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City of Waterloo City Council met June 3.

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, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller. Alderman Thomas 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.

A. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the May 20, 2019, 7:15 p.m., Public Hearing Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Hopkins, and Trantham voting yea.

B. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve May 20, 2019, 7:30 p.m., City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, 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. 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. Director Birk was absent.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

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. No report

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 578.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Warrant No. 578. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit for the Monroe County Fair Association for the Annual Monroe county Fair to be held the week of July 21, 2019 through July 28th, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Special Event Permit for the Monroe County Fair Association for the Annual Monroe County Fair to be held the week of July 21, 2019 through July 28th, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Contract with Curt Simshauser Photo/Cinema for a One-Year Term at a cost of $7,500.00 ($3,750 to be paid upon acceptance, $3,750 to be paid upon completion) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Contract with Curt Simshauser Photo/Cinema for a One-Year Term at a cost of $7,500 ($3,750 to be paid upon acceptance, $3,750 to be paid upon completion) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Discussion. Alderman Hopkins Stated at the Economic Development meeting this action was discussed and approved. A coverage of scheduled annual events, monthly events, monthly spotlights and a Purpose of the Agreement was submitted and agreed upon. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action Purchase of a 2019 John Deere Zero Trak Lawn Mower from William Nobbe and Company in the amount of $10,516.00 to replace a 2000 X- Mark Zero Turn Mower.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Purchase of a 2019 John Deere Zero Trak Lawn Mower from William Nobbe and Company in the amount of $10,516.00 to replace a 2000 X-Mark Zero Turn Mower. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen stated the Monarch Butterfly presentation at the Waterloo Library went well with a good attendance.

Alderman Hopkins noted the good showing of Waterloo high schools: Gibault won 2nd place in the state baseball taking home the Class 1A trophy. Waterloo high school won the Supper- Sectional baseball plaque playing at GGS Ballpark in Sauget.

Alderman Darter thanked everyone who participated in the festivities Friday.

Alderman Heller announced the date for the farewell luncheon for the 2 students going to Germany will be June 22, 2019. The students raised $97,000 for the Heart Association. Mayor Smith said the car show had a good turn out with 176 vehicles at the show.

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 7:40 p.m.

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