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Waterloo City Council met April 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Smith.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller. Aldermen Notheisen and Darter were absent.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by the Mayor Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

None

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve April 03, 2017, 7:15 p.m., Public Hearing Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea.

B. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve April 03, 2017, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, 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.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

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

C. Report of Zoning Administrator.

No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk reported the Annual Gas Meeting will be May 15, 2017, at 6 p.m., at City Hall.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

No report.

G. Report of Community Relations Coordinator.

The report is in the packet.

H. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

I. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Commendation to Donovan McBride for his Achievements at the 2016 IHSA State Track Meet.

2. Presentation of Commendation to Jude’s Dog Grooming on their 25th Anniversary.

3. Reappointment of Mr. Gary Schroeder to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term to Expire May 14, 2019. Consent approved unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

4. Reappointment of Mr. Chick Pittman to the Board of Police Commissioners for a Three-Year Term to Expire May 01, 2020. Consent approved unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

City Clerk, Barbara Pace gave the oath of office to Mr. Chuck Pittman.

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. 1724 Adopting an Amended Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2016 Through April 30, 2017.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1724 adopting an Amended Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2016 Through April 30, 2017. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1725 Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2017 Through April 30, 2018.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve Ordinance No. 1725 adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2017 Through April 30, 2018. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-07 Approving a Mural Policy.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Resolution No. 17-07 approving a Mural Policy. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Frederick voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-08 Approving the Signing of a Lease Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and William and Teresa Hatley for Parking Lot Rental.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Resolution No. 17-08 approving the signing of a Lease Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and William and Teresa Hatley for parking lot rental. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of Façade Grant from Willie’s West End Tavern.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Façade Grant from Willie’s West End Tavern. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Stubborn German Brewery for the Closure of Main Street, directly in front of their building, to be closed from 11 a.m. to 12 Midnight on Saturday, April 22, 2017 to Celebrate their One-Year Anniversary.

Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Stubborn German Brewery for the closure of Main Street, directly in front of their building, to be closed from 11 a.m. to 12 Midnight on Saturday, April 22, 2017 to celebrate their One-Year Anniversary. Discussion. The exact hours regarding the closing of Main Street were considered and the motion amended to reflect a 12:00 noon starting time, as reflected on the application. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lion’s Club for their Annual Diabetes Day Collection to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 5th and 6th, 2017 at the Intersections as listed on the attached request.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lion’s Club for their Annual Diabetes Day Collection to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 5th and 6th, 2017 at the intersections as listed on the attached request. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the Mayfest to be held on May 6, 2017.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the Mayfest to be held on May 6, 2017. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Frederick voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the 2017 Downtown Concert Series.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the 2017 Downtown Concert Series. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois for Kristina’s Race for Peace 5K Walk/Run to be held May 6, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the Awards in the Bandstand on the Courthouse Lawn.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois for Kristina’s Race for Peace 5K Walk/Run to be held on May 6, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the awards in the bandstand on the Courthouse lawn. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Country Club Hills Phase II Improvement Plans.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Country Club Hills Phase II Improvement Plans. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick, Row, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Final Plat for Waterloo Commons Lot No. 15.

Motion made by Alderman Row and 2nd by Alderman Thomas to approve the Final Plat for Waterloo Commons Lot No. 15. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Frederick voting yea.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Reappointment of Mr. Dan Kennedy as Secretary/Treasurer to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-20.

Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the reappointment of Mr. Dan Kennedy as Secretary/Treasurer to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a three-year term to expire 04-01-20. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

J. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Reappointment of Ms. Jean Jung as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-20.

Motion made by Alderman Frederick and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the reappointment of Ms. Jean Jung as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-20. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

K. Consideration and Action on Approval of Henke Excavating Inc. as Low Bidder in the Amount of $89,219.00 for the 2017 Street, Curb & Sidewalk Improvement Program as Opened on April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Henke Excavating Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $89,219.00 for the 2017 Street, Curb & Sidewalk Improvement Program as opened on April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

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

None.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Frederick to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

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