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Waterloo City Council met Feb. 22.

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. None.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes dated 02-07-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 02-07-22. 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 was made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen and Matt Buettner voting ‘yea’.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the report was made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

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.

Watching the weather for the next 48 hours due to the potential winter storm.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

The Mayor asked everyone to keep the City Attorney, Dan Hayes, in our prayers as his brother-in-law passed away.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Good Neighbor Award Presented to Greg Lane.

Will need to reschedule as Mr. Lane could not be present this evening.

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. 1839 Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Dennis R. and Virginia L. Brand Trust for property comprising of 19.71 acres, more or less, contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on approving Ordinance No. 1839 Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and the Dennis R. and Virginia L. Brand Trust for property comprising of 19.71 acres, more or less, contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1840 Authorizing the Annexation and Zoning of Property owned by the Dennis R. and Virginia L. Brand Trust comprising of 19.71 acres, more or less, contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner on approving Ordinance No. 1840 Authorizing the Annexation and Zoning of Property owned by the Dennis R. and Virginia L. Brand Trust comprising of 19.71 acres, more or less, contiguous to the Corporate Boundaries of the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Spring / Summer Issue in the amount of $700.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on approving an Ad to be placed in the Tourism Times Spring / Summer Issue in the amount of $700.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner and Row voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Remlok Phase 4 located at the east end of Benjamin Lane.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row on approval of a Preliminary Plat for Remlok Phase 4 located at the east end of Benjamin Lane. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. The Mayor thanked the following Alderman for their assistance:

∙ Alderman Notheisen who will be acting on the Mayor’s behalf at the Firebird and Trans Am Club event.

∙ Alderman Hopkins who will be acting on the Mayor’s behalf at the Mardi Gras Parade in Prairie du Rocher.

∙ Alderman Heller who will be acting on the Mayor’s behalf for a Girl Scout Proclamation.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

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