West Central Reporter

City of Waverly City Council met July 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Comments from the Floor

Kevin Callarman, Illinois Program Coordinator, Paint Care

Eric Little, Risk Management Association

Angela Kirby, CDS Office Supplies

Waverly Pubic Library

Barry / Annie Austin

4. Treasure’s Report

Treasurer Stewart report.

5. Approve Open Meeting Minutes from the June 02, 2025 Meeting

6. Approve the Reports of Clerk, Collector, Bookkeeper and Treasurer

7. Pay June Bills Due in July 2025

8. Municipal

On-going discussion. Discussion and possible action regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation, State Route 104 Project. On-going discussion. As of August 2022, IDOT is responsible securing easement signatures. UPDATE: the City has reached out to State Senators and the Governor’s Office to get funding assistance. NO NEW MOVEMENT.

Jamie Headen, Benton & Associates - Illinois Rt. 104 project.

Discussion and possible action regarding the North Curtiss Street bridge.

9. Finance

Discussion and possible final approval of Appropriations Ordinance 25-02 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

10. Parks, Lakes, and Recreation

Discussion and possible action regarding the boat ramp at Waverly Lake.

11. Police

Chief Berola report.

12. Utilities, Streets and Alleys

Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.

Utility Superintendent report.

13. Zoning

Chairman Huchens report.

14. Executive Session: (i) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the City; and (ii) Pending or threatened litigation affecting the City.

15. Old Business

Discussion and possible action regarding bills for the Waverly Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (City utilities, Ameren electric bill and Frontier phone bill).

Discussion and possible action regarding rules for cats and other pets within the City of Waverly.

16. New Business

Discussion and possible action regarding hiring a City Grant Writer

Discussion and possible action regarding email access for elected / appointed officials

Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of a 1% grocery tax.

Discussion and possible action regarding Executive Session minutes (private versus open).

Discussion and possible action regarding taking bids for City Insurance.

17. Adjourn:

https://www.waverlyil.com/documents/304/AGENDA_07.01.25_1.doc