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City of Waterloo City Council met June 20.

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, Row and Heller.

Absent: Kyle Buettner

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.

A. Approval of the 05-23-22 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes from 05-23-22 as presented. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Approval of the 06-06-22 City Council Meeting Minutes.

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

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Ms. Amy Grandcolas, President of Waterloo Citizens for a Pool (WCP), distributed a flier regarding the cost overview, objective and the process to bring a pool to Waterloo. The WCP is requesting two or three members of the City Council to be members on their Advisory Committee and assist in the exploration of financial channels for the annual operating and maintenance costs for a pool.

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 Collection Report was made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Row and Heller 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. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

The Porta Westfalica Festival is tomorrow, June 21, 2022. No parking signs are in place.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Reappointment of Andrew Mayer to the Library Board for a three-year term to expire 06- 30-25.

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

2. Promotion of Officer Clifford Haddick to the rank of Sergeant effective June 20, 2022.

8. Report of Standing Committees. None.

9. Report of Special Committees. None.

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

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-06 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement for Certified Water Operator Services with HMG Infrastructure Services, LLC.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No. 22-06 Authorizing the Execution of an Annual Agreement for Certified Water Operator Services with HMG Infrastructure Services, LLC.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “Fall Edition” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on September 10, 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 “Fall Edition” Event to include a Pop-Up Coffee Bar at 111 N. Main Street, on September 10, 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, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Knights of Columbus for their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive for Intellectual Disabilities to be held on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the following intersections: Main & Mill, Rogers & Country Club Lane, Rogers & Hamacher.

It was pointed out that the intersection of Rogers and Country Club Lane is not within the City of Waterloo’s jurisdiction and therefore will be stricken in the motion. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Knights of Columbus for their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive for Intellectual Disabilities to be held on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the following intersections: Main & Mill and Rogers & Hamacher.

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

C. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Vintage Wine Festival to be held on September 24 & 25, 2022, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., to include the closure of Main Street from the alley south of HTC to Third Street. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Vintage Wine Festival to be held on September 24 & 25, 2022, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., to include the closure of Main Street from the alley south of HTC to Third Street.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the City of Waterloo for the Annual PumpkinFest to be held on Saturday, October 08, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Downtown Waterloo with the Closure of Main, Mill and Third Streets around the Courthouse Square including extensions further north and south on Main and west on Mill.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the City of Waterloo for the Annual PumpkinFest to be held on Saturday, October 08, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Downtown Waterloo with the Closure of Main, Mill and Third Streets around the Courthouse Square including extensions further north and south on Main and west on Mill.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Lions and VFW Post #6504 for the Waterloo Homecoming to be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 beginning at 4 p.m. and ending on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:00 a.m., including a Parade to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022; and, the closure of Main, Mill and Third Streets around the Courthouse Lawn.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Lions and VFW Post #6504 for the Waterloo Homecoming to be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 beginning at 4 p.m. and ending on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 1:00 a.m., including a Parade to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022; and, the closure of Main, Mill and Third Streets around the Courthouse Lawn.

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

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of Proposal by Spectra Tech, in the amount of $29,500.00, for the Installation of Lining in the West Plant Lift Station (old sewer plant). Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Trantham on approval of the Proposal by Spectra Tech, in the amount of $29,500.00, for the Installation of Lining in the West Plant Lift Station (old sewer plant).

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

G. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel as per ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Motion to move into Executive Session made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

Entered into Executive Session at 7:53 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:19 p.m.

Motion to Resume Regular Session made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously with Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

Returned to regular session at 8:20 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Mayor Pro Tem Heller reminded everyone that the Porta Westfalica Festival Parade starts at 6pm and gave further details on the City Float, lineup, parade t-shirts and times. Alderman Notheisen commented that he hopes to see everyone tomorrow night at the Porta Westfalica Festival.

Alderman Hopkins stated he was disappointed when he left the Capitol Theatre Saturday night with the loud music and commotion going on at the RRR Bar.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Pro-Tem Heller adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.

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