VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

December 8, 2025

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing.  Attorney Solomon and Deputy Clerk Warren were also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting, the updated October Treasurer Report, and the November Treasurer Report were approved as presented

The following bills were approved be paid: Alternate Rain- repairs 183, Bi-State Motor Parts- supplies 103.03, Black Hills- heat 1002.85, Brite- equipment 7811, COPE- donation 1000, Cappel Auto Supply- supplies 34.58, CivicPlus- software 4000, Cox Business Services- phone 204.15, Daily Record- publications 567.99, Dj Gongol- repairs 6800, Emc Insurance- insurance 181513, Feld Fire- supplies 21140.75, Fenix- radio read meters 981.25, First State Bank- redevelopment tax distribution 167.29, Globe Life- insurance 40, Great Plains Uniforms- uniforms 5.01, Ingram Library Services- books 20.77, JD’s Carwash And Detailing- cruiser expenses 49.30, JEO Consulting Group- engineering 14675, League Of Nebr. Municipalities- dues 100, Lincoln National- insurance 842.24, MacQueen- repairs 2240.02, Marco- copier 316.29, Marsh & McLennan Agency- insurance 1897.44, Menards- supplies 194.47, Metropolitan Utilities District- cost of water 11838.34, Micromarketing Associates- books 270.43, NDWEE-Fiscal Services- loan payment 8915.46, Omaha Public Power Dist.- electricity 5660.65, Orkin- repairs 285, Papillion Sanitation- trash 433.63, Peopleservice- contracted maintenance 14177, Powermanager- software 7707.08, Rs Technologies- software 499, Edward W. Schroeder- audit 14795, Sector- supplies 112, Desirae Solomon- attorney fees 1500, State Fire Marshal Training Division- training 350, Valley Ace Hardware- supplies 6.99, Verizon Wireless- cell phones 219.62, Visa- supplies 3123.05, Visual Edge IT- IT support 479.49

 

Total Accounts Payable: $316,262.17

Total Payroll: $47,328.63 

 

Travis Harlow was appointed as Chairperson and Bill Rotert was appointed as Vice-Chairperson.

The following appointments were approved: Village Attorney- Desirae Solomon, Village CPA- Ed Schroeder, Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer- Melissa Smith, Maintenance Supervisor- Jamie Bednar, Zoning Administrator- Melissa Smith, Chief of Police- Tim Donahue, Village Engineer- JEO Consulting, Street Superintendent- Julie Ogden, Civil Defense/Emergency Management- Fire Chief, Underwriter- Ameritas Investments, Insurance Agency- Inspro Insurance.

The following Trustee duties were assigned: David Rochford- Office and Buildings, Travis Harlow- Water/Sewer and Streets, Bill Rotert- Police/Fire and Levee, Nikki Ewing- Maintenance, Parks, and Park Board and Corie Sass- Library and Planning Board.

The following motions were approved:

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-01, to approve purchase of bobcat attachment from Bobcat of Omaha in the amount of $640.52

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-02, to approve purchase of air compressor from Northern tools in the amount of $3,983.86

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-03, to approve purchasing 5 sets at a cost of $3,652.55

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-04, to approve on-call employment of Brian Mitchell with a starting wage of $20.00 per hour

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-05, to approve temporary employment of Gerod Becker for the water meter replacement project with a wage of $35.00 per hour

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-06, to approve reappointment of Andy Sass to the Health Board

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-07, to approve reappointment of Travis Harlow to the Health Board

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-08, to approve reappointment of Tim Donahue to the Health Board

- To approve Resolution 12-08-25-09, to approve agreement with EAA for scheduling baseball field

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 pm. A special meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm and the next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

December 23, 2025

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Special Meeting on December 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing.  Clerk Smith was also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.  Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws. 

The following motions were approved:

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-01, to approve the purchase of a 2025 Chevy 3500 from Woodhouse at a cost of $56,000.00

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-02, to approve the purchase of a 2026 Polaris Ranger XP1000 from Johnson’s Cycle at a cost of $27,499.00

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-03, to approve the purchase of a dump trailer from PJ Trailers at a cost of $9,956.70

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-04, to approve the installation of necessary equipment on the maintenance truck by Elite Vehicle Outfitters at a cost of $2,821.60

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-05, to approve the installation of necessary equipment on the maintenance all-terrain vehicle by Elite Vehicle Outfitters at a cost of $7,024.68

- To approve Resolution 12-23-25-06, to approve employment of Louis Bertelsen as an on-call maintenance employee at a wage of $20.00 per hour

 

The following bills were approved be paid: Big Rig Repair- Trailer 9956.70, Kelsey Forman- reimbursement 158.19, Johnson’s Cycle- ATV 27499, Woodhouse- truck 56000

 

Total Accounts Payable: $93,613.89

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 pm. A special meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm and the next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

January 12, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Special Meeting on January 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing (arrived at 6:03 pm).  Village CPA Lisa Flesner and Clerk Smith were also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.   Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws.  

Flesner presented the audit for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

January 12, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on January 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing.  Clerk Smith also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.  Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws. 

Minute from the December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting and December 23, 2025 Special Meeting and the December Treasurer Report were approved as presented.

The following bills were approved be paid:  Be Seen Signs- supplies 1202.28, Bi-State Motor Parts, Inc- supplies 160.48, Black Hills- heat 599.54, Black Hills- heat 2014.46, Black Hills- heat 311.52, Bobcat Of Omaha- repairs 640.52, Cappel Auto Supply- supplies 46.48, Cox Business Services- phone 152.00, Cox Business Services- phone 233.57, Electric Pump- repairs 14058.00, Elite Vehicle Outfitters- repairs 18850.70, Feld Fire- supplies 30308.84, Fenix- software 981.25, Fireguard- supplies 938.55, Globe Life- insurance 40.00, Hamel Manufacturing- repairs 370.96, Ingram Library Services- supplies 39.30, JD’s Carwash And Detailing- repairs 73.95, JEO Consulting Group- engineering 2800.00, Kaspar Landscaping, LLC- supplies 2990.00, Lincoln National Life Insurance Company- insurance 842.24, Luke’s Lawn and Pest- repairs 656.00, MacQueen- supplies 205.00, Marco- supplies 229.07, Menards- supplies 588.58, Metropolitan Utilities District- water 9669.52, Mocic- dues 100.00, Nebraska Sweeping- contracted maintenance 2924.83, New Moon- repairs 800.00, Northern Tool & Equipment Co- supplies 4224.93, O’Reilly Auto Parts- supplies 18.75, Omaha Public Power Dist.- electricity 5747.61, Orkin, Inc.- repairs 285.00, Papillion Sanitation- trash 317.21, Papillion Sanitation- trash 116.42, Peopleservice, Inc- contracted maintenance 14177.00, Radar Shop- repairs 256.00, Rob’s Oil Co., Inc.- fuel 4265.51, Melissa Smith- mileage 157.92, Desirae Solomon- attorney fees 1500.00, Sunset Law Enforcement- supplies 231.50, The Marksman Indoor Range- training 153.99, Utility Equipment Co.- supplies 1288.13, Valley Ace Hardware- supplies 70.72, Verizon Wireless- phone 219.62, Visa- supplies 665.30, Visa- supplies 2361.21, Visa- supplies 291.74, Visual Edge IT- IT support 1286.85, Visual Edge IT- IT support 1211.85, Visual Edge IT- IT support 477.43, Visual Edge IT- IT support 318.81, Abbie Warren- mileage 34.30, West O Chamber- dues 350.00, Winwater- supplies 21.50

 

Total Accounts Payable: $132,876.94

Total Payroll: $68,749.55 

 

The following motions were approved:

- To approve Resolution 01-12-26-01, to transfer police truck to maintenance

- To approve Resolution 01-12-26-02, to approve sale of surplus equipment

- To approve Resolution 01-12-26-03, to approve removal of fallen trees along the levee

- To approve Resolution 01-12-26-04, to set mileage rate for 2026 at $0.725 per mile

- To waive the three readings for Ordinance 858, to amend Mobile Food Vendor permits to accept county health department permits from Lancaster County and Central District in addition to Douglas County

- To approve Ordinance 858

- To hold the employee appreciation dinner at Farmer Brown’s (Harlow abstained)

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

February 9, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on February 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Vice-Chairperson Rotert and Trustees Ewing and Rochford.  Chairperson Harlow and Trustee Sass were absent.  Clerk Smith was also present.

Vice-Chairperson Rotert called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 January 12, 2026 Special Meeting and January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting and the January Treasurer Report were approved.

The following motions were approved: 

 

To approve payment of accounts payable with the addition of a payment of $1500 for attorney fees to Desirae Solomon and the $76.00 correction of the Cox invoice for the Village Office. The following bills were approved be paid: Awogs-bunker gear 1760, ARCS-door subscription 301.08, Atlas awnings-building maintenance (50/50 village/rural) 1220, be seen signs-maintenance decals 75, Bi-state-supplies 58.14, Biblionix-books 1760, Black Hills-heat 3006.76, Blue360 Media-police supplies 201.81, Boys town-training 75, Cappel-supplies 266.92, Cox-phone 482.76, Cummins-repairs 496.25, Custom Electric-repairs 560, DCW-liquor license fees 2025 1700, Daily record-publications 146.73, Danko-bunker gear 8505.52, Eakes-copier maintenance 480.26, EMC-insurance premiums 4,595, Envirotech-pest services 265, Feld fire-supplies (100% rural) 1350, Fenix-meter hosting 981.25, First State Bank-dial redevelopment distribution 1465.48, Globe life-insurance 40, Harvest Heights-Redevelopment tax distribution 4804.03, Hike-IT support 270, Ingram-library books 437.79, JDs Carwash-cruiser expenses 38.25, JEO-street project 9118.75, Jelinek-supplies 19.32, LONM-conference 1,640, Lincoln National-life insurance 842.24, Lyman Richey-sand/gravel 408.90, Marco-copier 226.76, Menards-supplies 385.29, MCA-dues 85, MUD-cost of water 9012.50, Micromarketing-library books 108.87, NE Library commission-books 50, New Moon-cleaning 400, Northern tools-late fee on account 4.72, OPPD-electricity 6105.36, Orkin-building maintenance 285, Papillion Sanitation-trash 439.40, PeopleService-contracted maintenance 14177, PCAN-dues 80, Rob’s oil-fuel 526.42, Solomon-attorney fees 1500, TDH-repairs 365, Trekk-storm sewer repairs 708, UNO-clerk’s institute dues 886, UECO-supplies 220.02, USG-water tower maintenance 13470.72, Valley ace-supplies 164.15, Verizon-cell 219.62, Visa-supplies 3261.34, Visual Edge-IT support 2677.60, Vrba-repairs 235, Wiese-library repairs 291.25

 

Total Accounts Payable: $103,257.26   Total Payroll: $59,178.83

 

- To certify list of first responders eligible for tax incentive act

- To approve Resolution 02-09-26-01, to approve quote for new Hustler Super Z HD mower from Ty’s Outdoor for $10,395.43 including trade-in of 2023 Hustler Hyperdrive 72” (budgeted item)

- To move Clean Up Day to April 25, 2026

- To approve Resolution 02-09-26-02, to approve partial closure of N Front Street from Third Street to approximately 150 ft west of the intersection for Modern Market on May 2, 2026 from 6am to 6pm to host a sales event

- To approve Resolution 02-09-26-03, to - approve partial closure of N Front Street from Third Street to approximately 150 ft west of the intersection for Modern Market on October 3, 2026 from 6am to 6pm to host a sales event

- To approve Resolution 02-09-26-04, to approve quote for metal detector for water meter project from Utility Equipment Company for $959.98

- To table Resolution 02-09-26-05, to approve quote for trash removal services as submitted by S2 Refuse and Papillion Sanitation until the next meeting

- To enter executive session at 7:29pm to discuss contract negotiations and to protect the attorney-client privilege. The purpose of the executive session to discuss contract negotiations and to protect the attorney-client privilege was restated

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

February 19, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Special Meeting on February 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street.  Present were Vice-Chairperson Rotert and Trustees Sass, Rochford, and Ewing.  Chairperson Harlow was absent. Clerk Smith was also present.

Vice-Chairperson Rotert called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.   Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws.  

The following motion was approved:

- To approve Resolution 02-19-26-01, to approve employment of Cori Hall as full-time maintenance employee

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:01 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

March 9, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing (arrived at 7:01 pm).  Clerk Smith was also present.

Chairperson 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 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and February 19, 2026 Special Meeting and the February’s Treasurer Report were approved as presented.

The following bills were approved be paid (Harlow abstained): Andersen plumbing-repairs 669.21, Bistate-supplies 160.60, Big rig repair-supplies 20.10, Black Hills-heat 3438.09, Bobcat-repairs 1135.82, Boystown-training 400, Cappel-supplies 21.98, Cox-phone 561.35, DC West Post prom-donation 250, EVO-repairs 3410.94, EMC-insurance premiums 7711, Envirotech-pest services 265, Feld fire-supplies 1266.04, Fenix-meter hosting 981.25, Fireguard-repairs 362.65, Globe life-insurance 40, Great Plains-uniforms 104.99, Harvest Heights-Redevelopment tax distribution 59364.33, Hitchler-reimbursement for supplies 9.41, Ingram-library books 548.40, JDs Carwash-cruiser expenses 75.65, JEO-WWTF project 8400, Jensen tire-cruiser expenses 898.24, Macqueen-repairs 366.22, Marco-copier 175.01, Menards-supplies 101.35, MUD-cost of water 13189.23, Micromarketing-library books 84.40, Midwest Impressions-police uniforms 1384.75, Mutchie-2026 plant health care program 2015.90, NLC-dues 318, NE state patrol-software 1800, New Moon-cleaning 400, Old republic-treasurer bond 100, OPPD-electricity 6203.42, Out on a limb-tree removal 2750, Papillion Sanitation-trash 463.63, PeopleService-contracted maintenance 14177, Properties Unlimited-redevelopment tax distribution 135522.10, Rob’s oil-fuel 2941.25, State fire marshal-training (rural) 150, Ty’s outdoor-mower 10332.43, UECO-supplies 2735.14, Verizon-cell 219.62, Visa-supplies meg 2512.36, Visual Edge-IT support 1689.29, Vrba-repairs 623

 

Total Accounts Payable: $290,349.15

Total Payroll: $63,735.01

 

The following motions were approved:

- To approve the Arbor Day Proclamation

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-01, to approve lift station repairs at the wastewater treatment facility by Electric Pump in the amount of $28,660.00

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-02, to approve repairs to oxidation ditch by HTM Sales in the amount of $8,500.00

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-14, to approve part-time employment of Chris Yordt as a part-time police officer

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-03, to approve quote for entry door repairs by AR Custom Solutions

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-04, to approve purchase of 12 tables from K-Log in the amount of $7,499.18 (budgeted)

- To approve Assignment and Consent of Redevelopment Contract and TIF Note for Larita Properties LLC Redevelopment Project

- To approve Conditional Use application for additional outdoor music hours for Dog House Saloon

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-05, to approve partial street closure of Third Street for Dog House Saloon Day of the Hog on June 13, 2026 from 8:00am to midnight

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-06, to approve SDL for Saddlecreek Breakfast Club on May 2, 2025 at 302 N Front St, Suite 1 for May 2, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm with a rain date of May 3, 2026

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-07, to approve quote for trash removal services

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-08, to approve Textmygov upgrade for an additional $1,500.00

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-09, to approve closure of Blondo Street May 1-3 and 8-10 from 9am to 6pm to divert traffic for Junk Stock

- Harlow stepped away from the meeting due to a conflict of interest at 8:10pm. 

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-10, approve the Harvest Heights on the Creek Redevelopment Plan Modification One including a provision for the division of ad valorem real estate taxes

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-11, to approve a Redevelopment Contract with TDH Home Building Inc. (the “Redeveloper”) in connection with the Harvest Heights on the Creek Redevelopment Plan Modification One

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-12, to approve the Harvest Heights Redevelopment Plan Phase 8 including a provision for the division of ad valorem real estate taxes

- To approve Resolution 03-09-26-13, to approve a Redevelopment Contract with TDH Home Building Inc. (the “Redeveloper”) in connection with the Harvest Heights Redevelopment Plan Phase 8 Harlow returned to the meeting at 8:12pm.

- To approve the firework stand permit for United Methodist Church

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS

April 13, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Regular Meeting on April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass, Rotert, and Ewing. Trustee Rochford was absent. Attorney Solomon and Clerk Smith were also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and the March’s Treasurer Report were approved as presented.

The following bills were approved be paid: AR Custom Solutions-shop repairs 1928.34, Bi-state-supplies 19.56, Black Hills-heat 1786.84, Cappel-repairs 29.48, CiShirts-maintenance supplies 378, Cox-phone 764.91, Danko-bunker gear 255, Electric pump-repairs 31069.50, EVO-repairs 994.12, Envirotech-pest services 265, Feld fire-supplies 57.19, Fenix-meter hosting 981.25, Globe life-insurance 40, Ingram-library books 66.56, JDs Carwash-cruiser expenses 82.45, JEO-engineering fees 24620, Jensen-police tires 773.24, K-log-library tables 7499.18, Lincoln National-life insurance 421.12, Luke’s-park spraying 328, Marco-copier 255.92, Menards-supplies 439.86, MUD-cost of water 9171, NHS-contracted animal enforcement 2337.50, NMVCA-dues 90, NE Sweeping-contracted street cleaning 2924.83, OPPD-electricity 5957.73, Papillion Sanitation-trash 433.63, PeopleService-contracted maintenance 14177, Rob’s oil-fuel 1264.16, Smith-1Q26 mileage 582.61,Solomon-attorney fees 3000, Sutton-library books 78, Ty’s outdoor-supplies 206.67, UMB-bond payment fees 300, UECO-supplies 663, Valley Ace-supplies 11.99, Verizon-cell 219.62, Visa-supplies 2185.47, Visual Edge-IT support 2363.02, Warren-1Q26 mileage 215.62, WFD-reimbursements 26642.27, Wiese-repairs 1610

 

Total Accounts Payable: $147,489.64 

Total Payroll: $80,117.13

 

The following motions were approved:

- To put Holiday Lights proposal on file

- To approve Resolution 04-13-26-01, to approve purchase of library copier from Eakes through a lease program

- To approve Resolution 04-13-26-02, to approve sale of excess library items

- To approve Resolution 04.13-26-03, to approve purchase of tables for meeting room

- To approve Resolution 04-13-26-04, to approve closure of W Maple Rd from North Front St to 252nd St from April 15, 2026 to June 13, 2026 from 6am to 6pm daily

- To approve Resolution 04-13-26-05, to approve Special Designated Liquor License for Dog House Saloon for June 13, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00am

- To table Resolution 04-13-26-06, to approve employment of Candi Rotert as an on-call employee

- To approve Ka-Boomer’s firework stand permit for 2523 River Road Drive (Harlow abstained)

- To waive the three readings of Ordinance 859, to approve increasing sewer rates 5%

- To approve Ordinance 859

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

April 28, 2026

 

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo met for a Special Meeting on April 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm in the Village Office, 509 S. Front Street. Present were Chairperson Travis Harlow and Trustees Sass (arrived at 6:15 pm), Rochford, Rotert, and Ewing (arrived at 5:35 pm). Attorney Solomon and Clerk Smith were also present.

Chairperson Harlow called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm and stated the location of the Open Meetings Act.  Notice of the meeting was duly exercised and mailed per the bylaws. 

The following motions were approved: 

- To table Resolution 04-28-26-01, to approve employment of Candi Rotert as an on-call Village employee

- To enter executive session at 5:35 pm to discuss possible litigation and to protect the attorney/client privilege. The purpose of executive session to restated.

- To enter back into open session at 6:38 pm Rotert and Ewing stepped away from the meeting

- To reopen discussion on Resolution 04-28-26-01, to approve employment of Candi Rotert as an on-call Village employee

- To approve Resolution 04-28-26-01 

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 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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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 

OF ORDINANCE NO. 858

IN PAMPHLET FORM

 

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo, Nebraska, held at 7:00 o’clock P.M. on January 12, 2026, there was passed and adopted Ordinance No. 858 entitled:

 

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE WATERLOO MUNICPAL CODE CHAPTER IV ARTICLE 9 SECTION 502 (A)(4) PERTAINING TO MOBILE FOOD VENDORS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECT DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.

 

Which Ordinance No. 858 is published in pamphlet form, copies of which are available for inspection and distribution at the Office of the Village Clerk at the Village Clerk’s Office in the Village of Waterloo, Nebraska.

 

Melissa Smith

Village Clerk

 

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VILLAGE OF WATERLOO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 

OF ORDINANCE NO. 859

IN PAMPHLET FORM

 

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Waterloo, Nebraska, held at 7:00 o’clock P.M. on April 13, 2026, there was passed and adopted Ordinance No. 859 entitled:

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 804 TO CHANGE THE WASTEWATER RATES FOR THE USE OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF WATERLOO, NEBRASKA, ON A JUST AND EQUITABLE BASIS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECT DATE OF THIS AMENDMENT.

 

Which Ordinance No. 859 is published in pamphlet form, copies of which are available for inspection and distribution at the Office of the Village Clerk at the Village Clerk’s Office in the Village of Waterloo, Nebraska.

 

Melissa Smith

Village Clerk

 

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