Waterloo City Council met Jan. 7.
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, 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 Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the December 17, 2018, 7:30 p.m., City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham 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.
1. Governor’s Hometown Award Presentation by the Waterloo Lion’s Club. The Lions Club president George Obernagel presented the City with the 2018 Project Winner Governor’s Hometown Award. He stated the award was for the Lions Club’s successful Share the Feast event which takes place every Thanksgiving. He thanked the City for all they do in supporting the Lions Club.
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 Resolution No. 19-01 Authorizing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS, Contract #305, between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (MRT), to expire October 31, 2020.
Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution No. 19-01 authorizing the execution of an Amended and Restated Transportation Service Agreement for Rate Schedule FTS, Contract #305, between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (MRT), to expire October 31, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 573.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 573. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.
B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Low Bidders from the 2019 MFT Bid Opening held on January 03, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the low bidders from the 2019 MFT Bid Opening held on January 03, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.
C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Signing the IEPA Load Application Environmental Checklist for the Water Treatment Facility Project.
Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve signing the IEPA Loan Application Environmental Checklist for the Water Treatment Facility Project. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.
Alderman Darter stated there were rave reviews all over the City for the Santa Float. Alderman Notheisen thanked George Obernagel and the Lion’s Club for all they do for the City with their charitable activities.
Mayor Smith thanked everyone who helped with the Lion’s Club.
He thanked all who helped with the Santa Float and announced bigger and better plans for next year’s float.
14. Motion to Adjourn. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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