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Waterloo City Council met September 5.

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, Darter, Buettner, and Heller. Alderman Notheisen and Alderman Row were absent.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to withdraw Agenda Item #12E. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion as made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the August 21, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Emily Whelan spoke to the Council and re-introduced live streaming. Mayor Smith will meet with her to discuss the issue.

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 Lou Del project will kick off tomorrow morning.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief Douglas reported the WPD new hire Justin Ellis has completed the police academy.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

No report.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

None.

9. Report of Special Committees.

None.

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

None.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 557.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 557. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application No. 17-016-E from JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill for the Annual Explore Waterloo Block Party to be held on Friday, September 08, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the Closure of Main Street from the Alley South of JV’s to just North of JV’s.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Special Event Permit Application No. 17-016-E from JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill for the Annual Explore Waterloo Block Party to be held on Friday, September 08, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the closure of Main Street from the alley south of JV’s to just north of JV’s. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application 17-017-E from the WHS Athletic Booster Club for their Annual Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Special Event Permit Application No. 17-017-E from the WHS Athletic Booster Club for their Annual Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application No. 17-018-E from Life Church X for Extreme Biker Sunday to be held on October 1, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the Closure of Steining Street from Park Street to alley behind the Church.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Special Event Permit Application No. 17-018-E from Life Church X for Extreme Biker Sunday to be held on October 1, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the closure of Steining Street from Park Street to alley behind the Church. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Street Closures: Main St. from the South Corner of K & D Printing to the Alley between Fourth St. and Third St.; Third St. from Market to Main; and, Mill Street from Market to the Alley between Main and N. Church St. for PumpkinFest on Saturday, October 13, 2017.

Removed from agenda.

F. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Fund Raiser to be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Intersections of Main/Mill, Main/First and Hamacher/Rogers from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the Solicitation Request from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Fund Raiser to be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the intersections of Main/Mill, Main/First and Hamacher/Rogers from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, and Trantham voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on One (1) Year Commitment at the Builder Level of $10.000.00 to the Monroe County (Illinois) Economic Development Corporation.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a one (1) year commitment at the Builder Level of $10,000.00 to the Monroe County (Illinois) Economic Development Corporation. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Effective October 01, 2017.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois effective October 01, 2017. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

I. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental for a 15- Month Period from October 01, 2017 through December 31, 2018.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas to approve renewal of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental for a 15-month period from October 01, 2017 through December 31, 2018. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

J. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Life Insurance with Pro Tec Insurance Company for a 15-Month Period from October 01, 2017 through December 31, 2018.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve renewal of Life Insurance with Pro Tec Insurance Company for a 15-month period from October 01, 2017 through December 31, 2018. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

K. Consideraton and Action on Signing of 1) Software as a Service Agreement, 2) Software Support & Maintenance Agreement, and 3) Master Purchase, License & Service Agreement, between the City of Waterloo, IL and Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. for Implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure System.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the signing of 1) Software as a Service Agreement, 2) Software Support & Maintenance Agreement, and 3) Master Purchase, License & Services Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. for implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure System. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

L. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Request by Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, dba Nice Twice, located at 518 Park Street, for the Replacement of a Non-Conforming Structure with a new a larger Non-Conforming Structure as Allowed in the City of Waterloo Zoning Code Section 40-13-3(B).

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a request by Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, dba Nice Twice, located at 518 Park Street, for the replacement of a non-conforming structure with a new larger non-conforming structure as allowed in the City of Waterloo Zoning Code Section 40- 13-3(B). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

M. Consideration and Action on Approval of Estimated Travel Expenses for the 2017 IML Convention and Acceptance of the Illinois Sister City of the Year Award.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the estimated travel expenses for the 2017 IML Convention and acceptance of the Illinois Sister City of the Year Award. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

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

Alderman Thomas stated is was good to see the meter reader software and maintenance agreement in place,

Alderman Hopkins reminded the council of the Morrison-Talbott Public Library Open House on September 17, 2017 from 1-3 p.m.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

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