City of Waterloo City Council met June 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darter at 7:30 p.m.
2. The following Aldermen were present: Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, and Most.
Absent: Row
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stan Darter.
4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor. None.
5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.
Approval of the May 15, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Goff to approve the May 15, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, and Vogt voting ‘aye’.
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 Building Inspector / Code Administrator. No report.
E. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.
F. Report of Chief of Police.
Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Detective Andy Dahlem of the Waterloo Police Department in recognition of his investigative work that led to the arrest of three men who broke into ATMs in Waterloo and Sparta on April 13, 2023.
G. Report of City Attorney. No report.
H. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Presentation of a Plaque to Tom Maag in Recognition of his Retirement and 31 Years of Service to the City of Waterloo.
2. Presentation of a Plaque to Chuck Steppig in Recognition of his Retirement and 30 Years of Service to the City of Waterloo.
3. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to George Obernagel & J.P. Fitzgibbons for Commercial Property Located at 203 W. Mill Street.
4. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to Brian & Andrea Dill for Commercial Property Located at 123 W. Mill Street.
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 Ordinance No. 1877 Approving the Naming of an Alley located in the City of Waterloo, Illinois, to Eleanor Lane.
Motion made by Alderman Goff and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to accept Ordinance No. 1877 Approving the Naming of an Alley located in the City of Waterloo, Illinois, to Eleanor Lane.
Comments: The Zoning Administrator commented that the 911 Director contacted the City and stated the alley needed to be named. Any road with two or more residential or business structures has to be assigned an E-911 street name and number.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘aye’.
B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1878 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule A: Stop & Through Intersections for Eleanor Lane.
Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Goff to accept Ordinance No. 1878 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24 Motor Vehicle Code, Article VIII Traffic Schedules, Schedule A: Stop & Through Intersections for Eleanor Lane.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, and Vogt voting ‘aye’.
C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 23-16 Approving an Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Farmer’s National Company for Farm Management Services. Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Goff to accept Resolution No. 23-16 Approving an Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Farmer’s National Company for Farm Management Services.
Comments: The Director of Public Works stated this was an agreement with the management company that handles the City’s rental farm property.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 626.
Motion made by Alderman Goff and seconded by Alderman Most to approve Warrant No. 626.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘aye’.
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 15 and Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the intersections of Main & Mill, and Rogers & Hamacher.
Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner 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 15 and Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the intersections of Main & Mill, and Rogers & Hamacher.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Goff voting ‘aye’.
C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Killian Corporation as Low Bidder for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program in the Amount of $362,927.02 plus a 10% Contingency Amount of $36,292.71 for a Total Amount of $399,219.73 as Bid on May 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve Killian Corporation as Low Bidder for the 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program in the Amount of $362,927.02 plus a 10% Contingency Amount of $36,292.71 for a Total Amount of $399,219.73 as Bid on May 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’.
D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of a Multi-Rake Bar Screen for the Sewer Plant from Vulcan Industries in the Amount of $140,000.00.
Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt on Approval of the Purchase of a Multi-Rake Bar Screen for the Sewer Plant from Vulcan Industries in the Amount of $140,000.00.
Comments: The Director of Public Works commented that the multi-rake bar screen at the sewer treatment plant needs to be replaced. The screen lasted about eight years. The screen we are looking at purchasing is made of steel and although it costs more, we believe it should last longer.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Goff voting ‘aye’.
E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Optimist Club of Waterloo for their Annual 5K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 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 made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Optimist Club of Waterloo for their Annual 5K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 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 Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, and Vogt voting ‘aye’.
F. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Happy Hour Sports Bar for a Happy Hour Bash to be held on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including the Closure of Main Street in front of the building located at 117 N. Main Street.
Motion made by Alderman Goff and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the Happy Hour Sports Bar for a Happy Hour Bash to be held on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including the Closure of Main Street in front of the building located at 117 N. Main Street.
Aldermen voted as follows:
AYE – Vogt, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, and Most.
NAY - None
ABSTAIN – Matt Buettner and Kyle Buettner
ABSENT – Row
Motion Passed by a vote of 5/0/2/1
G. 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 Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most.
Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Goff, Kyle Buettner, Most, and Vogt voting ‘aye’.
Entered Executive Session at 7:47 p.m.
Adjourned Executive Session at 9:14 p.m.
Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Goff voting ‘aye’.
Return to regular session at 9:17 p.m.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. ∙ Alderman Most stated he had received a complaint from an individual about downtown events and the closed streets. However, when we look at the attendance at Firebird Fest, the car shows, etc…. We are getting so many people coming into our town. Thank you to the City of Waterloo for supporting these events.
∙ Mayor Darter commented that he will be out of town next week but will be reachable by phone and email. Mayor Pro Tem will be Kyle Buettner.
14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Goff. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
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