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Waterloo City Council Met March 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, 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 03-01-21. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 03-01- 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.

The report is in the packet. Motion to accept the report made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Notheisen, 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 Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter 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. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

• Detective Josh Wirth gave notice of his resignation effective April 1, 2020.

• Participated in the State Special Olympics Polar Plunge.

• Patriots Special Olympics will be held on May 15, 2021.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

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.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 21-06 Approving MFT Funds in the amount of $398,961.22 for the period of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve Resolution No. 21-06 approving MFT Funds in the amount of $398,961.22 for the period of May 01, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on the Re-Appointment of Allen Jacobs to the Cemetery Board for a Three-Year Term to Expire on 04-01-24.

Appointment approved unanimously with Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Participation in the CTM Media Group St. Louis Local & Attractions 12-Month Distribution Program, to begin on May 1, 2021, for a cost of $2,295.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund (15% Discount Received through Membership with Tourism Bureau of Illinois South).

Motion made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Participation in the CTM Media Group St. Louis Local & Attractions 12-Month Distribution Program, to begin on May 1, 2021, for a cost of $2,295.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund (15% Discount Received through Membership with Tourism Bureau of Illinois South). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Thomas, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller and Notheisen voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Annual Trane Service Contract in the Amount of $10,894.00 (an increase of $377.00).

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve the Annual Trane Service Contract in the Amount of $10,894.00 (an increase of $377.00). Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Thomas, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Extension of the State Bank Beautification Program Application for an Additional Six (6) Months, to expire on 09-15-21.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Extension of the State Bank Beautification Program Application for an Additional Six (6) Months, to expire on 09-15-21. 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. 

Alderman Notheisen mentioned he received an e-mail from a Tom Smith to purchase several $100 gift cards. Alderman Notheisen wanted to warn everyone of this recent e-mail scam. Alderman Heller reported that Bill Getchman is hospitalized with Covid.

Mayor Smith commented about all the handicap accessibility that is being implemented throughout the city. He received a “thank you” from a disabled patron on the accessibility to the buildings.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Buettner and seconded by Alderman Darter. Motion passed with unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

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