CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET

Thursday, February 15, 2007

1.  CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.  Mayor Edward Klug called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:10 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Van Holten absent.   Others present – Mayor Klug, Katie Linder of the Courier, Becky Thielke of the Watertown Daily Times, Police Chief Thomas, Videographer Gerald Baumann, Public Works Director Gary Yerges, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

2.  APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 REGULAR MEETING.  Discussion:  Hansen noted the wording of the motion for special assessments for Knowlton Street Phase 3.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Forman to approve the minutes as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Putzke abstaining and Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

3.  CITIZEN INPUT.  None.

4.  COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS 

      a.  Finance, Insurance & Personnel Committee

1.  Resolution #2007-10 Municipal Intent For Public Fire Protection 2008 And Beyond.   Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve Resolution #2007-10 with the amendment that the intent of Option C from the Clerk/Treasurer’s memo on this topic is to be inserted as the operative paragraph.  That intent being stated as 100% of the charge for Public Fire Protection is to be transferred to the utility bill starting in budget year 2008.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

 2.  Resolution #2007-11 LRIP Project Substitution For The City of Waterloo.  Discussion:  Hansen stated that the substitution would be beneficial as aid dollars from the State would go unspent if the original project (Clarkson Road Phase 2) were to remain the identified project for this funding.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Perry to approve Resolution #2007-11 as presented. Roll Call Vote:  Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

3.  Resolution #2007-12 Increasing The Municipal Reimbursement For Mileage To 48.5 Cents Per Mile.        Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Perry to approve Resolution #2007-12 as presented. Roll Call Vote:  Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

             b.  Public Works and Property Committee

1.  Ordinance #2007-03 Revising Outdated Code Provisions Relating To Public Works and Land.  Discussion:  Hansen summaries each section of the ordinance.  Motion: Moved by Wolfgram, seconded by Putzke to approve Ordinance #2007-03 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

      c.  Public Safety & Health Committee

1.  Hiring of Part time Officer Nathaniel Cullen.   Discussion:  Hennessy and Chief Thomas outlined the process gone through by applicant.  Motion: Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Forman to approve the hiring of Nathaniel Cullen as a part time police officer as recommended by the Public Safety & Health Committee.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

5.  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.      Notices of Published Notices

(1) Location and Hours of Polling Places.  Noted.

(2)  Public Hearing - Request for Conditional Use Permit - Applicant Dennis K. Pete for the property located at 143 Portland Road owned by Walter Hensler.  Noted.

6.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS.  None.

7.  NEW BUSINESS

a.  Resolution #2007-13, Authorizing Change of Signature Cards for the Waterloo Active Fire Department.  Motion: Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve Resolution #2007-13 as presented. Roll Call Vote:  Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

b.  Approval of Operator’s License for Rachael R. Wollin, 855 East Lake Street, #4, Lake Mills, WI, License Period   Ending June 30, 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Forman to approve the operator’s license for Rachael R. Wollin as presented for the license period ending June 30, 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

8.  REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

a.  Reports Of The Clerk/Treasurer

-2006 Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Collection Report.  Noted.

-Approval Of Payroll For January 2007 - $39,627.55.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to         approve the January 2007 payroll in the amount of $39,627.55.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

-Approval Of Pay Vouchers From January 19, 2007 Through February 15, 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve the pay vouchers as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

-Approval Of Treasurer & Budget Reports For January 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to table the Treasurer & Budget Reports for January 2007 to March 1, 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – none with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.