Waterloo City Council met April 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor for the Day, Grant Lohrberg.
2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Row and Heller.
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by the Mayor for the Day Grant Lohberg.
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 Heller to approve March 20, 2017, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously to approve the minutes with Aldermen Darter, Frederick, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.
Emily Whelan addressed the Council to follow up on her suggestion to offer a live video stream of council meetings. Mayor Smith said the matter would be looked into during an upcoming ordinance committee meeting.
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 Zoning Administrator.
No report.
D. Report of Director of Public Works.
Tim Birk reported the City is in the process of conducting a special census and the job application forms are available at City Hall.
E. Report of Chief of Police.
No report.
F. Report of City Attorney.
No report.
G. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1.) Presentation of Mayor for the Day, Grant Lohrberg.
2.) Presentation of Commendation to the Monroe County Farm Bureau for their 100th Anniversary.
3.) Presentation of Military Commendation to Lieutenant Mitchell Brown, US Army.
4.) Presentation of a Proclamation naming April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kay Clements and Linn Page addressed the Council.
5.) Presentation of the Good Neighbor Award to Barb Zarzeck.
6.) Mayor Smith announced Waterloo was voted the 12th safest city in the United States.
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. 1719 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, by the Addition of Article IX Special Events-Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1719 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, by the addition of Article IX Special Events- Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places. Discussion. Alderman Heller stated the Ordinance Excludes solicitations on public highways, merchandise and outdoor dining on public street/sidewalk as these are addressed in their respective codes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Row voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1720 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, by the Addition of Article X Mobile Food Vendors.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1720 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, by the addition of Article X Mobile Food Vendors. Discussion. The Ordinance Committee agreed to this Ordinance. Motion passed 7-1 with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea. Alderman Darter voted nay.
C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1721 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Fees, Section 12-1-1 Imposition of Fees, by the Addition of (T) Mobile Food Vendor Permit.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1721 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Fees, Section 12-1-1 Imposition of Fees, by the addition of (T) Mobile Food Vendor Permit. Motion passed 7-1 with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Frederick and Row voting yea. Alderman Darter voted nay.
D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1722 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article I General Provisions, Section 40-1-15 Definitions, Regarding the Definition of “Billboard”.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Ordinance No. 1722 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article I General Provisions, Section 40-1-15 Definitions, regarding the definition of “Billboard”. Discussion. The Ordinance Committee approved this Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Row voting yea.
E. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1723 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article I Building Code, Section 6-1-2 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes with Respect to the International Building Code 2006, Subsection l. 1404.1 General, Regarding Exterior Building Materials.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1723 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article I Building Code, Section 6-1-2 Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes with Respect to the International Building Code 2006, Subsection l.1404.1 General, regarding Exterior Building Materials. Alderman Hopkins stated this will apply to exterior materials in the I – Industrial Zone Districts. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick Row and Heller voting yea.
11. Unfinished Business.
None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 552.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve Warrant No. 552. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Row voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $14.89.
Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $14.89. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.
C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Bruce Concrete Construction Inc. as Low Bidder in the Amount of $179,618.42 for the Oak Street Project as Opened on March 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Bruce Concrete Construction Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $179,618.42 for the Oak Street Project as opened on March 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Sewer Camera Bid in the Amount of $72,200.00 from Key Equipment & Supply Company.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Sewer Camera Bid in the amount of $72,200.00 from the Key Equipment & Supply Company. Discussion. Tim Birk explained the need for a new camera and the function. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.
E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Site Plan for the Immanuel Lutheran Church Addition and Waiver of Associated Fees.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Site Plan for the Immanuel Lutheran Church Addition and waiver of associated fees. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick and Row voting yea.
F. Consideration and Action on Purchase of 18 Smith & Wesson M & P Shield 2.0, 9mm Pistols, Magazines, Holsters and Night Sights from Canyon Ferry Guns for a Total of $2,881.00 after Trade-in of Used Department Guns.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve the purchase of 18 Smith & Wesson M & P Shield 2.0, 9mm Pistols, Magazines, Holsters and Night Sights from Canyon Ferry Guns for a total of $2,881.00 after trade-in of used department guns. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Frederick voting yea.
G. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the 4-H Monroe County Hoofbeats Competition Team to hold a Fundraiser at the Intersection of Hamacher / Rogers on April 15, 2017.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Frederick to approve a Solicitation Request from the 4-H Monroe County Hoofbeats Competition Team to hold a fundraiser at the intersection of Hamacher / Rogers on April 15, 2017. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Frederick, Row and Heller voting yea.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Alderman Notheisen congratulated those winning the election.
Alderman Hopkins congratulated the Stubborn German group for raising the money to help pay for Lydia Boyer’s cancer treatments, Josh and Kayla Boyer’s 6-year old daughter.
Alderman Heller noted the article in Tourism Times on p. 2 congratulating the six members of the Monroe County Bicentennial Committee: Sue Spargo, Sarah Deutch, Mayor Tom Smith, Dennis Knobloch, Mike Kovarik and Shawn Kennedy, who traveled to Springfield, IL to receive awards for the Bicentennial programs. The Best Event or Festival Award went to the Monroe County Bicentennial Palooza held on August 6, 2016 on the Courthouse grounds. Mayor Smith thanked Sarah and Shawn for all their work.
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 8:10 p.m.
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