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City of Waterloo City Council met Oct. 7.

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 September 16, 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. None.

7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.

A. Report of Collector. No report.

B. Report of Treasurer. No report. Treasurer Papenberg was absent.

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

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Tim Birk reported the electrical outage last week was mainly with the Monroe County Electric Cooperative customers.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Monroe County Bicentennial Proceeds to the History Museum of Monroe County.

2. Presentation of Monroe County Bicentennial Proceeds to Peterstown Heritage Society.

3. Presentation of Monroe County Bicentennial Proceeds to Monroe County Historical Society.

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. 19-18 Approving an AMI Water

Contract Proposal with Second Sight Systems.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 19-18 approving an AMI Water Contract Proposal with Second Sight Systems. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 582.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Warrant No. 582. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Managerial Raises for Nathan Krebel and Jessica Rucks effective 09/26/19 and 09/24/19 respectively.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve managerial raises for Nathan Krebel and Jessica Rucks effective 09/26/19 and 09/24/19 respectively. 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, on September 30, 2019 day, the Butterfly Festival at Baebler Farm was well attended with 75 Monarch butterfly packets given away. It was a beautiful day.

Alderman Hopkins reminded everyone to attend the PumpkinFest this Saturday.

Alderman Darter stated the new ADA project at the VFW looks really good.

Alderman Heller stated Tuesday, 10/08/19 the annual Sister City meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor Smith reminded everyone the Peace Walk from the UCC church to the Bandstand will be tomorrow 10/08/19.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins.

Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

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