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Waterloo City Council met May 21.

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, Row and Heller. Alderman Notheisen was absent.

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 Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the May 07, 2018, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row 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 Row and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer. The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator. Administrator Nagel reported a draft of the City’s Comprehensive Plan is available for viewing at the City Hall and comments will be accepted through June 22.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. Director Birk was absent.

F. Report of Chief of Police. Chief Douglas reported two WPD Police Officers will be sent to the Illinois School and Campus Program in Troy, IL this Tuesday to learn more about student behavioral threat assessment. The Active Shooter Class will be held in June with other local police agencies. The Scott Credit Union ‘skimmer incident’ lasted a couple hours. “You have to keep your guard up,” Chief Douglas said.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Proclamation for EMS Week 2018 was read by Mayor Smith.

2. Commendation presented to the Monroe County EMS in honor of their 40th Anniversary.

3. Commendation presented to AnnBriar Golf Course for their 25th Anniversary.

4. Presentation of IMEA Energy Efficiency Grant to Savannah’s Southern Charm.

5. Appointment of Mr. Daniel Hayes as City Attorney. Unanimously approved with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

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. 18-03 Supporting the Exploration of Benefits and Costs of a Joint Monroe/Randolph County Enterprise Zone for Monroe County.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Resolution No. 18-03 supporting the exploration of benefits and costs of a Joint Monroe/Randolph County Enterprise Zone for Monroe County. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on 1⁄4 Page Ad to be Placed in the Tourism Times Fall Issue in the Amount of $833.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a 1⁄4 page ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Fall issue in the amount of $833.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Trane Yearly Service Agreement in the Amount of $9,679.63.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Trane Yearly Service Agreement in the amount of $9,679.63. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Casa Romero Application for the Downtown Beautification Program.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Casa Romero application for the Downtown Beautification Program. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Six-Month Extension Request on a Downtown Beautification Application for Property Located at 120 N. Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve a six-month extension request on a Downtown Beautification application for property located at 120 N. Main Street. Motion passed with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting yea. Alderman Hopkins abstained.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church for their 4th Annual Waterloo Pancake Ride to be held on June 9, 2018 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve a Special Event Permit application from the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church for their 4th Annual Waterloo Pancake Ride to be held on June 9, 2018 from 8 a.m. to noon. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Low Bidders from the 2018 MFT Bid Opening held on May 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve the low bidders from the 2018 MFT Bid Opening held on May 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Site Plan Approval for the Pound-4-Pound Building Addition.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a site plan for the Pound-4-Pound Building Addition. Discussion. Owner, Floyd Engles thanked the city for their support and said the parking lot is a benefit. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Site Plan Approval for the Tequila’s Parking Lot.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve a site plan for the Tequila’s parking lot. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

13. Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Alderman Trantham thanked the Zoning Board and Building Administrator, Nathan Krebel for responding to citizen’s complaints.

Alderman Heller thanked Alderman Buettner and the firemen for their service.

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

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