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Waterloo City Council met Dec. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Smith at 7:30 p.m.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller. Alderman Hopkins and Alderman Trantham were 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 Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the November 19, 2018, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

Sue Kohlmeier addressed the Council regarding advertising signs on commercial property. Zoning Administrator, Jim Nagel, suggested she meet with him for more information regarding the ordinance and she agreed.

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.

Tim Birk reported the work continues on the demolition of the old water works site with probable completion by the end of the week.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

Mayor Smith stated there was a good turnout for the lighting of the Christmas tree.

8. Report of Standing Committees. No report.

9. Report of Special Committees. No report.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1768 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article IV: Water Code, Division II: Regulations, Section 38-4-23 Reserved, to be Renamed,

Abandonment of Water Lines.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1768 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article IV: Water Code, Division II: Regulations, Section 38-4-23 Reserved, to be renamed, Abandonment of Water Lines. Discussion. The Ordinance Committee revised the old ordinance. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1769 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article VIII Small Wireless Facilities, by the Addition of Section 6-8-8 Master Pole Attachment Agreement.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1769 amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 Building Regulations, Article VIII Small Wireless Facilities by the addition of Section 6-8-8 Master Pole Attachment Agreement. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1770 Approving a Franchise Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Charter Communications Entertainment I, LLC.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1770 approving a Franchise Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Charter Communications Entertainment I, LLC. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1771 Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Current Fiscal Year Commencing on the 1st Day of May, 2018 and Ending on the 30th Day of April, 2019 for the City of Waterloo, Illinois.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1771 Levying Taxes for Corporate Purposes for the Current Fiscal Year commencing on the 1st day of May, 2018 and ending on the 30th day of April, 2019 for the City of Waterloo, Illinois. Discussion. Collector Kennedy stated this is a 4.2 increase. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1772 Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Waterloo, Illinois for Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Gall Road and IL State Route 3 owned by Waterloo Crossing Property LLC.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1772 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Waterloo, Illinois for property located at the southwest corner of Gall Road and Il State Route 3 owned by Waterloo Crossing Property LLC. Discussion. The Planning Commission was unanimous on this decision. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Presentation of Police Pension Report by Keith Brinkmann.

B. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 572.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 572. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Thomas and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the 2019 Regularly Scheduled Meeting and Holiday Dates.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve the 2019 regularly scheduled meeting and holiday dates. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas and Darter voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on 1⁄4 Page Color Advertisement in the Amount of $2, 074.50 to be Placed in the Scott Air Force Base Newcomer’s Guide and My Base Guide Mobile App. ($1,000 to be paid from Community Relations & $1,074.50 to be paid from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund).

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve the 1⁄4 page color advertisement in the amount of $2,074.50 to be placed in the Scott Air Force Base Newcomer’s Guide & My Base Guide Mobile App. ($1,000 to be paid from Community Relations & $1,074.50 to be paid from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.). Discussion. The Economic Development Committee approved this request. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Dental, Life/AD&D and Dependent Life with Delta Dental for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2019 Through December 31, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the renewal of Dental, Life/AD&D and Dependent Life with Delta Dental for a 12-Month period effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve the renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Thomas voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Renewal of HRA Services with BPC for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2019 Through December 31, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the renewal of HRA Services with BPC for a 12-month period effective January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

H. Consideration and Action on Purchase of a 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle and Associated Equipment from Morrow Brothers Ford for a Total Cost of $36,375.00.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the purchase of a 2018 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle and associated equipment from Morrow Brothers Ford for a total cost of $36,375.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Alderman Notheisen requested that City Hall extend the due date for city utilities to December 6, 2018 due to the closing of government offices December 5th for President George W. Bush funeral. The Council agreed.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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