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City of Waterloo City Council met April 4.

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. None.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 03-21-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 03-21-22. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins 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. 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 16-inch water main from Veterans Drive to the new water tower is in the ground. 

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney.

Mr. Hayes reported that this was his last meeting after 14 years as the City Attorney. He remarked he made many friends during his tenure with the City and appreciated the opportunity to serve the City.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

∙ The Mayor expressed the City’s condolences to Alderman Notheisen on the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Fred Meister.

∙ The Mayor also expressed his thanks to Ms. Sarah Deutch and Mr. Tim Burk for their assistance with the Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony, and to all the Aldermen who attended.

1. Acceptance of Resignation from Mr. Dan Hayes as City Attorney.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to accept the Resignation from Mr. Dan Hayes as City Attorney.

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

2. Appointment of St. Clair, Gilbreth & Steppig LLC as City Attorney.

Appointment approved unanimously with Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

The new attorneys were introduced and told a little about themselves.

3. Presentation of Plaque to Mr. Dan Hayes in Recognition of his 14+ Years of Service and Dedication to the City of Waterloo, IL.

4. Presentation of Mayor’s Commendation to Teresa Fruth, owner of Pins & Curls, in Recognition of 50 Years of Business.

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. 1846 Adopting an Amended Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1846 Adopting an Amended Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-04 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and MEGSI.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 22-04 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and MEGSI. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 612.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve Warrant No. 612.

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 Crafted In The Loo for their “Getting Your Eggs In A Basket” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on April 09, 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 Kyle Buettner on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted In The Loo for their “Getting Your Eggs In A Basket” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on April 09, 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’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Amended City of Waterloo, IL Zoning Map.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the amended City of Waterloo, IL Zoning Map. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Matt Buettner voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Appointment of Donna Robert to the Cemetery Board for a 3-yr Term to Expire 04-01-25.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to Approve the Appointment of Donna Robert to the Cemetery Board for a 3-yr Term to Expire 04-01- 25. 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. Alderman Notheisen congratulated Dan Hayes on his retirement.

Alderman Hopkins extended his congratulations to Dan Hayes on his retirement and welcomed the new attorneys.

Alderman Trantham thanked Dan Hayes for his assistance when he, Alderman Trantham, was Chief of Police.

Alderman Darter expressed his “thanks” to Sarah Deutch and all City employees involved in the Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony.

Alderman Kyle Buettner offered his congratulations to Dan Hayes on his retirement and welcomed the new attorneys. Alderman Buettner also stated several VFW members commented how they appreciated the Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony.

Alderman Row congratulated Dan Hayes on his retirement and stated he was looking forward to working with the new City Attorneys.

Alderman Heller wished Dan Hayes the very best in his retirement. Alderman Heller also thought Shawn Kennedy should get recognition for putting together the budget and all the work she does in assisting in researching budgetary issues. Alderman Heller also reported the passing of Bill Getchman, Past President of Sister Cities, on April 1, 2022.

Shawn Kennedy, Tim Birk, Jeff Prosise, Nathan Krebel, Brad Yearian, Lonnie Ludwig, Jim Duckwitz and Ed Siemers, all individually congratulated Dan Hayes on his retirement and thanked him for his wisdom, his friendship, his honesty and for the laughs.

Mayor Smith thanked Dan Hayes for everything he has done for the city and welcomed the new attorneys.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

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