South West Illinois News

The Waterloo City Council met Sept. 19 to consider a raffle license request.

Here is the meeting's agenda, 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 19, 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 Frederick to approve September 06, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Change Darter report from May Day to MAIDEZ. 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 to accept the report made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

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

C. Report of Subdivision & Zoning Administrator.

No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

Inspector Row explained compliance of resident in Lou Del with an ordinance.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Director Birk stated a faulty circuit was due to raccoon damage. He stated the asphalt project on Hamacher, Osterhage and Bradford will be completed in one week. The alleys slurry project will begin September 28.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

No report.

G. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Mr. Nathan Krebel to the position of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. Appointment approved unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

2. Presentation of Façade Grant Check to Hopskeller Brewery.

3. Presentation of Façade Grant Check to Savannah’s Southern Charm.

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 Resolution No. 16-10 Approving a Request for Permission to Temporarily Close Sections of Bellefontaine, Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6-7 p.m. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a request for permission to temporarily close sections of Bellefontaine, Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6-7 p.m. 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

Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for a Multi-Raffle License. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Aldermen Frederick to approve a Raffle License Request and Waiver of Bond from the Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for a Multi-Raffle License. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Walk-Run Sponsored by the Friends of

SPPS to be held on Saturday, October 08, 2016. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Koerber to approve a Walk-Run sponsored by the Friends of SPPS to be held on Saturday, October 08, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Street Closure: Main Street from Mill to the Alley between Fourth and Third Streets, Third Street from Market to Main, and Mill Street from Market to Main for PumpkinFest on Saturday, October 08, 2016. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the street closure request of Main Street from Mill to the alley between Fourth and Third Streets, Third Street from Market to Main, and Mill Street from Market to Main for PumpkinFest on Saturday, October 08, 2016. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Candy Days Fundraiser to be held on October 14 and 15, 2016 at the Intersections of Main & Mill Streets and Rogers & Hamacher Streets. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Candy Days Fundraiser to be held on October 14 and 15, 2016 at the intersections of Main & Mill Streets and Rogers & Hamacher Streets. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Street Closure Request from the Grand Avenue 500 block residents for the closure of Grand Avenue from Columbia Avenue to East Grand for a Fall Festival/Block Party to be held on October 22, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Koerber to approve a Street Closure Request from the Grand Avenue 500 block residents for the closure of Grand Avenue from Columbia Avenue to East Grand for a Fall Festival/Block Party to be held on October 22, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Collection to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the intersections of Main/Mill, Main/First and Rogers/Hamacher from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Solicitation Request from the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Collection to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the intersections of Main/Mill, Main/First and Rogers/Hamacher from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval and Signing of a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with the Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 for Information Exchange between the Waterloo Police Department and the School District per Illinois State Statutes ILCS 705 405/1-7 regarding Confidentiality of Law Enforcement Records. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter for approval and signing of a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with the Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 for information exchange between the Waterloo Police Department and the School District per Illinois State Statutes ILCS 705 405/1-7 regarding confidentiality of law enforcement records. Discussion. Police Chief Jim Trantham explained the agreement with the Waterloo School District No. 5 and the Waterloo Police Department. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval and Signing of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Waterloo and the U.S. Census Bureau for the Conduction of a Special Census. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins for approval and signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Waterloo and the U.S. Census Bureau for the conduction of a Special Census. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval and Signing of a Labor Contract between the

City of Waterloo and the IBEW Local No. 309. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Hopkins for the approval and signing of a Labor Contract between the City of Waterloo and IBEW Local No. 309. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.

J. Consideration and Action on Approval of Country Club Hills, Phase II Amended

Preliminary Plat. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Country Club Hills, Phase II, Amended Preliminary Plat. Discussion. Alderman Heller stated the Planning Committee working with Craig Brauer did a great job. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

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

Alderman Hopkins stated Impact Day will be held at Hope Church and asked that those who need jobs done call the church for scheduling.

Alderman Darter thanked the Optimist Club for a successful bull ride.

Alderman Koerber stated the opening of the new wing at Oak Hill was well attended.

Mayor Smith reminded the council of the Reenactment of the Revolutionary War on Sunday, September 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bellefontaine House, 709 S. Church Street. He also thanked Sarah Deutch and Shawn Kennedy for their help with the Kaskaskia Trail Ride. Then Mayor Smith read the resignation letter from Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham who will be retiring on November 30, 2016. He has served 40 years in law enforcement overall and served as the City of Waterloo Police Chief for 9.5 years. Applauding him, the Council agreed he will be missed.

Alderman Heller stated Trivia Night will be at the SPPS gym and participants are needed.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen 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