The Waterloo City Council met Nov. 21 to approve the appointment of a new police chief.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 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 retiring Alderman Vicki Koerber.
4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.
Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to move Item #12 D to
Item #7 G. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.
5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve November
7, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Correction from Item #12 G to add list of
minutes from Schedule A. Motion passed unanimously to approved corrected minutes 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 Notheisen and
seconded by Alderman Frederick. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller 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 Heller voting yea.
C. Report of Zoning Administrator.
No report.
D. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator.
Inspector Krebel stated the report is in the packet.
E. Report of Director of Public Works.
Director Tim Birk reported all barricades have been removed from north to south
Market Street.
F. Report of Chief of Police.
Chief Trantham thanked the City Council and Mayor Smith for all their support during
his tenure as Chief of Police of Waterloo. Chief Trantham will be retiring from the
Waterloo Police Department following a long career in law enforcement including his
last 10 years as the Chief of Police of Waterloo. Mayor Smith said Jim was very wellliked
and involved with the community. He will be missed.
G. Presentation of the Police Pension Report by Mr. Keith Brinkmann.
Mr. Brinkman presented a question and answer time following his report.
H. Report of City Attorney.
No report.
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Page 2
I. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Gibault High School Presentation on Landmarks Illinois Award.
2. Presentation of East-West Gateway Award to Monroe County.
3. Approval of Appointment of Captain Michael Douglas as Chief of Police to be
effective 12-01-16. Unanimous approval of appointment with Aldermen
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller
voting yea.
4. Recognition of Alderman Vicki Koerber Ward IV. Mayor Smith read
Alderman Koerber’s resignation letter stating her resignation was due to being
elected as Monroe County Commissioner. Motion to accept the resignation
made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham,
Darter, Frederick and Heller voting yea.
8. Report of Standing Committees.
No report.
9. Report of Special Committees.
Nor report.
10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.
A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1706 Approving the Tax Levy for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve
Ordinance No. 1706 approving the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen,
Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1707 Amending Chapter 7 Business
Code, Article V Raffle Code.
Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve
Ordinance No. 1707 amending Chapter 7 Business Code, Article V Raffle Code.
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 Renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract Through the
Tourism Bureau of Southern Illinois for a Two-Year Term at a Cost of $260.00 per
Four-Week Period ($220.00 per month after Tourism Bureau discount) to be Paid Out
of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the
renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract through the Tourism Bureau of Southern
Illinois for a Two-Year Term at a cost of $260.00 per four-week period ($220.00 per
month after Tourism Bureau discount) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Discussion. Alderman Thomas stated the Economic Development Committee met
Thursday to review this action and will continue as it has for the past 10 years. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham,
Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a Police Car from Morrow Brothers Ford in
the Amount of $27,990.00 (base price) plus $4,975.00 (installation) and $2,140.00
(additional options) for a total amount of $35,105.00.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve
the purchase of a police car from Morrow Brothers Ford in the amount of $27,990.00
(base price) plus $4,975.00 (installation) and $2,140.00 (additional options) for a total
amount of $35,105.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick,
Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
November 21, 2016 – City Council Meeting Minutes
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C. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Three (3) Automated External Defibrillators
at a Total Cost of no more than $5,000.00. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and
seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the purchase of three (3) automated external
defibrillators at a total cost of no more than $5,000. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and
Frederick voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel,
Imminent Litigation (Litigation is believed to be imminent because we’ve been told if
we don’t give them what they want by November 24, 2016, a law suit will be filed.)
and Review of Previous Meeting Minutes as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(11) and (21).
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to go into
Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. Time 7:56 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
Motion to reconvene made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman
Notheisen. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Mayor Smith and the Aldermen thanked Alderman Koerber for her years of service to the City
of Waterloo.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to
adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:15
p.m.
Barbara Pace,
CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 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 retiring Alderman Vicki Koerber.
4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.
Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to move Item #12 D to
Item #7 G. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.
5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve November
7, 2016 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Correction from Item #12 G to add list of
minutes from Schedule A. Motion passed unanimously to approved corrected minutes 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 Notheisen and
seconded by Alderman Frederick. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller 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 Heller voting yea.
C. Report of Zoning Administrator.
No report.
D. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator.
Inspector Krebel stated the report is in the packet.
E. Report of Director of Public Works.
Director Tim Birk reported all barricades have been removed from north to south
Market Street.
F. Report of Chief of Police.
Chief Trantham thanked the City Council and Mayor Smith for all their support during
his tenure as Chief of Police of Waterloo. Chief Trantham will be retiring from the
Waterloo Police Department following a long career in law enforcement including his
last 10 years as the Chief of Police of Waterloo. Mayor Smith said Jim was very wellliked
and involved with the community. He will be missed.
G. Presentation of the Police Pension Report by Mr. Keith Brinkmann.
Mr. Brinkman presented a question and answer time following his report.
H. Report of City Attorney.
No report.
November 21, 2016 – City Council Meeting Minutes
Page 2
I. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Gibault High School Presentation on Landmarks Illinois Award.
2. Presentation of East-West Gateway Award to Monroe County.
3. Approval of Appointment of Captain Michael Douglas as Chief of Police to be
effective 12-01-16. Unanimous approval of appointment with Aldermen
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller
voting yea.
4. Recognition of Alderman Vicki Koerber Ward IV. Mayor Smith read
Alderman Koerber’s resignation letter stating her resignation was due to being
elected as Monroe County Commissioner. Motion to accept the resignation
made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham,
Darter, Frederick and Heller voting yea.
8. Report of Standing Committees.
No report.
9. Report of Special Committees.
Nor report.
10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.
A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1706 Approving the Tax Levy for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve
Ordinance No. 1706 approving the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen,
Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1707 Amending Chapter 7 Business
Code, Article V Raffle Code.
Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve
Ordinance No. 1707 amending Chapter 7 Business Code, Article V Raffle Code.
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 Renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract Through the
Tourism Bureau of Southern Illinois for a Two-Year Term at a Cost of $260.00 per
Four-Week Period ($220.00 per month after Tourism Bureau discount) to be Paid Out
of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the
renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract through the Tourism Bureau of Southern
Illinois for a Two-Year Term at a cost of $260.00 per four-week period ($220.00 per
month after Tourism Bureau discount) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Discussion. Alderman Thomas stated the Economic Development Committee met
Thursday to review this action and will continue as it has for the past 10 years. Motion
passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham,
Darter, Frederick and Koerber voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a Police Car from Morrow Brothers Ford in
the Amount of $27,990.00 (base price) plus $4,975.00 (installation) and $2,140.00
(additional options) for a total amount of $35,105.00.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve
the purchase of a police car from Morrow Brothers Ford in the amount of $27,990.00
(base price) plus $4,975.00 (installation) and $2,140.00 (additional options) for a total
amount of $35,105.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Frederick,
Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
November 21, 2016 – City Council Meeting Minutes
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C. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Three (3) Automated External Defibrillators
at a Total Cost of no more than $5,000.00. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and
seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the purchase of three (3) automated external
defibrillators at a total cost of no more than $5,000. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and
Frederick voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel,
Imminent Litigation (Litigation is believed to be imminent because we’ve been told if
we don’t give them what they want by November 24, 2016, a law suit will be filed.)
and Review of Previous Meeting Minutes as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)(11) and (21).
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to go into
Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. Time 7:56 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
Motion to reconvene made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman
Notheisen. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Mayor Smith and the Aldermen thanked Alderman Koerber for her years of service to the City
of Waterloo.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Darter to
adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:15
p.m.
Barbara Pace,
CITY CLERK
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