South West Illinois News

City of Waterloo City Council met March 18.

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.

Mayor Darter requested an Executive Session for the Discussion of Contract Negotiations as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) be added to the agenda for this evening as Item 12D.

Motion to approve an Executive Session for the Discussion of Contract Negotiations as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) be added to the agenda for this evening as Item 12D was made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Row.

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

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of the March 04, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve the March 04, 2024, 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. None.

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 Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, and Vogt 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. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Beautification Check Presentation to Michelle Miller for Property Located at 106 Plaza Drive.

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. 24-09 Approving MFT Funds in the Amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for the period of May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to accept Resolution No. 24-09 Approving MFT Funds in the Amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for the period of May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Reappointment of Mr. Allen Jacobs as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-27.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the Reappointment of Mr. Allen Jacobs as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-27.

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

B. Consideration and Action on a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Diabetes Day Fundraiser to be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most to approve a Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Diabetes Day Fundraiser to be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Intersections of Main / Mill and Rogers / Hamacher.

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

C. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Arts Alliance for their Annual Chalk-A-Lot Event to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including the closure of Mill Street between Main and Market beginning on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for set-up until Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for viewing.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Arts Alliance for their Annual Chalk-A-Lot Event to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including the closure of Mill Street between Main and Market beginning on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for set-up until Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for viewing.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Contract Negotiations as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

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 8:06 p.m.

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

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

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

Alderman Hopkins reminded everyone to vote tomorrow.

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

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.

https://www.waterloo.il.us/wp-content/uploads/03-18-24-City-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf