WATERLOO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Date: September 23, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.

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1 1. Call to Order. WATERLOO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Date: September 23, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor. 5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended. 6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. 7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers. A. Report of Collector. B. Report of Treasurer. C. Report of Zoning Administrator. D. Report of Director of Public Works. E. Report of Chief of Police. F. Report of City Attorney. G. Report and Communication by Mayor. 8. Report of Standing Committees. 9. Report of Special Committees. 10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. 11. Unfinished Business. 12. Miscellaneous Business. A. Consideration and Action on Raffle License Request from the Monroe County Retail Liquor Association for a Multiple Raffle License to cover their Yearly Meetings for the period of October 15, 2013 through October 14, B. Consideration and Action on Waiving of Fees for the Waterloo Park District in Relation to Restroom Construction at Lions Park. C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Walk-Run Sponsored by the Friends of SPPS to be Held on Saturday, October 12, D. Consideration and Action on Approval of PumpkinFest and Christmas on the Square Ad in the Fall 2013 Stay-cation at a cost of $115 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax. 13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. 14. Motion to Adjourn. DATES TO REMEMBER Oct. 07, 2013 City Council Meeting, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 08, 2013 Sister Cities Meeting, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Oct. 09, 2013 Minister s Meeting, City Hall, 8:00 a.m. Oct. 09, 2013 Park District Meeting, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Oct. 14, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 2013 People in Business Meeting, City Hall, 8:00 a.m.

2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Smith at 7:30 p.m. 2. The following aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller. Alderman Trantham was absent. 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 Frederick and seconded by Alderman Metzger to approve the September 3, 2013, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, and Metzger voting yea. 6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items. None. 7. Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers. A. Report of Collector. Report was in the packet. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the report. Discussion of Motel/Hotel tax increase paid and Video Gaming tax explaining there are 3 in the City. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber, Heller and Notheisen voting yea. B. Report of Treasurer. Report was in the packet. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the report. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. C. Report of Zoning Administrator. Jim Nagel stated there is a meeting Thursday, September 19, 2013 of the Zoning Board of Appeals. D. Report of Director of Public Works. Tim Birk reported on the 11- minute electrical outage that was due to a squirrel getting into the transformer at the substation. E. Report of Chief of Police. Chief Trantham stated a meeting regarding security in the schools will be held with parents of children K- Grades, September 17, 2013 at the Waterloo High School and next week the meeting will be for grades thru 12th. Senior Academy will begin September 18, 1:00 p.m. thru the month of October. Chief Trantham added he has a MEGSI meeting in Collinsville at the same time and someone may need to start the meeting. Life Network Walk will be September 21, F. Report of City Attorney. No Report. G. Report and Communication by Mayor. 1. Re-Appointment of Mr. Robert Buettner to the Planning Commission for a Three-Year Term to Expire Unanimous consent was given with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

3 September 16, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 2 2. Appointment of Mr. Stanley Darter to the Building/Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for a Three-year Term to Expire Unanimous consent was given with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. 8. Report of Standing Committees. None. 9. Report of Special Committees. Alderman Notheisen reported the PumpkinFest has 100% sponsorships thanks to Mayor Smith, Shawn Kennedy and Sarah Deutsch. Alderman Koerber reported the Hometown Teams is in the process of getting a video and the Smithsonian has asked for marching bands, cheerleading squads and flag teams and will try to incorporate Valmeyer and Gibault. Discussion. Mayor Smith explained the War of 1812 Exhibit at the History museum from April thru June. Discussion. The making of baseballs and the game were described from the 1800 s. 10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Sections (F)(3), (A) and Regarding Meter Testing. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Metzger to approve Ordinance No amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Sections (F)(3), (A) and regarding meter testing. Discussion. Alderman Notheisen explained the cost of meter testing has increased and the need for the revision. Alderman Koerber stated this ordinance passed unanimously thru the Ordinance Committee. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article III Sewers, Section (A) Regarding Grease Interceptors. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article III Sewers, Section (A) regarding grease interceptors. Discussion. Alderman Koerber stated this action received unanimous approval from the Ordinance Committee. Tim Birk explained the Ordinance stating anyone required to have the interceptor must show documentation of maintenance. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger and Frederick voting yea. 11. Unfinished Business. None. 12. Miscellaneous Business. A. Consideration and Action on Raffle License Request from the Mary and Martha Society for a Raffle to be held on February 23, 2014 at the SS Peter and Paul School Gym. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Raffle License Request from the Mary and Martha Society for a raffle to be held on February 23, 2014 at the SS Peter and Paul School Gym. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea.

4 September 16, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Page 3 B. Consideraton and Action on Agreement between Ameren Illinois, the IMEA and the City of Waterloo for Construction of a 34.5 kv Switching Station. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Metzger to approve an agreement between Ameren Illinois, the IMEA and the City of Waterloo for construction of a 34.5kV switching station. Discussion. Aldermen Notheisen explained the project is on HH Road and will supply better electric service to the City. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick and Koerber voting yea. C. Consideration and Action on Addendum to Route 3 Agreements between IDOT and the City of Waterloo Regarding Maintenance and Jurisdiction of the Bicycle / Pedestrian Path. Motion made by Alderman Koerber and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve an Addendum to Route 3 Agreements between IDOT and the City of Waterloo regarding maintenance and jurisdiction of the bicycle / pedestrian path. Discussion. Tim Birk explained the maintenance and this route will be from Vandebrook north to the Sonic Drive-In. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, and Frederick voting yea. D. Consideration and Action on Amended and Restated Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule SCT with Mississippi River Transmission (MRT) for Transportation of Natural Gas. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve an Amended and Restated Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule SCT with Mississippi River Transmission (MRT) for transportation of natural gas. Discussion. Alderman Notheisen explained the agreement with Mississippi River Transportation (MRT) and their rate increase which was lowered due to negotiation / protesting (thanks to Alderman Notheisen s efforts) which will reflect a savings of $168,000 a year for the citizens of Waterloo. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber and Heller voting yea. E. Consideration and Action on Executive Session to Discussion Pending Litigation as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Motion made by Alderman Metzger and seconded by Alderman Frederick to go into Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Metzger, Frederick, Koerber, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Hopkins voting yea. Time: 7:52 p.m. The Council meeting reconvened at 7:58. Motion to reconvene made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Metzger, Frederick, Koerber, Heller and Notheisen voting yea. 13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen commented on the Friday night Block JV s which was well attended and the Songs for Soldiers in Columbia Saturday night were well attended with at least 1000 attendees. Alderman Thomas reported on the Thursday night meeting with Mayor Smith to discuss the buffalo/bison statue to be placed on the courthouse lawn. Discussion. Alderman Koerber reminded the Council of the Chamber Golf Tournament. Alderman Heller reminded the Council October 8, 2013 is the annual Sister Cities meeting. Mayor Smith reminded the Council of the Power Plant Open House on Sat., 10 a.m. Mayor Smith stated CGI has been filming in Waterloo for the website video. Discussion. 14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Heller seconded by Alderman Thomas to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Barbara Pace, CITY CLERK

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