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Waterloo City Council met June 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Heller 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 Pro Tem Heller.

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 05-16-22. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 05-16-22 as presented. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle 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. 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 intersection at Columbia and Moore Street has been closed for the Moore Street Phase VI project. All emergency personnel have been notified. The Chairman of Porta Westfalica Festival has also been notified, and the new staging area will be at the VFW Post.

∙ Baxmeyer moved their equipment to Morrison Avenue today, June 6, 2022, so this project should begin soon.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

Two big events occurred over the weekend with no issues.

∙ Optimist Club Car Show, June 5, 2022.

∙ Back Alley Bluegrass Festival, June 3-5, 2022.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

8. Report of Standing Committees. No report.

9. Report of Special Committees.

Alderman Notheisen commented that orders were placed on options for Natural Gas Futures.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1851 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article I General Provisions, Section 40-1-15 Definitions, Regarding “Home Occupation”. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1851 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning Code, Article I General Provisions, Section 40-1- 15 Definitions, Regarding “Home Occupation”.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1852 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 Public Safety, Section 30- 5-1 Police Department Rank Structure, Regarding the Addition of a Fourth Sergeant Position.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1852 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 Public Safety, Section 30-5-1 Police Department Rank Structure, Regarding the Addition of a Fourth Sergeant Position.

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. 614.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner on approving Action on Warrant No. 614.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Police Department for a Law Enforcement Torch Run to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Police Department for a Law Enforcement Torch Run to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “Christmas in July” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on July 15, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “Christmas in July” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on July 15, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Fair Association for the Annual Monroe County Fair to be held on July 24, 2022, 10 a.m., to July 31, 2022, midnight, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Fair Association for the Annual Monroe County Fair to be held on July 24, 2022, 10 a.m., to July 31, 2022, midnight, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner, voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “So Long Summer” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on August 20, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “So Long Summer” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on August 20, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the closure of two front parking spots at that location.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Rock-N-Blues Benefit Concert to be held on September 03, 2022, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., to include the closure of the back and side alleys.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Rock N-Blues Benefit Concert to be held on September 03, 2022, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., to include the closure of the back and side alleys

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Matt Buettner voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Use Permit Request from Human Support Services for a Residence to be located in a B-3 Zoned District at 4505 HH Road.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Special Use Permit Request from Human Support Services for a Residence to be located in a B-3 Zoned District at 4505 HH Road.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

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

Mayor Pro Tem Heller reminded everyone that on June 07, 2022 the City will be handing out ice cream at the Municipal Band Concert.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with an unanimous voice vote. Mayor Pro Tem Heller adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.

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