Town of Normal Town Council met April 3.
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 7:01 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Chemberly Harris, Scott Preston, Stan Nord, Karyn Smith, and Kathleen Lorenz, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Eric Hanson, Corporation Counsel Brian Day, 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 OF MARCH 20, 2023
B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF MARCH 29, 2023
C. MOTION TO REJECT BIDS FOR PRODUCTION OF EMROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING FOR APPAREL FOR 2023-24
D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN 2023, 2024 AND 2025: Resolution No. 6079
E. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO J.G. STEWART CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE 2023 MISCELLANEAOUS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS – 50/50 SIDEWALK & ADA RAMPS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $773, 345
F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2023-2024: Resolution No. 6080
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
AYES: Lorenz, Nord, Smith, Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Item B was removed from the Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Nord and Item E was removed from the Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Smith.
Items A, C, D and F were approved by the Omnibus Vote.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF MARCH 29, 2023
MOTION:
Councilmember Nord moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Report to Receive and File Town of Normal Expenditures for Payment as of March 29, 2023.
AYES: Nord, Smith, Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Stan Nord asked for clarification on the Maplewood Sewer Study and whether it will address the neighborhood’s sewer backup issues. City Manager Pamela responded.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO J.G. STEWART CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE 2023 MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS- 50/50 SIDEWALK & ADA RAMPS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $773,345: Resolution No. 6081
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to J.G. Stewart Contractors, Inc. for the 2023 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Improvements – 50/50 Sidewalk & ADA Ramps Project in the Amount of $773,345.
AYES: Smith, Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Nord, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith requested clarification on whether funding has increased for sidewalk repair. City Manager Pamela Reece responded that funding has increased from last year’s contract budget of $650,000.
GENERAL ORDERS:
7. ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL – 36.39 +/- ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BEECH STREET AND TOWANDA AVENUE (CARDEN SPRINGS PUD): Ordinance No. 5939
MOTION:
Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval the Ordinance Annexing Property in the Town of Normal – 36.39+/- Acres at the Northwest Corner of Beech Street and Towanda Avenue (Carden Springs PUD).
AYES: Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Nord, Smith, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
City Manager Pamela Reece gave a brief introduction to the item and noted that the next three items all pertain to the same project for Carden Spring PUD.
8. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL – 36.39 +/- ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BEECH STREET AND TOWANDA AVENUE (CARDEN SPRINGS PUD): Ordinance No. 5940
MOTION:
Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval the Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal – 36.39 +/- Acres at the Northwest Corner of Beech Street and Towanda Avenue (Carden Springs PUD).
AYES: Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Nord, Smith, Harris, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CARDEN SPRINGS PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BEECH STREET AND TOWANDA AVENUE: Resolution No. 6082
MOTION:
Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval a Resolution Approving the Carden Springs Preliminary Planned Unit Development at the Northwest Corner of Beech Street and Towanda Avenue.
AYES: McCarthy, Lorenz, Nord, Smith, Harris, Preston, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Stan Nord questioned whether this was the same plan that had previously been presented. City Manager Pamela Reece responded. Councilmember Stan Nord spoke in favor of the development, highlighting the increased tax revenue and that the developers will be responsible for road construction and maintenance.
Councilmember Scott Preston highlighted the fact that they are local developers.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked for clarification about the development’s construction timeline and real estate taxes. Building Commissioner Greg Troemel responded.
Councilmember Stan Nord asked if the Town provides snow removal within the development. Building Commissioner Greg Troemel clarified that the Town does not provide snow removal or garbage collection.
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy echoed the developer’s past comments about the work Town staff did to help the development move forward.
10. NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval a Motion to Approve Appointments and Reappointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
AYES: Lorenz, Smith, Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: Nord.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy read aloud the list of appointments and reappointments.
Councilmember Stan Nord questioned when the public was made aware of the list of appointments and expressed his concern that the public was not given the opportunity to provide input. Mayor Koos responded.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Maggie Hayes, Normal resident, expressed her dissatisfaction with Class Act property management and garbage collection.
12. CONCERNS:
Councilmember Karyn Smith commended Maggie Rutenbeck of Bloomington’s SOAR for handling a canceled event, praising her kindness, and going above and beyond.
Councilmember Stan Nord expressed his concerns about Councilmember Kevin McCarthy speaking on behalf of Normal regarding the House Bill 3337.
Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz shared compliments she received about the Inspection and Planning department.
Corporation Counsel Brian Day addressed Mr. Nord’s concerns regarding his interpretation of House Bill 3337.
13. 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.
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.
AYES: Smith, Harris, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Koos.
NAYS: Nord.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:37 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023.
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