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Waterloo City Council met Nov. 6.

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 as made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the October 16, 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.

No report.

B. Report of Treasurer.

No report.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator.

No report.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Director Birk stated the power in Vandebrook and Stonefield will be off on 11-15-17 from 9am-11am. Notices will be in the papers and signs put up.

Cameras installed at the Yard Waste Sight.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

No report.

F. Report of City Attorney.

No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

Mayor Smith and Sarah Duetch will go to Springfield to accept the Governors Hometown Award for involvement with the House of Neighborly Service and the Santa Float.

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. 17-23 Approving 2018 MFT Funds in the Amount of $359,859.95.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve Resolution No. 17-23 approving 2018 MFT Funds in the amount of $359,859.95. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No 1738 Establishing an Administrative Procedure for Assessing and Determining Claims Under PSEBA.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Ordinance No. 1738 Establishing an Administrative Prodecure for Assessing and Determining Claims Under PSEBA. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row.

11. Unfinished Business.

None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 559.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 559. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ad to be placed in the 2018 Visitor’s Guide in the amount of $2,375.00 (discounted 50%) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve an Ad to be placed in the 2018 Visitor’s Guide in the amount of $2,375.00 (discounted 50%) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application No. 17-022-E for the GLOW Holiday Parade to be held in Downtown Waterloo on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Special Event Permit Application No. 17-022-E for the GLOW Holiday Parade to be held in Downtown Waterloo on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the 2018 Regularly Scheduled Meeting and Holiday Dates.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the 2018 Regularly Scheduled Meeting and Holiday Dates. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

E. Consideration and Approval on Renewal of Liability and Workers Compensation, and Equipment Breakdown Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Renewal of Liability and Workers Compensation and Equipment Breakdown Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the VFW Metzger-Crook Post #6504 for their Annual Buddy Poppy Drive to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main/Mill and Rogers/Hamacher.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Solicitation Request from the VFW Metzger-Crook Post #6504 for their Annual Buddy Poppy Drive to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main/Mill and Rogers/Hamacher. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Building Permit Fee Waiver Request in the amount of $173.50 from the Morrison-Talbot Library.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Building Permit Fee Waiver Request in the amount of $173.50 from the Morrison-Talbot Library. Discussion. Librarian, Elaine Steingruby addressed the Council regarding projects at the Morrison Talbot Library. She thanked the City of Waterloo for the support it gives to the Library efforts. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Executive Session for Review of Executive Session Minutes Part B as per 5 ILCS 120/20(c)(21).

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve going into Executive Session for Review of Executive Session Minutes, Part B 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 7:44 p.m.

The council meeting reconvened at 7:51 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 following executive session minutes under Schedule B will now go to Schedule A: 04-13-16, 08-08-16, 08-15-16, 09-12-16 and 09-25-17. The following executive session will remain under Schedule B: 11-21-17. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the schedules. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

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

Alderman Notheisen announced the Waterloo Garden Club will feature Paul Feldker as their speaker on the subject of ‘Birds.”

Alderman Hopkins stated the added sheds and the Council’s enhancement vote on the ordinance at Nice Twice looks really nice. Trunk or Treat on the town square distributed Halloween treats to a crowd of approximately 750. Hopkins was impressed with the courtesy of the children’s ‘thank you’ in appreciation for their treats.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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