City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 04, 2024 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, Row, 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 February 20, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the February 20, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron 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. No report. B. Report of Treasurer. No report. C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. All work has been completed at the West Mill Trailer Park. 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. 1. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to Petri Insurance Agency. 2. Appointment of Mrs. Sarah Craig as Human Resources Coordinator effective March 15, 2024. The appointment was approved unanimously with Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most voting ‘aye’. 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. 24-08 Ratifying and Authorizing the Disbursement of $3,399.26 for the Payment of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes on City- Owned Property Located at 500-506 W. Mill Street, Waterloo, Illinois. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to accept Resolution No. 24-08 Ratifying and Authorizing the Disbursement of $3,399.26 for the Payment of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes on City-Owned Property Located at 500-506 W. Mill Street, Waterloo, Illinois. Comments: The property was purchased with the understanding that the City would pay the real estate taxes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’. 11. Unfinished Business. None. 12. Miscellaneous Business. A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 635. Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve Warrant No. 635. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’. March 04, 2024 – CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 B. Consideration and Action on Fair Solar Credit Rate of $0.0536 for the Period of March 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Fair Solar Credit Rate of $0.0536 for the Period of March 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Comments: The Fair Solar Credit is calculated by the IMEA and is given to customers who produce more energy than they consume. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’. C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the City of Waterloo’s Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to Western Egyptian. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the City of Waterloo’s Annual $7,500.00 Contribution to Western Egyptian. Comments: None. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’. D. Consideration and Action on a Solicitation Request from the Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for their Annual Buddy Poppy Collection to be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00 a.m. till 12 noon at the Intersection of Rogers and Hamacher. Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Solicitation Request from the Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504 for their Annual Buddy Poppy Collection to be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00 a.m. till 12 noon at the Intersection of Rogers and Hamacher. Comments: None. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘aye’. E. Consideration and Action on a Special Event Permit Application from Gallagher’s Restaurant for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration to be held on March 16 and 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., including the Closure of the Parking Spaces in front of 114 W. Mill Street. Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Special Event Permit Application from Gallagher’s Restaurant for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration to be held on March 16 and 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., including the Closure of the Parking Spaces in front of 114 W. Mill Street. Comments: None. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’. 13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Trantham welcomed Mrs. Sarah Craig as Human Resources Coordinator. Mayor Darter also welcomed Mrs. Sarah Craig to the City of Waterloo and expressed his pleasure with the cleanup of the West Mill property. 14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Mechelle Childers – City Clerk