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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 21.

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, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most.

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 August 07, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the August 07, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.

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

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Mr. Mike Sander, Director of Public Works, Columbia, Illinois, read a letter from Columbia Illinois Mayor Bob Hill expressing the City’s gratitude for the labor and equipment supplied to them, by the City of Waterloo, for the cleanup from the June 30, 2023 storm.

7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.

A. Report of Collector - Shawn Kennedy

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Collection Report was made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner.

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

B. Report of Treasurer – Brad Papenberg

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Treasurer Report was made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Vogt.

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

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator – Nathan Krebel

The report is in the packet.

D. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator – Brad Yearian

The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works – Tim Birk

• Illinois American Water has temporarily changed its disinfectant process. Instead of combining chlorine with ammonia, they are using only chlorine.

This temporary change will not affect water safety. Illinois American Water will switch back to its normal disinfection method in approximately four to six weeks.

• Water Plant Update - Equipment has been moved into the area for the new Water Treatment Plant and about 2,400 feet of pipe has been fused.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Re-Appointment of Nathan Rau to the Planning Commission for a Three-Year Term to Expire on Sept. 01, 2026.

Comments: The Zoning Administrator mentioned that Nathan Rau has served on the Planning Commission for three terms and is Chairman of the Commission. He has a degree in Structural Engineering and is thorough in performing his committee appointment.

The re-appointment was approved unanimously with Vogt, Matt Buettner,

Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

2. Re-Appointment of Lauren Voelker to the Planning Commission for a Three Year Term to Expire on Sept. 01, 2026.

Comments: The Zoning Administrator stated that Lauren Voelker also is the recording secretary for the Planning Commission, has mapping skills, and is a valuable member of the commission.

The re-appointment was approved unanimously with Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

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 Approval of Quote #2105 from Trimlight St. Louis for the Purchase and Installation of Globelights to Replace Downtown String Lighting at the Cost of $60,992.22 to be Paid from Gambling Proceeds.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins for Approval of Quote #2105 from Trimlight St. Louis for the Purchase and Installation of Globelights to Replace Downtown String Lighting at the Cost of $60,992.22 to be Paid from Gambling Proceeds.

Comments: Trimlight will install the lights, and they have a 20-year warranty.

The color of the lights can be changed remotely.

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

B. Consideration and Action on One (1) Year Commitment at the Builder Level of $10,000.00 to Monroe County, Illinois Economic Development Corporation. Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a One (1) Year Commitment at the Builder Level of $10,000.00 to Monroe County, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

Comments: The Mayor mentioned the City met with Edie Koch, Executive Director at Monroe County IL Economic Development Corporation, and the City benefits from this support.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Estimated Travel Expenses for the 2023 IML Convention.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner on Approval of Estimated Travel Expenses for the 2023 IML Convention.

Comments: Travel expense estimates were provided by Alderman Kyle Buettner and Alderman Trantham.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Remlok Phase VI Preliminary Plat. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most on Approval of the Remlok Phase VI Preliminary Plat.

Comments: Alderman Row, Chairman of the Planning and Annexation Committee, stated the committee reviewed and recommended approval of the phase VI preliminary plat.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from the SS Peter and Paul Catholic School PTO for their PumpkinFest 5K Run to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., to include a police presence on Rogers Street between Rogers Elementary School and south of Country Club Lane.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the SS Peter and Paul Catholic School PTO for their PumpkinFest 5K Run to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., to include a police presence on Rogers Street between Rogers Elementary School and south of Country Club Lane.

Comments: This is a new route that will be safer for participants and easier to manage during the event.

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

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

Alderman Hopkins mentioned that August 23 would be the fourth anniversary of the death of his son, Illinois State Trooper Nick Hopkins. He thanked everyone for their support and asked the community to continue to please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Alderman Row commented that the new window treatments look nice.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. 

Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

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