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Waterloo City Council met Jan. 18.

Here are 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, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller. Absent: Hopkins

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Mayor Smith requested that the time on Agenda Item 12B be changed from ‘8 a.m. to 4 p.m.’ to ‘9 a.m. to 3 p.m’. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to changes the times on Agenda Item 12B as mentioned. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 01-03-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 01-03-22. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, 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.

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, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. The report is in the packet.

D. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

1. A water leak on Market Street was repaired today (01-18-22)

2. Spread salt on Saturday morning (01-15-22) due to overnight snow.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Mayor’s Commendation to Mr. Ken Valentine, owner of Valentine Auto Body, in recognition of 43 years of Business and Community Goodwill.

2. Appointment of Mr. Ronald Spielman to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remainder of a term vacated by Mr. Ronald Hagenow that will expire on February 01, 2025. Appointment approved unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

3. Re-Appointment of Mr. Ken Gibbs to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term to expire on February 01, 2027. Appointment approved unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

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. 22-01 Approving an Agreement between the County of Monroe, Illinois and the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Rogers Street North Project.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller approving Resolution No. 22-01 an Agreement between the County of Monroe, Illinois and the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Rogers Street North Project. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business.

A. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for their Annual 5K Walk/Run to be held on March 19, 2022, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to include the closure of Third Street between Main and back corner of the Oddfellows Building from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter approving a Special Event Permit Application from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for their Annual 5K Walk/Run to be held on March 19, 2022, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to include the closure of Third Street between Main and back corner of the Oddfellows Building from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Trantham, and Darter voting ‘yea’.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Scooter’s Site Plan.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the Scooter’s Site Plan. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, and Notheisen voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted In The Loo for a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on February 05, 2022, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller approving a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted In The Loo for a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on February 05, 2022, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Heller voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Term of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller on approving the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Term of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

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