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City of Waterloo City Council met April 6.

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 (via telephone), Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller (via telephone).

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Thomas to appoint Shawn Kennedy as secretary to take the minutes of the City Council meeting. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting yea.

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 City Council Meeting Minutes from March 16, 2020, 7:30 p.m. 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 Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

Mayor Smith reported that the Director of Public Works has divided the crews up.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Proclamation of a Disaster in the City of Waterloo, Illinois. Mayor Smith asked for Council’s consent. Consent given with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

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. 1795 Adopting an Amended Annual Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1795 approving an Amended Budget for the City of Waterloo, Illinois for the Fiscal Year of May 01, 2019 through April 30, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution 20-06 Authorizing the Execution of a Five-Year Refuse Agreement with Reliable Sanitation to expire on April 30, 2025.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve Resolution 20-06 authorizing the execution of a five-year Refuse Agreement with Reliable Sanitation to expire on April 30, 2025. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution 20-07 Establishing a Fair Housing Policy for the City of Waterloo, Illinois.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Resolution 20-07 establishing a Fair Housing Policy for the City of Waterloo, Illinois. Shawn Kennedy stated that this is needed as part of the application associated with the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting yea.

11. Unfinished Business. None

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 588.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 588. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Reappointment of Mr. Dan Kennedy as Secretary/Treasurer to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01- 23.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham to approve the reappointment of Mr. Dan Kennedy as Secretary/Treasurer to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a three-year term to expire 04-01-23. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Reappointment of Ms. Jean Jung as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire 04-01-23.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the reappointment of Ms. Jean Jung as Trustee to the Waterloo Cemetery Board for a three-year term to expire 04-01-23. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting yea.

D. Consideration and Action on Increase in Monthly Household Charge for Trash Pickup to $16.18 (Includes $0.60 Recycling Surcharge).

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Thomas to approve an increase in monthly charge for trash pickup to $16.18 including a $0.60 recycling surcharge effective May 1, 2020. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting yea.

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

Mayor Smith reminded everyone to social distance and wear masks as we deal with the COVID- 19 pandemic.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Notheisen. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

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