City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 27
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer
4. Roll Call
5. Recognition/Appointments
6. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in-person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the July 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the August 23, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,875,855.88, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
D. Consideration and action to approve Appointments to various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments be approved.)
E. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 w/ 72" deck kit, 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 with 60" deck kit, 1 Toro 52" GrandStand, and 1 Toro 4000 11' cut width w/4wd package from MTI Distributing in the amount of 103,813.47, utilizing the Omnia Partners and State of Illinois joint purchasing contracts, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on the Purchase of Environmental Database Watershed Management Software, through the Watershed Conservation Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington, McLean County, the Town of Normal, and the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District, in the amount of $66,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
G. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code Regarding Video Gaming Licensure Requirements Within the City, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
H. Consideration and action to postpone consideration of 1) an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Alley between Lot 8 of McDowell Subdivision and Lot 4 of J B Stevenson Subdivision, and 2) an Ordinance Amending the City Policy on Street & Alley Vacations, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: Consideration of the proposed Ordinances be postponed until a meeting no later than October 25, 2021.)
I. Consideration and action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Capital Improvement Fund budget by $175,527, and on 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Contract Between the City of Bloomington and J Spencer Construction, LLC for the Government Center Remodel Project (BID 2022-09), in the Amount of $175,527, as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)
J. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget by $685,740, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
K. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Tim Gleason, as requested by the City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
L. Consideration and action on a Liquor License Application of Adidev Hospitality Management, LLC, d/b/a Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1621 Jumer Drive, for a Class EAS (Entertainment, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
M. Consideration and action on an Application of Aldi, Inc., d/b/a Aldi, Inc. #55, to be located at 2121 Village Lane, requesting a Class PBS (Package, Beer and Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
N. Consideration and action on a Request from Bloomington Normal Jaycees, who will hold a Bruegala with a Twist fundraiser in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, October 1, 2021, for a Class LB (Limited/Beer and Wine) Liquor License,
as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
O. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lot Transfer and Supplemental Agreement for Lot 7 in Block 1 in Camp Kickapoo, from Andrew and Ashley Netzer to the petitioners, Robert M. and Candice J.M. Osenga and Chad and Roxanna Parker, as requested by the Public Works Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed Lot Transfer, Petition, and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and action on a Resolution in Support of the Bloomington Historic Preservation Plan, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Nicholas P. Kalogeresis, AICP, Associate Principal, the Lakota Group, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 15 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, as it relates to the City’s Overhead Sewer Program, in the amount of $210,000, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
C. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Approve Agreements, Contracts, Land Acquisition, and Related Documents Associated with Budgeted Water, Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Projects, as requested by the Legal Department and the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
D. Consideration and action on a Resolution Regarding Housing Rehabilitation for those affected by the June 2021 Flooding Event, as requested by Ward 7 Mollie Ward. (Recommended Motion: Option A: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program, as well as the Creation and Funding of a Similar Local Program, to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option B: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, as well as Potential Future Funding of a Similar Program, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option C: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next St 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer
4. Roll Call
5. Recognition/Appointments
6. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in-person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the July 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the August 23, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,875,855.88, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
D. Consideration and action to approve Appointments to various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments be approved.)
E. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 w/ 72" deck kit, 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 with 60" deck kit, 1 Toro 52" GrandStand, and 1 Toro 4000 11' cut width w/4wd package from MTI Distributing in the amount of 103,813.47, utilizing the Omnia Partners and State of Illinois joint purchasing contracts, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on the Purchase of Environmental Database Watershed Management Software, through the Watershed Conservation Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington, McLean County, the Town of Normal, and the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District, in the amount of $66,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
G. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code Regarding Video Gaming Licensure Requirements Within the City, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
H. Consideration and action to postpone consideration of 1) an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Alley between Lot 8 of McDowell Subdivision and Lot 4 of J B Stevenson Subdivision, and 2) an Ordinance Amending the City Policy on Street & Alley Vacations, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: Consideration of the proposed Ordinances be postponed until a meeting no later than October 25, 2021.)
I. Consideration and action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Capital Improvement Fund budget by $175,527, and on 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Contract Between the City of Bloomington and J Spencer Construction, LLC for the Government Center Remodel Project (BID 2022-09), in the Amount of $175,527, as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)
J. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget by $685,740, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
K. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Tim Gleason, as requested by the City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
L. Consideration and action on a Liquor License Application of Adidev Hospitality Management, LLC, d/b/a Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1621 Jumer Drive, for a Class EAS (Entertainment, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
M. Consideration and action on an Application of Aldi, Inc., d/b/a Aldi, Inc. #55, to be located at 2121 Village Lane, requesting a Class PBS (Package, Beer and Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
N. Consideration and action on a Request from Bloomington Normal Jaycees, who will hold a Bruegala with a Twist fundraiser in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, October 1, 2021, for a Class LB (Limited/Beer and Wine) Liquor License,
as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
O. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lot Transfer and Supplemental Agreement for Lot 7 in Block 1 in Camp Kickapoo, from Andrew and Ashley Netzer to the petitioners, Robert M. and Candice J.M. Osenga and Chad and Roxanna Parker, as requested by the Public Works Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed Lot Transfer, Petition, and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and action on a Resolution in Support of the Bloomington Historic Preservation Plan, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Nicholas P. Kalogeresis, AICP, Associate Principal, the Lakota Group, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 15 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, as it relates to the City’s Overhead Sewer Program, in the amount of $210,000, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
C. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Approve Agreements, Contracts, Land Acquisition, and Related Documents Associated with Budgeted Water, Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Projects, as requested by the Legal Department and the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
D. Consideration and action on a Resolution Regarding Housing Rehabilitation for those affected by the June 2021 Flooding Event, as requested by Ward 7 Mollie Ward. (Recommended Motion: Option A: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program, as well as the Creation and Funding of a Similar Local Program, to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option B: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, as well as Potential Future Funding of a Similar Program, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option C: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and C 1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer
4. Roll Call
5. Recognition/Appointments
6. Public Comment
Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in-person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the July 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the August 23, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,875,855.88, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
D. Consideration and action to approve Appointments to various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments be approved.)
E. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 w/ 72" deck kit, 1 Toro Groundmaster 7200 with 60" deck kit, 1 Toro 52" GrandStand, and 1 Toro 4000 11' cut width w/4wd package from MTI Distributing in the amount of 103,813.47, utilizing the Omnia Partners and State of Illinois joint purchasing contracts, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on the Purchase of Environmental Database Watershed Management Software, through the Watershed Conservation Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington, McLean County, the Town of Normal, and the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District, in the amount of $66,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
G. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the City Code Regarding Video Gaming Licensure Requirements Within the City, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
H. Consideration and action to postpone consideration of 1) an Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Alley between Lot 8 of McDowell Subdivision and Lot 4 of J B Stevenson Subdivision, and 2) an Ordinance Amending the City Policy on Street & Alley Vacations, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: Consideration of the proposed Ordinances be postponed until a meeting no later than October 25, 2021.)
I. Consideration and action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Capital Improvement Fund budget by $175,527, and on 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Contract Between the City of Bloomington and J Spencer Construction, LLC for the Government Center Remodel Project (BID 2022-09), in the Amount of $175,527, as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)
J. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, to increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget by $685,740, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
K. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Bloomington and Tim Gleason, as requested by the City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
L. Consideration and action on a Liquor License Application of Adidev Hospitality Management, LLC, d/b/a Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1621 Jumer Drive, for a Class EAS (Entertainment, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
M. Consideration and action on an Application of Aldi, Inc., d/b/a Aldi, Inc. #55, to be located at 2121 Village Lane, requesting a Class PBS (Package, Beer and Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
N. Consideration and action on a Request from Bloomington Normal Jaycees, who will hold a Bruegala with a Twist fundraiser in Downtown Bloomington on Friday, October 1, 2021, for a Class LB (Limited/Beer and Wine) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)
O. Consideration and action to approve a Lake Bloomington Lot Transfer and Supplemental Agreement for Lot 7 in Block 1 in Camp Kickapoo, from Andrew and Ashley Netzer to the petitioners, Robert M. and Candice J.M. Osenga and Chad and Roxanna Parker, as requested by the Public Works Department.
(Recommended Motion: The proposed Lot Transfer, Petition, and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and action on a Resolution in Support of the Bloomington Historic Preservation Plan, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Nicholas P. Kalogeresis, AICP, Associate Principal, the Lakota Group, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 15 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2022, as it relates to the City’s Overhead Sewer Program, in the amount of $210,000, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
C. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Approve Agreements, Contracts, Land Acquisition, and Related Documents Associated with Budgeted Water, Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Projects, as requested by the Legal Department and the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)
D. Consideration and action on a Resolution Regarding Housing Rehabilitation for those affected by the June 2021 Flooding Event, as requested by Ward 7 Mollie Ward. (Recommended Motion: Option A: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program, as well as the Creation and Funding of a Similar Local Program, to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option B: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event, as well as Potential Future Funding of a Similar Program, and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved; Option C: A Resolution in Support of Utilizing the Illinois Housing Development Authority Rehabilitation Program to Assist Qualified Residents with the 2021 Flooding Event and Providing Direction to City Staff on Next Steps, be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 20 minutes.)
9. Finance Director's Report
https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145 10. City Manager's Discussion
11. Mayor's Discussion
12. Council Member's Discussion 13. Executive Session - Cite Section 14. Adjournmentity Council discussion, 20 minutes.)
9. Finance Director's Report
https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145 10. City Manager's Discussion
11. Mayor's Discussion
12. Council Member's Discussion 13. Executive Session - Cite Section 14. Adjournmenteps, be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 20 minutes.)
9. Finance Director's Report
https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145
10. City Manager's Discussion
11. Mayor's Discussion
12. Council Member's Discussion
13. Executive Session - Cite Section
14. Adjournment
http://bloomingtonil.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1000-City-Council
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