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City of Waterloo City Council met Jan. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Heller 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 Pro Tem Heller.

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 01-03-23. Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from 01- 03-23. 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.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

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

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

D. Report of Building Inspector / Code 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. Presentation of IMEA Electric Efficiency Program Incentive Check to State Bank of Waterloo in the amount of $2,522.94.

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. 23-03 Approving an “Authority to Represent” (hourly fee contract) with the Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC as Attorneys for the City of Waterloo, IL Board of Police Commissioners.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row to accept Resolution No. 23-03 Approving an “Authority to Represent” (hourly fee contract) with the Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC as Attorneys for the City of Waterloo, IL Board of Police Commissioners. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row, Heller, Matt Buettner, Hopkins and Trantham voting ‘yea’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approving a Six-Month Extension to the Waterloo Beautification Application of Brian and Andrea Dill for 123 West Mill Street, with a final deadline of July 05, 2023.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Six Month Extension to the Waterloo Beautification Application of Brian and Andrea Dill for 123 West Mill Street, with a final deadline of July 05, 2023.

Comments: This is for the beautification of the front of the building. The owners are waiting for the contractor to start the work.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approving a Six-Month Extension to the Waterloo Beautification Application of Petri Insurance for 119 West Mill Street, with a final deadline of July 18, 2023.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Darter to approve a Six Month Extension to the Waterloo Beautification Application of Petri Insurance for 119 West Mill Street, with a final deadline of July 18, 2023.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Approving a Waterloo Beautification Grant Application from J.P. Fitzgibbons and George Obernagel for their property located at 203 West Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to approve a Waterloo Beautification Grant Application from J.P. Fitzgibbons and George Obernagel for their property located at 203 West Mill Street.

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

D. Consideration and Action on a Waterloo Beautification Grant Application from Ahne’s Bakery for their property located at 201 West Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve a Waterloo Beautification Grant Application from Ahne’s Bakery for their property located at 201 West Mill Street.

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

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Exterior Building Material Request from Brian Dill for the rear of his building located at 123 West Mill Street.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row on approval of the Exterior Building Material Request from Brian Dill for the rear of his building located at 123 West Mill Street.

Comments: This is for LP SmartSide Siding on the rear of the building.

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

F. Consideration and Action on Purchase of Three (3) Ford Interceptor Police Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford in the Amount of $40,370.00 each, with a Total Cost of $121,110.00.

Motion made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Row on approval of the Purchase of Three (3) Ford Interceptor Police Vehicles from Morrow Brothers Ford in the Amount of $40,370.00 each, with a Total Cost of $121,110.00.

Comments: Ford canceled the original order, and Morrow Brothers can fulfill the order in a couple of weeks.

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

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

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

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 7:43 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.

Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Darter and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed unanimously with Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Darter, Kyle Buettner, Row and Heller voting ‘yea’.

Returned to regular session at 8:06 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline.

Alderman Hopkins gave kudos to Alderman Darter for overseeing the Water and Sewer Committee Meeting this evening. The committee got a lot accomplished in a short period of time.

Mayor Pro Tem Heller shared the City’s condolences to Attorney Steppig on the loss of her grandfather.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Pro Tem Heller adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.

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