HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/1999October 25, 1999
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 25, 1999. Mayor John R. Rooff
in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Anders. Absent:
Collier.
Invocation by: Reverend Joyce Wilder, Ambassadors for Christ Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
112957 - Jordan/Anders
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 25,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., to add Item 15a, be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
112958 - Murphy/Gronen
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 18,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier.
Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring November 3, 1999 as Philanthropy Day.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
112959 - Jordan/Murphy
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed F.Y. 2000
Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on October 15, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
112960 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Gronen
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
112961 - Getty/Murphy
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area
Parking Lot, Contract No. 619", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-721.
112962 - Murphy/Jordan
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-722.
112963 - Krizek/Gronen
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review:
Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid
Cedar Valley Corp., Waterloo, IA 5% $ 30,815.38
Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA 5% $ 33,140.90
Rampart Corporation, Waterloo, IA 5% $ 42,255.00
Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
112964 - Krizek/Anders
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Young
Development to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Mary Ellen Drive generally
located southwest of William Drive to abutting property owners for $8,352.00 be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 8,
1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Collier.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-723.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Sinnott when he received the letter and if he had talked
to anyone on the insurance committee. Mr. Sinnott stated that he has beat his
head against the wall on this for four or five years now, and it starts to hurt
after awhile. Mr. Sinnott stated that the last time he appeared before the
council he was told he could have saved himself a trip and that he could have
talked to the three members about what was going on. Mr. Sinnott stated that it
was his understanding that it came from Mayor Rooff.
Mayor Rooff stated that he personally stayed out of the insurance issue and has
not attended the insurance meetings, as it is not his call and he does not have
a vote. Mayor Rooff stated that the three members reviewed the insurance
premiums. Mayor Rooff stated that the city does not bid every year when it is a
professional service contract, but that the city is not against taking it out
for bid again in the future.
Dr. Gronen stated that he sat on the insurance committee, and he believes the
question being asked is does the city want to change agents. The committee is
comfortable with the agent representing the city. Dr. Gronen stated that the
committee had a meeting with our agent last week and was presented information.
The agent checked with 15 companies and many were not willing to bid. Dr.
Gronen stated that the city had numerous losses over the past year, including
the lagoon cover, sanitation building and other buildings that were damaged, and
that is why premiums have increased.
Mr. Sinnott stated that he does not doubt they searched the market, but on the
other hand if its all in one house and you are telling the agent that you are
not going to bid it, you are hurting the level of competition. Mr. Sinnott
asked if the carrier was at the June 14, 1999 meeting. Mr. Sinnott commented
that he is just trying to bring carriers who write a lot of municipalities.
Councilperson Getty stated that over the past three years the city has paid
property premiums of just over $146,000.00 but has experienced losses costing
the insurance company over $750,000.00. Councilperson Getty stated that the
committee was comfortable with the coverage and service. Golf Insurance was the
best package the city could find out of 15 companies. Councilperson Getty
stated that everything he has read indicates that because of weather related
claims across the nation, everyone is going to see across-the-board increases.
Mr. Sinnott stated that the city could have saved a lot of money if the
insurance coverage was bid out, he is talking about true competition.
Mayor Rooff stated that the city has bid the insurance coverage three years out
of the past five years and that Mr. Sinnott was involved in two of the bids.
Mayor Rooff commented that is why the city formed an insurance committee so Mr.
Sinnott would have someone to talk to, and Mayor Rooff suggested Mr. Sinnott do
that.
Dr. Gronen stated that the real test of an insurance company is not the premium
you pay, but when you have a loss are they there to back you up.
Mayor Rooff commented that the city experienced a loss of $660,000.00 on the
lagoon cover, and losses at the sanitation building and airport building and the
carrier covered the loss with no argument. Mayor Rooff stated that he is not
against going out for bid.
BILLS PAYMENTS
112971 - Murphy
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-72, dated October 25, 1999, in
the amount of $3,383,252.95, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance
Committee. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-729.
NEW BUSINESS
112972 - Jordan/Murphy
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Jacob Schaefer to the position of Custodial Maintenance for
Young Arena, subject to passing physical examination, be received, placed on
file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
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BONDS
112976 - Jordan/Getty
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that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through October 25, 1999, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
112977 - Jordan/Krizek
that the Council adjourn at 7:33
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Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 25, 1999
5:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Anders.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official, reviewed the amendment to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The amendment would establish fines for failure to comply
with the ordinance as a municipal infraction violation. The fines established are as follows: First
Offense --$200.00, Second Offense --$500.00 and Third Offense --$750.00. The penalties would
be in addition to any other appropriate relief ordered by the court to abate or cease the violation
or to authorize the city to abate or correct the violation.
Lou Curtwright, Building Official, reviewed HVAC Journeyman Licensing. The HVAC
Journeyman Licensing was a topic when the heating code was adopted in April 1998. Section 18-
9, Journeyman Licensing, was questioned by the industry. The industry and the Waterloo Heating
Board have met numerous times over the past 18 months and have agreed that licensing is
necessary. The revision of this section better reflects what the industry wants to accomplish.
Individuals with five years experience under a company with a contractor's license will be
grandfathered in contingent that within two years they will have obtained additional education.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official, reviewed Chapter 11, Waterloo Electrical Code. The adoption
of the national code and the elimination of restrictive amendments is necessary for the attraction
of national companies. The electrical code is the last to be revised. Alternative materials and use
has been revised to reflect national trends. The Electrical Board has met in regular sessions over
the past year revising the code. Carlton Industries is interested because they have threatened a
lawsuit regarding our present restrictive use of materials, understanding that these products are
recognized in the national code. Mr. Cutwright will be reviewing different sections with the
industry to make sure everything is compliant before the ordinance is brought before the council.
Mr. Cutwright stated that the Electrical Code allows for the use of surface metallic raceways and
disallows use of surface nonmetallic raceways under certain circumstances.
Councilperson Jordan stated that he would like included in the ordinance a process to appeal the
board's decision before the council.
Mr. Cutwright will place the amendment to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings Ordinance and HVAC Journeyman Licensing Ordinance on next week's council agenda.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk