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Waterloo City Council met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smith at 7:30 p.m.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor 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 Heller to approve the June 04, 2018, 7:30 p.m. City Council 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 Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. 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 accept 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. No report.

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

E. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Commendation presented to the Republic-Times for their First Place Award in General Excellence from the Illinois Press Association in Division B, which represents all mid-sized weekly newspapers in the State of Illinois. Accepting the award was General Manager, Kermit Constantine and Editor, Corey Saathoff.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

Gas Committee Chairman, Alderman Notheisen reported on gas prices and stated that bids open July 2.

9. Report of Special Committees.

Mayor Smith reported:

a. Peterstown House renovations will begin in the future.

b. Thanks to all who helped make Heritage Day a success.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 18-04 Establishing the Prevailing Wage Rate for the City of Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, in Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 18-04 establishing the Prevailing Wage Rate for the City of Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, in compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 18-05 Approving an Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Human Support Services.

Motion made by Aldermen Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Resolution No. 18-05 approving an agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Human Support Services. Discussion. The pay rate is the same as last year. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of Pipe Quotes for 4” Plastic Pipe for the Gas Department.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins for approval of pipe quotes for 4” plastic pipe for the Gas Department. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval for USDI (Lindsay Enloe) to do an Inspection on the North High Pressure Gas Main per the Attached Agreement.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve USDI (Lindsay Enloe) to do an inspection on the north high pressure gas main per the attached agreement. Discussion. Director Birk explained the location of the inspection. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on an Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Porta Westfalica Festival to be held from June 18, 6:00 p.m. to June 19, 10:30 p.m. with Clean-up to Follow.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Porta Westfalica Festival to be held from June 18, 6:00 p.m. to June 19, 10:30 p.m. with clean-up to follow. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen announced the Garden Club will be judging the Yards of Distinction on June 24, 2018.

On June 27, 2018 the Home Town Harmony singers will be singing the national anthem at the St. Louis Cardinals game.

Alderman Hopkins thanked the summer hires from Human Support Services.

Alderman Trantham thanked the Waterloo Police Department for their excellent work for the City of Waterloo.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to adjourn. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

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