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City of Waterloo City Council met Oct. 7.

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, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Heller.

Absent: Trantham and Row.

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 10-17-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 10-17-22. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner and Hopkins 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 Mill Street sidewalk project is 95% complete, only the handrails still need to be installed.

∙ Moore Street is still closed north of the Helping Hand Thrift Store.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

∙ Several tickets have been issued for speeding along Morrison Avenue, and the results from the speed trailer should be available at the next meeting.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation by Gibault Men’s Club to Recipients, Mayor Tom Smith and Mr. George Obernagel.

2. Waterloo Beautification Grant Check Presentation to George Obernagel, Uncle John’s RRR Bar, for property located at 141 S. Main Street.

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. 1864 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Sections 40-2-3(B), 40-3-2 and 40-4- 10 regarding Residential Greenhouses.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1864 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Sections 40-2-3(B), 40-3-2 and 40-4-10 regarding Residential Greenhouses. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-14 Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and Norman & Edward Schaefer for the Right to Farm Land on 53.04 acres of Property.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Resolution No. 22-14 Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and Norman & Edward Schaefer for the Right to Farm Land on 53.04 acres of Property. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-15 Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and J & J Septic and Sewer Cleaning, LLC for the Right to Farm Land on 55.37 acres of Property.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Resolution No. 22-15 Authorizing the Execution of a Farm Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and J & J Septic and Sewer Cleaning, LLC for the Right to Farm Land on 55.37 acres of Property. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Darter and Kyle Buettner voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 619.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 619. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner and Hopkins voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Liability and Worker’s Compensation, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA. 

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approving the Renewal of Liability and Worker’s Compensation, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Heller and Notheisen voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow two Self Storage Unit Buildings at 1329 North Illinois Route 3, Parcel No. 07-13-101-007-000 and 1324 Jamie Lane, Parcel No. 07-13-101-004-000 in the B-2 Zoning District, as permitted by 40-2-3(B) as requested by petitioner, Chris Kalbfleisch.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller on approval of a Special Use Permit to allow two Self-Storage Unit Buildings at 1329 North Illinois Route 3, Parcel No. 07-13-101-007-000 and 1324 Jamie Lane, Parcel No. 07-13-101- 004-000 in the B-2 Zoning District, as permitted by 40-2-3(B) as requested by petitioner, Chris Kalbfleisch. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Heller voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel as Provided for by 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

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

Entered into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:07 p.m.

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

Returned to regular session at 8:08 p.m.

E. Consideration and Action on Contract with SIU Health Care.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval on a Contract with SIU Health Care. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Heller voting ‘yea’.

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

Alderman Notheisen reminded everyone to vote in the General Election tomorrow. 

Alderman Hopkins commented that the renovation of the south side of Uncle John’s RRR Bar was nicely done.

Alderman Heller mentioned that the Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be held on November 10, 2022 at the Waterloo High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the Laying of the Wreath will take place on November 11, 2022 at the Veteran’s Memorial in Lakeview Park at 11:00 a.m.

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 8:11 p.m.

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