South West Illinois News

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 4.

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 07-21-25, 7:10 p.m., Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.

B. Approval of the 07-21-25, 7:20 p.m., Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.

C. Approval of the 07-21-25 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 / Budget Officer.

B. Report of Treasurer.

C. Report of Subdivision & Zoning Administrator.

D. Report of Deputy Director of Public Works.

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. Certificate of Recognition to Mayor for the Day, Isaac Linker.

2. Appointment of Mark Herrmann as the Building Inspector / Code Administrator effective August 05, 2025.

3. 2025 Yard of Distinction Contest Awards.

4. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to Tina Carrico, Chantilly Corner at 131 W. Mill Street, in the amount of $2,013.15.

5. Waterloo Beautification Check Presentation to DKK Properties, Ella Kay Bridal at 712 N. Market Street, 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 Warrant No. 652.

B. Consideration and Action on Approval of Contract with AO Creatives for Digital Marketing Services at a cost of $11,100.00 less 15% Discount through Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism Bureau for a Total Cost of $9,435.00 to be paid out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

C. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of Equipment Attachments from Fabick CAT in the amount of $58,662.40 for the newly purchased Street Department Skid Steer Loader. 

D. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a 2025 F-150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck for the City’s Power Plant Department from Sunset Ford of Waterloo in the amount of $51,465.70. 

E. Consideration and Action on Waiving Normal Bidding Procedures, due to the customized nature of the equipment, and Approving the Purchase of a New Natural Gas Odorizer for the city’s natural gas system from RKA Applied Solutions in the amount of $67,050.00. 

13. Discussion of Matters by Council Members Arising After Agenda Deadline. 14. Motion to Adjourn.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Aug. 12, 2025 – Sister Cities Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Front Conference Room, 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 13, 2025 – Park District Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 18, 2025 – City Council Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 26, 2025 – American Legion Meeting, Waterloo City Hall: 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m.

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