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City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 2.

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.

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.

C. Report of Subdivision Administrator.

D. Report of Building Official.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

F. Report of Chief of Police.

G. Report of City Attorney.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Excellence Award Presented to Riley McDermott for being the Winner of a 2024 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award in Vegetable Production for Entrepreneurship / Placement.

2. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to OG3, LLC, on behalf of Dieterich Bank, in the Amount of $12,725.50.

8. Report of Standing Committees.

9. Report of Special Committees.

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

A. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1895 Appointing J.R. Landeck to the IMEA Board of Directors.

B. Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 1896 Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Illinois, Chapter 38 Utility Systems, Article I: Electric Systems, Division IV: Terms of Service and Rates and Charges, Section 38-1-38(A)(1) Rented Dusk-To-Dawn Lights.

11. Unfinished Business.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 644.

B. Consideration and Action on Probable Tax Levy and Setting a Public Hearing Date of December 16, 2024 at 7:15 p.m.

C. Consideration and Action on Approval of Group Health Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois effective January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with a 1.49% Rate Increase.

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Renewal of Group Dental Insurance Coverage with Delta Dental effective January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with a 7.6% Rate Increase.

E. Consideration and Action on Approval of Group Vision Insurance Coverage with EyeMed effective January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with no Rate Increase.

F. Consideration and Action on Approval of Group Life Insurance Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois through Dearborn Life Insurance Company effective January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with no Rate Increase.

G. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of Electrical Wire from Brownstown Electrical Supply in the Amount of $42,990.00, as Presented at the November 12, 2024 Utility Meeting, for the Purpose of Relocating Existing Overhead Circuit Lines in Conflict with the Proposed Location of the New Turbine Generator. (The new electric lines will be installed underground to avoid impact to the construction and installation of the new turbine.)

H. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New 2024 Ford F-550 Flatbed Truck with a Snow Plow and Dump Body, for the Street Department, from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. in the Amount of $151,536.00. (This new vehicle is budgeted and will replace Truck #135, an aging 2006 F-350 Flatbed. Sourcewell, a bidding service, was used to obtain the quote.)

I. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Event Permit Application submitted by Randy’s RR Bar for their 34th Anniversary Block Party to be held August 08, 2025, 6:00 p.m., through August 09, 2025, 11 p.m., including the closure of Main Street between Mill Street and the alley south of Stubborn German Brewery; and, a couple of parking spaces on the south side of Mill Street east of Main Street.

J. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Home Occupation (Counseling) to be Located at 509 Grand Avenue, Parcel No. 07-24-384-013-000.

K. Consideration and Action on Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) to Discuss Litigation against the City of Waterloo that is currently pending before the Circuit Court of Monroe County as Case No. 2021-MR-29.

L. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Settlement Agreement in Monroe County Case No. 2021-MR-29 and Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Settlement Agreement.

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

14. Motion to Adjourn.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec. 09, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 10, 2024 – Sister Cities Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 11, 2024 – Park District Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 16, 2024 – City Council Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 19, 2024 – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 24, 2024 – American Legion Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 24 and 25, 2024 – City Offices Closed for the Christmas Holiday.

Dec. 31, 2024 (noon) and Jan. 01, 2025 – City Offices Closed for the New Year’s Holiday.

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