City of Waterloo City Council met April 2.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Smith.
2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter,
Buettner, Row and Heller.
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.
4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor. None.
5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the March 19,
2018 City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller,
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.
6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None.
7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.
A. Report of Collector. No report.
B. Report of Treasurer. No report.
C. Report of Zoning Administrator. No report.
D. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.
E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.
F. Report of City Attorney. No report.
G. 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 Resolution No. 18-02 Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Monroe County, Illinois Regarding Enforcement of Section 27-6 of
the Monroe County, Illinois County Code Pertaining to Cannabis and Drug
Paraphernalia within the City Limits of the City of Waterloo, Illinois.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve
Resolution No. 18-02 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Monroe
County, Illinois regarding enforcement of Section 27-6 of the Monroe County, Illinois
County Code pertaining to cannabis and drug paraphernalia within the city limits of
the City of Waterloo, Illinois. Discussion. The Ordinance Committee voted 100% in
favor of this decision. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen,
Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 564.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve
Warrant No. 564. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row,
Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on City’s Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to Western
Egyptian.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the
annual $7,500.00 contribution to Western Egyptian. Discussion. The Senior Center
Director, Dee Limestall, was introduced by Mayor Smith. She spoke to the council,
thanking the City of Waterloo for their support. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row
voting yea.
C. Consideration and Action on Increase in Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup
to $15.11.
Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to increase
monthly household charge for trash pickup to $15.11. Discussion. Alderman Thomas
stated this would amount to a 1.5% increase. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen
voting yea.
D. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Verdin Street Clock Model 4M/ST2 at a Cost
of $21,599.00 plus $1,360.00 Installation Fee, for a Total Cost of $22,959.00 to be
Paid Out of the Downtown Beautification/Video Gaming Revenue - 2018 Fiscal Year
Budget.
Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to purchase the
Verdin Street Clock Model 4M/ST2 at a cost of $21,599.00 plus $1,360.00 installation
fee, for a total cost of $22,959.00 to be paid out of the Downtown Beautification/Video
Gaming Revenue - 2018 Fiscal Year Budget. Motion passed unanimously with
Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner
voting yea.
E. Consideration and Action on Solicitation Request from the Waterloo Lions Club for
their Annual Diabetes Awareness Program to be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 and
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Intersections of Mill/Main and Hamacher/Rogers with
times listed on their Letter of Request.
Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the
solicitation request from the Waterloo Lions Club for their Annual Diabetes
Awareness Program to be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 and Saturday, May 5, 2018 at
the intersections of Mill/Main and Hamacher/Rogers with times listed on their Letter
of Request. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas,
Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.
F. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from the City of Waterloo
for Military Heritage Day to be held on June 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
with Downtown Street Closures.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the
special event permit request from the City of Waterloo for Military Heritage Day to be
held on June 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with downtown street closures.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen,
Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
G. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from the Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Downtown Concert Series to be held at the
Monroe County Courthouse Bandstand.
Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the
special event permit request from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for their
Annual Downtown Concert Series to be held at the Monroe County Courthouse
Bandstand. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller,
Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.
13. Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Alderman Darter thanked everyone who attended the VFW fish meals during Lent. He
additionally stated the Sister Cities Meeting will be on the 2nd floor of City Hall this Tuesday.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to
adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:45
p.m.
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