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City of Waterloo City Council met May 4.

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

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 04-20-20. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council meeting minutes dated 04-20- 20. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner 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.

At the next City Council meeting, 05-18-20, 7 p.m., there will be a Public Hearing to discuss pre-applicants for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program.

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. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Reappointment of Mr. Todd Osterhage to the Police Pension Board for a term to expire on May 10, 2022. Consent to approve passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

8. Report

Alderman Clyde Heller reported the German visitors will make their annual visit to Waterloo 10-20-21.

9. Report of Special Committees.

Alderman Steve Notheisen reported the Yards of Distinction contest will have judging June 28, 2020.

10. Presentation of Communications, petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution 20-10 Approving an Annual TRANE Maintenance Contract in the Amount of $10,577.00.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution 20-10 approving an annual TRANE Maintenance Contract in the amount of $10,577.00. 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. 589.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Warrant No. 589. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas and Notheisen voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Façade Grant Application for Edward Jones Office located at 116 North Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve a Downtown Beautification Façade Grant Application for the Edward Jones Office located at 116 North Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Façade Grant Application from Schaefer Wealth Management Inc. for their office located at 200 South Market Street. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Downtown Beautification Façade Grant Application from Schaefer Wealth Management Inc. for their office located at 200 South Market Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Christ Brothers Asphalt and Don Anderson Co. as low bidders from the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 MFT Bid Opening as held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Christ Brothers Asphalt and Don Anderson Co. as low bidders from the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 MFT Bid Opening as held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Huebner Concrete Contracting Inc. as low bidder from the 2020 Street, Curb, Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Improvement Program Bid Opening as held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Huebner Concrete Contracting Inc. as low bidder from the 2020 Street, Curb, Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Improvement Program Bid Opening as held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. 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.

Mayor Smith stated the high school banners will be hung up this Thursday.

Alderman Hopkins announced next week is National Police Week and it would be nice to recognize the law enforcement of Monroe County.

Alderman Darter stated the Curb Side pickup at the VFW was a success.

Alderman Heller announced Roy May will be 95 this Thursday.

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

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