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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 18.

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, Riley, 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 04, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the August 04, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

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

The Collection Report is in the packet.

Alderman Vogt asked about the City’s impact from the Ameren electric rate hike. Mayor Darter explained that, because the City only uses Ameren’s transmission lines, the increase was less than 1%.

Motion to accept the Collection Report was made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Riley.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

The Treasurer Report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Treasurer Report was made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Riley.

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

G. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

H. Report of City Attorney. No report.

I. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to The Coffee Girl, Inc. at 219 S. Main Street, in the amount of $15,000.00.

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. 1920 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois Chapter 14: Floodplain Code in its Entirety.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron to accept Ordinance No. 1920 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Waterloo, Illinois Chapter 14: Floodplain Code in its Entirety.

Comments: FEMA requires the review and update of the ordinance.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on the Purchase Revision of a 2025 F-150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck for the City’s Power Plant Department from Sunset Ford of Waterloo in the original amount of $51,465.70 to the revised amount of $56,055.70.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt to accept the Purchase Revision of a 2025 F-150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck for the City’s Power Plant Department from Sunset Ford of Waterloo in the original amount of $51,465.70 to the revised amount of $56,055.70.

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

B. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from The Clothes Line Boutique for Closure of Three Parking Spaces on East Mill Street adjacent to the business at 100 S. Market Street on Saturday, September 6th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for their 12th Anniversary Celebration.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Charron on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from The Clothes Line Boutique for Closure of Three Parking Spaces on East Mill Street adjacent to the business at 100 S. Market Street on Saturday, September 6th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for their 12th Anniversary Celebration.

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Riley. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

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