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City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 8.

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 08/17/2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 08/17/2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None.

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.

The asphalt contractor is working in the Ditch’s Run area and should be there another week. Once this area is complete, they will move into the Debra Lane area. All residents have been notified.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No Report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Roy J. May in recognition of his State Farm Insurance Office’s 75-Year Anniversary.

2. Constitution Week Proclamation.

3. IMEA Check Presentation to the Monroe County History Museum for Energy Efficiency.

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. 20-17 Approving Task Order #7 for the Morrison Avenue Reconstruction Project with HMG Inc.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of Resolution No. 20-17 Approving Task Order #7 for the Morrison Avenue Reconstruction Project with HMG Inc. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 20-18 Approving Task Order #8 for the North Market Street Sidewalk Project with HMG Inc.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of Resolution No. 20-18 Approving Task Order #8 for the North Market Street Sidewalk Project with HMG Inc. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 20-19 Approving Task Order #10 for the Moore Street Reconstruction – Phase VII Project with HMG Inc.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of Resolution No. 20-19 Approving Task Order #10 for the Moore Street Reconstruction – Phase VII Project with HMG Inc. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 593

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Trantham on Approval of Warrant No. 593. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Solicitation request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their Annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, October 17, 2020, 7 a.m. to noon, at the intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and Main/Mill.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of Solicitation request from the Rotary Club of Monroe County for their Annual Bucket Brigade to be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Saturday, October 17, 2020, 7 a.m. to noon, at the intersections of Rogers/Hamacher and Main/Mill. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on One (1) Year Commitment at the Builder Level of $10,000.00 to the Monroe County, Illinois Economic Development Corporation. 

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve a One (1) Year Commitment at the Builder Level of $10,000.00 to the Monroe County, Illinois Economic Development Corporation. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Managerial Raises for Jessica Rucks and Nathan Krebel effective September 24, 2020 and September 26, 2020 Respectively. 

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen on Approval of Managerial Raises for Jessica Rucks and Nathan Krebel effective September 24, 2020 and September 26, 2020 Respectively. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on renewing CBIZ ACA Checkpoint for 2020 reporting year with the fee remaining the same as last year at $2,600.00 for services.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve renewing CBIZ ACA Checkpoint for 2020 reporting year with the fee remaining the same as last year at $2,600.00 for services. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen, voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on Proposal for Guardrail Replacement.

The Mayor requested “low bidder” be added to the action being taken.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the Proposal for Guardrail Replacement. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Conference Room Chairs from KI in the amount of $5,162.56.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Purchase of Conference Room Chairs from KI in the amount of $5,162.56. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

H. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Warning Siren from Federal Signal at a cost of $17,107.88 to replace inoperable siren at the Waterloo High School location.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve the Purchase of Warning Siren from Federal Signal at a cost of $17,107.88 to replace inoperable siren at the Waterloo High School location. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

I. Consideration and Action of Approval of Revised Improvement Plan for the Natalie Estates Subdivision.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of the Revised Improvement Plan for the Natalie Estates Subdivision. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Mayor Smith mentioned that today was Alderman Darter’s birthday and Mechelle Childers birthday was last week. The Mayor also stated that the flags would remain up in remembrance of 9/11, and asked that we keep the First Responders in our thoughts and prayers.

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 7:44 p.m.

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