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City of Waterloo City Council will meet May 6.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

A. Approval of the April 15, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes.

B. Approval of the May 02, 2024 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.

6. Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items.

7. Reports and Communications from the Mayor and other City Officers.

A. Report of Collector.

B. Report of Treasurer.

1. Annual Police Pension Fund Report.

C. Report of Subdivision and Zoning Administrator.

D. Report of Director of Public Works.

E. Report of Chief of Police.

F. Report of City Attorney.

G. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Swearing-In of New Police Officer Chad Harris.

2. Presentation of Life-Saving Award to Officer Mike Benda.

3. Appointment of Lauren Voelker to the Waterloo Police Board of Commissioners for a Three Year Term to Expire May 01, 2027.

4. Beautification Check Presentation to Salt + Honey Bistro and Event Space in the Amount of $15,000.00.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

9. Report of Special Committees.

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

11. Unfinished Business.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Approval of Warrant No. 637.

B. Consideration and Action on Renewal of the CTM Media Group St. Louis Local & Attractions 12- Month Distribution Program, term of May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025 for a cost of $2,499.00 to be paid out of the Hotel / Motel Tax Fund (15% discount received through membership with Discover Downstate Illinois).

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of 2024 Yearly Contract Renewal for the Babel Street Program in the amount of $16,758.00 for the Waterloo Police Department.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Purchase of a Matrice 30 Drone in the amount of $10,978.00 from Fire Cam for the Waterloo Police Department.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Purchase of a 2024 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle in the amount of $41,323.00 from Sutton Ford for the Waterloo Police Department.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck in the amount of $47,743.03 from Sunset Ford for the Waterloo Police Department.

G. Consideration and Action on Approval of Purchase of a Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Replacement in the amount of $28,137.50 from Electrico.

H. Consideration and Action on Approval of Illiana Construction Co., DMS Contracting, Columbia Quarry Co., and Roger’s Ready Mix as low bidders from the Fiscal Year 2024 MFT Bid Opening as held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.; and, Signing of the Acceptance of Proposals.

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Revised Improvement Plans for Remlok Ph. VI.

J. Consideration and Action on Special Event Permit Application from the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the 42nd Annual Porta Westfalica Festival to be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., including the Street Closures of Main Street (between Mill and Third), Mill Street (between Main and Market), and Third Street (between Main and Market).

K. Consideration and Action on Non-Profit Grant Program Application from the Waterloo Sports Association in the Amount of $5,000.00 for their Project, “Sun Shade/Net Installation.

L. Consideration and Action on Non-Profit Grant Program Application from the Monroe County Historical Society / Bellefontaine House in the Amount of $5,000.00 for their Project, “Shutter Project”.

M. Consideration and Action on Approval of the AFSCME Contract.

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

14. Motion to Adjourn.

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 08, 2024 – Park District Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

May 13, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.

May 14, 2024 – Sister Cities Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

May 16, 2024 – Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

May 20, 2024 – City Council Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

May 27, 2024 – City Offices Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

May 28, 2024 – American Legion Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

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