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Waterloo City Council met Oct. 15.

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 Andrew Wagner of the Boy Scouts of America.

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 October 01, 2018, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Correction: Item #13-Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline; Change ‘Queen of Hearts was close to $70,000.00.’ Motion, with correction, 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.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

1. Monthly Treasurer’s Report: Report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report

made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

2. Annual Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. 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. Swearing in of Police Officer Scott Votrain, II by City Clerk, Barbara Pace.

2. Proclamation for Substance Abuse Prevention Month read by Mayor Smith. Monroe County Commissioner, Vicki Koerber and Director of the Regional Office of Education, Kelton Davis, addressed the Council. They are members of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities and presented information regarding what the coalition offers. A very effective video is being produced to show to the schools and organizations of Monroe County. Commissioner Koerber suggested it to the Council and said it is effective in the fight against drugs.

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. 18-10 Appointing an Authorized Agent of the City of Waterloo to the Illinois to the Municipal Retirement Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Resolution No. 18-10 appointing an authorized agent of the City of Waterloo to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 18-11 Authorizing the Signing of a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Verizon. Wireless.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No. 18-11 authorizing the signing of a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Verizon Wireless. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1765 Approving a New Comprehensive Plan for the City of Waterloo, Illinois.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1765 approving a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Waterloo, Illinois. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Amendment of Health Reimbursement Account Plan with Benefit Planning Consultants Inc. (BPC).

Motion to approve Amendment of Health Reimbursement Account Plan with Benefit Planning Consultants Inc. (BPC) made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Full Page Ad to be placed in the 2019 Visitor’s Guide in the amount of $2,612.50 (discounted 50% to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund). Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve action a full-page ad to be placed in the 2019 Visitor’s Guide in the amount of $2,612.50 (discounted 50%) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application #18-031-E from SS Peter and Paul Catholic School for a Queen of Hearts Raffle Drawing to be held at the Stubborn German Brewery beginning October 16, 2018 and to continue every Tuesday evening, from 4-8 p.m., with an eventual ending date of October 29, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Special Event Permit Application #18-031-E from SS Peter and Paul Catholic School for a Queen of Hearts Raffle Drawing to be held at the Stubborn German Brewery beginning October 16, 2018 and to continue every Tuesday evening, from 4-8 p.m., with an eventual ending date of October 29, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Mayor Smith thanked everyone who helped with the PumpkinFest.

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

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