Waterloo City Council met Aug. 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 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 08/03/2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 08/03/2020. 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. Rick Shawgo, 236 Grand, requested to speak regarding drainage issues due to oil and chipping of the street and the lack of preparation for the oil and chip process. The Mayor stated this matter would be discussed at Street Committee meeting.
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 Buettner and seconded by Alderman Notheisen. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’
B. Report of Treasurer.
The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller 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.
Director of Public Works, Tim Birk provided a storm damage summary report from the August 10, 2020 rainstorm. They will be sealing the streets Adams and Washington on August 18, 2020, and on August 19, 2020 begin oil and chipping streets.
F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.
G. Report of City Attorney. No report.
H. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Presentation of Certificate to Mrs. Gladys Ludwig in celebration of her 100th birthday on August 3, 2020.
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. None.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase and Installation of four City of Waterloo Monument Signs from Summit Signs & Graphics not to exceed $72,425.82, to replace existing Welcome Signs.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the purchase and installation of four City of Waterloo Monument signs from Summit Signs & Graphics not to exceed $72,425.82, to replace existing Welcome Signs. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.
B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Agreement with Horner & Shifrin Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 for development of GIS Santa Float Tracker Module.
Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve an agreement with Horner & Shifrin Inc. in the amount of $3,000.00 for development of GIS Santa Float Tracker module. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.
C. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer SUV from Sunset Ford in the amount of $43,783.00.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer SUV from Sunset Ford in the amount of $43,783.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Hopkins mentioned that Sunday, August 23 will be the one-year anniversary of the death of his son, Illinois State Trooper Nick Hopkins. He thanked everyone for their support and to please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
Alderman Trantham mentioned the Street Committee meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Smith stated that in remembrance of Illinois State Trooper Nick Hopkins residents will be asked to turn on blue porch lights from August 23 to September 1, 2020.
14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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