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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 19.

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 05, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the August 05, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

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 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 Vogt and seconded by Alderman Row.

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

C. Report of Subdivision 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 Building Official – Roberta Rohwedder. The report is in the packet.

F. Report of Director of Public Works – Tim Birk. No report.

G. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

H. Report of City Attorney. No report.

I. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Mr. J.R. Landeck as the Director of Public Works effective Monday, September 30, 2024.

Consent was approved unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’.

2. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation in the Amount of $7,962.50 to Joseph Clayton Schneider for Property Located at 205-209 W. Mill Street.

3. Presentation of Awards to the Yard of Distinction Contest Winners.

4. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Payton Weber for Placing First in Barrel Racing and Seventh in Pole Bending at the Illinois High School Rodeo Association State Finals, which Qualified her to Compete in the National High School Rodeo Competition.

5. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Kayleigh Luter for Advancing to Compete in Barrel Racing with a Fifth Place Finish at the Illinois High School Rodeo Association State Finals.

6. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Rori Unger for Advancing to Compete in Barrel Racing with a Tenth Place Finish at the Illinois High School Rodeo Association State Finals.

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 Special Event Permit Application from the Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including the closure of the alley south of Third Street and around to the east of Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including the closure of the alley south of Third Street and around to the east of Main Street.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Back Alley Benefit Concert to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including the closure of the alley south of Third Street and around to the east of Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Back Alley Benefit Concert to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including the closure of the alley south of Third Street and around to the east of Main Street.

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Trantham complimented the addition of the new WPD parking lot.

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 7:53 p.m.

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