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City of Waterloo City Council met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darter and Mayor for the Day, Ryan Hoffmann at 7:30 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 and Mayor for the Day, Ryan Hoffmann.

4. Correction or Withdrawal of Agenda Items by Sponsor.

The Mayor announced the withdrawal of Agenda Items 7H(4), 7H(5), 7H(6), 12E, and 12F from this evening's agenda.

5. Approval of Minutes as Written or Amended.

Approval of the October 21, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Row to approve the October 21, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Charron 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 Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Official. No report.

E. Report of Director of Public Works.

• Third (3rd) Street – All water services have been relocated to the new main. Line stops are scheduled for November 07, 2024, and the street is expected to be oiled and chipped before Thanksgiving.

• Columbia Avenue – Street milling will begin after the stormwater inlets project is completed.

F. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

G. Report of City Attorney. No report.

H. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Certificate of Recognition to Mayor for the Day, Ryan Hoffmann.

2. Waterloo Beautification Program Check Presentation to Three Tails Parlor & Pantry in the Amount of $6,972.52 for their Exterior Remodel.

3. Non-Profit Grant Program Check Presentation to the Monroe County Historical Society: Bellefontaine House in the Amount of $5,000.00 for their “Shutter Project”. 4. Certificate of Commendation to the Waterloo Junior High School Girls Cross Country.

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

5. Certificate of Commendation to Lydia Huffman for her First Place State Title Finish at the SIJHSAA Class L State Cross Country Meet.

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

6. Certificate of Commendation to the Waterloo Junior High School Boys Cross Country Team for their Third Place Finish at the SIJHSAA Class L State Cross Country Meet

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

8. Report of Standing Committees. None.

9. Report of Special Committees. None.

10. Presentation of Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances by Aldermen. None.

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on Warrant No. 643.

Motion made by Alderman Matt Buettner and seconded by Alderman Hopkins to approve Warrant No. 643.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Renewal of Liability and Worker’s Compensation, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA. Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Charron to approve the Renewal of Liability and Worker’s Compensation, Equipment Breakdown, and Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage with IMLRMA.

Comments: Alderman Most, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, mentioned there is a slight increase from the previous year, however, the water treatment plant, the water tower, and the wells have been added to the property values.

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

C. Consideration and Action on Agreement with Zerion Software for Access to IFormBuilder Platform, includes 10 licenses at a cost of $5,000.00 for one year.

Motion made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Row to approve an Agreement with Zerion Software for Access to IFormBuilder Platform, includes 10 licenses at a cost of $5,000.00 for one year.

Comments: The Collector explained that the Zerion Software program will allow access to iFormBuilder which is a data collection platform that supports our software metering system (AMI).

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Waterloo Beautification Program Application from Tequila’s Restaurant.

Motion made by Alderman Charron and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner on Approval of the Waterloo Beautification Program Application from Tequila’s Restaurant. Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Charron, Kyle Buettner, Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, and Trantham voting ‘aye’.

E. 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.

Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

F. 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. Item was withdrawn from the agenda.

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

All the Aldermen compliment Mayor of the Day Ryan Hoffman on a job well done. 

Mayor Darter gave an overview of the day he spent with Mayor of the Day Ryan Hoffman, which included breakfast with her family, a visit to the Police Department, and a trip inside the water tower.

14. Motion to Adjourn made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Trantham. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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