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Waterloo City Council met June 17.

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 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 Row to approve the June 3, 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.

Jerry Siekerka, near Mystic Oak Golf Course, requested action to be taken to stop what he claims are frequent occurrences of public urination on and near his property. Mayor Smith suggested Mr. Siekerka take pictures and submit them to the authorities.

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 Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row 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, Row, 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.

Tim Birk reported the streets are ready for Porta Westfalica.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

8. Report

9. Report

1. Certificate of Commendation to the WHS Boys Baseball Team who came in 3rd place in the state. of Standing Committees. No report. of Special Committees. No report.

10. Presentation of Communications, petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. None.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of Managerial Raises at the Same Percentage (2.75%) as Contracted Employees Effective May 1, 2019 for the Following Individuals: Tim Birk, Shawn Kennedy, Jim Nagel, Sarah Deutch, Mike Douglas and Jeff Prosise.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve managerial raises at the same percentage (2.75%) as contracted employees effective May 1, 2019 for the following individuals: Tim Birk, Shawn Kennedy, Jim Nagel, Sarah Deutch, Mike Douglas and Jeff Prosise. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Annual Membership Dues (Ruby Level) of $2,500.00 with the Tourism Bureau to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve annual membership dues (Ruby Level) of $2,500.00 with the Tourism Bureau to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Randy’s Double R Bar for their Annual Anniversary Party to be held on Saturday August 10, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. with the Street Closure of Main Street between Mill Street and alley south of 107 S. Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to amend this action to state Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Randy’s Double R Bar for their Annual Anniversary Party to be held on Saturday August 10, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. with the Street Closure of Main Street between Mill Street and alley south of 107 S. Main Street. Amended 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. None.

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 7:50 p.m.

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