City of Waterloo City Council met March 19.
Here is the minutes as 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 the March 05,
2018 City Council Meeting. Motion to approve minutes 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 approve the report made by Alderman Notheisen
and seconded by Alderman Heller. 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. Motion to approve the report made by Alderman Row and
seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row,
Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.
C. Report of Zoning Administrator.
Two items before the Planning Commission: 1) Rezoning the old firehouse to B-3 and
2) Zoning text amendment.
D. Report of Director of Public Works.
The miscellaneous items for sale will be advertised in the paper.
E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.
F. Report of City Attorney. No report.
G. Report and Communication by Mayor.
Mayor Smith stated that Waterloo ranks #28 in the United States as the ‘Safest City.’
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. Presentation of Call for Help Inc. by Angela Barry.
Angela Barry, counselor, spoke to the Council regarding the services offered by the
Call for Help. It is an organization to aid sexual assault victims.
B. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Millers Advertising in the Amount of $400.00
for Tourism from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve
Waterloo Millers advertising in the amount of $400.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax
Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins,
Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.
C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from Stubborn German
Brewing Company for “SausageFest”, a 2-Yr Anniversary Party, to be held on
Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. with the Partial Closure of Main
Street in front of Stubborn German Brewery to the end of TWM Engineering Co.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve
the Special Event Permit request from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for
“SausageFest”, a 2-yr anniversary party, to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from
11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. with partial closure of Main Street in front of Stubborn German
Brewery to the end of TWM Engineering Co. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham
voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from Philomena & Ruth
for a 3-Yr Anniversary Party to be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to
5 p.m. with the Closure of Parking Spaces Directly in Front of Philomena & Ruth.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the
Special Event Permit request from Philomena & Ruth for a 3-yr anniversary party to
be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. with the closure of
parking spaces directly in front of Philomena & Ruth. Motion passed unanimously
with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and
Buettner, voting yea.
E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from the Waterloo Lions
Club for their Annual Car Show to be held on April 29, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with
the Closure of Mill Street, Main Street, and Third Street around the Courthouse
Square.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the
Special Event Permit request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Car Show
to be held on April 29, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the closure of Mill Street, Main
Street, and Third Street around the Courthouse Square. Motion passed unanimously
with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and
Row yea.
F. Consideration and Action on Waiver of Fees for the Waterloo Park District Garage
Construction.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve
waiver of fees for the Waterloo Park District garage construction. Motion passed
unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
G. Consideration and Action on Approval of Remington Ridge Phase II Final Plat.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the
Remington Ridge Phase II Final Plat. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen
Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.
H. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a John Deere HPX815E (MY18)-Gator
Utility Vehicle-in the Amount of $17,627.25 from Wm. Nobbe and Company Inc.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the
purchase of a John Deere HPX815E(MY18)-Gator Utility Vehicle in the amount of
$17,627.25 from Wm. Nobbe and Company Inc. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner
voting yea.
I. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a John Deere BERCOMAC 700854BerBroom
for 2018 Gator in the Amount of $6,110.00 from Wm. Nobbe and Company, Inc.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve
the purchase of a John Deere BERCOMAC 700854Ber-Broom for 2018 Gator in the
amount of $6,110.00 from Wm. Nobbe and Company Inc. Discussion. Tim Birk
explained the function and need for the BERCOMAC with the Gator utility vehicle.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham,
Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.
13. Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Alderman Darter reminded everyone of the VFW fish fry every Friday at the VFW.
Alderman Notheisen stated the Hometown Harmony singers will perform this year at a
Cardinals baseball game.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Thomas 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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