City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 19.
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: Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Row and Heller.
Absent: Kyle Buettner
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The flag presentation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Boy Scout Troops 323 and 8301.
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 12-05-22. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 12-05-22. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, 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 Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, 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 Row and seconded by Alderman Heller.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham and Darter 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.
Preparing for the impending bad weather.
F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.
G. Report of City Attorney. No report.
H. Report and Communication by Mayor.
1. Certificate of Commendation to Lindsay Dill for her Gold Medal in the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament.
2. Certificate of Commendation to the WHS Hot Rodders for Competing at the National Level of the Hot Rodders Engine Event.
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. 22-17 Approving MFT Funds in the amount of $485,085.04 for the period of May 01, 2023 through April 30, 2024. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to accept Resolution No. 22-17 Approving MFT Funds in the amount of $485,085.04 for the period of May 01, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-18 Authorizing the use of MFT Funds in the amount of $716,639.40 for the Moore Street / Columbia Avenue PH 5 & 6 Project.
Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Resolution No. 22-18 Authorizing the use of MFT Funds in the amount of $716,639.40 for the Moore Street / Columbia Avenue PH 5 & 6 Project.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.
C. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 22-19 Authorizing the Payment of a State /Federal Invoice in the amount of $228,792.83 from MFT Funds for the Moore Street /Columbia Avenue PH 5 & 6 Project.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No. 22-19 Authorizing the Payment of a State /Federal Invoice in the amount of $228,792.83 from MFT Funds for the Moore Street / Columbia Avenue PH 5 & 6 Project.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1866 Approving a Tax Levy for Corporate Purposes for the current Fiscal Year commencing on the 1 st day of May, 2022 and ending on the 30 th day of April, 2023 for the City of Waterloo, IL. Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to accept Ordinance No. 1866 Approving a Tax Levy for Corporate Purposes for the current Fiscal Year commencing on the 1st day of May, 2022 and ending on the 30th day of April, 2023 for the City of Waterloo, IL.
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Row voting ‘yea’.
E. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1867 Amending Residency Requirements of City Employees.
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Ordinance No. 1867 Amending Residency Requirements of City Employees. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
11. Unfinished Business. None.
12. Miscellaneous Business.
A. Consideration and Action on Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2021 for 36 Computers (City Hall, Police Department and Utility Departments).
Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller on Approval to Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2021 for 36 Computers (City Hall, Police Department and Utility Departments).
Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.
B. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Personnel as per 5 ILCS120/2(c)(1).
Motion to move into Executive Session made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row.
Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter and Row voting ‘yea’.
Entered into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m.
Adjourned Executive Session at 8:03 p.m.
Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller.
The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Returned to regular session at 8:04 p.m.
13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. The Aldermen and the Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday.
14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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