City of Bloomington City Council met Feb. 28.
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 and/or Reflection
4. Roll Call
5. Recognition/Appointments
A. Recognition of Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
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 January 24, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
B. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,927,353.06, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of the Annual Software Subscription for Software Licensing, Hosting, and Maintenance Renewal for the Kronos Time Keeping Solution/Workforce Management Suite and Workforce TeleStaff software including equipment support services, in the amount of $137,448.59, as requested by the Information Technology Department and the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
D. Consideration and action to approve 1) the Purchase of seven (7) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles through the State of Illinois Joint Purchase Contract (#19-416CMS-BOSS4-P-11453) from Morrow Brothers Ford, in the amount of $378,795, and 2) the Disposal of the replaced units by public auction, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Disposal be approved.)
E. Consideration and action to approve the Proposal and Agreement for Geotechnical Engineering Services for the O'Neil Park & Pool Project, as requested by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Proposal and Agreement be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on a Resolution Approving Release and Retention of Executive Session minutes, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Presentation by Heartland Community College President, Dr. Keith Cornille, on the College's recent receipt of a $1 million Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Dr. Keith Cornille, Heartland Community College President, 15 minutes; and City Council discussion, 15 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action on a Resolution Approving the FY2023 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Grant Awards and Programmatic Agreements, in the Amount of $929,705.89 for Category I and II Grants, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Kyana Wilkinson, John M. Scott Committee Secretary, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)
C. Presentation of FY2023 Budget Update, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 20 minutes; and City Council discussion, 20 minutes.)
D. Presentation of the Bloomington Police Department Strategic Plan 2022-2024, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Jamal Simington, Chief of Police, 15 minutes; and City Council discussion, 20 minutes.)
E. Consideration and action to approve an Agreement, as a sole source, with Flock Safety for a 24-month fixed annual cost to automatically renew each year contingent on approval in the annual budget, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.) (Presentation by Jamal Simington, Chief of Police, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 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