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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-Special Meeting-3/19/2020 March 19, 2020 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Special Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo,Iowa,at 5:30 p.m.,on Thursday,March 19,2020. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen, Morrissey, and Klein. Mr. Amos, Mr. Feuss, Mr. Grieder, and Mrs. Juon joined via telephone. 157576 - Juon/Klein that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Special Session on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING 157577 - Juon/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on General Obligation Bonds - ECP-1 - The issuance of not to exceed $11,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 13, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. 157578 - Juon/Grieder That the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 157579 - Juon/Grieder that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-190. 157580 - Juon/Morrissey that"Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed$11,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, and levying a tax for the payment thereof',be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-191. 157581 - Morrissey/Boesen that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Public Hearing to adopt the FYE 2021 budget, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 6, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. 157582 - Morrissey/Feuss That the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 157583 - Morrissey/Boesen that"Resolution approving the FYE 2021 budget with a total tax levy rate of$18.44026 and property tax askings in the amount of$43,867,769", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Klein and Morrissey). Motion carried. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, presented an overview of proposed FYE2021 budget. Council members and the Mayor then discussed the presentation with the Chief Financial Officer. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-192. March 19, 2018 Page 2 157584 - MorrisseyBoesen Motion to amend by striking "levy rate of$18.44026", and inserting "levy rate of$18.34018", and striking"in the amount of$43,867,769",and inserting"in the amount of$43,634,204". Roll-call vote- Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Amos, Klein,Feuss, Grieder, and Juon). Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey distributed a proposed amendment to the agenda, which would reduce the levy rate to $18.34018 and tax askings to $43,634,204. He then explained changes made to the proposed budget to reduce the levy rate by $0.10008. Mrs. Juon questioned if additional fees were added as revenue. Mr. Morrissey confirmed. Michelle Weidner requested clarification of the garage mechanic position and the graphic artist. Mr. Morrissey commented that it would come from the general levy. Mr. Grieder questioned if the proposal asks to use of$900,000 in reserves and how much of the city's cash reserves are proposed to be used in the budget proposal on the agenda. Michelle Weidner commented that the budget on the agenda proposes the use of$750,000 of general fund balance. Mrs. Klein commented the council should be finding cuts rather than additions, that the proposals on the table show a lack of leadership, and explained several reasons why she does not support the proposed budget or amendment to the budget. Mr. Grieder stated that he is disappointed Mrs. Klein did not offer a budget option to the council. Mr. Morrissey commented that he wishes the budget process would start earlier and that he is disappointed that he has not heard budget options from Mrs. Klein. Mr. Boesen commented that he is very concerned with the need for assistance for the rental inspection program. He explained that inspections are a compounding problem and need additional staffing. Mrs. Juon commented that she does not support an amendment that increases fees and personnel. Michelle Weidner commented that she needs assistance understanding Mr. Morrissey's proposal. 157585 - MorrisseyBoesen To recess to allow Mr. Morrissey to work with the Chief Financial Officer on reconciling numbers in his amendment proposal. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried. 157586 - Morrissey/Boesen To reconvene at 6:48 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Michelle Weidner confirmed that she has verified the numbers in the proposed amendment. ORDINANCES 157587 - MorrisseyBoesen that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Title 5, Police Regulations, Chapter 2, General Offenses, Article B, Civil Emergency and enacting in lieu thereof a new Title 5, Police Regulations, Chapter 2, General Offenses, Article B, Civil Emergency", be received,placed on file,considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 157588 - Morrissey/Grieder March 19, 2018 Page 3 that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 157589 - Morrissey/Grieder that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Title 5, Police Regulations, Chapter 2, General Offenses, Article B, Civil Emergency and enacting in lieu thereof a new Title 5, Police Regulations, Chapter 2, General Offenses, Article B, Civil Emergency", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5548. ADJOURNMENT 157590 - Morrissey/Klein that the Council adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Pelley Fel e City Clerk