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Waterloo City Council met February 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Smith.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller. Alderman Notheisen 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 as made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the February 05, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes. Correction: Item #13; change to Willis Fischer Building. Motion to approve corrected minutes passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, 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.

The report is in the packet. Motion to approve the report made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet. Motion to approve the report made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

C. Report of Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator.

The report is in the packet.

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

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. 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. 1751 Authorizing the Amendment of the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article I: Building Code and Article V: Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Regarding Exposed Fasteners.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1751 authorizing the amendment of the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article 1: Building Code and Article V: Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, regarding exposed fasteners. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1752 Authorizing the Amendment of the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinance, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Food Vendors, Section 7-10-2 Food Truck Vendors Allowed, Regarding Types of Events.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1752 authorizing the amendment of the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinance, Chapter 7 Business Code, Article X: Mobile Food Vendors, Section 7-10-2 Food Truck Vendors Allowed, regarding types of events. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Ad to be Placed in the Tourism Times Spring/Summer Issue in the Amount of $786.00 to be Paid Out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve an ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Spring/Summer Issue in the amount of $786.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Entering Into an Agreement with AXON for Purchase of Ten (10) Tasers and Related Equipment, Over a Period of Five (5) Years in the Total Amount of $13,000.00.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve entering into an agreement with AXON for purchase of ten (10) tasers and related equipment, over a period of five (5) years in the total amount of $13,000.00. Discussion. Chief of Police, Mike Doulas explained the costs and warranty agreement. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of Parts for Repair of the Power Plant 1970 Nordberg Engine in the amount of $24,609.63 from Exline Inc.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the purchase of parts for repair of the Power Plant 1970 Nordberg Engine in the amount of $24,609.63 from Exline Inc. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

13. Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Alderman Trantham thanked the Waterloo Fire Department for their excellent job putting out the house fire of Joe & Lisa Moore. The family appreciated their experience and help. The Moore’s have been given a house to live in during the renovations. Alderman Darter stated U-Gas has changes to Mobile on the Run.

14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter to adjourn. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.

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