City of Bloomington City Council met June 26.
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. Presentation of the City of Bloomington Police Department Police Officer's Commission Certificate to Officers Jose Zavala, Jaime Tabeling, Dakota DeMoss, Tre' Jones, Weston Gresham, and John Gaffney upon Completion of the Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Jamal Simington, Chief of Police.)
B. Proclamation for EID-UL-ADHA Celebration Day, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)
C. Recognition of Boards and Commissions Appointments and Reappointments, 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 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.
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 the Minutes of the May 22, 2023, 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 $10,252,637.11, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
C. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) the Purchase of a 2024 Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper from Key Equipment, in the Amount of $239,543, and 2) Authorization to Trade in the 2018 Elgin Broom Bear (R57), for a Credit of $100,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Trade-In be approved.)
D. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Three 2024 Titan Leaf Pro Leaf Vacuums from Key Equipment, in the Amount of $190,152, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Trade-in be approved.)
E. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) the Purchase of six 2024 Chevrolet Trax Compact Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) (to replace Units 54, 66, 52, CD2 and add two new to the fleet) from National Auto Fleet Group, in the Amount of $134,181.90 for Building Safety and Community Enhancement Divisions, and 2) the Purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Trax Compact SUV from National Auto Fleet Group, in the Amount of $22,985.54 for the Parking Division for a total of $157,167.44, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchases be approved.)
F. Consideration and Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and Approve the Purchase of a 2023 New Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup Truck from Bob Ridings Fleet Sales, in the Amount of $27,535, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
G. Consideration and Action to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Miller Park Zoological Society, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The Memorandum of Understanding to be approved.)
H. Consideration and Action to Approve the Annual Regional Service Agreement with the McLean County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) for Regional Planning Services for MCRPC's fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 in the Amount of $54,000, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)
I. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract with Dave Capodice Excavating, Inc. for the Demolition of the Building Located at 831-833 W. Jackson St., PIN #21- 05-476-022, in the Amount of $99,900, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)
J. Consideration and Action to Approve a Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of the Bennett Family to the Bloomington Community with the Honorary Designation of the 1300 Block of West Taylor Street as Bennett Family Boulevard, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction AgreementBetween the City of Bloomington and Hoerr Construction, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and CCTV Inspection Program (Bid #2024-01), in the Amount of $2,016,828, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping in the R-1B (Single-Family Residence) District for the Property Located at 2603 Wellington Way, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Specialty Food Shop with a Drive-Through in the M-1 (Restricted Manufacturing) District, for Property Located at 1601 G.E. Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
N. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Multiple-Family Dwellings in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for Property Located at 1234-1236 E. Empire Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
O. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Single-Family Attached Dwellings in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for Property Located at 1418 Woodbine Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
P. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Renewing Approval of the Final Plat of the Sixteenth Addition to Hawthorne Commercial Subdivision, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
Q. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Empire Business Park Fourteenth Addition, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
R. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Partial Vacation of a No Access Area along Keaton Place near the Intersection of G.E. Road, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
S. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2024, and 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with J Spencer Construction, LLC, for the Government Center Boardroom Dais Construction (Bid #2024-03), in the Amount of $181,940, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)
T. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Approve Vehicle and Equipment Purchases Using an Expedited Process through April 30, 2024, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
U. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 of the City Code Regarding Amusement Tax, as requested by the Legal Department and the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
V. Consideration and Action on a Joint Ordinance Amending the Operating Structure of the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit), as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Joint Ordinance be approved.)
W. Consideration and Action on an Application from LKH II, Inc., d/b/a 1107 West Bar & Grill, located at 1107 W. Locust St., Requesting Approval of a Change of Ownership for their Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, with Package and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The Application be approved.)
X. Consideration and Action on an Application from Keg Grove Brewing Company, LLC, d/b/a Keg Grove Brewing Company, Requesting the Creation of a Class FM (Farmer's Market) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The Application be approved.)
8. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Establishing a Special Commission for Safe Communities, as requested by City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 20 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
14. Adjournment
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