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Waterloo City Council met September 17.

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.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to add a salary amount of $57,000.00 to Agenda Item 12E. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the September 04, 2018, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting 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 Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller 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.

Tim Birk reported the IMEA checked the power plant output on Thursday, 09-13-18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 09-14-18 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The asphalt overlay will begin Monday, 09-24-18 in Vandebrook and West Lake. Sewer lining work will begin in town.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

The Lip Sync Contest begins tonight.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Swearing in of Probationary Police Officer Justin Braun by City Clerk Barbara Pace.

2. Presentation of “See Something Wrong, Do Something Right’ Award presented to City Clerk, Barbara Pace by Mayor Smith and Chief of Police Mike Douglas and Asst. Chief of Police Jeff Prosise.

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. 18-09 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois (MEGSI) for Coordination of the Enforcement of Drug Laws without regard to Jurisdictional Boundaries and to Cooperate with State and Federal Enforcement Groups.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 18-09 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois (MEGSI) for coordination of the enforcement of drug laws without regard to jurisdictional boundaries and to cooperate with State and Federal Enforcement Groups. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1764 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 Administration, Article II City Officials, by the Addition of Division XV: Human Resource Coordinator.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1764 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 Administration, Article II City Officials, by the addition of Division XV: Human Resource Coordinator. Discussion. The Ordinance Committee was in total agreement with this ordinance. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Purchase of City of Waterloo Booklet-Style Brochure (10,000 quantity) for the Amount of $1,963.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the purchase of City of Waterloo booklet-style brochure (10,000 quantity) for the amount of $1,963.00 to be paid out of the Hotel-Motel Tax Fund. Discussion. Alderman Thomas described the booklet and the need for the revision. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Purchase of 16 Motorola APX 900 portable radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $2,001.75 each for a total of $32,028.00.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the purchase of 16 Motorola APX 900 portable radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $2,001.75 each for a total of $32,028.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application #18-026-E from the Hopskeller Brewing Company for their 1st Anniversary Party to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Partial Closure of the Alley directly adjacent to the Hopskeller Brewing Company.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-026-E from the Hopskeller Brewing Company for their 1st Anniversary Party to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with partial closure of the alley directly adjacent to the Hopskeller Brewing Company. 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 #18-027-E from the Vintage Wine Bar for a Vintage Wine Festival to be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the Closure of Main Street between the Alley South of the HTC Building and the Third Street Intersection.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-027-E from the Vintage Wine Bar for a Vintage Wine Festival to be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with the closure of Main Street between the alley south of the HTC building and the Third Street intersection. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Consent to the Appointment of Jessica Rucks as Human Resource Coordinator effective September 24, 2018 at the starting salary of $57,000.00.

Unanimous consent given 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 welcomed Jessica Rucks, the Human Resource Coordinator.

Mayor Smith stated the rodeo went well with a good attendance and good patronage at the local restaurants.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

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