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CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET Thursday, February 21, 2008 [typographical corrections made 3/17/2008 by Clerk/Treasurer]
2. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2008 MEETING MINUTES. Motion: Moved by Pieck seconded by Perry to approve the February 7, 2008 minutes as presented. Voice Vote: Motion carried. 3. CITIZEN INPUT. None. 4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Notice Of Published Notices: (1) Bid Announcement For Youker Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge; (2) Bid Announcement For Street & Utility Improvements (Leschinger & Peschel). Noted. b. Auditor’s Letter On New Accounting Standards. Noted. c. Mayoral Standing Committee Appointments. Noted. 5. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & BOARDS - RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS a. Finance, Insurance & Personnel Committee i. Resolution #2008-09 Setting The Rate Of Subsidy Towards The Waterloo School District 2008 Swim Lesson Program. Motion: Moved by Forman, second by Springer to adopt Resolution #2008-09 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Cotting, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried. ii. Resolution #2008-08 Amending The 2007 Municipal Budget. Discussion: Hansen summarized the budget adjustment. Motion: Moved by Forman, second by Cotting to adopt Resolution #2008-08 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Cotting, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Ordinance #2008-03 Establishing Uniform Terms For Municipally Created Boards And Committees. Discussion: Hansen said the Mayor was sponsoring the ordinance change to establish clearly that CATV Regulatory Board Members are to be appointment in April. Hansen stated that no board member would have a shortened term as a result of the change. Motion: Moved by Perry, second by Springer to adopt Ordinance #2008-03 setting the ending of terms for the CATV Regulatory Board to April 15th. Voice Vote: Motion carried. b. Approval To Grant Operator’s Licenses For The Period Ending June 30, 2009
i. Benjamin Daniel Gorder, 347 Crestview Drive. Discussion: Pieck and Perry questioned the employer information and Perry raised a question relating to the criminal charges sections of the application. Perry said the matter should be tabled because the applicant was not present to answer questions. Perry asked that the applicant be informed that his attendance is requested. Motion: Moved by Perry, second by Kent to table the granting of an operator’s license to Benjamin Daniel Gorder to the March 6, 2008 meeting. Voice Vote: Motion carried. ii. Karen A. Paape, 330 E. Tyranena Park Road Apt. 7, Lake Mills. Motion: Moved by Forman, second by Perry to grant an operator’s license to Karen A. Paape for the period ending June 30, 2009. Voice Vote: Motion carried. iii. Courtney Thomas, 946 Canal Road, Marshall. Motion: Moved by Forman, second by Cotting to grant an operator’s license to Courtney Thomas for the period ending June 30, 2009. Voice Vote: Motion carried. iv. Resolution #2008-10 Authorizing A Change In Signature Cards For The Waterloo Fire Department and the Waterloo Fire Department Trustees. Motion: Moved by Springer, second by Van Holten approve Resolution #2008-10 as presented. Voice Vote: Motion carried. 8. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS & CONTRACT SERVICES PROVIDERS a. Clerk/Treasurer i. Approval Of Payroll For January 2008 - $65,660.16. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve payroll as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Cotting, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.
i. Approval Of Pay Vouchers From January 18, 2008 through February 21, 2008. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve pay vouchers for the period January 18, 2008 through February 21, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Cotting, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.ii. Approval Of Treasurer & Budget Reports For January 2008. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve the January report. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Cotting, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.iii. Shared-Ride Taxi Program Report For January 2008. Noted.iv. 2007 Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes Collected Through January 31, 2008. Noted.b. Waterloo Active Fire Department For January 2008. Noted.c. Building Inspector - Building, Plumbing, And Electrical Permits For January 2008. Noted. d. Public Works Director Gary Yerges For January 2008. Yerges noted that potholes had been filled with gravel and little salt remained in the shed for street use. e. Police Chief Timothy Thomas For January 2008. Noted. f. Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius For January 2008. Wiltzius noted three new Library programs: family night, a book discussion and wellness Wednesdays. g. Waterloo Water & Light Commission For February 6, 2008. Noted. h. Humane Society of Jefferson County For December 2007 & January 2008. Noted. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. None. 10. ADJOURN. Motion: Moved by Springer, seconded by Forman to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Time of adjournment was approximately 7:35 p.m. Attest: Morton Hansen Clerk/Treasurer |