The Waterloo City Council hit on a variety of topics during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
During the meeting:
- Earlene Little asked the council to consider providing some sort of hardship clause or similar resolution in the city’s ordinance regarding RV habitation, as her property caretaker lives in an RV on her property and she is unable to care for the property herself. The council agreed to discuss ideas at a future council meeting.
- Councilor Chad Wolfe reported he installed a stop sign on 4th Street at Kay Street.
- Councilor Dennis Scott will be sending out ordinance violation letters following a recent “city walk through” session held Feb. 21.
- City Recorder Grace Reed said the work computer needs IT assistance due mainly to her inability to upload or access files that are locked under previous recorder Brandi Libra’s access.
- The council approved the purchase of a laptop and printer/scanner that will allow the city recorder to digitize the city’s ordinances.
- The council set a date to conduct interviews for the two applicants who submitted resumes for the city recorder job. Interviews were held after press time on Monday, March 23, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to announce the new hire.
- The city will be putting up announcements seeking budget committee member volunteers.
- The council reviewed risk management changes the city’s insurance provider would like to see, including continuity of operations, emergency planning, upgraded security cameras, and other points.
- The council directed Reed to look for a new bookkeeper.