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City of Waterloo City Council met July 18.

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 07-05-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 07-05-22. 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.

The report is in the packet.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Treasurer Report was made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Kyle Buettner 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.

We will be asphalting Veterans Drive between North Library and Grand this week. 

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Awards to Yard of Distinction Contest Winners.

Ms. Becky Simshauser from the Waterloo Garden Club presented a slideshow with the “Yard of Distinction” winners.

2. Presentation of Mayor’s Commendation to the Monroe County Fair Board in

Recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the Monroe County Fair.

3. The Mayor expressed his thanks to Alderman Heller for being Mayor Pro Tem and to all the City Department Heads for their work and service during his absence. Mayor Smith also stated his appreciation to all the medical personnel who oversaw his care and for all the cards and prayers he received.

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. 22-08 Supporting Waterloo Police Chief Jeff Prosise and Officers of the Waterloo Police Department.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row on approving Resolution No. 22-08 Supporting Waterloo Police Chief Jeff Prosise and Officers of the Waterloo Police Department.

Alderman Notheisen commented this resolution acknowledges the City’s support of Chief Prosise and the Officers of the Waterloo Police Department

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

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1854 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article II: Solicitors.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on approving Ordinance No. 1854 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article II: Solicitors.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1855 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Vendors. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter on approving Ordinance No. 1855 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Vendors.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1856 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27 Offenses, Section 27-1-23 Noise.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter on approving Ordinance No. 1856 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27 Offenses, Section 27-1-23 Noise.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1857 Authorizing the City of Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller on approving Ordinance No. 1857 Authorizing the City of Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program.

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 Approval of Annual Membership Dues (Ruby Level) of $2,500.00 with the Tourism Bureau to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of Annual Membership Dues (Ruby Level) of $2,500.00 with the Tourism Bureau to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of ¼ Page Ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Fall Issue in the amount of $455.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund. Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approving a ¼ Page Ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Fall Issue in the amount of $455.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of Custom 3D Event Letters “Love the Loo” from Your-Type 3D Event Letter/Shapes at a cost of $18,960.00 plus shipping cost of $1,000.00 to be paid from Gambling Proceeds.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval of the Purchase of Custom 3D Event Letters “Love the Loo” from Your-Type 3D Event Letter/Shapes at a cost of $18,960.00 plus shipping cost of $1,000.00 to be paid from Gambling Proceeds.

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

D. Consideration and Action Approval of the Purchase of Custom 3D Event Letters “PumpkinFest” from Your-Type 3D Event Letter/Shapes at a cost of $7,160.00 plus shipping cost of $400.00 to be paid from excess PumpkinFest funds.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham on approval of the Purchase of Custom 3D Event Letters “PumpkinFest” from Your-Type 3D Event Letter/Shapes at a cost of $7,160.00 plus shipping cost of $400.00 to be paid from excess PumpkinFest funds.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Purchasing 60 - 25KVA Single Phase Padmount Transformers from Delta-Y Electric Company in the total amount of $175,500.00. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter on approval of Purchasing 60 - 25KVA Single Phase Padmount Transformers from Delta-Y Electric Company in the total amount of $175,500.00.

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

F. Consideration and Action on Waterloo Beautification Application for Petri Insurance located at 119 W. Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approval of a Waterloo Beautification Application for Petri Insurance located at 119 W. Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Randy’s Double R Bar for their 31st Anniversary Party to be held on August 13, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including the Closure of Main Street between Mill Street and Alley south of Stubborn German beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Randy’s Double R Bar for their 31st Anniversary Party to be held on August 13, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including the Closure of Main Street between Mill Street and Alley south of Stubborn German beginning at 8:00 a.m.

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 commented that Alderman Heller did a great job during Mayor Smith’s absence. 

Alderman Hopkins welcomed Mayor Smith back.

Alderman Row also welcomed Mayor Smith back.

Alderman Heller gave a resounding welcome back to Mayor Smith.

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 8:10 p.m.

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