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City of Waterloo City Council met Jan. 3.

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, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Tom Smith.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

Alderman Heller requested that Agenda Item 12B be withdrawn

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to withdraw item 12B from the agenda as the pay increase has already been initiated.

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

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of Public Hearing Minutes from 12-19-22.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve the Public Hearing Minutes from 12-19-22.

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

B. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes from 12-19-22.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 12-19-22.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, 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. No report.

B. Report of Treasurer. No report.

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

A memo is included in the packet regarding the water breaks and services the City had due to the low temperatures.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

The Mayor read a letter the City received from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approving the loan we requested for the proposed water plant.

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. 23-01 Approving the Annual Agreement with ApexNetwork Physical Therapy for Pre-Employment Testing.

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve Resolution No. 23-01 Approving the Annual Agreement with ApexNetwork Physical Therapy for Pre-Employment Testing.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 23-02 Approving a Rental Agreement with FP Mailing Solutions for the Postage Machine (including replacement).

Motion made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Resolution No. 23-02 Approving a Rental Agreement with FP Mailing Solutions for the Postage Machine (including replacement).

Comments: Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Heller commented that the Finance Committee met and recommended approval of Resolution No. 23-02.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1868 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) by the Addition of “Convenience Store” as a Permitted Use in the B-2 General Business District.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to accept Ordinance No. 1868 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) by the Addition of “Convenience Store” as a Permitted Use in the B-2 General Business District.

Comments: The Subdivision and Zoning Administrator mentioned that the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals gave this ordinance amendment a favorable recommendation.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1869 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) by the Addition of “Pet Washing and Grooming” as a Permitted Use in the B-3 Central Business District.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to accept Ordinance No. 1869 Amending the City of Waterloo, IL Revised Code of Ordinances, Chapter 40 Zoning, Article II: General Zoning District Regulations, Section 40-2-3(B) by the Addition of “Pet Washing and Grooming” as a Permitted Use in the B-3 Central Business District.

Comments: The Subdivision and Zoning Administrator mentioned that the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals gave this ordinance amendment a favorable recommendation.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 621.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve Warrant No. 621.

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

B. Consideration and Action on 4% Pay Increase for Brad Yearian (Building Inspector) retro-active to September 27, 2022. Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

C. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Folder/Inserter from Coast to Coast Equipment & Supplies, Inc. at a Cost of $11,261.00.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Heller to approve the Purchase of Folder/Inserter from Coast to Coast Equipment & Supplies, Inc. at a Cost of $11,261.00.

Comments: Finance Committee Chairman Alderman Heller remarked that the Finance Committee met and recommended approval.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Remlok Phase 5 Preliminary Plat. Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve Remlok Phase 5 Preliminary Plat.

Comments: Planning and Annexation Committee Chairman Alderman Kyle Buettner stated that the Planning and Annexation Committee met and recommended approval of the Remlok Phase 5 Preliminary Plat.

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

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

Motion to move into Executive Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row.

Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

Entered into Executive Session at 7:42 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 7:58 p.m.

Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Returned to regular session at 8:00 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Row wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Alderman Heller mentioned that there would not be an American Legion Meeting in January. The next meeting will be on February 28, 2023.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Heller and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

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