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The Waterloo City Council met Sept. 6 to approve street closures.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:

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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 06, 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 Frederick and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve August 15, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Frederick 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 Subdivision & Zoning Administrator.

No report.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Director Birk reported on the new sidewalks throughout the city and compliance with ADA. Completion should be done this week.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Trantham reported the Autism Rum on September 3, 2016 was well attended and the theme ‘Superhero’s was very effective for the kids. The ‘take back’ drug day at Schnucks was successful with 37 pounds of drugs being collected.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Introduction of the new City of Waterloo Police Officer, Mr. Eric Waszak by Chief

of Police, Jim Trantham. Swearing-In conducted by City Clerk, Barbara Pace.

Mayor Smith thanked those who helped make the WW II Veterans’ participation in the Waterloo Homecoming a success. Mayor Smith said everything went well.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

No report.

9. Report of Special Committees.

Mayor Smith reported the Friends of the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail are hosting a three-day trip up the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail from Modoc to Cahokia. Participants will travel on horseback and in wagons or stagecoaches following the trail originally forged by buffalo and Native Americans. They will be leaving from the Jerry Costello Lock & Dam and arriving in Waterloo at noon on Saturday.

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. 545.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 545. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from Mary and Martha Society for a Raffle to be held on February 26, 2017 at the SS Peter and Paul Catholic School Gymnasium for their Annual Wurstmarkt. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Mary and Martha Society for a Raffle to be held on February 26, 2017 at the SS Peter and Paul Catholic School Gymnasium for their Annual Wurstmarkt. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Street Closure Request for the Closure of Main Street from First Street to the Alley Located after JV’s on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for the Discover Historic Waterloo Monthly Event. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Street Closure Request for the closure of Main Street from First Street to the Alley located after JV’s on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for the Discover Historic Waterloo monthly event. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Partial Street Closure Request from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for Three Parking Spaces on the West Side of Main Street directly in front of the Brewery on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for an Oktoberfest Celebration. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a partial Street Closure Request from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for three parking spaces on the west side of Main Street directly in front of the brewery on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for an Oktoberfest Celebration. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Street Closure Request from Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 for a Bulldog Color Run to cover sections of First Street, Bellefontaine Drive and Hamacher Street to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 5;30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Koerber to approve a Street Closure Request from Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 for a Bulldog Color Run to cover sections of First Street, Bellefontaine Drive and Hamacher Street to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 5;30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Ad to be Placed in the 2017 Visitor’s Guide in the Amount of $2,612.50 (discounted 50%) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve an ad to be placed in the 2017 Visitor’s Guide in the amount of $2,612.50. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Chiller Bid in the Amount of $85,548.00 from Trane. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Chiller Bid in the amount of $85,548.00 from Trane. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Haier Plumbing & Heating Inc. as Low Bidder in the Amount of $144,600.00 for the Oak Street Water Main Improvement Project as per the August 31, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Bid Opening. Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Haier Plumbing & Heating Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $144,600.00 for the Oak Street Water Main Improvement Project as per the August 31, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Bid Opening. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

I. Consideration and Action on Missouri Petroleum as Low Bidder in the Amount of $37,452.20 for the Slurry Seal of Downtown Alleys. Motion made by Alderman and Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Missouri Petroleum as low bidder in the amount of $37,452.20 for the Slurry Seal of Downtown Alleys. Discussion. Tim Birk explained the project, maintenance and completion times. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

J. Consideration and Action on Approval and Signing of an Employment Contract with Erik Zaber as a Temporary Police Officer for the City of Waterloo. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Koerber to approve an employment contract with Eric Zaber as a Temporary Police Officer for the City of Waterloo. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

K. Consideration and Action on First Amendment to Services Agreement with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. for ACA CheckPoint Services. Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the First Amendment to Services Agreement with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. for ACA CheckPoint Services. Discussion. Alderman Koerber does not agree with the percentage increase. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

L. Consideration and Action on Services Agreement with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. for Health Reimbursement Arrangement Administration Services effe4ctive October 1, 2016. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Action on Services Agreement with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services Inc. for Health Reimbursement Arrangement Administration Services effective October 1, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

M. Consideration and Action on Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross / Blue Shield effective October 01, 2016. Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross / Blue Shield effective October 01, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

N. Consideration and Action on Group Eye Coverage with Eye Med effective October 01, 2016. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Group Eye Coverage with Eye Med effective October 01, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen thanked Mayor Smith for the emergency care provided by the EMTs and WPD during the Waterloo Homecoming for his father-in law.

Alderman Thomas said the Homecoming was great and he thanked Magnolia Terrace for the baby contest.

Alderman Hopkins said downtown Waterloo is beautiful with the fall baskets and he’s proud to be a part of it.

Alderman Darter attended the MAIDEZ Autism program and it was great.

Alderman Koerber thanked Chief Jim Trantham and the WPD for their participation and organization of the drug collections.

Alderman Heller thanked Chief Jim Trantham and the WPD for their help for the 14th Waterloo Optimist Run. He stated September 14, 2016 will be the Sister Cities Trivia Night at SPPS cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Barbara Pace, CITY CLERK