City of Bloomington City Council met Jan. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Government Center Chambers at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2023. Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance ending with a moment of silent prayer/reflection.
Roll Call
Attendee Name Title StatusMboka Mwilambwe Mayor PresentGrant Walch Council Member, Ward 1 PresentDonna Boelen Council Member, Ward 2 PresentSheila Montney Council Member, Ward 3 PresentJulie Emig Council Member, Ward 4 PresentNick Becker Council Member, Ward 5 PresentDe Urban Council Member, Ward 6 PresentMollie Ward Council Member, Ward 7 PresentJeff Crabill Council Member, Ward 8 PresentTom Crumpler Council Member, Ward 9 Present
Mayor Mwilambwe welcomed Council Member Emig back after a period of absence. Public Comment
Mayor Mwilambwe read a statement of public comment procedure. No emailed public comment was received. The following individuals spoke in-person: (1) Jackie Beyer; (2) Gary Lambert; (3) Liz Pierce; and (4) Scott Stimeling.
Recognition/Appointments
The following item was presented:
Item 6.A. Presentation of the City of Bloomington Police Department Police Officer's Commission Certificate to Officer Brennan Burns upon Completion of the Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department.
Police Chief, Jamal Simington, recognized Officer Brennan Burns for completion of his Bloomington Police Officer probationary period. He provided a brief background on Officer Burns and then presented him with his Commission Certificate.
Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion; Items pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda for discussion are listed and voted on separately.
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crabill, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Item 7.A. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the November 21, 2022, Special City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
Item 7.B. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
Item 7.C. Consideration and Action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $14,320,737.35, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
Item 7.D. Consideration and Action to Approve a Purchase Order with Dell, Inc. for the Microsoft Enterprise Software Annual Renewal for Software Maintenance and Support Covering the City's Microsoft Licensing, in the Amount of $224,255.27, from the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Information Technology Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
Item 7.E. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2023 Ford F -450 with Service Body, from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the Amount of $ 88,205.00, utilizing the State of Illinois Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
Item 7.F. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250, from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the Amount of $49,990.00 utilizing the IL State Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
Item 7.G. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-350 Service Body Truck, in the Amount of $ 76,738.00 and One (1) Ford F-350 Service Body Truck, in the Amount of $79,360.00, from Morrow Brothers Ford, for a Total of $156,098.00 utilizing the IL State Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Auction of the two vehicles be approved.)
Item 7.H. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250, from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the Amount of $56,488.00 utilizing the IL State Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department, and the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
Item 7.I. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Two (2) Ford F-350s, from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the Amount of $63,448.00 Each, for a Total of $126,896.00 utilizing the IL State Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The Proposed Purchase and Disposal be approved.)
Item 7.J. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2023 Ford F-350 with Service Body, from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the Amount of $68,047.00 utilizing the IL State Joint Purchasing Contract, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
Item 7.K. Consideration and Action to Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of McLean for Booking Fees in the Amount of $27,720, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.)
Item 7.L. Consideration and Action to Approve an Ordinance Accepting Ownership of the Real Estate Located at 308 West Stewart Street, Bloomington, Illinois, and Conveying Said Real Estate to Habitat for Humanity, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
Item 7.M. Consideration and Action to Approve Updates to the John M. Scott Health Care Commission's Grants Program Policies and Procedures, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Policies and Procedures be approved.)
Item 7.N. Consideration and Action on an Application from Around the Corner, Inc., d/b/a DR McKay's Bar & Grill, located at 909 N. Hershey Rd., Unit 2, requesting Approval of a Change of Ownership for their Class TAS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The Change of Ownership be approved.)
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Walch, Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler Motion carried.
Regular Agenda
The following item was presented:
Item 8.A. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract for the Police Benevolent and Protective Association (Sergeants and Lieutenants), as requested by the Human Resources Department.
Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager, discussed the union contract negotiations process. He explained that the four-year contract had retroactive pay increases for each year, a $1,000 signing bonus, and updated leave time that aligned the contract with other union agreements. He discussed a few other details and reported that multiple key Police and Human Resource Department staff had been part of negotiations along with representatives from the Police Benevolent and Protective Association.
Council Member Crabill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Boelen, to approve the Item as presented.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Walch, Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler Motion carried.
City Manager's Discussion
Deputy City Manager Tyus discussed multiple upcoming Downtown events and encouraged local businesses to apply for the 2023 Outdoor Famer's Market season.
Mayor's Discussion
Mayor Mwilambwe wished everyone a Happy 2023 and again, welcomed Council Member Emig back.
Council Member's Discussion
Council Member Crabill recognized Consent Agenda Item 7.L. He was grateful that the City would be able to demolish a dilapidated structure and donate the property to Habitat for Humanity eventually creating a new home for a family in the community.
Executive Session
No Executive Session was held.
Adjournment
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ward, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried (viva voce).
The Meeting Adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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