McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Feb. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Koos called the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Andy Byars, Chemberly Harris, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Interim Assistant City Manager Brian Day, Interim Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.

ABSENT: None.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no Public Comment.

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

Mayor Koos read aloud the items to be considered by the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OFFEBRUARY 5, 2024

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 2024

C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE TOWN’S AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN: Resolution No. 6215

D. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPT QUOTES TOTALING $99,416.02 FROM DELL FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Resolution No. 6216

E. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUING SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND HOURLY RATES AND DIRECT COSTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2024-2027 FOR VARIOUS TOWN DEPARTMENTS: Resolution No. 6217

F. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF FURNITURE FROM WIDMER INTERIORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,903.95 THROUGH OMNIA JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6218

G. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPTING QUOTES AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH STARK EXCAVATING, INC. FOR A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS AT 111 MERLE LN. IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,600 AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6219

There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

AYES: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G were approved by Omnibus Vote.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

7. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL DISCUSSING LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS AND CHANGES IN ILLINOIS EPA REGULATIONS:

City Manager Pamela Reece provided a brief introduction on the item and introduced Director of Water John Burkhart.

Director of Water John Burkhart discussed the proposed plan for replacing the remaining lead water service lines. He explained the Water Department's obligation to submit a lead line replacement policy and service line material inventory and provided an overview of the inventory results. Mr. Burkhart reviewed the estimated expenses for the Town to replace all remaining lead and galvanized lines. He also discussed the EPA’s mandates for lead line replacement.

Mayor Koos questioned whether the new mandates include the replacement of galvanized pipes within a residence. Director of Water John Burkhart responded.

Councilmember Karyn Smith questioned whether supply chain and cost issues would have any impact on the line replacements. Director of Water John Burkhart responded. Ms. Smith asked if any tenant occupied houses are affected. Mr. Burkhart responded.

Councilmember Kevin McCarthy asked for clarification on the estimated budgeted amount for replacing all remaining lead and galvanized lines.

8. MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND THE UPTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Approval of a Motion to Approve Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Uptown Design Review Commission.

AYES: Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Koos.

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Kevin McCarthy read the appointment of Mr. Josh Moyer to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring on March 31, 2025, and the appointments of Mr. Jack Fahler, Ms. Marsha Fogarty, and Mr. Stephen Monaco to the Uptown Design Review Board with terms expiring on March 31, 2027.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

8. CONCERNS:

Councilmember Karyn Smith highlighted that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process is approaching.

Councilmember Kevin McCarthy shared some positive feedback regarding the recent snow removal from both streets and the trail.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz expressed concerns about electric bikes on the trail and requested holding future discussions to address these concerns and explore potential solutions. Mayor Koos responded, noting that this is a national issue and acknowledging the challenges of regulating it.

9. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Koos called for a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining and pending litigation as allowed under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session.

AYES: Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Koos.

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session at 7:26 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024.

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