South West Illinois News

City of Waterloo City Council met June 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of the 05-19-25 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.

B. Approval of the 05-19-25 City Council Meeting Minutes.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

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

A. Report of Treasurer.

B. Report of Collector / Budget Officer.

C. Report of Subdivision & Zoning Administrator.

D. Report of Deputy Director of Public Works.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

G. Report of City Attorney.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

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

2. Appointment of Mandy Luebbers to the Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-Year Term to Expire February 01, 2030.

3. Appointment of Andrew Mayer to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-Year Term to Expire June 30, 2028.

4. Appointment of Connie Lutz to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-Year Term to Expire June 30, 2028.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

9. Report of Special Committees.

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

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1911 Amending an Administrative Procedure for Assessing and Determining Claims under PSEBA for the City of Waterloo, IL.

11. Unfinished Business.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 650.

B. Consideration and Action on ½ Page Ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Fall / Winter Issue in the amount of $700.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

C. Consideration and Action on Proposal from Bountiful Blossoms for Completely Rewiring Existing 55 Large Hanging Baskets and 5 Small Hanging Baskets, and Purchase of new Liners for all Hanging Baskets, at the total cost not to exceed $10,100.00 to be Paid Out of the Gambling Proceeds.

D. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a New Altec Backyard Digger Derrick for the City’s Electric Line Department, from Global in the amount of $247,930.00.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Exterior Materials for the WCUSD#5 Press Box at the Junior High Athletic Field.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Waterloo Beautification Program Application from Jerry Sickmeier for The Ranch Steakhouse located at 100 Plaza Drive.

G. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for a Youth Academy Fun Day to be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, to include the Street Closure of East Third Street in front of the Sheriff’s Department Building, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

H. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from the Immanuel Lutheran Church for Vacation Bible School Festivities to be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, to include the Street Closure of Hoener Street, between Main and Church, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

I. Consideration and Action on Setting July 21, 2025 at 7:10 p.m., as the Date and Time for a Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and Thomas A. Sternau and Taylor M. Sternau for the Annexation of Approximately 38.56 Acres of Property Located on Lakeview Drive.

J. Consideration and Action on Setting July 21, 2025 at 7:20 p.m., as the Date and Time for a Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and Nicole A. Castle and David B. Castle Jr. for the Annexation of Property Located at 745 N. Market Street.

K. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Non-Profit Grant Program Application from the Waterloo Sports Association.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. 14. Motion to Adjourn.

DATES TO REMEMBER

June 09, 2025 – Planning Commission Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.

June 10, 2025 – Sister Cities Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

June 11, 2025 – Park District Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

June 16, 2025 – Public Hearing, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:20 p.m.

June 16, 2025 – City Council Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

June 19, 2025 – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

June 24, 2025 – American Legion Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

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