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City of Waterloo City Council met June 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darter at 7:32 p.m.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, and Most.

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: • Amend Agenda Items 10A and 10B by removing the designation "Virginia L. Brand Trust.”

The Subdivision and Zoning Administrator requested the following corrections/withdrawals to the agenda:

• Withdrawal of Agenda Item 12A Consideration and Action on Approval of the Final Plat for 15.22 acres of property owned by Dennis R. Brand Trust, Virginia L. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust, known as Hart Acres.

Motion to amend the agenda as requested by the Mayor and Subdivision and Zoning Administrator was made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Riley. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of the June 02, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve the June 02, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Riley, and Most 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 / Budget Officer. No report.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The Treasurer Report is in the packet.

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

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

C. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

D. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. The report is in the packet.

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

F. Report of Director of Public Works.

• Should be paving 3rd Street this week.

• IDOT is scheduled to complete the Illinois Route 3 pavement preservation work by July 04, 2025.

G. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

H. Report of City Attorney. No report.

I. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

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 Ordinance No. 1912 Approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Dennis R. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust in Regard to a Tract of Land Comprising Approximately 15.22 Acres Contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Charron to accept Ordinance No. 1912 Approving an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Dennis R. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust in Regard to a Tract of Land Comprising Approximately 15.22 Acres Contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1913 Approving the Annexation of Property owned by Dennis R. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust for a Tract of Land Comprising Approximately 15.22 Acres Contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Charron to accept Ordinance No. 1913 Approving the Annexation of Property owned by Dennis R. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust for a Tract of Land Comprising Approximately 15.22 Acres Contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Final Plat for 15.22 acres of property owned by Dennis R. Brand Trust, Virginia L. Brand Trust, and BMW Trust, known as Hart Acres.

The item was withdrawn from the agenda.

B. Consideration and Action on Request from the History Museum of Monroe County for Waiver of Building Permit & Inspection Fees, in the amount of $236.40, for the construction of a new shed.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve a Request from the History Museum of Monroe County for Waiver of Building Permit & Inspection Fees, in the amount of $236.40, for the construction of a new shed.

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

C. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New Skid Steer Loader for the City’s Street Department, from Fabick CAT in the amount of $117,485.11.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve the Purchase of a New Skid Steer Loader for the City’s Street Department, from Fabick CAT in the amount of $117,485.11.

Comments: This item is included in the budget and, if approved, will be purchased under the allocated dollar amount.

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

D. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Truth Church Waterloo for their Annual Back-to-School Bash to be held on August 02, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including the Street Closure of Third Street between Market and Mill.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Riley to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Truth Church Waterloo for their Annual Back-to-School Bash to be held on August 02, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including the Street Closure of Third Street between Market and Mill.

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

E. 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 Charron and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘aye’.

Entered Executive Session at 7:42 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 7:56 p.m.

Motion to Resume Regular Session made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Riley.

Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Returned to regular session at 7:57 p.m.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of an FOP 2-Year Contract for 2025 & 2026. Motion made by Alderman Trantham and seconded by Alderman Hopkins for Approval of an FOP 2-Year Contract for 2025 & 2026.

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Hopkins mentioned that the Porta Westfalica Festival is scheduled for tomorrow, June 17, 2022. He will be assisting the Sister Cities of Portaloo and invited everyone to stop by for potato pancakes. He also remarked that he believes the City of Waterloo should advertise or serve as a sponsor in the playbill for the Monroe Actors Stage Company (MASC)

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 7:59 p.m.

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