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Waterloo City Council met March 4.

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 Tom 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 February 19, 2019, 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.

James Gallagher, of Uncle John’s RRR Bar to open soon at 114 West Mill Street, is requesting a non-permanent, small porch on the Third Street side that would bridge two garage doors already installed. The reason for this request is in the “spirit of mobility’ that downtown Waterloo is now experiencing. Mayor Smith said the matter will be taken up in a Downtown Beautification Committee meeting. Gallagher also wished to address “confusion” and “rumors” circulating about Uncle John’s RRR Bar, namely the color recently painted on the bottom third of the building. Mayor Smith ended the conversation by saying “Personally, I think it’s bad.”

Next up was Floyd Engel, owner of Pound4Pound Fitness Center at 725 Station Crossing. He expressed displeasure that the surrounding commercial land near his business is growing corn which he indicated is a safety hazard plus it’s bad for his business. Mayor Smith said the matter would be discussed by the Planning Commission.

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 Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk reported there were 5 hours of snow removal from the last snow storm.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

8. Report

9. Report

1. Presentation of Commendation to Jaenke Heating & Air Conditioning in honor of their 50th Anniversary.

2. Brad Papenberg, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. 3. City Clerk, Barbara Pace swore in new Police Officer Mason Ingram. of Standing Committees. No report. of Special Committees. No report.

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

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1774 Authorizing the Amendment of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Sections 40-7-5(B)(2) and 40-13-4(B) Regarding Advisory Notices to Adjacent Property Owners.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Ordinance No. 1774 authorizing the amendment of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Sections 40-7-5(B)(2) and 40-13-4(B) regarding advisory notices to adjacent property owners. Discussion. Subdivision & Zoning Administrator, Jim Nagel explained Ordinance No. 1774. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1775 Authorizing the Amendment of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Section 40-9-10(B) Regarding Special Use Permit Expiration.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1775 authorizing the amendment of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Section 40-9-10(B) regarding Special Use Permit expiration. Discussion. Subdivision & Zoning Administrator, Jim Nagel explained Ordinance No. 1775. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 575.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 575. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Procedure and Schedule of Proceedings Relative to the Adoption of the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2019 through April 30, 2020.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve the Procedure and Schedule of Proceedings Relative to the Adoption of the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Humane Society of Monroe County, IL. dba Helping Strays of Monroe County for a Queen of Hearts Raffle to be held at the Hopskeller Brewing Company every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the potential of running through February 20, 2020.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit Request from the Humane Society of Monroe County, Il. dba Helping Strays of Monroe County for a Queen of Hearts Raffle to be held at the Hopskeller Brewing Company every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the potential of running through February 20, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Vintage Wine Bar for the Back Alley Bluegrass Festival to be held on May 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to May 19, 2019 at 10:00 p.m., with the Closure of an Alley between Third Street and the 1st National Bank Parking Lot.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Special Event Permit Request from the Vintage Wine Bar for the Back Alley Bluegrass Festival to be held on May 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to May 19, 2019 at 10:00 p.m., with the closure of an alley between Third Street and the 1st National Bank parking lot. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their 2nd Annual Beer-B-Que to be held on May 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to May 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with Street Closures of Main, Mill and Third adjacent to the Monroe County Courthouse.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Special Event Permit request from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their 2nd Annual Beer-B-Que to be held on May 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to May 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with street closures of Main, Mill and Third adjacent to the Monroe County Courthouse. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, and Row voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their Annual Car Show to be held on June 02, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Street Closures of Main, Mill and Third adjacent to the Monroe County Courthouse.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit Request from the Waterloo Optimist Club for their Annual Car Show to be held on June 02, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with street closures of Main, Mill and Third adjacent to the Monroe County Courthouse. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Executive Session to Discuss the Purchase of Property as Per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea. Time: 7:55 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 8:29 p.m. Motion to reconvene 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.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen stated the gas prices today were over $6.80. Discussion. Alderman Darter stated ‘good job by Public Works Director Tim Birk and crew.’

14. Motion to Adjourn was made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

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