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Waterloo City Council met September 4. 

Here is the minutes as 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.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to add Item #7G3 “Presentation of Commendation to the Members of the Special Olympics Team” to the Agenda. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the August 20, 2018, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, 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. No report.

      B. Report of Treasurer. No report.

      C. Report of Zoning Administrator. Administrator Nagel was absent

      D. Report of Director of Public Works. Tim Birk reported work is being completed on  the handicapped areas of Mill and Church Streets.

      E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

      F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

      G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

               1. Appointment of Mr. Phillip Kelley to the Library Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy to expire on July 1, 2021. The appointment was unanimously approved with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

               2. Presentation of Military Commendations to Clinton and Erica Erlinger for their service in the US Air Force.

               3. Presentation of Commendation to the Members of the Special Olympics Team.

8. Report of Standing Committees. No report.

9. Report of Special Committees. No report.

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

      A. Consideration and Action on resolution No. 18-07 Approving a Special Event Permit for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade and Request for Permission to Temporarily Close Sections of Bellefontaine, Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.

            Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 18-07 approving a Special Event Permit for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade and request for permission to temporarily close sections of Bellefontaine, Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 6-7 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

      B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1762 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) to Remove “Apartments” as a Special Use Permit Required in Zones R-2 and R-3.

            Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1762 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) to remove “Apartments’ as a Special Use Permit Required in Zones R-2 and R-3. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

      C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1763 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule A: Stop & Through Intersections.

            Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1763 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinance, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule A: Stop & Through Intersections. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

      D. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 18-08 Approving a Non-Regulated Vendor Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and the Western Egyptian EOC for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

             Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve action on Resolution No. 18-08 approving a Non-Regulated Vendor Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and the Western Egyptian EOC for the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

      A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 569.

            Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 569. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

      B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Liberty Fence as Low Bidder in the Amount of $49,610.00 for the Storage Area Fencing Project as Bid on 08-28-18 at 2:00 p.m.

            Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Liberty Fence as low bidder in the amount of $49,610.00 for the Storage Area Fencing Project as bid on 08-28-18 at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

      C. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual “Candy Days” Fundraiser to be held on October 19 and 20, 2018 at the Intersections of Main/Mill and Rogers/ Hamacher.

             Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual “Candy Days” Fundraiser to be held on October 19 and 20, 2018 at the intersections of Main/Mill and Rogers/ Hamacher. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, and Heller voting yea.

      D. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application #18-024-E from the Stubborn German Brewery for “StubbornFest” to be held on October 05 and 06, 2018 with the Street Closure of Main Street from the Stubborn German Alley to south of Randy’s Double R Bar.

             Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-024-E from the Stubborn German Brewery for “StubbornFest” to be held on October 05 and 06, 2018 with the street closure of Main Street from the Stubborn German alley to south of Randy’s Double R Bar. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

      E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application #18-025-E from the PumpkinFest Committee and SPPCS/PTO for “PumpkinFest” to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 with Street Closures: Main St from south corner of K&D Printing to the Alley between Fourth St. and Third St.; Third St. from Market to Main; and, Mill Street from Market to the Alley between Main and N. Church St.; and the PumpkinFest 5K as per the Downtown Route.

             Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-025-E from the PumpkinFest Committee and SPPCS/PTO for “PumpkinFest” to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 with street closures; Main St. from the south corner of K& D Printing to the alley between Fourth St. and Third St; Third St. from Market to Main; and, Mill Street from Market to alley between Main and N. Church St.; and the PumpkinFest 5K as per the downtown route. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

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

      Alderman Notheisen attended the Songs for Soldiers’ Sunday and said it went very well.

      Alderman Hopkins was informed the new roof for the former firehouse will begin next month.

      Alderman Heller reminded the Council of Trivia Night on November 22, 2018 at SS Peter and Paul for Sister Cities.

      Director Birk stated there will be street closures Wednesday evening for the Paint Paws annual project.

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

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