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City of Waterloo City Council met July 15.

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 July 01, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the July 01, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner 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 Collection Report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Collection Report was made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Matt 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 Treasurer Report is in the packet.

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

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

The IMEA requested that the City generate electricity today from 3 PM to 5 PM. Both turbines and all three CAT engines were activated with no issues.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Awards to City of Waterloo Mural Contest Winners.

2. Certificate of Commendation to Ryan Traiteur for Winning the Pro Shootout Singles and Pro National Singles Titles at the American Cornhole League Pro Brag Brawl, making him the Youngest Ever to Win a Pro National Singles Title in the Sport.

3. Non-Profit Grant Program Check Presentation to the History Museum of Monroe County in the Amount of $5,000.00 for their Project, “Retaining Wall Replacement”.

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 a Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Candy Days Fundraiser to be changed from the previously approved dates of October 4 & 5, 2024 to the dates of October 18 & 19, 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Candy Days Fundraiser to be changed from the previously approved dates of October 4 & 5, 2024 to the dates of October 18 & 19, 2024.

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Vogt informed the Council of his request to be included in the selection process for the Director of Public Works position, citing his qualifications.

Alderman Charron stated she plans to send out an email in order to arrange a Beautification Committee Meeting that will ensure the presence of all committee members.

Alderman Row informed the Council that he would also like to be included in the selection process for the Director of Public Works position.

Mayor Darter mentioned that at 7 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024, there will be a Welcome Party for the 2024 Porta Westfalica German Exchange Students.

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

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

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