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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 7.

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, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stan Darter.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Mayor Darter requested Agenda Item 12H be withdrawn.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to withdraw item 12H from the agenda as an Executive Session is not needed this evening.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of the July 17, 2023, 7:20 p.m., Public Hearing Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the Public Hearing Minutes from July 17, 2023.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

B. Approval of the July 17, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from July 17, 2023.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Kay Clements from the Violence Prevention Center Monroe County Outreach Group asked for the City’s support regarding a program to bring awareness to domestic violence. She requested the City’s approval to tie purple ribbons around downtown at the end of September and the first part of October. The Mayor and Council Members consented.

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. No report.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Christina Charron as Alderman, Ward III with a Term to Expire May 05, 2025.

The Aldermen voted as follows:

Consenting to the appointment – Matt Buettner, Trantham, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most. Dissenting from the appointment – Vogt and Hopkins

The appointment was approved by 5 affirmative and 2 disapproval votes.

Aldermen Vogt and Hopkins express objection of the appointment process.

8. Report of Standing Committees. None.

9. Report of Special Committees. None.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. None

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 628.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve Warrant No. 628.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of Firearm Equipment from Ray O’Herron in the Total Amount of $3,970.00 for two new Officers in the Waterloo Police Department.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Purchase of Firearm Equipment from Ray O’Herron in the Total Amount of $3,970.00 for two new Officers in the Waterloo Police Department.

Comments: Chief Prosise stated this firearm equipment was for the two officers being added to the department.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, and Hopkins voting ‘aye’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “Explore Waterloo – Back to School” Event to be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to include the closure of two parking spaces in front of 111 N. Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for their “Explore Waterloo – Back to School” Event to be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to include the closure of two parking spaces in front of 111 N. Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Fire Department for their Annual “Fill the Boot” Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy to be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 19, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on the Approval of a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Fire Department for their Annual “Fill the Boot” Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy to be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 19, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, and Hopkins voting ‘aye’.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Solicitation Request from the Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for their Annual “Buddy Poppy” Program to be held on Saturday, September 09, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Intersection of Rogers / Hamacher. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to Approve a Solicitation Request from the Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for their Annual “Buddy Poppy” Program to be held on Saturday, September 09, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Intersection of Rogers / Hamacher.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual “Candy Days” Fundraiser to be held on Friday, October 06 and Saturday, October 07, 2023 at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher with the following times:

Main / Mill – Fri., Oct. 6th 7-9 a.m. & 4-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 7th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rogers / Hamacher – Fri., Oct. 6th 4-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 7th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on Approval of a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual “Candy Days” Fundraiser to be held on Friday, October 06 and Saturday, October 07, 2023 at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher with the following times:

Main / Mill – Fri., Oct. 6th 7-9 a.m. & 4-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 7th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rogers / Hamacher – Fri., Oct. 6th 4-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 7th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of Exterior Building Materials for RP Lumber Materials Shed located at 942 S. Market.

Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on Approval of Exterior Building Materials for RP Lumber Materials Shed located at 942 S. Market. Comments: The Zoning Administrator mentioned that this shed replaces one that blew down a while ago. The Planning Committee gave the building a favorable recommendation.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, and Hopkins voting ‘aye’.

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

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. ∙ Alderman Most commented that two residents reached out regarding eyesores in the neighborhood. One issue was addressed by Nathan Krebel and the resident called back with appreciation for being heard and listened to. Alderman Most thanked Nathan for taking care of the issue and expressed the woman’s thanks.

∙ Mayor Darter welcomed Tina Charron as the new Ward III Alderman.

∙ Treasurer Papenberg mentioned the paychecks were locked in the safe, and would be placed in everyone’s mailboxes tomorrow.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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