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Waterloo City Council met Oct. 3.

Here is the agenda as provided by the Council:

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.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas to amend Item 12B to add ‘Tap in Fee Waived in the amount of $15,292.50.’ Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve September 19, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with

Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins Trantham, Darter 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 the striping of Bradford and Hamacher Streets will be done on Thursday with additional striping on Bulldog Blvd. The alleys have been sealed.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Jim Trantham reported this year the Senior Academy has an enrollment of 64.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Declaration of October as Domestic Violence Prevention Month and Reading of Proclamation. After Mayor Smith read the Declaration, Liz Mudd addressed the Council and told of the center’s services and locations.

2. Presentation of Facade Grant Check to Randy’s Double R Bar.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

No report.

9. Report of Special Committees.

Mayor Smith thanked the Hope Church representative, Alderman Jim Hopkins, for all the work done for the citizens of Waterloo through volunteers on Impact Day.

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. 546.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Aldermen Heller to approve Warrant No. 546. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Request for Waiver of Building Permit Fee in the Amount of $4,852.00 and Tap-In Fee of 15,292.50 from Oak Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center for the Construction of their new addition, Evergreen Pointe. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the request for waiver of the Building Permit Fee in the amount of $4,852.00 and TapIn Fee in the amount of $15,292.50 from Oak Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center for the construction of their new addition, Evergreen Pointe. Discussion. Alderman Hopkins stated this is normal for the City to waive fees for public/charitable organizations. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Waiver of Sign Permit Fee for the Monroe County Health Department.

Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the waiver of a Sign Permit Fee for the Monroe County Health Department. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Exterior Building Materials for Bountiful Blossoms.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve the exterior building materials for Bountiful Blossoms. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Facade Grant from Bountiful Blossoms. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Koerber to approve a Façade Grant for Bountiful Blossoms. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting

yea.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen reminded everyone of the PumpkinFest this Saturday, which should be a lot of fun. Alderman Heller reminded the Council that the visitors from Sister Cities will be arriving Friday for a 4-day visit.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Koerber to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.