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CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Thursday, December 6, 2007

1.       CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Thompson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Alderpersons present – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Pieck absent. Others present – Police Chief Tim Thomas, Amber Gerber of the Courier, Tammy Krueger of the Watertown Daily Times, Videographer Gerald Bauman, Herb Lenius, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius, Utility Superintendent Gene Weihert, Richie Stiles-Riddle and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

2.       APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 2007 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. Motion: Moved by Kent, seconded by Van Holten to approve the November 15, 2007 meeting minutes as presented. Voice Vote: Motion passed.

3.       CITIZEN INPUT. Herb Lenius said the population of cats loose and roaming had not decreased over time. He said the cost of the Humane Society of Jefferson County contract was too high. Mayor Thompson said the City needed some type of service and was open to suggestions. Perry said Wisconsin organizations exist to combat feral cat populations. Perry suggested using live traps available through the Public Works Department to apprehend cats.

4.       MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.      Notice of Publish Notices: (1) Application For A “Class B” Liquor And Malt Beverage License, Kardenny’s, LLC; (2) Notice Of Public Hearing Regarding Transferring 100% Of The Public Fire Protection Service Charge From The Property Tax Levy To The Utility Bill. Noted.

5.       COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS

a.      Library Board

                                                        i.            Resolution #2007-63 Approving A Contract For County Library Services. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Perry to approve Resolution #2007-63 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

b.      Finance Insurance Personnel Committee

                                                        i.            Resolution #2007-64 Adopting An Annual Budget And Appropriating The Necessary Funds For The Operation Of The City Of Waterloo, Wisconsin, For The Year 2008. Note: The Council initially skipped over this item and then came back to it once additional printed copies were distributed. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve Resolution #2007-64 amended to include the provisions presented by the Clerk/Treasurer in the memo titled: A Recommendation For Amending The Finance Committee Budget Before The Council For Consideration, dated 12/3/2007. Discussion: Hansen said the memo addresses a new swim club appropriation, identified savings from an updated insurance quote, borrowing for 2008 street improvement projects and creates a segregated budget for the Fire Company. Hansen then reviewed exhibit two of the memo describing the segregated Fire Company budget. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

                                                      ii.            Resolution #2007-65 Authorizing The Purchase And Distribution Of Employee Holiday Gift Certificates. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Kent to approve Resolution #2007-65 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

c.      Public Works Committee

                                                        i.            Resolution #2007-66 Renaming The 700 Block Of Knowlton Street To McKay Way. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve Resolution #2007-66 effective once the numbering of properties is determined. Voice Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

                                                      ii.            Resolution #2007-67 Approving A Development Agreement Between The City Of Waterloo And Briess Malt & Ingredients Company. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to table Resolution #2007-67 until December 20, 2007. Voice Vote: Motion passed unanimously.

                                                    iii.            Resolution #2007-68 Approving A Refuse Collection Contract With Veolia Services For One Year. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve Resolution #2007-68 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

                                                     iv.            Resolution #2007-69 Awarding Of A Contract For Sanitary Sewer Improvements Benefiting The Briess Malt & Ingredients Company. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve Resolution #2007-69 to award the contract as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

6.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None.

7.       NEW BUSINESS

a.      Resolution #2007-70 Approval Of Joint Powers Agreement With Jefferson County. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve Resolution #2007-70 as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.

b.      Approval Of A Winter On Street Parking Permit As Allowed In Section 350-7(G) Of The Municipal Code, Richie Riddle, 206 Boorman Street. Discussion: Ms. Riddle spoke in favor of granting the permit, describing the parking constraints on her property and the family parking needs. Mayor Thompson asked whether or not the business employing Mr. Riddle in Sun Prairie could store a vehicle. Chief Thomas noted that the ordinance states that the matter is to come before he Council and that the Public Works Department may have comments. Van Holten said he was sympathetic. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Hennessy to grant the parking permit. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy and Kent. Noes – Springer and Forman with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

c.      Review Of The Waterloo Park Commission. Discussion: Mayor Thompson noted that this item was raised by Alderman Pieck who was absent. Hansen comment that Pieck was concern about the inactivity of the Commission. Perry said that citizens had raised a number of issues related to parks. No action taken.

d.      Ordinance #2007-22 Authorizing Fire Volunteer Funds To Be Held And Administered In The Name Of The Waterloo Fire Department. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Springer to table Ordinance #2007-22 to December 20, 2007. Voice Vote: Motion carried unanimously.

e.      Resolution #2007-71 Approval Of A Signature Card Creating A Non-interest Bearing Account For   Administration of Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Kent to approve Resolution #2007-71 as presented. Voice Vote: Motion carried unanimously.

Note: The body took up items 7f. & 7g. in one motion.

f.        Approval To Grant Operator’s Licenses For The Period Ending June 30, 2009 to Brandi Krause, 279 Harrison Street. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Forman to grant an operator’s license to Brandi Krause and to Sarah Grossman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent. Motion carried.

g.      Approval To Grant Operator’s Licenses For The Period Ending June 30, 2009 To Sarah Grossman, 37 N. Main Street, Deerfield. See above.

8.       FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. # Hansen noted that Lois Baird had served the City for 30 years. # Mayor noted that anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

9.       ADJOURN. Motion: Moved by Springer, seconded by Perry to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Time of adjournment was approximately 7:45 p.m.

Attest:

        Morton Hansen

       Clerk/Treasurer