenda for first reading (4-3)
- Added Ord. No. 100-2022 (Johnson Road waterline) to agenda for first reading (5-2)
City Council
Council approved the purchase of two police vehicles and adopted the 2022 Parks Master Plan. The body also confirmed the appointment of Mark D. Holderbaum, II to the Civil Service Commission. Several ordinances for equipment and services were introduced for first or second readings.
- Approved purchase of 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Police Department not to exceed $43,205 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Interceptor for Police Department not to exceed $53,965 (4-2)
- Adopted the 2022 Parks Master Plan (5-1)
- Confirmed appointment of Mark D. Holderbaum, II to the Civil Service Commission (6-0)
- Deferred minutes from Nov 7, Nov 14, and Nov 21 meetings until Dec 12, 2022
City Council
City Council voted to move four ordinances regarding equipment purchase, a CRA termination, fund transfers, and financial reporting to the next agenda. A proposed contract for cemetery fencing was tabled pending additional quotes for a full enclosure.
- Approved adding Ord. No. 94-2022 (Power Rake purchase) to next agenda (unanimous)
- Approved adding Ord. No. 95-2022 (Terminate Condor Welding CRA) to next agenda (unanimous)
- Approved adding Ord. No. 96-2022 (Year-end fund transfers) to next agenda (unanimous)
- Approved adding Ord. No. 97-2022 (Annual Comprehensive Finance Report contract) to next agenda (unanimous)
- Tabled cemetery fencing contract with Kustom Fencing pending quotes for three-sided enclosure
City Council
Council approved a major asphalt road contract and a roof replacement for City Hall and the Police Department. They also confirmed the appointment of Philip Turske as Administrative Officer and denied a rezoning request for a tree service business.
- Approved $1,934,277.95 bid to Perrin Asphalt for 2023 Asphalt Road Program (6-0)
- Approved $84,590.00 contract to Moisture-Guard Corporation for City Hall and Police Department roof replacement (6-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Philip Turske as Administrative Officer (5-1)
- Denied rezoning of parcel 46-07201 from R-1 to I-1 (1-5)
- Approved appropriations amendments for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved transfer of over $10,000 from General Fund to Opioid Fund (6-0)
- Approved minutes from Oct 24 and Oct 31, 2022 meetings
City Council
Council moved several items to the next agenda for formal voting, including the 2023 budget, a $1.9M road program, and a City Hall roof replacement. Members discussed police vehicle procurement and staffing shortages in the Fire Department.
- Moved Ord. No. 92-2022 (2023 Budget) to next agenda (Passed unanimously)
- Moved Ord. No. 89-2022 (Civil Service Commissioner appointment) to next agenda (Passed unanimously)
- Moved Ord. No. 90-2022 ($1,934,277.95 road program with Perrin Asphalt) to next agenda (Passed unanimously)
- Moved Ord. No. 91-2022 (Appropriations Amendment) to next agenda (Passed unanimously)
- Moved Ord. No. 93-2022 (City Hall roof replacement not to exceed $84,590) to next agenda (Passed)
City Council
The Special Council Meeting consisted of a second reading of Ord. No. 88-2022. No final votes or substantive decisions were recorded during the session.
- Second reading of Ord. No. 88-2022 to confirm Philip Turske as Administrative Officer
City Council
City Council introduced Ord. No. 88-2022 to confirm Philip Turske as the Administrative Officer. The ordinance received its first reading following a vote to add it to the agenda. No final decision on the appointment was made during this meeting.
- Approved suspension of Council Rules to allow public comment (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)
- Approved adding Ord. No. 88-2022 to the agenda (4-1)
- Held first reading of Ord. No. 88-2022 to confirm Philip Turske as Administrative Officer
City Council
The Norton City Council held a regular meeting on October 24, 2022, where no final votes were taken on the most contentious items. Public comment included strong opposition to Ordinance 84-2022, which would purchase a $43,205 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the Police Department, with residents questioning the need and cost. A public hearing was held on rezoning property at 585 and Route 21 from R-1 to I-1, with neighbors speaking against it. Council introduced several ordinances for first or second reading, including the police vehicle purchase and a $50,000 tree removal contract, but took no final action on the rezoning or police vehicle ordinances.
- Approved minutes of October 10, 17, and Special Council Meeting of October 17, 2022 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 86-2022 authorizing $50,000 tree removal contract with VanCuren Services Inc. (6-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel (6-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 84-2022 for purchase of 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Police Dept. (first reading only)
- Introduced Ordinance 85-2022 for purchase of 2023 Ford Interceptor for Police Dept. (first reading only)
- Introduced Ordinance 87-2022 to adopt 2022 Parks Master Plan (first reading only)
- Second reading of Ordinance 79-2022 rezoning property at 585 and Route 21 (no vote taken)
- Second reading of Ordinances 81-2022 and 82-2022 for budget amendments and transfers