07.07.2026 Waterloo Utilities Meeting Minutes

Regular meeting of the Waterloo Water & Light Commission held July 7, 2026 Meeting called to order by President Devin Schumann at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Utilities office. Present were Commissioners Vern Butzine, Pam Kuhl, Michael Tschanz, Richard Weihert, Superintendent Barry Sorenson, Mayor Jeni Quimby, Office Manager Joy Bisco, and Charlie Kuhl. Minutes Motion by Butzine, seconded by Tschanz, to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026 meeting. Motion carried. Expenditures Motion by Kuhl, seconded by Butzine, to approve the June disbursements as presented. Motion carried. Citizen Input None. Election of Vice President Motion by Butzine, seconded by Schumann, to elect Tschanz as Vice President. Motion carried. Portzen Pay Request Motion by Schumann, seconded by Weihert, to recommend to City Council Portzen pay request #34 in the amount of $154,610.97. Motion carried. WPPI Contract Extension The Commission was provided information on the requested WPPI contract extension. Water/Wastewater Position Motion by Schumann, second by Butzine to move to closed session. Motion by Weihert, second by Schumann to reconvene to open session. 2027 Wage Discussions Motion by Schumann, second by Butzine to move to closed session. Motion by Weihert, second by Schumann to reconvene to open session. Motion by Schumann, seconded by Butzine to approve 2027 wage increases. Motion carried. General Information Brew City moving forward with apartments at Clarkson and 89. Electric crew working on 3 phase for Skalitzky and loop to the library. Motion by Weihert, seconded by Butzine, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Pam Kuhl - Secretary