VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

March 13, 2023

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on March 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street.  Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Rotert, Rochford, A. Harlow.  Trustee Sass arrived at 7:51 pm.  Attorney Solomon and Clerk Smith were also present.

Chairperson T. Harlow called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.   Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws.

Minutes from the February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting and the February Treasurer Report were approved as presented.

The following bills were approved be paid: Andersen-repairs 165, Barco-supplies 315.70,Bistate-supplies 219.50, Black Hills-heat 2719.56, Cox-phone 1127.68, Cummins-repairs 1494.70, Demco-supplies 148.09, Gazette-publications 85.83, Elkhorn auto-cruiser expenses 78, First State Bank-redevelopment tax distribution 31355.29, Great Plains-uniforms 507.92, Harlow-hotel reimbursement for midwinter conference 128.41, Ingram-books 509.26, JDs Carwash-cruiser expenses 31.45, Jensen tire-cruiser repairs 699.56, JEO-w/ww capacity study 4480, Lincoln National-life insurance 25.16, Marco-copier 217.80, Menards-supplies 179.06, MUD-cost of water 7809.50, Micromarketing-books 39.99, Mutchie-tree care 270.75, NLC-dues 292, NHS-contracted animal enforcement 533, NMVCA-dues 40, Office Depot-supplies 47.98, OPPD-electricity 4940.20, Orkin-bldg maintenance 239.97, Papillion Sanitation-trash 284.07, PeopleService-contracted maintenance 12,615, Properties Unlimited-redevelopment tax distribution 7458.01, Robs oil-fuel 3411.99, Staples-supplies 95.57, UMC-firework deposit refund 2,500, Verizon-cell 365.23, Veseris-mosquito supplies 818.40, Visa-supplies 1020.57

Total Accounts Payable: $87,270.20

Total Payroll: $48,550.46

GL Entries: $62,366.03

The following motions were approved:

Resolution 03-13-23-01, to approve bid for repairs to oxidation ditch at the wastewater treatment facility by JCI, LLC.  at a cost of $295,860 with the understanding that they will be on site within 60 days

Resolution 03-13-23-02, to approve bid for repairs to UV lights at the wastewater treatment facility by MC2 as a total cost of $3,950 not including labor

The Public Hearing was opened at 7:36 pm for rezoning Lot 2 of Elkhorn Valley Acres as part of their subdivision application, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA.  No public comments were made.  The hearing was closed at 7:37 pm.

To waive the three readings of Ordinance 828, to change the zoning of Lot 2, Elkhorn Valley Acres from AG Agricultural to I Industrial

To approve Ordinance 828

A hearing was opened at 7:38 pm for public input on the proposed changes to the Waterloo Floodplain Regulations.  The hearing closed at 7:42 pm.

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-03, to approve temporary closure of N Front Street appx 150ft north of Third Street to the intersection on April 29, 2023 from 9am-6pm (with a rain date of May 6, 2023)

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-04, to approve SDL from Saddle Creek Breakfast Club for April 29, 2023 (with a rain date of May 6, 2023)

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-05, to reappoint Travis Harlow to the Health Board

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-06, to reappoint Tim Donahue to the Health Board

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-07, to reappoint Andrew Sass to the Health Board

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-08, to select engineer for wastewater treatment facility lift station project

To approve Resolution 03-13-23-09, to approve temporary closure of Denton Street from Second Street to Thomas Drive on September 16, 2023 from 5pm to midnight

To approve firework stand application for United Methodist Church

To increase full-time employee wages 5% effective April 1 with the understanding that there will be a discussion for a standard cost of living increase for October

Motion by Rochford, seconded by Sass, to enter executive session at 8:13 pm on a personnel matter for the prevention of needless injury to an individual, and such individual has not requested a public meeting.  Upon roll call vote, voting YES: Rotert, T. Harlow, Sass, Rochford, A. Harlow.  Voting NO: none, motion carried.  Rochford restated the reason for the executive session for a personnel matter for the prevention of needless injury to an individual, and such individual has not requested a public meeting.

Executive session ended at 8:36 pm.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm.

Melissa Smith, Clerk/Treasurer

A complete text of the minutes of the regular meeting is on file and available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Village Office.

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