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City of Waterloo City Council met April 3.

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: 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 03-20-23. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 03-20-23. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Darter 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.

Approval of the Natalie Estates final plat should be on the next City Council agenda. Water samples have passed and currently performing the 24-hour water pressure test.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

The Street Department is painting stripes on Moore Street at Columbia Avenue. Residents are encouraged to avoid this area for the next 24 hours.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Brock Murphy, of Gibault Catholic High School, for his Semi-Finalist Finish in the 2023 JVN State Debate Tournament. 

2. Plaque Presentation to the Gibault Catholic High School Boys Basketball Team for their Championship Win at the Class 1A State Tournament.

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. 1871 Approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and David G. & Annette K. DeBourge for Approximately 5.0 Acres of Property Located at 550 Oexner Lane.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1871 Approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and David G. & Annette K. DeBourge for Approximately 5.0 Acres of Property Located at 550 Oexner Lane.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 23-10 Approving an Agreement between Human Support Services (HSS) and the City of Waterloo, IL for Clean-Up of Downtown Waterloo.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Resolution No. 23-10 Approving an Agreement between Human Support Services (HSS) and the City of Waterloo, IL for the Clean-Up of Downtown Waterloo.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 624.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 624.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Ad to be Placed in the Tourism Times Spring / Summer Issue in the amount of $700.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval for an Ad to be Placed in the Tourism Times Spring / Summer Issue in the amount of $700.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Increase in Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $18.07 (includes $0.50 recycling surcharge).

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve an Increase in Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $18.07 (includes $0.50 recycling surcharge).

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Porta Westfalica Fest Committee for their Annual Porta Westfalica Festival and Parade to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., to include the street closures of Mill, Main and Third around the Courthouse Square.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Porta Westfalica Fest Committee for their Annual Porta Westfalica Festival and Parade to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., to include the street closures of Mill, Main and Third around the Courthouse Square.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Replacement of a Non-Conforming Structure located in the Waterloo Central Overlay District at 212 Hardy Lane as Allowed by the City of Waterloo Zoning Code Section 40-13-3(C).

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Replacement of a Non-Conforming Structure located in the Waterloo Central Overlay District at 212 Hardy Lane as Allowed by the City of Waterloo Zoning Code Section 40-13-3(C).

Comments: Alderman Kyle Buettner, Planning and Annexation Committee Chairman, stated the existing building is in disrepair, and the proposed building will be more conforming. The members of the Planning and Annexation Committee approved the replacement of the non-conforming structure. The Zoning Administrator added that neighboring property owners were notified of the planned building and no one had any issues.

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

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

Motion to move into Executive Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row.

Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

Entered Executive Session at 7:42 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:07 p.m.

Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller Buettner.

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

Return to regular session at 8:07 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Hopkins mentioned that the tub grinder is taking abuse due to misuse of the City Yard Waste Site. The dumping of concrete, rebar, and other materials damages City’s equipment. Alderman Hopkins requested that the Mayor’s Newsletter mention the yard waste site is for City residents and only for yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, garden waste).

Alderman Darter reminded everyone to vote on April 04, 2023.

Alderman Heller commented the Sister Cities of Porta Loo Semi-Annual Meeting will be on April 11, 2023 at City Hall (2nd Floor).

Mayor Smith also reminded everyone to vote on April 04, 2023.

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 8:09 p.m.

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