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Waterloo City Council met July 3.

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 Mayor Smith.

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 Hopkins to approve June 19, 2017, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously to approve the minutes with Alderman Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Mayor Smith thanked Ron Hagenow for the historical find he had shared with him - a list of 456 Monroe County Citizens that had been drafted for WWI. A copy was also given to Jean Jung from the Historical Society.

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.

Jim Nagel stated that installation of infrastructure had started at Country Club Hills; grading has started at Remlok; and, the Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals would be considering a petition from Brian Hart to operate a Bed and Breakfast out of his residence on Market Street.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk was absent; however, Mayor Smith reported that asphalt work would begin on Oak Street this week.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Douglas stated that the Police Commissioners are moving forward on the candidate list.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Façade Grant in the amount of $6,955.12 to JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill accepted by owner, Jeff Vogt.

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 Ordinance No. 1729 Amending Chapter 6 Building Code, Article I – Building Code, of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois Regarding Adoption of the 2012 International Building Code, as it applies only to Commercial Buildings.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1729 amending Chapter 6 Building Code, Article I – Building Code, of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois regarding adoption of the 2012 International Building Code as it applies only to commercial buildings. Alderman Heller thanked Zoning Administrator Jim Nagel for his work on the code and in making it understandable for laymen. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1730 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 Public Safety, Section 30-2-9 Part-Time Police Officers, Regarding Hiring Standards.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Ordinance No. 1730 amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 Public Safety, Section 30-2-9 Part-Time Police Officers, regarding hiring standards. Mayor Smith stated the ordinance was not meant for hiring but to provide for additional help in the police department if needed. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1731 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21 Liquor, Section 21-2-6 License Classifications, by the Addition of Class “F” Special Event Liquor License for Retail Licensee.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1731 amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21 Liquor, Section 21-2-6 License Classifications, by the addition of Class “F” Special Event Liquor License for retail licensee. Alderman Heller stated this would allow an existing Class A or B licensee to do an off-premise event. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1732 Amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article 10 Mobile Food Vendors, Section 7-10-1 Definitions.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1732 amending the City of Waterloo Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article 10 Mobile Food Vendors, Section 7-10-1 Definitions. Alderman Heller stated that 80% of the committee agreed on this ordinance. Alderman Notheisen said that Solarbration was not listed so they added the new wording to account for a “city-sponsored event”. Motion passed 7-1 with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner and Row voting yea and Alderman Darter voting nay.

E. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-17 Establishing the Prevailing Wage Rate for the City of Waterloo, Illinois in Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Resolution No. 17-17 establishing the Prevailing Wage Rate for the City of Waterloo, Illinois in compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Alderman Notheisen stated that the council does this every year and its normal procedure. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 17-18 Approving the Signing of the Annual MEGSI Agreement for the Coordination of Enforcement of Drug Laws Without Regard to Jurisdictional Boundaries and to Cooperate with State and Federal Enforcement Groups.

Motion was made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Resolution No. 17-18 that provided for the signing of the Annual MEGSI Agreement for the Coordination of Enforcement of Drug Laws Without Regard to Jurisdictional Boundaries and to Cooperate with State and Federal Enforcement Groups. Mayor Smith stated this is an annual agreement. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 555.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve action on Warrant No. 555. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application for an Estate Auction to be held on City Property located adjacent to the Waterloo City Hall on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Special Event Permit Application for an Estate Auction to be held on city property located adjacent to the Waterloo City Hall on Sunday, August 6, 3017 at 9:30 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on the Approval of Insituform Technologies, LLC as Low Bidder in the Amount of $113,062.00, for the 2017 Sewer Lining Project, as was bid on June 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Insituform Technologies, LLC as low bidder in the amount of $113,062.00, for the 2017 Sewer Lining Project, as was bid on June 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Alderman Darter this is the same company as last year. Mayor Smith stated that the bid came in under budget. Alderman Notheisen asked how many years it would take to finish the sewer lining project. Mayor Smith stated the project would continue until the city is completed. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen stated there was an emergency at the Waterloo Country Club and the first responder was city police Officer Scott Spencer. He said it was good to see that our guys don’t draw the line at the city limits.

Aldermen Darter and Row wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July Holiday.

Alderman Heller stated that our two exchange students have left and we will be welcoming two visitors from Germany on July 27th.

Mayor Smith stated that Lena Koch and her husband had stayed four days at the Waterloo Inn to tour the Kaskaskia Trail. He felt this was an example of tourism and spending dollars in the City of Waterloo. Mayor Smith additionally wished everyone a Happy 4th.

14. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

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