Waverly City Council adopts fire-prevention ordinance, approves economic-development contract and infrastructure purchases

The Waverly City Council adopted Ordinance 2411 on its third and final reading and approved several routine business items at a brief regular meeting that adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

Ordinance 2411 amends chapter 91 of the Waverly Municipal Code to update local fire-prevention provisions. Councilmembers noted that the fire department is preparing a checklist for the city website and social media to clarify burn-ban and burn-permit procedures. The ordinance passed on final reading by a recorded vote of 4-0.

Council also approved an agreement with Herman Economic Development Consulting to prepare an economic development strategy and action plan not to exceed $44,000. Council members asked how the fee was determined and were told the consultant's price reflected a scoped level of services and estimated hours.

On infrastructure, the council approved a $2,290 bid from Bert Gurnie and Associates for dissolved-oxygen and oxidation-reduction potential probes to monitor wastewater effluent and enable remote control of blowers and aeration systems to improve energy use. The council also approved scope change order No. 1 for J Consulting on the new well-siting project to add public-education deliverables and outreach to landowners.

The council accepted claims for payment totaling $122,300. All motions recorded in the business section carried unanimously, the meeting recording showing a 4-0 tally for each recorded vote.

The ordinance adoption and the contracts were routine agenda items that council members and staff described as part of ongoing capital and planning work; the Planning Commission will separately handle any zoning changes tied to infrastructure projects as required by city policy. The council adjourned at 6:22 p.m.