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City of Waterloo City Council met March 18.

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 and Heller. Alderman Row was absent.

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 March 04, 2019, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, 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 Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

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

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. The 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. Appointment of Mr. Kermit Constantine to fill a vacant position on the Waterloo Community Leaders Committee of the William Zimmer Family Foundation. Consent to approve the appointment passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

2. Appointment of Mr. Ken Hartman, Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term to Expire on February 01, 2024. Consent to approve the appointment passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

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. 19-04 Approving the Mayor’s Signature on a Master Pole Attachment Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and ExteNet Systems Inc.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve Resolution No. 19-04 approving the Mayor’s signature on a Master Pole Attachment Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and ExteNet Systems Inc. Discussion. Zoning Administrator, Jim Nagel stated all the documents were approved to install the system at the Sunset Ford location. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Appointment of Mrs. Donna Robert to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire on April 01, 2022.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the appointment of Mrs. Donna Robert to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three- Year Term to Expire on April 01, 2022. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Millers Advertising in the Amount of $400.00 for Tourism from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Waterloo Millers advertising in the amount of $400.00 for Tourism from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on City’s Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to Western Egyptian.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the City’s annual $7,500.00 contribution to Western Egyptian. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from Philomena & Ruth for their 4th Anniversary Party to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the Closure of Parking Spaces in front of 118 and 124 West Mill Street. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit Request from Philomena & Ruth for their 4th Anniversary Party to be held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the closure of parking spaces in front of 118 and 124 West Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Heller voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Southern Illinois Beer Trail Association (Tammy & Chris Rahn-Stubborn German Brewing Company) for a Beer Trail Bash Event to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn with possible street closures of Mill, Main and Third Streets surrounding the Courthouse.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve a Special Event Permit Request from the Southern Illinois Beer Trail Association (Tammy & Chris Rahn-Stubborn German Brewing Company) for a Beer Trail Bash Event to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn with possible street closures of Mill, Main and Third Streets surrounding the Courthouse. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, and Heller voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Request from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for their Annual StubbornFest to be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 12:00 midnight, with the closure of Main Street from Mill to Alley south of Stubborn German.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Special Event Permit Request from Stubborn German Brewing Company for their Annual StubbornFest to be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 12:00 midnight, with the closure of Main Street from Mill to Alley south of Stubborn German. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Signing of a Letter to Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Myron Hanna, Confirming Approval of his Dual Representation to the Village of Valmeyer as General Legal Counsel and to the City of Waterloo as Specific Legal Representation Regarding Ordinance Violations.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve signing of a letter to Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Myron Hanna, confirming approval of his dual representation to the Village of Valmeyer as general legal counsel and to the City of Waterloo as specific legal representation regarding ordinance violations. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen noted the crowds at the new Toppings restaurant.

Alderman Heller announced date for the Annual Sister Cities Dinner and Art Contest on April 9, 2019 at 6 p.m.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Notheisen. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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