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Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 15.

Here are the minutes as provided by Waterloo:

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 15, 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 Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve August 01, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham 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.

Report is in the packet. Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Darter to accept the report. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

Report to Council. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to accept the report. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

C. Report of Subdivision & Zoning Administrator.

Administrator Nagel was absent.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Director Birk reported the amount of rainfall, beginning with 6 inches Friday, caused flooding and outages throughout the city. Tim provided photos of the flooding at City Lakes. The Sunset Acres asphalt overlay is complete.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Trantham thanked everyone involved in the Blue Ribbon Appreciation Day August 6th thanking the Waterloo Police Department for their service to the community. Seven businesses were involved.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Mr. Andrew Mayer to fill a vacancy on the Library Board to expire on June 30, 2019. Unanimous approval given by Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller.

2. Landmarks of Illinois awarded Gibault High School commendation for their outstanding historical narrative of the buildings in Waterloo.

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.

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1703 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter III Animals, Article 1 Dogs in its Entirety.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1703 amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter III Animals, Article 1 Dogs in its entirety. Discussion. Alderman Koerber stated Item 3-1-8 (B) of Ordinance No. 1703 should be changed to read: “…and the employees may cite the owner of such dog to answer charges of violation of this chapter.” Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller that Item 3-1-8 (B) of Ordinance No. 1703 should be changed to read: “…and the employees may cite the owner of such dog to answer charges of violation of this chapter.” Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1704 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 Nuisances, Article I Nuisances Generally, regarding Animal Fecal Matter.

Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Ordinance No. 1704 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 Nuisances, Article I Nuisances Generally, regarding Animal Fecal Matter. Discussion. Alderman Koerber stated this will allow the police to decide if this is a nuisance. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Gibault Catholic High School for a Multiple Raffle License: Jessica Stemler Barak Fundraiser, Oktoberfest Dinner Auction and School Raffle.

Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Gibault Catholic High School for a Multiple Raffle License: Jessica Stemler Barak Fundraiser, Oktoberfest Dinner Auction and School Raffle. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 for a Raffle to be held on September 17, 2016 at the Waterloo VFW.

Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 for a Raffle to be held on September 17, 2016 at the Waterloo VFW. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Fire Department for their Annual Fill the Boot Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy to be held at the Intersection of Mill and Main on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 4-8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Fire Department for their Annual Fill the Boot Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy to be held at the intersection of Mill and Main on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 4-8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel, Contract Negotiations and Previous Minute Approval as per 5 ILCS, 120/2(C)(1), (2) and (21) Respectively. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to go into Executive Session. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Time: 7:51 p.m.

Motion to return to regular Council meeting made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 9:03 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Alderman Darter stated the Art Alliance at Hope Church on Saturday was great with both sessions well attended.

Alderman Heller announced Tuesday will be the farewell reception for the two summer students visiting from Germany.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Barbara Pace,

CITY CLERK