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City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 21.

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 09/08/2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 09/08/2020. 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 since his visit to the City Council in July, the noise level has not improved. He has called the police several times and stated Washy’s has been cited for the noise. The property resides in both the city and the county.

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 Heller and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter 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. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Medal of Valor to Sergeant Trin Daws from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.

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 Ordinance No. 1802 Pertaining to the Local CURE Program Regarding Approval of Financial Support Conditions and Certification.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen on Approval of Ordinance No. 1802 Pertaining to the Local CURE Program Regarding Financial Support Conditions and Certification. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1803 Amending the City Code of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule D: No Parking Zones, by the addition of Poplar Street (South Side) entire length.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham on Approval of Ordinance No. 1803 Amending the City Code of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule D: No Parking Zones, by the addition of Poplar Street (South Side) entire length. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 20-20 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Waterloo Police Department and the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration regarding License Plate Reader Information. 

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of Resolution No. 20-20, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Waterloo Police Department and the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration regarding License Plate Reader Information. 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 Solicitation Request from the Monroe County Shriners for their Annual Paper Drive to be held on Oct. 2nd and 3rd, 2020 at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Buettner on Approval of the Solicitation Request from the Monroe County Shriners for their Annual Paper Drive to be held on Oct. 2nd and 3rd, 2020 at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner, voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Fund Raiser to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Intersections of Main / Mill, Main / First and Hamacher / Rogers from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval of the Solicitation Request from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for their Annual Old Newsboys Day Fund Raiser to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Intersections of Main / Mill, Main / First and Hamacher / Rogers from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row, voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Façade Grant Application from the State Bank of Waterloo for their property located at 501 N. Market Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Façade Grant Application from the State Bank of Waterloo for their property located at 501 N. Market Street. Motion passed 7-0 with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas, voting ‘yea’. Alderman Row abstained due to conflict of interest.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen questioned if an individual owning property within the City could file a complaint or if only a resident could file a complaint. It was explained that anyone could file a complaint.

Mayor Smith mentioned that Shawn Kennedy’s birthday is Friday, September 26, 2020.

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 7:49 p.m.

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