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Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met May 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most.

Absent: Trantham.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stan Darter.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Mayor Darter requested the following corrections/withdrawals to the agenda:

• The addition of Agenda Item 10. I Appointment of Brad Yearian as Building Inspector / Code Administrator.

• The removal of Agenda Item 11. H (2) Legacy of Excellence Award Presented to Wightman Pharmacy in Recognition of 128 Years of Service, Dedication and Impact on our Community.

Motion to amend the agenda as requested by the Mayor was made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner.

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

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of the 04-21-25 Public Hearing Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the April 21, 2025, Public Hearing Minutes.

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

B. Approval of 04-21-25 City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the April 21, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

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

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None.

7. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the 2025 Certificates of Election as received from the Election Authority, County Clerk, Jonathan McLean.

Comments: The Certificates of Election were included in the packet for this evening’s meeting.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most on Approval of the 2025 Certificates of Election as received from the Election Authority, County Clerk, Jonathan McLean.

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

8. Motion to Recess for Swearing-In of Elected City Officials and Aldermen. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most to recess for the Swearing-In of Elected City Officials and Aldermen.

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

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE DURING RECESS.

A. City Clerk to Administer Oath of Office for Alderman to the Following Persons: Ward I, Alderman – Matt Buettner

Ward II, Alderman – Jim Trantham will be made on May 19, 2025.

Ward III, Alderman 2-yr Term – Kyle Buettner

Ward III, Alderman 4-yr Term – Tina Charron

Ward IV, Alderman – Jordon Riley

RECONVENING ON CALL OF MAYOR DARTER

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most to reconvene the City Council Meeting with the newly elected 2025 Aldermen.

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

9. Roll Call.

The following Aldermen were present:

Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, and Most.

10. Appointment of Officers for the Following Positions with the Advice and Consent of City Council.

A. Appointment of JR Landeck as Director of Public Works.

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

B. Appointment of Nathan Krebel as Deputy Director of Public Works.

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

C. Appointment of Roberta Rohwedder as Subdivision & Zoning Administrator. Consent was approved unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, and Most voting ‘aye’.

D. Appointment of Sarah Craig as Collector / Budget Officer.

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

E. Appointment of Sarah Deutch as Community Relations Coordinator.

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

F. Appointment of Trisha Hoagland as Human Resources Coordinator.

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

G. Appointment of Dane Luke as Chief of Police.

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

H. Appointment of St. Clair, Gilbreth & Steppig, LLC as City Attorney.

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

I. Appointment of Brad Yearian as Building Inspector / Code Administrator. Consent was approved unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, and Most voting ‘aye’.

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

A. Report of Treasurer.

1. Approval of the Annual Treasurer’s Report.

The Annual Treasurer Report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Annual Treasurer Report was made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Riley.

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

B. Report of Collector. No report.

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Deputy Director of Public Works. No Report.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. No Report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No Report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Plaque to Russ Row in Recognition of his Eight Years of Service to the City of Waterloo as Alderman, Ward IV.

2. Legacy of Excellence Award Presented to Wightman Pharmacy in Recognition of 128 Years of Service, Dedication and Impact on our Community.

Item Withdrawn from the agenda.

3. Re-Appointment of Gary Schroeder to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term to Expire on May 11, 2027.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Re-Appointment of Gary Schroeder to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term to Expire on May 11, 2027.

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

4. Mayoral Committee Appointments.

Committee appointments are in the packet.

12. Report of Standing Committees. No report.

13. Report of Special Committees. No report.

14. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 25-09 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Master Agreement, Service Exhibit One for Onsite IT Services, Service Exhibit Two for Managed Antivirus Services, and Service Exhibit Three for Identity & Access Management Services, between the City of Waterloo, IL and the REJIS Commission for a One-Year Term Beginning May 01, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve Resolution No. 25-09 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Master Agreement, Service Exhibit One for Onsite IT Services, Service Exhibit Two for Managed Antivirus Services, and Service Exhibit Three for Identity & Access Management Services, between the City of Waterloo, IL and the REJIS Commission for a One-Year Term Beginning May 01, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Comments: This is the yearly contractual agreement between the City and REJIS for IT services. The City has done business with REJIS for several years.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1906 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Vendors, Section 7-10-1 Definitions, regarding City Sponsored or City Sanctioned Special Event. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve Ordinance No. 1906 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Vendors, Section 7-10-1 Definitions, regarding City Sponsored or City Sanctioned Special Event.

Comments: The revision adds the Monroe County Farmers Market and the Monroe County Fairgrounds to the list of City-Sponsored or City Sanctioned Special Events, designating them as locations permitted to have mobile vendors.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1907 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 Administration, Article II: City Officials, Division VI: City Clerk, Sections 1-2-59 Salary and 1-2-61 General Duties, regarding Committee Meetings.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1907 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 Administration, Article II: City Officials, Division VI: City Clerk, Sections 1-2-59 Salary and 1-2-61 General Duties, regarding Committee Meetings.

Comments: The revision expands the responsibilities of the City Clerk to include maintaining and providing a written record of the proceedings of each committee meeting.

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

15. Unfinished Business. None.

16. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 649.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Warrant No. 649.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approving Annual Managerial Raises in the Amount of 4% for JR Landeck, Dane Luke and Trin Daws; 5.75% for Sarah Deutch and Brad Yearian; Sarah Craig, Nathan Krebel, Trisha Hoagland and Roberta Rohwedder – not eligible until May 01, 2026.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Most to approve the Annual Managerial Raises in the Amount of 4% for JR Landeck, Dane Luke and Trin Daws; 5.75% for Sarah Deutch and Brad Yearian; Sarah Craig, Nathan Krebel, Trisha Hoagland and Roberta Rohwedder – not eligible until May 01, 2026.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Contract with DDI Media for Billboard Advertising on the Digital Board West of the JB Bridge for 20 weeks of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at a Cost of $10,000.00 less a 15% Discount through Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism Bureau for a Total Cost of $8,500.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve the Contract with DDI Media for Billboard Advertising on the Digital Board West of the JB Bridge for 20 weeks of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at a Cost of $10,000.00 less a 15% Discount through Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism Bureau for a Total Cost of $8,500.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Renewal of the CTM Media Group St. Louis Local & Attractions 12-Month Distribution Program, Term of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 for a cost of $2,805.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund (15% Discount Received through Membership with Discover Downstate Illinois).

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the Renewal of the CTM Media Group St. Louis Local & Attractions 12-Month Distribution Program, Term of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 for a cost of $2,805.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund (15% Discount Received through Membership with Discover Downstate Illinois).

Comments: CTM Media Group distributes our brochures to various locations to promote Waterloo as an area attraction.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Back Alley Music Festival to be held on May 30, 2025 at 6 p.m. through June 1, 2025 at 8 p.m., including the closure of their back alley extending from Third Street around to Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Annual Back Alley Music Festival to be held on May 30, 2025 at 6 p.m. through June 1, 2025 at 8 p.m., including the closure of their back alley extending from Third Street around to Main Street.

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

F. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their a Back Alley Benefit Concert to be held on September 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. through September 13, 2025 at 12 a.m., including the closure of their back alley extending from Third Street around to Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Vintage Wine Bar for their Back Alley Benefit Concert to be held on September 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. through September 13, 2025 at 12 a.m., including the closure of their back alley extending from Third Street around to Main Street.

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

G. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the City of Waterloo for their Annual PumpkinFest to be held on October 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including the Street Closures of Main Street (south of Capitol Theatre north to First Street), Third Street (Market Street west to alley past Main Street), and Mill Street (Market Street west to Church Street).

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve a Special Event Permit Application from the City of Waterloo for their Annual PumpkinFest to be held on October 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including the Street Closures of Main Street (south of Capitol Theatre north to First Street), Third Street (Market Street west to alley past Main Street), and Mill Street (Market Street west to Church Street).

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

17. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Congratulations and welcome were extended to Jordan Riley as the new Ward IV Alderman. The aldermen also expressed their gratitude and congratulations to Russ Row, acknowledging that it was a pleasure and an honor to have worked alongside him.

18. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Riley and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.

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