City of Bloomington City Council met Dec. 12.
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. 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 www.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.
6. Recognition/Appointments
7. 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.
A. Consideration and action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $14,605,891.10, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
B. Consideration and action for the Purchase of the Annual Kronos Timekeeping Solution/Dimension and Workforce Telestaff Subscription, Implementation, and Software as a Service utilizing U.S. Communities Agreement #18220, in the Amount of $116,208.00, as requested by the Information Technology Department and the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)
C. Consideration and action to Approve a Three-Year Intergovernmental Agreement with the Ecology Action Center (EAC) for a Solid Waste Program, in the Amount of $65,564 for FY 2024 (Calendar 2023), with a Maximum Three Percent Increase in FY 2025 (Calendar 2024) and FY 2026 (Calendar 2025), as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.)
D. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023, to Increase the Continuum of Care (CoC) Budget by $1,440.00, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
E. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Two-Family Dwelling in the R-1C (Single-Family Residence) District for the Property Located at 1305 Bunn Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
F. Consideration and action on a Request from Ralben, Inc. d/b/a Cadillac Jack’s, located at 1507 S. Main Street, for a Redefinition of Premises for Their Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, Packaged and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The Request be approved with the condition that live outdoor music must cease at 10:00 p.m.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and action on: (1) an Ordinance Levying Taxes for the City of Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2022, and Ending April 30, 2023, for the City of Bloomington in the Amount of $22,320,384; and (2) an Ordinance Levying Taxes for the City of Bloomington - Library, McLean County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2022, and Ending April 30, 2023, in the amount of $6,270,600, as requested by the Finance Department and the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director and Jeanne Hamilton, Library Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 20 minutes.)
B. Consideration and action to Approve Two Resolutions Abating Property Taxes Totaling Approximately $7,336,503, including: (1) a Resolution Abating All or a Portion of the Taxes Heretofore Levied to Pay Debt Service on Certain Obligation Bonds of the City of Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; and (2) a Resolution Abating Tax Levy for Rent Payable Under Lease Agreement Between the Public Building Commission, McLean County and the City of Bloomington for the Old Champion Building and the Expansion of the Parking Garage , as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolutions be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun - Finance Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)
C. Presentation and Discussion of the Public Works' 2022 Roadwork Wrap-Up, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, P.E., Director of Public Works, 15 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)
9. City Manager's Discussion
10. Mayor's Discussion
11. Council Member's Discussion
12. Executive Session
13. Adjournment
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