HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-5/09/2016May 9, 2016
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mayor Quentin
Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Welper, Ward 5 Council Member
146005 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by deleting item 9, for the Regular Session on
Monday, May 9, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
146006 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 2, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146007 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Special Session on Thursday, May 5, 2016,
at 9:00 a.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2016, as Letter Carriers' Food
Drive Day.
Mayor Hart recognized Susan Pearson for 30 Years of Service.
CONSENT AGENDA
146008 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated May
9, 2016, in the amount of $1,159,381.57, a copy of which is on file in the
City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of the
Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-325.
2. Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 23, 2016 for an Exchange
Agreement and Assignment of Real Estate Contract between the City of
Waterloo and L and H Farms, Ltd for the acquisition of property in Black
Hawk County for exchange of property in the San Marnan TIF District in the
amount of $338,625 for 10.16 acres, and direct City Clerk to publish said
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-326.
3. Resolution approving request for authorization to publish 2015 salaries
for city employees and officials, as required by law.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-327.
4. Resolution setting date of hearing as May 23, 2016 for an amendment to the
FYE2016 Budget; and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-328.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Inv. Savage;
Sgt. Ludwig;
P.O. Frein; P.O.
Roberts
Midwest Gang
Investigators
Association
Conference (MGIA)
Dubuque, IA
May 15-18,
2016
$800.00
Sgt. Greenlee &
Precision Driving
Newton, IA
June 16,
$330.00
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146024 - Amos/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG, in an amount
up to $2,000 if the grant is awarded, for grant writing services related to a
Land and Water Conservation (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant
(ORLP) Program Grant to be used for the Cedar River Whitewater and Habitat
Improvements Project, be received, placed on file, and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Three. Nays: Three (Jacobs, Lind). Abstain: One (Schmitt). Motion failed.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, read the questions submitted email
received from Mr. Daniel Pawlak and offered answers to those questions.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, stated that our currently liability insurance would
cover this type of project.
Paul Huting explained that the dam, post construction, would be considerably
safer than it is currently. The area commonly referred to as the drowning pool
would be eliminated with this construction.
Mr. Morrissey expressed his belief that Mr. Schmitt should be required to vote
and that his reason for abstention is invalid.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, stated that Mr. Schmitt has the right to abstain
and cannot be forced to vote.
Mr. Schmitt stated that he will be abstaining based on the fact that his
building is located on the shores of the path of this project and, due to the
fact that his property is a prime location, he could stand to profit greatly
from this project and these are the reasons for his abstention.
Mr. Welper stated that, because Mr. Jacobs changed his vote from last week, this
item is dead.
Mr. Morrissey asked for an explanation of the reason Mr. Jacobs changed his vote
from last week.
Mr. Jacobs stated that he talked to a lot of people this past week and believes
this to be a want not a need and that is the reason for his no vote.
146025 - Welper/Lind
to remove items 14 and 15 from the agenda (reconsidering approving application
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to seek Land and Water Conservation
Fund financial assistance from the National Park Service, in an amount up to
$750,000, in conjunction with the Cedar River Whitewater and Habitat
Improvements Project, on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Regular City Council meeting
and the vote on the item). Voice vote - Ayes: Four. Nays: Two (Morrissey, Amos).
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, asked that Ward 1 be filled by
appointment.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how the rules of the oral
presentation portion of the meeting work.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., offered his name for filling Ward 1 council
seat.
Mr. Schmitt asked what the timeframe is for filling the Ward 1 council seat.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, stated that they are waiting on confirmation of all of
the legal requirements for filling this seat.
Mr. Amos stated that the reason for his absence last week was due to two heart
attacks. He encouraged citizens to call 911 and not wait if they are
experiencing chest pains.
Mr. Jacobs stated that he takes filling positions with the city very seriously
and has spent time with Director Kent Shankle to learn more about the vacancy at
the Cultural Arts Center; he stated that he is confident that the city will be
filling this position.
146026 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
May 9, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
146027 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:32
p.m.
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Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Cl rk/Human Resource Director