04.07.2026 Waterloo Utilities Meeting Minutes

Regular meeting of the Waterloo Water & Light Commission held April 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, Office Manager Joy Bisco, Mayor Jenifer Quimby, and Lisa Twarog, Town & Country Engineering. Citizen Laura Cotting. Minutes Motion by Butzine, seconded by Weihert, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting. Motion carried. Expenditures Motion by Weihert, seconded by Butzine, to approve the March disbursements as presented. Motion carried. Citizen Input Mayor Quimby commented on changing the utility audit to match the City audit and balancing of the to/from between the two entities. Portzen Pay Request No pay request was received. Tower Dismantle Bid Acceptance Motion by Schumann, seconded by Weihert, to accept the lowest bid from Iseler Demolition, Inc for $53,800, contingent upon Iseler dates available after the SCADA communications have been moved. Motion carried. Reservoir Maintenance Proposal Approval Sorenson updated the Commission on the underwater drone video and assessment by Lane Tank. DNR recommended maintenance will be performed, waiting on a quote from Lane Tank. Lank Tank will perform the DNR required inspection. Lift Station Request to Bid Motion by Schumann, seconded by Weihert, to approve the request to bid lift station improvements to be funded by USDA grant funds with a 10% utility cost share. Motion carried. Unit Price Bid Acceptance Motion by Weihert, seconded by Butzine, to accept the lowest unit cost bid from A-1 Power LLC. Motion carried. Transportation Replacement Fund The Commission was updated on the transportation replacement fund. Motion by Butzine, seconded by Tschanz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Pam Kuhl - Secretary