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City of Waterloo City Council Met Jan. 18.

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.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 01-04-21. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 01-04-21. 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. The report is in the packet. 

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

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

Replacing the Waterloo High School siren.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Good Neighbor Award Presented to Glen Bieber.

2. Recognition of Helen Werling as she attains the age of 100 years.

3. Re-Appointment of Leonard Loerch to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5- Year Term to Expire on 02-01-26. Appointment approved unanimously with 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. 1811 Amending Residency of City Employees and Officers.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Ordinance No. 1811 Amending Residency of City Employees and Officers. 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 Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-450 Single Axle Dump Truck from Sunset Ford of Waterloo in the amount of $65,474.99 as approved in the 2020 Budget.

Motion made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row on approval to Purchase a 2021 Ford F-450 Single Axle Dump Truck from Sunset Ford of Waterloo in the amount of $65,474.99 as approved in the 2020 Budget. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Labor Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and Local 309 – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO for the period of January 02, 2021 through December 31, 2023. 

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approval of Labor Contract between the City of Waterloo, IL and Local 309 – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO for the period of January 02, 2021 through December 31, 2023. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Buettner voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Pre-Employment Physical Testing with ApexNetwork Physical Therapy for 2021.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter on Renewal of Pre-Employment Physical Testing with ApexNetwork Physical Therapy for 2021. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner Row, Heller, Notheisen and Thomas voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Setting February 01, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. as the Date and Time for a Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement Between the City of Waterloo and Human Support Services for the Annexation of Approximately 3.52 Acres of Property Located at 988 North Illinois State Route 3.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Buettner on Setting February 01, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. as the Date and Time for a Public Hearing for an Annexation Agreement Between the City of Waterloo and Human Support Services for the Annexation of Approximately 3.52 Acres of Property Located at 988 North Illinois State Route 3. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

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

Alderman Notheisen inquired as to when the Collector and Treasurers’ reports would be received. Mayor Smith stated they would be ready the first meeting in February. Alderman Trantham mentioned that both a Backhoe and 1-Ton Dump Truck were in the budget to be replaced and only the 1-Ton Dump Truck was on the agenda this evening. Tim Birk stated they were reviewing some comparison bidding on the Backhoe. Mayor Smith thanked Glen Bieber again for his neighborly services and mentioned that Sarah Deutch, Community Relations Coordinator, was working on a website for individuals to log their volunteer hours and find additional opportunities to be of service to others and the community.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

https://www.waterloo.il.us/wp-content/uploads/CC-01-18-21-Minutes.pdf