HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.11.2008COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 11, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Getty, Hart, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie Schmitt.
Members absent: Greenwood.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Hart that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, December 15, 2008.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, December 15, 2008, and the
following items were discussed.
The request from Waterloo Community Schools to forgive weed and garbage assessments at the
former Lincoln School site at 942 Newton Streets was reviewed. The property was sold to an
individual who was given several notices to cleanup the weeds. The weeds were not removed
and the city hired a contractor. The property has reverted back to the Waterloo Community
Schools with the assessments attached. Councilperson Getty stated that the individual took a lot
of items out of the school and held an auction. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, explained that the
assessment stays with the property and that is why,the Schools are now being asked to pay them.
The Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Inc. at a cost of $12,000.00 to study the
feasibility of creating a Transfer Station was reviewed. Councilperson Steve Schmitt inquired
where the funding for the agreement is coming from. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial
Officer, responded there is available funds in the sanitation budget.
Councilperson Steve Schmitt stated that he thought businesses could only receive a maximum of
$50,000.00 for the Jumpstart Small Business Assistance Program. Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director, responded that businesses could be eligible for an additional
$5,000.00 for energy efficiencies.
Councilperson Getty asked that a work session be scheduled with the Engineering Department
and Waterloo Water Works to discuss installing new water mains during reconstruction of
streets. Councilperson Getty stated that often times after reconstruction, there will be leaks to
the water main due to the heavy equipment, or the way the dirt is put back. Councilperson Getty
stated there are two water leaks on Commercial Street right now. Mayor Hurley will schedule a
work session.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Cole that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:15 a.m. Ayes: Six. Abent• Greenwood. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk