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City of Waterloo City Council met July 6.

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 06/15/2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 06/15/2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. Mr. Thomas Nitzsche, of 29 Victor, requested to speak regarding the loud music from Washy’s Saloon on Jamie Lane. Mr. Nitzsche stated that his neighbors and he are subject to vulgar and loud music about every Friday and Saturday evening.

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.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No Report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Plaque to Elaine Steingrubey in Recognition of her Retirement and 39 Years of Service to the Morrison-Talbott Library.

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. 20-16 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and MEGSI.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 20-16 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and MEGSI. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1801 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 33 Street Regulations, Section 33-2- 12 (B) Regarding Outdoor Dining.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1801 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 33 Street Regulations, Section 33-2-12 (B) Regarding Outdoor Dining. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 591.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve of Warrant No. 591. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham 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 on Approval of 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 Approval of IP Office IP406 System with R11 IP Office 500v2 using SIP lines from Harrisonville Telephone Company at a cost of $23,394.25. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner on Approval of IP Office IP406 System with R11 IP Office 500v2 using SIP lines from Harrisonville Telephone Company at a cost of $23,394.25. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Façade Grant Application from Shelby’s Automotive located at 600 S. Market Street. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval the Façade Grant Application from Shelby’s Automotive located at 600 S. Market Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Four (4) Downtown Cameras from Secure One Self in the total amount of $10,592.00. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval to Purchase of Four (4) Downtown Cameras from Secure One Self in the total amount of $10,592.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of Two (2) F150 Pickup Trucks from Sunset Ford, for the Gas Department ($34,289.55) and the Electric Department ($31,928.70), in the total amount of $66,218.25. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Dater on Approval of the Purchase of Two (2) F150 Pickup Trucks from Sunset Ford, for the Gas Department ($34,289.55) and the Electric Department ($31,928.70), in the total amount of $66,218.25. Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of Rooters-American Maintenance as Low Bidder in the amount of $442,307.30 for the 2020 Asphalt Resurfacing Program as Bid on July 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval of Rooters-American Maintenance as Low Bidder in the amount of $442,307.30 for the 2020 Asphalt Resurfacing Program as Bid on July 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Co-Op Acres Preliminary Plat. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of Co-Op Acres Preliminary Plat. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of Waterloo Commons, Lot #6, Final Plat. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of Waterloo Commons, Lot #6, Final Plat. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.

J. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Knights of Columbus for their Annual Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) Fund Drive to be held on September 18, 19 & 20, 2020 at the Intersections of Hamacher / Rogers and Main / Mill. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval of Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Knights of Columbus for their Annual Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll) Fund Drive to be held on September 18, 19 & 20, 2020 at the Intersections of Hamacher / Rogers and Main / Mill. 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. None

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Thomas. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

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