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City of Waterloo City Council met Nov. 21.

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.

Mayor Smith requested Miscellaneous Business Item 12E be withdrawn from the agenda. Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Heller to withdraw Miscellaneous Business Item 12E 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 11-07-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Notheisen to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 11-07-22. 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 Collection Report was made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Report of Treasurer.

The report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Collection 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.

All of the Christmas decorations have been put up, and we are ready for the GLOW Parade.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

Staging for the GLOW Parade will be at Gilbault Catholic High School.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Presentation of Plaque to Steve Notheisen in Recognition of his 19 Years of Service to the City of Waterloo as Alderman, Ward I.

8. Report of Standing Committees. None.

9. Report of Special Committees. None.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen.

A. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-16 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and J & J Septic Tank & Sewer Cleaning, LLC for Sludge Hauling, to terminate at the end of agreement date of December 31, 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve Resolution No. 22-16 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Agreement between the City of Waterloo, Illinois and J & J Septic Tank & Sewer Cleaning, LLC for Sludge Hauling, to terminate at the end of agreement date of December 31, 2024. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of the 2023 Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Holiday Dates.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner on Approval of the 2023 Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Holiday Dates. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

B. Consideration and Action on Probable Tax Levy and Setting a Public Hearing Date of December 19, 2022 at 7:15 p.m.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Trantham on Approval of a Probable Tax Levy and Setting a Public Hearing Date of December 19, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

C. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the Renewal of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

D. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Dental Insurance Coverage with Delta Dental of Illinois Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

Motion made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the Renewal of Dental Insurance Coverage with Delta Dental of Illinois Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Notheisen, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

E. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel as per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Matt Buettner stated it was a pleasure and honor to have worked with Alderman Notheisen.

Alderman Hopkins commented that he enjoyed working with Alderman Notheisen on committees and thanked him for letting others have their say even if he disagreed. Alderman Trantham thanked Alderman Notheisen for his direct questions and appreciated working with him as Chief of Police and as a fellow alderman. Alderman Trantham also stated there is a home on South Main Street which is in poor condition. A number of constituents have expressed concern about the house and it may need to be condemned. Alderman Darter stated it was great to agree and disagree with Alderman Notheisen over the years.

Alderman Kyle Buettner thanked Alderman Notheisen for expressing in a thought-out manner why he agreed or disagreed on a subject.

Alderman Row wished Alderman Notheisen good luck with his future endeavors. Alderman Heller wished Alderman Notheisen the very best in Florida and stated he enjoyed working with him.

Shawn Kennedy, Tim Burk, Brad Papenberg, Jeff Prosise, Nathan Krebel, Brad Yearian, Sarah Deutch, Russ Thomas, Mechelle Childers all individually thanked Alderman Notheisen for all his years of service. They also thanked him for being a great Gas Committee Chairman.

Mayor Smith thanked Alderman Notheisen for his job as Gas Chairman and for his work on the new water treatment facility.

Alderman Notheisen commented that the council works for the betterment of the City and it has been a pleasure to serve.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Notheisen and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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