City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Government Center Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance ending with a moment of silent prayer/reflection.
Roll Call
Public Comment
Mayor Mwilambwe read a public comment statement of procedure. No emailed public comment was received. Loreene Buroker, Gary Lambert, and Scott Stimeling spoke in person.
Recognition/Appointments
The following item was presented:
Item 6.A. Proclamation for Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day, as requested by the Administration Department.
Mayor Mwilambwe presented a Proclamation for Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Awareness Day. Tim Gleason, City Manager, accepted the Proclamation in honor of his grandson. He recognized his grandson and family and spoke about their experience with Pitt Hopkins.
The following item was presented:
Item 6.B. Recognition of a Boards & Commissions Re-Appointment, as requested by the Administration Department.
Leslie Yocum, City Clerk, recognized Edward Breitweiser for his appointment to the Transportation Commission.
The following item was presented:
Item 6.C. Recognition of Bloomington as a Gigabit City, as requested by the Administration Department.
Keith Leonard, Metronet Vice President of Communications and Chief of Staff, along with Kathy Scheller, Metronet Director of Government Affairs, recognized the City of Bloomington for being named a Gigabit City. They presented the City with a Gigabit City award, which Mayor Mwilambwe accepted on behalf of the City.
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 Montney, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 7.D. and 7.G.
Item 7.A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2022 Regular 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 Bills and Payroll in the amount of $9,987,570.94, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
Item 7.C. Consideration and action to approve an Appointment to Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointment be approved.)
Item 7.D. was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Council Member Crabill.
Item 7.E. Consideration and action to approve 1) an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for intersection lighting construction work at the intersection of IL Route 9 (Market Street) and US Route 150 (Rivian Motorway) and 2) a State Motor Fuel Tax Funding (MFT) Resolution, in the amount of $21,562.50 , as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement and MFT Resolution be approved.)
Item 7.F. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Bloomington City Code Chapter 23 Authorizing the Mayor to Approve Lake Leases and Approving the City's Lake Lease Form, as requested by the Legal Department, and the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
Item 7.G. was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Council Member Ward.
Item 7.H. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Place of Worship in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 1319 Veterans Parkway, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
Item 7.I. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Place of Worship in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 802 S. Eldorado Road and Granting an Exception for the Operation of Liquor Licensed Establishments to Operate Within 100 Feet Pursuant to the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
Item 7.J. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Section 6- 110(a) of the Bloomington City Code Authorizing the Liquor Commissioner to Grant Exemptions to the Location Restriction in that Subsection and a Similar Restriction in Section 6-11(a) of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as requested by the Legal Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be Approved.)
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
The following item was presented:
Item 7.G. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair and Service in the M-1 (Restricted Manufacturing) District for the Property Located at 604 W. Division Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department.
Council Member Ward discussed feedback she had received from the residents of Mason Street. She emphasized the importance of people knowing that illegally parked vehicles will be reported to the police and will face penalties.
Council Member Ward made a motion, seconded by Council Member Boelen, to approve the proposed Ordinance as presented.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler
Motion passed.
The following item was presented:
Item 7.D. Consideration and action to approve 1) the Purchase of two John Deere tractors: one 4-series tractor with snow blower and one 5-series tractor, for $171,100, using John Deere Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Contract 110719 -JDC; and one Tiger Mowers rear-arm flail mowing unit that mounts to the 5 series tractor, for $ 28,130, using the Sourcewell Contract 070821-TGR, for a total Purchase of $199,230, and 2) Authorization to trade in the surplus units, PR60 and 761, for a total credit of $19,500, for a net purchase of $179,730, as requested by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Council Member Crabill expressed interest in having local small businesses care for and mow areas of the City.
Council Member Crabill made a motion, seconded by Council Member Boelen, to approve the proposed Purchase and Trade-in as presented.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Regular Agenda
No items were brought forward on the Regular Agenda.
City Manager's Discussion
City Manager Gleason discussed several upcoming downtown events and conferences, and discussed Where We Belong, which is the City's commitment to Welcoming Week. He spoke about the recent Council Retreat held and complimented the elected officials on how well they are doing.
Mayor's Discussion
Mayor Mwilambwe discussed various events and spoke about the Council Retreat. He was happy with how it had gone and looked forward to how the community would benefit from the Council working together as a team. He moved on to discuss the Illinois Manufacturing and Technology Show he would be attending. He was excited to meet new people and build to relationships that would help Bloomington in the future.
Council Member's Discussion
Council Member Boelen spoke about Welcoming Week and how glad she was that it was growing and moving forward in its first official year. She provided details on events coming up.
Council Member Crumpler expressed appreciation to the Village of Hollybrook for meeting with him and spoke fondly of his time visiting with the residents.
Executive Session
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Crabill, to enter into Executive Session per Claim Settlement - Section 2(c)(12), Semi-Annual Review of Minutes - Section 2(c)(21), and Personnel - Section 2(c)(1) of 5 ILCS 120.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Return to Open Session and Adjourn
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Becker, to return to Open Session and Adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Boelen, Montney, Emig, Becker, Urban, Ward, Crabill, Crumpler
Motion carried (viva voce).
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