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Waterloo City Council met May 15.

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: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by the Mayor Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to eliminate Item #7H3 from the Agenda. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the May 01, 2017, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row 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.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to accept the report. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to accept the report. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator.

No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

Code Administrator Nathan Krebel stated the report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk reported on his meeting with IDOT in Collinsville last Thurs: the Moore Street Project has been approved for $397,000.00. Work will begin in 2021.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Douglas reported over 600 attended ‘Coffee With a Cop’ at The Beacon last week.

G. Report of City Attorney.

City Attorney Dan Hayes was absent.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of “Emergency Medical Services Week” Proclamation. Mayor Smith read the proclamation and introduced Carla Heise who is the EMS Director. The EMS staff then performed two mock emergency response drills demonstrating the transferring of a patient to the hospital and moving a patient with a harness.

2. Appointment of Mr. Gerry Frederick to the Planning Commission for the remainder of an open term set to expire on 09-01-18. Unanimous consent was given by Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

None.

9. Report of Special Committees.

None.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-09 Approving a Settlement Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL, Toni and Steve Mitchell, and Mystic Oak Golf Club.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve Resolution No. 17-09 approving a Settlement Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL, Toni and Steve Mitchell, and Mystic Oak Golf Club. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-10 Approving the TAP Grant Application through East-West Gateway for South Market Street Sidewalk Construction.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 17-10 approving the TAP Grant Application through East-West Gateway for South Market Street Sidewalk Construction. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-11 Approving Construction of Rogers Street/Country Club Lane Sidewalk in Cooperation with Monroe County.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No 17-11 approving construction of Rogers Street/Country Club Lane Sidewalk in cooperation with Monroe County. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-12 Approving an Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and Human Support Services.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Resolution No. 17-12 approving an Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Human Support Services. Anne King, from HSS, spoke to the Council and thanked the City for the HSS employee’s partnership. Mayor Smith presented the new clients, Elliott Moore and Michelle Kettler, with their vests and caps to wear while in service. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for Porta Westfalica to be held on June 20, 2017.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for Porta Westfalica to be held on June 20, 2017. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on 1⁄4 Page Ad to be Placed in the Tourism Times Fall Issue in the Amount of $786.00 to be Paid Out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a 1⁄4 page ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Fall issue in the amount of $786.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Mike Maedge Trucking, JTC Petroleum, and Asphalt Sales and Service as Low Bidders from the 2017 MFT Bid Opening held on Monday, May 01, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Mike Maedge Trucking, JTC Petroleum, and Asphalt Sales and Service as low bidders from the 2017 MFT Bid Opening held on Monday, May 01, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Discussion. Director Birk explained the bids and approval. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the 2017 Official Zoning Map.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the 2017 Official Zoning Map. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

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

None.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

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