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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrganizational Meeting Packet - 1/2/2018 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Tuesday, January 2, 2018 5:30 PM CITY OF WATERLOO GOALS 1. Support the creation of new, livable wage jobs through a balanced economic development approach of assisting existing businesses,fostering start-ups, attracting new employers and cultivating an adequate workforce. 2. Implement a Community Policing strategy that creates a safe environment in Waterloo. 3. Reduce the City's property tax levies through a responsible balance of cost reduction in City operations and increases in taxable property valuations to ensure that Waterloo is a competitive, affordable, and livable city. 4. Enhance the image of Waterloo and the City to residents and businesses inside and outside of the community. General Rules for Public Participation 1. At the chai r/presi der's discretion,you may address an item on the current agenda by stepping to the podium,and after recognition by the chair/presider,state your name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone. 2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of five(5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m.on the day of the Council Meeting.If not registered with the City Clerk's office you may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3) minutes. 3. If there is a hearing scheduled as part of an agenda item,the chair/presider will allow everyone who wishes to address the council,using the same participation guidelines found in these"general rules". 4. Although not required by city code of ordinances,oral presentations may be allowed at the chai r/presi der's(usually the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem)discretion.The "oral presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of five(5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m.on the day of the Council Meeting.If not registered with the City Clerk's office a speaker may speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes.Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time,but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department. 5. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal,impertinent or slanderous remarks. 6. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323. 7. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m.on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone).Registered speakers will be given first priority. Page 1 of 7 Roll Call. Agenda, as proposed or amended. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. OATH OF OFFICE 1. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Quentin M. Hart. 2. Mayor Hart administers the Oath of Office to newly elected 1st Ward Council member Margaret Klein, newly elected 5th Ward Council member Chris Shimp, newly elected At-Large Council member Sharon Juon, and re-elected 3rd Ward Council member Pat Morrissey. 3. Motion to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members. Submitted By: Mayor Hart 2. APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019 1. Motion approving Mayor Hart's recommendation of appointment of as Mayor Pro Tem. 2. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Daniel J. Trelka as Chief of Waterloo Police Department. 3. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Pat Treloar as Chief of Fire Services. 4. Motion approving council appointment of Kelley Felchle as City Clerk. 5. Motion approving City Clerk's appointment of LeAnn Even as Deputy City Clerk. Submitted By: Mayor Quentin Hart 3. Standing Committee Appointments for 2018-2019 Motion to receive and file Mayor Hart's appointment of the following Council Standing Committees for 2018-2019: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— BUILDING & GROUNDS Chairperson— Uce Chairperson— FINANCE Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— HUMAN RESOURCES Page 2 of 7 Chairperson— Vice Chairperson Al Council Members ORDINANCES Chairperson— AII Council Members PUBLIC SAFETY Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— PUBLIC WORKS Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— INSURANCE COMMITTEE Submitted By: Mayor Hart ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Kelley Felchle City Clerk Page 3 of 7 CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication OATH OF OFFICE City Council Meeting: 1/2/2018 Prepared: 12/18/2017 REVIEWERS: D epartment Reviewer Action Date Mayor Office Higby, Nancy Approved 12/18/2017 - 4:29 PM 1. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect _Quentin M. Hart. 2. Mayor Hart administers the Oath of Office to newly elected 1st Ward SUBJECT: Council member Margaret Klein, newly elected 5th Ward Council member Chris Shim, newly elected At-Large Council member Sharon Juon. and re- elected 3rd Ward Council member Pat Morrissey. 3. Motion to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members. Submitted by: Submitted By: Mayor Hart Page 4 of 7 CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019 City Council Meeting: 1/2/2018 Prepared: 12/18/2017 REVIEWERS: D epartment Reviewer Action Date Mayor Office Higby, Nancy Approved 12/18/2017 - 4:31 PM 1. Motion approving Mayor Hart's recommendation of annointment of as Mayor Pro Tem. 2. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Daniel J. Trelka as Chief of Waterloo Police Department. SUBJECT: 3. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Pat Treloar as Chief of F ire S ervic es. 4. Motion approving council appointment of Kelley Felchle as City Clerk. 5. Motion approving City Clerk's appointment of LeAnn Even as Deputy City Clerk. Submitted by: Submitted By:Mayor Quentin Hart Page 5 of 7 CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Standing Committee Appointments for 2018-2019 City Council Meeting: 1/2/2018 Prepared: 12/18/2017 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Mayor Office Higby, Nancy Approved 12/18/2017 - 4:35 PM Motion to receive and file Mayor Hart's appointment of the following Council Standing Committees for 2018-2019: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— BUILDING & GROUNDS Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— FINANCE Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— HUMAN RESOURCES Chairperson— SUBJECT: Vice Chairperson— . All Council Members ORDINANCES Chairperson— All Council Members PUBLIC SAFETY Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— PUBLIC WORKS Chairperson— Vice Chairperson— Page 6 of 7 INSURANCE COMMITTEE Submitted by: Submitted By: Mayor Hart Page 7 of 7