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Waterloo City Council met Dec. 20.

Here are 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, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Alderman Notheisen requested that Agenda Item 10B be withdrawn.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to withdraw item 10B from the agenda. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 12-06-21. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 12- 06-21. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, 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 Heller and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Row 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 Matt Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

C. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator.

The report is in the packet.

D. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator.

The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Swearing in of Mr. Kevin Schreckenberg as a Probationary Police Officer.

2. Commendation to Petri Insurance in Recognition of their 100th Anniversary.

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. 1836 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Fees, Section 12-1-1 Imposition of Fees, regarding Plumbing Inspections, Excavation and Demolition Permits.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on approving Ordinance No. 1836 Amending the City of Waterloo, Illinois Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Fees, Section 12-1-1 Imposition of Fees, regarding Plumbing Inspections, Excavation and Demolition Permits. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 21-28 Authorizing the Execution of a Physical Transaction Confirmation for Immediate Delivery between Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC and the City of Waterloo, IL from the MRT Pipeline, with a delivery period of 11-01-21 through 10-31-22.

Item was withdrawn from agenda.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Additional Cyber Liability Coverage with Tokio Marine. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Action on Additional Cyber Liability Coverage with Tokio Marine. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application from Waterloo Citizens for a Pool for their Annual 5K Walk/Run to be held on March 19, 2022, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to include the closure of Third Street between Market and Main.

Alderman Notheisen was curious as to why the street needed to be closed for eight (8) hours and would like to see the time shorten. A motion was made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Kyle Buettner to table this Special Event Permit requested until an answer as to the necessary street closure times was explained

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Waterloo Beautification Application for 217 W. Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner on approving the Waterloo Beautification Application for 217 W. Mill Street. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Matt Buettner voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Notheisen wanted to recognize Alderman Darter for all the cyber technology work he does for the city.

The Aldermen and the Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.

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