The Waterloo City Council met Monday, May 2.
The Waterloo City Council, along with the mayor, approve all ordinances, resolutions and contracts with the city. The mayor and city council also review any programs to meet community needs. In addition, the council oversees the financing of city operations, approves appointments to various city boards and commissions, liaisons with other government agencies, and responds to the concerns of community groups and citizens.
Here are the minutes as provided by Waterloo:
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 02, 2016
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Smith.
2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller.
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Smith.
4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.
None.
5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the April 25,
2016, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.
6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.
None.
7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.
A. Report of Collector.
No report.
B. Report of Treasurer.
No report.
C. Report of Zoning Administrator.
Administrator Nagel stated questionnaires regarding the Comprehensive Plan will be send out and on Monday, May 23, 2016, from 6-8 p.m., there will be a Citizens Workshop at City Hall.
D. Report of Director of Public Works.
Director Birk stated the work on Third Street is going well with all the pipe work in the ground. Within the week all water lines will be cleaned twice with chlorine and after two tests they should be operable.
E. Report of Chief of Police.
No report.
F. Report of City Attorney.
Attorney Dan Hayes was absent.
G. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Presentation of the Good Neighbor Award to Dan Kennedy. Neighbors present told of Dan Kennedy’s helpfulness and expressed their appreciation. Kennedy said he enjoys what he does and it gives him a chance to play on his tractor.
8. Report of Standing Committees.
No report.
9. Report of Special Committees.
No report.
10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.
None.
11. Unfinished Business.
None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 541.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Warrant No. 541. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on City’s Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to Western Egyptian.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City’s annual $7,500.00 contribution to Western Egyptian. Discussion. Alderman Trantham stated she would like to know what this money goes for and what the $7,500 is doing and if Western Egyptian can tell us they are giving the same to Waterloo as elsewhere. The money being considered is for last year. Motion made by Alderman
Koerber and seconded by Alderman Trantham to table the motion until further information is available. Motion passed with Aldermen Koerber, Notheisen, Thomas, Trantham and Darter voting yea. Aldermen Heller, Hopkins and Frederick voted nay.
C. Consideration and Action on Temporary Road Blocks to be placed on Covington Drive at Rogers Street and North Market Street for the Life Network Bike Ride to be held on May 21, 2016.
Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve temporary road blocks to be placed on Covington Drive at Rogers Street and North Market Street for the Life Network Bike Ride to be held on May 21, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Two (2) 2016 Police Chevy Impala’s from Miles Chevrolet in Decatur, IL under the Illinois Sate Bid for $42,558.00 with Three (3) Trade-Ins, 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevy Impalas, for the Waterloo Police Department. Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the purchase of two (2) 2016 Police Chevy Impala’s from Miles Chevrolet in Decatur, IL under the Illinois State Bid for $42,558.00 with three (3) trade-ins, 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevy Impalas, for the Waterloo Police Department. Discussion. Chief Grantham stated only 2 cars are needed at this time with over 105,000 miles on the 2008 and 2005 models. He stated 3 cars are in the budget. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, and Darter voting yea.
E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Low Bidders from the April 25, 2016, 10:00 a.m., MFT Bid Opening. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve the low bidders from the April 25, 2016, 10:00 a.m., MFT Bid Opening. Discussion. Director Tim Birk stated the low bidders were: Maclair Asphalt, E.J. Dougherty and Mike A. Maedge Trucking. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen announced the meeting for the Garden Club will be May 12, 2016 at the Baptist Church Beacon. The program explains, describes and gives how-to’s for plants that attract butterflies. Everyone is welcome.
Alderman Thomas said downtown appears busier with more people shopping and walking.
Alderman Darter visited the Stubborn German over Saturday and stated it was nice.
Alderman Koerber attended the History Museum Gala at J Fires and stated it was good with 90 people attending.
Mayor Smith thanked Collector/Historian Shawn Kennedy for her presentation Sunday of the Kaskaskia/Cahokia Trail program. Shawn stated more than 50 were in attendance. The guest speakers were Tim Hill, Darrell Duensing and Jim Reed.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Barbara Pace,
CITY CLERK
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