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City of Waterloo City Council met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darter at 7:32 p.m.

2. The following Aldermen were present: Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, and Most.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stan Darter.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor. None.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of the December 18, 2023, 7:15 p.m., Public Hearing Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Row to approve the Public Hearing Minutes from December 18, 2023.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’.

B. Approval of the December 18, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2023.

Items for Correction:

Under Agenda Item 14 - "Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Vogt Buettner...", the word "Buettner" should be removed and replaced with "Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Vogt...".

Motion passed to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2023, as amended with Aldermen Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, and Row voting ‘aye’.

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. No report.

E. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

F. Report of City Attorney. No report.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor. No report.

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. 24-01 Approving the Waterloo AW SVCS Certified Water Operator Services Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Albers Water Services for the term January 03, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner to accept Resolution No. 24-01 Approving the Waterloo AW SVCS Certified Water Operator Services Agreement between the City of Waterloo, IL and Albers Water Services for the term January 03, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Comments: None.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’.

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 24-02 Approving the Waterloo AW SVCS IEPA Certified Water System Operator Contract for Contractual Operation of Public Water Supply between the City of Waterloo, IL and Timothy G. Albers for the term January 03, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Resolution No. 24-02 Approving the Waterloo AW SVCS IEPA Certified Water System Operator Contract for Contractual Operation of Public Water Supply between the City of Waterloo, IL and Timothy G. Albers for the term January 03, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, and Matt Buettner voting ‘aye’.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 633.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve Warrant No. 633.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the Decreased Amount of $4,500.00 on the Contract Price with Brewster Companies, Inc. for the 400,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank and Building Demolition Project.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most to approve Change Order No. 1 in the Decreased Amount of $4,500.00 on the Contract Price with Brewster Companies, Inc. for the 400,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank and Building Demolition Project.

Comments: The City will take over the remediation of the project, which includes filling in the hole, seeding, and strawing.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, Charron, and Kyle Buettner voting ‘aye’.

C. Consideration and Action on Executive Session for the Discussion of Litigation currently pending in Monroe County, Illinois pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(11); Discussion of the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(5).

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

Motion passed unanimously to enter into Executive Session with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron voting ‘aye’.

Entered Executive Session at 7:39 p.m.

Adjourned Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.

Motion to Resume Session made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt.

Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Return to regular session at 8:01 p.m.

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. None.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Vogt. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

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