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Waterloo City Council met Feb. 4.

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 Heller to approve the January 21, 2019, 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.

Director Birk reported all the Christmas lights have been taken down.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Mayor Smith expressed sympathy to Alderman Hopkins upon the death of his

father on behalf of the City and the Aldermanic Council.

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. 19-02 Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement-Task Order No. 3 between the City of Waterloo, IL and HMG Inc. for Design and Bidding Services related to the New 2.0-3.25 Million Gallon Water Treatment Facility with a Not to Exceed Amount of $830,000.00. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Resolution No. 19-02 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement-Task Order No. 3 between the City of Waterloo, IL and HMG Inc. for design and bidding services related to the new 2.0-3.25 million-gallon water treatment facility with a not to exceed amount of $830,000.00. Discussion. Alderman Darter stated the Water & Sewer Committee was 100% in agreement with Resolution No. 19-02. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 19-03 authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement-Task Order No. 4 between the City of Waterloo, Il and HMG Inc. for Easement Services related to the new 2.0-3.25 Million Gallon Water Treatment Facility with a Not to Exceed Amount of $145,000.00.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution No. 19-03 authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement-Task Order No. 4 between the City of Waterloo, IL and HMG Inc. for easement services related to the new 2.0-3.25 million-gallon water treatment facility with a not to exceed amount of $145,000.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 574.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 475. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant for the Obernagel- Fitztgibbons Office Building at 114 North Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Beautification Grant for the Obernagel-Fitzgibbons Office Building at 114 North Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant for The Vaults Workspace at 101 South Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant for The Vaults Workspace at 101 South Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Downtown Beautification Grant for Uncle John’s RRR Bar at 141 South Main Street.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve a Downtown Beautification Grant for Uncle John’s RRR Bar at 141 South Main Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Country Club Hills Phase III and IV Preliminary Plat.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Country Club Hills Phase III and IV Preliminary Plat. Discussion. Alderman Heller reported the Planning Committee unanimously approved this decision for Country Club Hills Phase III and IV. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

F. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Request from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for a 5K Walk/Run to be held on March 16, 2019, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve a Special Event Permit Request from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for a 5K Walk/Run to be held on March 16, 2019, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

G. Consideration and Action on Contribution in the Amount of $1,500.00 to the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce to assist with the Purchase of Six (6) New Christmas Decorations to be paid out of Downtown Beautification/Video Gaming Revenue.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row to approve a contribution in the amount of $1,500.00 to the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce to assist with the purchase of six (6) new Christmas decorations to be paid out of Downtown Beautification/Video Gaming Revenue. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

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