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Waterloo City Council met Nov. 16.

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 Hopkins to approve the October 02, 2017 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 to accept the report made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

1. Annual Treasurer’s Report.

Motion to accept the Annual Report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea. 2. Monthly Treasurer’s Report.

Motion to accept the Monthly Treasurer’s Report was made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator.

Administrator Nagel stated the report is in the packet.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

Administrator Krebel stated the report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk reported the letter from the Census Bureau has been received and the population in Waterloo has increased bringing the number to 10,879.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

No report.

G. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

Mayor Smith presented a Façade Grant Check in the amount of $3,787.73 to Nathan Hirsch for commercial property located at 210 W. Mill Street.

Mayor Smith thanked everyone who helped with the Pumpkinfest Saturday. Especially the efforts of all those who helped clean up and to Sarah Duetch and Shawn Kennedy.

Mayor Smith announced the city will be receiving a Governors Hometown Award on Nov. 8 for its involvement with the House of Neighborly Service. The city will also be recognized for its community service in relation to House of Neighborly Service during an East-West Gateway Council of Governments banquet on Nov. 17.

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. 1736 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VI Parking Rules, Section 24-6-3 No-Parking Places, by the Deletion and Replacement of Section 24-6-3(D)(1) and Addition of Sections 24-6-3(E), (F) and (G), Regarding the Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Construction Equipment. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1736 amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VI Parking Rules, Section 23-6-3 No Parking Places, by the deletion and replacement of Section 24-6-3(D)(1) and the addition of Sections 24-6-3(E), (F) and (G), regarding the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers, and construction equipment. Discussion. Ordinance Committee Chairman, Clyde Heller, stated it will go into effect in 90 days. Motion passed 7-1 with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Row voting yea. Alderman Buettner voted nay.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No 1737 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 27 Offenses, Article IV Offenses Against Property, Section V Trespass, by the Addition of Section 27-4-5(B)(5), Prohibiting Constructive Trespass in the City. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1737 amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 27 Offenses, Article IV Offenses Against Property, Section V Trespass, by the addition of Section 27-4-5(B)(5), prohibiting constructive trespass in the city. Discussion. The subject of drones on another’s property was discussed as part of this Ordinance which states drones are only legally used for law enforcement, government or private commercial purposes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner Row and Heller voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Southern Illinois Center for Health Phase 2. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Preliminary Plat for Southern Illinois Center for Health Phase 2. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Final Plat for Southern Illinois Center for

Health Phase 2. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Final Plat for Southern Illinois Center for Health Phase 2. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Executive Session for the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes as per 5 ILCS 120/3(c)(21). Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve going into Executive Session for the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea. Time 7:47 p.m. The council meeting reconvened at 7:56 p.m. Motion to reconvene made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. City Clerk, Barbara Pace reported the Executive Session Minutes from 06-19-17 were approved and will go under Schedule B. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

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

Alderman Buettner stated the recent Waterloo Historical Tour was good; however, the attendance was down which he thought was due to the time being in the afternoon and not evening.

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

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