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Waterloo City Council met April 1.

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 Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the March 18, 2019, 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas 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 Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

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

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Sgt. Eric Zaber, representing the Waterloo Police Department reported for Chief of Police, Mike Douglas. He stated officer Wiegand received commendation for his off- duty arrest on February 10.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. POW/MIA City Proclamation Presentation by the Jefferson-Barracks POW/MIA Museum and Check Presentation from the Military Heritage Day Committee to the POW/MIA Project in the Amount of $2,827.81. Paul Dillon from the Museum spoke and stated “It’s up to us to remember.”

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. 19-05 Approving an Agreement by and Between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Reliable Sanitation Service Inc. for the Collection of Refuse, by Extending a Temporary Recycling Surcharge. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 19-05 approving the amendment of an agreement by and between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Reliable Sanitation Service Inc. for the collection of refuse, by extending a temporary recycling surcharge. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 19-06 Approving a Lease Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and State Bank of Waterloo for Parking Lot Rental. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 19-06 approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and State Bank of Waterloo for parking lot rental. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 576.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Warrant No. 576. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Increase in Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $15.99 (Includes $0.60 Recycling Surcharge).

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve an increase in the monthly household charge for trash pickup to $15.99 (Includes $0.60 Recycling Surcharge). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Request from the Monroe County Fair Board to Waive Building Permit Fees in the Amount of $822.00 for Pavilion Construction at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a request from the Monroe County Fair Board to waive building permit fees in the amount of $822.00 for pavilion construction the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Request from the Backyard Learning Center Inc. to Approve Partial Exterior Building Construction with Hardie Board Fiber Cement Siding as Allowed by the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Section 6-1-2(1)(1404.1)(C).

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve a request from the Backyard Learning Center Inc. for partial exterior building construction with Hardie Board fiber cement siding as allowed by the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Section 6-1-2(1)(1404.1)(C). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #155 for their Annual MDA Fundraiser, “Satchel Drive” to be Conducted at the Intersection of Main and Mill on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a solicitation request from the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #155 for their annual MDA Fundraiser, “Satchel Drive” to be conducted at the intersection of Main and Mill on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their Annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, June 07, 2019, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, June 08, 2019, 7 a.m. to noon, at the Intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and Main/Mill.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a solicitation request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, June 07, 2019, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, June 08, 2019, 7 a.m. to noon, at the intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and Main/Mill. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant for Philomena & Ruth at 118 West Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant for Philomena & Ruth at 118 West Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant for Main Street Saloon Inc. at 220 North Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant for Main Street Saloon Inc. at 220 North Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

I. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant Six-Month Extension for Yo-Toppings, at 624 North Market Street, to Expire October 15, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant six-month extension for Yo-Toppings, at 624 North Market Street, to expire October 15, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

J. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant Six-Month Extension for Blue Star, at 424 West Fourth Street, to Expire November 05, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant six-month extension for Blue Star, at 424 West Fourth Street, to expire November 05, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

K. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant Six-Month Extension for Tannous Chiropractic, at 121 North Main Street, to Expire November 05, 2019. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant six-month extension for Tannous Chiropractic, at 121 North Main Street, to expire November 15, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

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

Alderman Heller distributed a notice regarding ‘Dine and Donate’ to help Sister Cities wherein Applebee’s will donate a portion of each meal on April 3, 2019 between 12-8 p.m.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

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