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City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 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 and Row.

Absent: 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.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 11-16-2020. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 11-16-20. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, 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.

The Waterloo Welcome Signs have been installed and illuminated.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Appointment of Jane Gaitsch to the Planning Commission to fill the remainder of Carol Vogt’s Three-Year Term to expire on September 01, 2022.

Appointment approved unanimously with Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row 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. 1809 Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and BMW Land Trust, Dennis Brand Trustee, for Approximately 19.84 Acres, more or less, of Property Contiguous to the Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Ordinance No. 1809 Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and BMW Land Trust, Dennis Brand Trustee, for Approximately 19.84 Acres, more or less, of Property Contiguous to the Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1810 Approving the Annexation and Zoning of Approximately 19.84 Acres, more or less, of Property Contiguous to the Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, owned by BMW Land Trust, Dennis Brand - Trustee. 

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Ordinance No. 1810 Approving the Annexation and Zoning of Approximately 19.84 Acres, more or less, of Property Contiguous to the Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, owned by BMW Land Trust, Dennis Brand - Trustee. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 20-24 Approving a Personnel Policy Manual for the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No. 20-24 Approving a Personnel Policy Manual for the City of Waterloo, IL. Motion passed with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 20-25 Approving a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Waterloo, IL regarding the South Market Street Sidewalk Project. 

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve Resolution No. 20-25 Approving a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Waterloo, IL regarding the South Market Street Sidewalk Project. Motion passed with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen and Thomas voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 596.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Warrant No. 596. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield at Approximately a 2.4% Decrease for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approval of Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield at Approximately a 2.4% Decrease for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Life AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance with Amalgamated Life at a 0% Rate Increase Effective January 01, 2021 thru December 31, 2022.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the Renewal of Life AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance with Amalgamated Life at a 0% Rate Increase Effective January 01, 2021 thru December 31, 2022. Motion passed with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental at a 0% Rate Increase for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the Renewal of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental at a 0% Rate Increase for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Vision Insurance with EyeMed at a 0% Rate Increase Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Renewal of Vision Insurance with EyeMed at a 0% Rate Increase Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2024. Motion passed unanimously with Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

F. Consideration and Action on Renewal of HRA Services with BPC for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Renewal of HRA Services with BPC for a 12-Month Period Effective January 01, 2021 through December 31, 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Notheisen voting ‘yea’.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Downtown Beautification Application for 702 Rogers Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Buettner on Approval of a Downtown Beautification Application for 702 Rogers Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Notheisen and Thomas voting ‘yea’

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Legacy, First Addition, Preliminary Plat. 

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row on Approval of Legacy, First Addition, Preliminary Plat. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Police Officers Monroe County FOP Lodge #145 and the City of Waterloo, Illinois with a Term from January 01, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Darter on Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Police Officers Monroe County FOP Lodge #145 and the City of Waterloo, Illinois with a Term from January 01, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.

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

Alderman Buettner mentioned that Matt Buettner was in the audience this evening as he is interested in running for the First Ward Aldermanic seat.

14. Executive Session for the Discussion of Contract Negotiations as allowed per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

Motion to move into Executive Session for the Discussion of Contract Negotiations, as allowed per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting “yea”.

Entered into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m.

Mayor Smith adjourned Executive Session at 8:02 p.m.

Motion to resume regular City Council Meeting made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.

15. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

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