City of Waterloo City Council Met April 19.
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: Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller.
Absent: Notheisen
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.
A. Approval of Public Hearing Minutes from 04-05-21.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Public Hearing Minutes from 04-05-21. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
B. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes from 04-05-21.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 04-05-21. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, 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.
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, 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 Row and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.
C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. The report is in the packet. Sewer main project from Remlok to Feldmeier has been installed, but still needs to be tested.
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 Gary Schroeder to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term to Expire on May 09, 2023.
Appointment approved unanimously with Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.
2. Reappointment of Norman Venable to the Board of Police Commissioners for a Three-Year Term to Expire on May 01, 2024.
Appointment approved unanimously with Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.
3. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to the Gibault Catholic High School Golf Team for Finishing as State Qualifiers after Placing Third at the IHSA Sectional Tournament.
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. 1821 Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1821 Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.
B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1822 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 5 Boards and Commissions, Section 5-1-4(D) Regarding Planning Commission Member Compensation.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1822 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 5 Boards and Commissions, Section 5-1-4(D) Regarding Planning Commission Member Compensation. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 21-07 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Managed IT Services Agreement for Network Technology Support, including an Addendum for Scheduled On-Site Services, between the City of Waterloo and the REJIS Commission for a One-Year Term beginning May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Resolution No. 21-07 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Managed IT Services Agreement for Network Technology Support, including an Addendum for Scheduled On Site Services, between the City of Waterloo and the REJIS Commission for a One-Year Term beginning May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
D. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 21-08 Authorizing the Execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Waterloo, IL regarding the Moore Street Phase V and VI Project.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve Resolution No. 21-08 Authorizing the Execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Waterloo, IL regarding the Moore Street Phase V and VI Project. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.
E. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 21-09 Authorizing Appropriation for Funding in the amount of $1,541,500.00 for the Moore Street Phase V and VI Project. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 21-09 Authorizing Appropriation for Funding in the amount of $1,541,500.00 for the Moore Street Phase V and VI Project. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Millers Advertising in the amount of $400.00 from the Community Relations Fund.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve action on Waterloo Millers Advertising in the amount of $400.00 from the Community Relations Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
B. Consideration and Action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Gallagher’s Food Service, Inc., for their property located at 114 West Mill Street.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Gallagher’s Food Service, Inc., for their property located at 114 West Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
C. Consideration and Action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Bridal Manor, Inc., for their property located at 4517 HH Road. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Bridal Manor, Inc., for their property located at 4517 HH Road.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
D. Consideration and Action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Darrell and Jane Gaitsch, for their property located at 122 North Main Street.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve action on a Waterloo Downtown Beautification Program, Façade Grant Application from Darrell and Jane Gaitsch, for their property located at 122 North Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
E. Consideration and Action on Request for a Non-Conforming Use in the Waterloo Central Overlay District as allowed in 40-13-3(D), with Proof of Service provided by the Zoning Administrator, for property located at 417 Park Street to be used as an Accessory Structure.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve action on Request for a Non-Conforming Use in the Waterloo Central Overlay District as allowed in 40-13-3(D), with Proof of Service provided by the Zoning Administrator, for property located at 417 Park Street to be used as an Accessory Structure. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting ‘yea’.
F. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Legacy First Addition Improvement Plans. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Legacy First Addition Improvement Plans. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
G. Consideration and Action on Approval of Haier Plumbing & Heating as Low Bidder in the amount of $359,279.00 for the Vandebrook Water Main Extension Project as Bid on April 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Haier Plumbing & Heating as Low Bidder in the amount of $359,279.00 for the Vandebrook Water Main Extension Project as Bid on April 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Huebner Concrete as Low Bidder in the amount of $118,520.00 for the 2021 Street, Curb & Sidewalk Improvement Program as Bid on April 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Huebner Concrete as Low Bidder in the amount of $118,520.00 for the 2021 Street, Curb & Sidewalk Improvement Program as Bid on April 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.
I. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Diabetes Awareness Campaign to be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the intersection of Main and Mill from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and the intersection of Rogers and Hamacher from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Diabetes Awareness Campaign to be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the intersection of Main and Mill from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and the intersection of Rogers and Hamacher from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row, voting ‘yea’.
J. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Pending Litigation as allowed per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
Motion to move into Executive Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting “yea”.
Entered into Executive Session at 7:51 p.m.
Adjourned Executive Session at 8:01 p.m.
Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Hopkins stated it was nice to be back in the Council Chambers.
Alderman Darter mentioned that he will be absent at the next City Council meeting and wanted to thank Alderman Thomas for his time as sitting on the City Council.
Alderman Row expressed thanks to Alderman Thomas for all his years on the City Council. Mayor Smith also conveyed his thanks to Alderman Thomas for all his years of service.
14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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