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Waterloo City Council met April 15.

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 and Heller. Aldermen Hopkins and 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 Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve April 1, 2019, 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the April 01, 2019, 7:30 p.m. City Council Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas 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 Row and seconded by Alderman Heller. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

B. Report of Treasurer.

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

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

D. Report of Building Inspector/Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. Tim Birk was absent.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

Chief of Police, Mike Douglas thanked those who helped with Scott’s Law and local photographer/videographer Curt Simshauser and Michelle Haddick. The images were shared on the Move Over Project page and aired this past weekend on KSDK Channel 5. So far in 2019, at least 16 Illinois State Police squad cars have been struck as a result of drivers failing to move over for emergency vehicles.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Mayor for the Day-Jacob Lohrberg.

2. Presentation of Downtown Beautification Check to the Vaults Workspace.

3. Presentation of Downtown Beautification Check to OG2 LLC (Uncle John’s RRR Bar).

4. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

5. Appointment of Mrs. Heather Garcia to the Board of Police commissioners for a

Three-Year Term to Expire on 05-01-22. Appointment unanimously approved with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

Mrs. Garcia was sworn in by City Clerk Barbara Pace.

6. Recognition of Mr. Earl Chambers for his service on the City of Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners.

7. Recognition of Liam Brauer for his attainment of Eagle Scout.

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. 1776 Adopting an Amended Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2018 Through April 30, 2019.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Ordinance No. 1776 adopting an Amended Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1777 Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2019 Through April 30, 2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1777 adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 19-07 Approving a Contract for Custodial Services between Ramona Cleaning Services and the City of Waterloo, IL in the amount of $22,000.00 per year.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Resolution No. 19-07 approving a Contract for Custodial Services between Ramona Cleaning Services and the City of Waterloo, IL in the amount of $22,000.00 per year. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter and Buettner voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of Huebner Concrete Contractors Inc. as Low Bidder in the Amount of $79,413.12 for the 2019 Street, Curb, Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Program as Bid on April 04, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve Huebner Concrete Contractors Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $79,413.12 for the 2019 Street, Curb, Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Program as bid on April 04, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Row and Buettner voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Fifteen (15) APX 1500 Mobile In-Car Radios from Motorola in the amount of $2,105.00 each for an approximate total of $31,575.00.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the purchase of fifteen (15) APX 1500 mobile in-car radios from Motorola in the amount of $2,105.00 each for an approximate total of $31,575.00. Discussion. This purchase will be made out of the 2020 Budget. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, and Thomas voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Travel Expenses regarding Tour of Water Treatment Plant in Gas City, Indiana.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve travel expenses for a tour of the water treatment plant in Gas City, Indiana. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Travel Expenses regarding IML Lobby Day in Springfield, Illinois.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve travel expenses regarding IML Lobby Day in Springfield, Illinois. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Darter, Buettner and Row voting yea.

E. Consideration and Action on Purchase of LiveScan Fingerprint System at a cost of $7,495.00.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve purchase of a LiveScan Fingerprint System at a cost of $7,495.00. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

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

Alderman Notheisen announced the Garden Club will host an ‘Herb Gardening’ program 04/16/19 @ 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor City Hall.

Alderman Darter reminded everyone of the VFW Good Friday Buffett 04/19/19.

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 7:55 p.m.

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