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Waterloo City Council met July 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: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom 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 Row to approve July 03, 2017, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, 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.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet. Treasurer Brad Papenberg was absent. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham 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 work on Oak Street will be completed this week. The Salt Shed construction is going well. Work on the Lift Station pump #2 is continuing.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Introduction and Swearing in of new City of Waterloo Police Officer, Mr. Eric

Zaber. Officer Zaber was sworn in by City Clerk Barbara Pace.

2. Presentation of Commendation to Donovan McBride.

3. Presentation of Commendation to the Waterloo High School FFA.

4. Presentation of Commendation to Tim McDermott.

5. Presentation of Commendation to Jenna Schwartz.

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. 1733 Approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Monroe County Fairgrounds Association for the Annexation of Approximately 13.17 Acres of Property to the City of Waterloo. IL.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1733 approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Monroe County Fairgrounds Association for the annexation of approximately 13.17 acres of property to the City of Waterloo, IL. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1734 Approving the Annexation and Zoning of Approximately 13.17 Acres of Property, Located Adjacent to and North of Illinois State Route 156, Owned by the Monroe County Fairgrounds Association to the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1734 approving the annexation and zoning of approximately 13.17 acres of property, located adjacent to and north of Illinois State Route 156, owned by the Monroe County Fairgrounds Association to the City of Waterloo. IL. 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 Façade Grant for Mike and Lea Thomas at 121 South Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Façade Grant for Mike and Lea Thomas at 121 South Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Facade Grant for Tannous Chiropractic at 121 North Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Façade Grant for Tannous Chiropractic at 121 North Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Life Church for a Car Wash to be held at 400 Park Street; and, the Street Closure of Stiening Street from Park Street to Walnut Street; on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Life Church for a Car Wash to be held at 400 Park Street; and, the street closure of Stiening Street from Park Street to Walnut Street; on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County to Collect Donations on Friday, August 11, 2017, 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, August 12, 2017, 7:00 a.m. to noon, at the Intersections of Rogers & Hamacher Streets and Main & Mill Streets.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve a Solicitation Request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County to collect donations on Friday, August 11, 2017, 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, August 12, 2017, 7:00 a.m. to noon, at the intersections of Rogers & Hamacher Streets and Main & Mill Streets. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their Annual 5K Run and Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Rogers Elementary School.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Action on special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their Annual 5K Run and Fun Walk to be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Rogers Elementary School. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a New 2017 Ford F350 with a Knapheide Service Body from Morrow Bros. Ford in the State Bid Amount of $43,595.00 to Replace a 1996 Chevy 1-Ton Utility Truck for the Gas Department.

Motion made by Alderman and Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Action on Purchase of a New 2017 Ford F350 with a Knapheide Service Body from Morrow Bros. Ford in the State Bid Amount of $43,595.00 to Replace a 1996 Chevy 1-Ton Utility Truck for the Gas Department. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a New 2017 Ford F250 Pick-Up Truck from Landmark Ford in the State Bid Amount of $28,935.00 to Replace a 1999 3⁄4 Ton Dodge Pick-Up Truck for the Power Plant.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve Action on Purchase of a New 2017 Ford F250 Pick-Up Truck from Landmark Ford in the State Bid Amount of $28,935.00 to Replace a 1999 3⁄4 Ton Dodge Pick-Up Truck for the Power Plant. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen reported the Garden Club toured 14 yards to determine the winners of the Yards of Distinction which will be awarded August 7th.

Alderman Hopkins stated he is pleased to see the Special Events program moving along so well.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

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