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Waterloo City Council met Feb. 7.

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, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

The Zoning Administrator stated that under Agenda Item 10B, the NFPA code needed to be changed from ‘NFPA 43’ to ‘NFPA 54’.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to change the NFPA code under Agenda Item 10B from ‘NFPA 43’ to ‘NFPA 54’. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 01-18-22. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 01-18-22. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Mr. Eric Zaber, Waterloo Police Sergeant and Shop Steward for the FOP, distributed documentation that he stated would support his comments this evening. Sergeant Zaber stated he has repeatedly asked to have a Police Committee meeting to discuss filling a fourth sergeant position, but for reasons unknown, he has not been able to accomplish this task. The FOP has learned the Mayor is planning to promote a fourth sergeant, based on a new sergeant promotional list, which will be created in 2022. The fourth sergeant position is included in the 2022 budget. Sergeant Zaber stated nothing has changed in the last two years that would require creating a spot for a sergeant in 2022. According to what he (Zaber) has been told, Officer Haddick, who was first on the promotion list, has not been promoted to the rank of Sergeant due to the lack of funding in the budget. Sergeant Zaber itemized that there should be money in this year’s salary line item due to the departure of two WPD officers. He added that there should be no budget issues and thus ample money in the budget to promote Officer Haddick to Sergeant. Sergeant Zaber requested to meet with the Ordinance Committee to change the ordinance to permit a fourth sergeant and thereby allow for the promotion of Officer Haddick.

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.

358 working hours were spent on snow removal and 380 tons of salt was used. Mayor Smith stated he has received numerous compliments regarding the recent snow removal process.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Due to a great job in snow removal, accidents due to the snowstorm last week were minimal.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

Mayor Smith asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Zoey Rongey and expressed condolences to her parents and family.

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. 22-02 Authorizing the Signing of Addendum Number 4 of a Local Public Agency Agreement between the County of Monroe, IL and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Construction of a Pedestrian Crossing at the Intersection of HH Road, Country Club Lane and Illinois State Route 3.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller on approving Resolution No. 22-02 Authorizing the Signing of Addendum Number 4 of a Local Public Agency Agreement between the County of Monroe, IL and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Construction of a Pedestrian Crossing at the Intersection of HH Road, Country Club Lane and Illinois State Route 3. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1837 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article II Gas System, Section 38-2-17(K)(1) Regarding Unvented Appliances. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1837 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article II Gas System, Section 38-2-17(K)(1) Regarding Unvented Appliances. Alderman Notheisen, the Gas Distribution Facility Chairman, commented that the amendment to the ordinance will no longer allow unvented appliances to be installed or operated in the City. Aldermen voted as follows:

YES – Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller.

NO – Hopkins and Trantham.

Motion passed by a vote of 6 to 2.

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1838 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article IV Supplementary Use and Bulk Regulations, Section 40-4-15 Signs: Business. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen on approving Ordinance No. 1838 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article IV Supplementary Use and Bulk Regulations, Section 40-4-15 Signs: Business. The Zoning Administrator stated the amendment will eliminate freestanding signs and enforce monument signs for single business lots along Illinois Route 3. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 610.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Warrant No. 610. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Waterloo Beautification Program Application from Bill Wirth for Improvements to his Property Located at 119 E. Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Waterloo Beautification Program Application from Bill Wirth for improvements to his property located at 119 E. Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on a Request from the Monroe County Fair Board to Waive Building Permit and Inspection Fees in the Amount of $1,542.00 for Announcer Stand and Grandstand Improvements at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a request from the Monroe County Fair Board to waive Building Permit and Inspection Fees in the amount of $1,542.00 for Announcer Stand and Grandstand Improvements at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Boundary Description Change at 624 N. Market Street, Yo-Toppings.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Boundary Description Change at 624 N. Market Street, Yo Toppings. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for “StubbornFest 2022” to be held Sept. 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. through Oct. 01, 2022 at 11:00 p.m., including the Closure of Main Street – south of Shorty’s to north of TWM.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Stubborn German Brewing Company for “StubbornFest 2022” to be held Sept. 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. through Oct. 01, 2022 at 11:00 p.m., including the closure of Main Street – south of Shorty’s to north of TWM. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on Withdrawing the Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering Policy for City Employees.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to withdraw the Vaccination, Testing and Face Covering Policy for City Employees. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Mayor Smith distributed the packet for the “2021 Year-End Review”.

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 7:53 p.m.

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