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City of Waterloo City Council met Nov. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Darter at 7:30 p.m.

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

Absent: Charron.

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.

Approval of the November 04, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve the November 04, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

Motion passed unanimously with Aldermen Row, Most, Vogt, Matt Buettner, Hopkins, Trantham, and Kyle Buettner 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.

The Collection Report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Collection Report was made by Alderman Most and seconded by Alderman Vogt.

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

The Treasurer Report is in the packet.

Motion to accept the Treasurer Report was made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Kyle Buettner.

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

C. Report of Subdivision Administrator. No report.

D. Report of Building Official. The report is in the packet.

E. Report of Building Inspector / Code Administrator. The report is in the packet.

F. Report of Director of Public Works. No report.

G. Report of Chief of Police. No report.

H. Report of City Attorney. No report.

I. Report and Communication by Mayor.

1. Certificate of Commendation to the Waterloo Junior High School Girls Cross Country Team for their Second Place Finish at the SIJHSAA Class L State Cross Country Meet.

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

3. 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.

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 Approval of the 2025 Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Holiday Dates.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Most on Approval of the 2025 Regularly Scheduled Meetings and Holiday Dates.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of the Purchase of Thirteen (13) Executive Office Chairs for the Council Chambers, and Additional Chairs for the Small Conference Room, Mayor’s Office and Second Floor Meeting Room at a Cost Not to Exceed $7,500.00.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Hopkins on Approval of the Purchase of Thirteen (13) Executive Office Chairs for the Council Chambers, and Additional Chairs for the Small Conference Room, Mayor’s Office and Second Floor Meeting Room at a Cost Not to Exceed $7,500.00.

Comments: The funds have been allocated in the budget under the 'Building Fund' category.

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

C. Consideration and Action on $100 Merchandise Voucher to Schnuck’s in Recognition of Holiday Appreciation to Full-Time Employees.

Motion made by Alderman Hopkins and seconded by Alderman Trantham on Approval of $100 Merchandise Voucher to Schnuck’s in Recognition of Holiday Appreciation to Full-Time Employees.

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approval of Remington Ridge Phase III Improvement Plans and IEPA Permits.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most on Approval of Remington Ridge Phase III Improvement Plans and IEPA Permits.

Comments: A new lift station has been coordinated with the neighboring development to support the area's projected growth.

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Happy Thanksgiving wishes were shared.

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

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

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