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Waterloo City Council met July 5.

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.

The City Clerk requested to amend the Council Meeting Minutes from 06-20-22 as follows: Under Item 13, Alderman Hopkins, change the wording “Masic Theatre” to “Capitol Theatre”.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to amend the City Council Meeting Minutes from 06-20-22 as requested. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the amended City Council Meeting Minutes from 06-20-22 as presented. 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.

Working on Morrison Avenue. The project is progressing as planned.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Connie Lutz to the Library Board of Trustees for a Three-Year Term to Expire on 06-30-25. Appointment approved unanimously with Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, 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. 22-07 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Waterloo Police Department and the Waterloo Park District to provide access to the Park District security cameras and footage as needed for Police Department investigations. 

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to accept Resolution No. 22-07 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of

Waterloo Police Department and the Waterloo Park District to provide access to the Park District security cameras and footage as needed for Police Department investigations. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1853 Approving the Amendment of the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article IX Special Use Permit, by the Addition of Section 40-9-11 Permit to Run with Land or Owner. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to accept Ordinance No. 1853 Approving the Amendment of the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article IX Special Use Permit, by the Addition of Section 40-9-11 Permit to Run with Land or Owner. 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. 615.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row on approving Action on Warrant No. 615. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Proposal from Bountiful Blossoms for Refurbishing of Existing 47 Large Hanging Baskets and 5 Small Hanging Baskets, and Creating 5 new Large Hanging Baskets, at the total cost of $3,400.00 to be paid out of the Gambling Proceeds. 

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Proposal from Bountiful Blossoms for Refurbishing of Existing 47 Large Hanging Baskets and 5 Small Hanging Baskets, and Creating 5 new Large Hanging Baskets, at the total cost of $3,400.00 to be paid out of the Gambling Proceeds. 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 Truth Church Waterloo for their Annual Back to School Bash to be held on 08-06-22, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including the closure of Third Street between Main Street and just west of Market Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Truth Church Waterloo for their Annual Back to School Bash to be held on 08-06-22, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including the closure of Third Street between Main Street and just west of Market Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for an Anniversary Section at the City of Waterloo Homecoming Event on August 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to include the closure of parking spots at 111 N. Main Street. 

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for an Anniversary Section at the City of Waterloo Homecoming Event on August 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., to include the closure of parking spots at 111 N. Main Street. 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 the Optimist Club for a 5k Walk-Run to be held on 08-27-22, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., including the closure of Rogers Street between First Street and just south of Country Club Lane.

It was mentioned that the time of the event is in error. The time should be corrected to indicate 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Optimist Club for a 5k Walk-Run to be held on 08-27-22, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., including the closure of Rogers Street between First Street and just south of Country Club Lane. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham, voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of the DMS Contracting Bid in the amount of $423,742.00, of which the City of Waterloo is responsible for $107,000.00, for the North Waterloo Pedestrian Crossing Project at the intersection of HH Road and IL State Route 3. 

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval of the DMS Contracting Bid in the amount of $423,742.00, of which the City of Waterloo is responsible for $107,000.00, for the North Waterloo Pedestrian Crossing Project at the intersection of HH Road and IL State Route 3. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of a 2022 Ford F550 from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the State Bid amount of $86,992.00 (after trade-in), to be used in the Gas Department. 

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen on Approval of the Purchase of a 2022 Ford F550 from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the State Bid amount of $86,992.00 (after trade-in), to be used in the Gas Department. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Fabick CAT in the amount of $152,147.04 for the Hydraulic Excavator as bid on 06-28-22, 1:00 p.m., for the Electric and Gas Departments as budgeted at $155,000.00. (Low bidder was Gateway Dealer Network in the amount of $125,000.00; however, there were 58 items that did not meet bid contract specifications).

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on Approval of Fabick CAT in the amount of $152,147.04 for the Hydraulic Excavator as bid on 06- 28-22, 1:00 p.m., for the Electric and Gas Departments as budgeted at $155,000.00 as the low bidder did not meet bid contract specifications. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of Armor Equipment Company in the amount of $84,546.47 for the Trailer-Mounted Sewer Cleaning Machine as bid on 06-28-22, 1:30 p.m., as budgeted at $110,000.00. (Low bidder was Coe Equipment Inc. in the amount of $81,921.43; however, their bid did not meet contract specifications.)

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on Approval of Armor Equipment Company in the amount of $84,546.47 for the Trailer-Mounted Sewer Cleaning Machine as bid on 06-28-22, 1:30 p.m., as budgeted at $110,000.00 as the low bidder did not meet bid contract specifications. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

J. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Beautification Application from Brian and Andrea Dill for their property located at 123 W. Mill Street. 

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the Waterloo Beautification Application from Brian and Andrea Dill for their property located at 123 W. Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Matt Buettner voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Pro-Tem Heller adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.

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