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City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 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, 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.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the August 21, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, 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 Director of Public Works.

Work will begin on the Moore Street Phase VII project on September 11, 2023. During this time, Moore Street will be closed north of the Gibault gymnasium parking lot to Route 3, and Station Crossing will be closed just east of the Pound 4 Pound parking lot entrance to Moore Street. The entrance to the Jaycee’s Ballfields will also be closed. The contractor estimates the project to be completed by the end of the year.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Proclamation of September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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 Resolution No. 23-19 Approving a School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 for a Three-Year Term ($86,000 – 1st year, $90,000 – 2nd year, $94,000 – 3rd year).

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to accept Resolution No. 23-19 Approving a School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 for a Three-Year Term ($86,000 – 1st year, $90,000 – 2nd year, $94,000 – 3rd year).

Comments: The Mayor mentioned this three-year agreement was discussed at the last Utility Meeting. WPD Officer Shaun Wiegand was the School Resource Officer for the past three years, and WPD Officer Brandon Hartin will be his replacement. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 23-20 Approving a Special Event Permit for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and to include the Temporary Closure of Sections of Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers Streets.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Row to accept Resolution No. 23-20 Approving a Special Event Permit for the Waterloo High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and to include the Temporary Closure of Sections of Hamacher, Market, Columbia, Main, Fourth and Rogers Streets.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 629.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most to approve Warrant No. 629.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Splash Pad funding in the amount of $400,000.00 to be paid for out of the Gaming Fund ($200,000.00 current 2023-2024 Fiscal Year and $200,000.00 upcoming 2024-2025 Fiscal Year), with project direction by Tim Birk, Director of Public Works.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron on Approval of Splash Pad funding in the amount of $400,000.00 to be paid for out of the Gaming Fund ($200,000.00 current 2023-2024 Fiscal Year and $200,000.00 upcoming 2024-2025 Fiscal Year), with project direction by Tim Birk, Director of Public Works.

Comments: Finance Committee Chairman Russ Row stated a Finance Committee Meeting was held to discuss the Splash Pad funding. After much discourse and review, the Finance Committee recommended supporting the Splash Pad funding as requested through the Gaming Fund.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for an “Explore Waterloo” Event to be held on Saturday, September 09, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to include the closure of two parking spaces in front of 111 N. Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Crafted in the Loo for an “Explore Waterloo” Event to be held on Saturday, September 09, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to include the closure of two parking spaces in front of 111 N. Main Street.

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

D. 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 Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner.

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

Entered Executive Session at 7:41 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:33 p.m.

Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Return to regular session at 8:43 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

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

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.

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