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Waterloo City Council met Feb. 19.

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: 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 made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the February 04 2019, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, 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.

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

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. Report 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. Absent.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

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.

None.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract through the Tourism Bureau of Southern Illinois for a two-year term at a cost of $275.00 per four- week period ($234.00 after Tourism Bureau discount) to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve renewal of the Chester Billboard Contract through the Tourism Bureau of Southern Illlinois for a two-year term at a cost of $275.00 per four-week period ($234.00 after Tourism Bureau discount). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. 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.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Darter stated the Garden Club Meeting has been cancelled.

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

http://www.waterloo.il.us/wp-content/uploads/CC-02-19-19-Minutes.pdf