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Waterloo City Council met May 7.

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, Buettner, Row and Heller. Alderman Darter was absent.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Nick Maher the son of Col. Leslie A. Maher.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

None.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the April 16, 2018, 7:15 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, and Buettner 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 Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Director Birk reported to date 300 meters have been installed with the AMI project.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Re-Appointment of Mr. Todd Osterhage to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term to Expire on May 12, 2020. Unanimous approval with Alderman Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

2. Re-appointment of Mr. Earl Chambers to the Board of Police Commissioners for a Three-Year Term to Expire on May 01, 2021. Unanimous approval with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

3. The following New Police Officers were sworn in by City Clerk Barbara Pace: a) Mr. Nicholas Elliott, b) Mr. Andrew Potter and c) Mr. Joshua Wirth.

4. Mr. Norman Venable was sworn in by City Clerk, Barbara Pace to the Board of Police Commissioners for a Three-Year Term to Expire on May 01, 2021.

5. Proclamation for Military Spouse Day to be Observed on May 11, 2018. Mayor Smith introduced Leslie A. Maher, Commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing of Scott Air Force Base.

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. 1757 Authorizing an Amendment to the City of Waterloo, IL. Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article 1I: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) to Remove “Modular Homes” as a Permitted Use in the R-3 Single Family Residential Zoned District.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1757 authorizing an amendment to the City of Waterloo, Il Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) to remove “Modular Homes” as a Permitted Use in the R-3 Single Family Residential Zoned District. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, and Row voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 565.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve action on Warrant No. 565. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Re-Appointment of Mr. Allen Jacobs to the Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire April 01, 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve action on re-appointment of Mr. Allen Jacobs to the Cemetery Board for a three-year term to expire April 01, 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Huebner Concrete Contractors Inc. as Low Bidder in the Amount of $134,925.00 for the 2018 Street, Curb, Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Improvement Program as Bid on May 02, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve action on Huebner Concrete Contractors Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $134,925.00 for the 2018 Street, Curb, Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Improvement Program as bid on May 02, 1018 at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their Annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, 7: a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, June 16, 2018, 7 a.m. to noon at the intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and First/Main.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve action on Solicitation Request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their Annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Saturday, June 16, 2018, 7 a.m. to noon, at the intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and First/Main. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from the Vintage Wine Bar for a Live Music Event to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, 2018 to 10 p.m., at the Vintage Wine Bar Back Patio and Adjacent Alley Area.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve action on Special Event Permit Request from the Vintage Wine Bar for a live music event to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, 2018 to 10 p.m., at the Vintage Wine Bar back patio and adjacent alley area. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from Zahnow Elementary School for a 5K Fun Walk/Run to be held on Saturday, June 09, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon, with the Closure of Rogers Street from Hamacher to Country Club Lane.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve action on Special Event Permit Request from Zahnow Elementary School for a 5K Fun Walk/Run to be held on Saturday, June 09, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon, with the closure of Rogers Street from Hamacher to Country Club Lane. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Buettner, voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Managerial Raises at the Same Percentage (2.75%) as Contracted Employees Effective May 01, 2018 for the Following Individuals: Tim Birk, Shawn Kennedy, Jim Nagel, Sarah Deutch, Mike Douglas and Jeff Prosise.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve action on managerial raises at the same percentage (2.75%) as contracted employees effective May 01, 2018 for the following individuals: Tim Birk, Shawn Kennedy, Jim Nagel, Sarah Deutch, Mike Douglas and Jeff Prosise. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Executive Session for the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21.)

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Trantham for Executive Session for the Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes as per 5 IlCS 120/2(c)(21). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea. Time: 7:49 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 7:55. Motion to reconvene made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas. Motion passed unanimously with voice vote.

City Clerk Barbara Pace reported the executive session minutes from 01-08-18 with no corrections will be kept under Schedule B.

13. Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Mayor Smith reported on the ‘Call for Help Inc.’ walk a mile in her shoes and stated himself, Aldermen Thomas and Buettner successfully made the walk.

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

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