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City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 16.

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, 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.

Approval of the December 02, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Vogt to approve the December 02, 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.

The Collection Report is in the packet.

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

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

B. Report of Treasurer.

The Treasurer Report is in the packet.

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

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

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. Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Tim Birk for Distinguished Service, and Declaring January 8, 2025 as “Tim Birk Day”.

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 Ordinance No. 1897 Approving a Tax Levy for Corporate Purposes for the Current Fiscal Year commencing on the 1st day of May, 2024 and ending on the 30th day of April, 2025 for the City of Waterloo, IL.

Motion made by Alderman Row and seconded by Alderman Most in favor of Ordinance No. 1897 Approving a Tax Levy for Corporate Purposes for the Current Fiscal Year commencing on the 1st day of May, 2024 and ending on the 30th day of April, 2025 for the City of Waterloo, IL.

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

B. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 24-27 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and J & J Septic Tank & Sewer Cleaning, LLC for Sludge Hauling, with the Agreement Commencing on January 01, 2025 and Terminating on December 31, 2027.

Motion made by Alderman Vogt and seconded by Alderman Matt Buettner to approve Resolution No. 24-27 Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Agreement Between the City of Waterloo, IL and J & J Septic Tank & Sewer Cleaning, LLC for Sludge Hauling, with the Agreement Commencing on January 01, 2025 and Terminating on December 31, 2027.

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

11. Unfinished Business. None.

12. Miscellaneous Business.

A. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New 2025 Ford F-550 Regular Cab Truck, with Utility Body, for the Underground Department, from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. in the amount of $108,398. (This new vehicle is budgeted and will replace Truck #319, which is an aging 2008 F-350 Utility Truck. Sourcewell, a bidding service, was used to obtain the quote.)

Motion made by Alderman Kyle Buettner and seconded by Alderman Charron to Approve the Purchase of a New 2025 Ford F-550 Regular Cab Truck, with Utility Body, for the Underground Department, from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. in the amount of $108,398. (This new vehicle is budgeted and will replace Truck #319, which is an aging 2008 F-350 Utility Truck. Sourcewell, a bidding service, was used to obtain the quote.)

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

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. Alderman Kyle Buettner commented on how the city has done a great job with the Santa float.

Christmas greetings were offered, and everyone extended their congratulations to Tim Birk on his retirement.

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

Mayor Darter adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. ac

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