Town of Normal Town Council met June 5.
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 7:07 p.m., Monday, June 5, 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, Andy Byars, Karyn Smith, and Kathleen Lorenz, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Eric Hanson, Corporation Counsel Brian Day, and Chief Deputy Clerk Tierra Shickel.
ABSENT: Town Clerk Angie Huonker.
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 MAY 15, 2023
B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF MAY 31, 2023
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH J. SPENCER CONSTRUCTION, LLC., FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL ADA TITLE II TRANSITION PLAN – UPDATE 2022
D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE AN UPTOWN NORMAL LITTER COLLECTION CONTRACT WITH MARCFIRST FOR A 5-YEAR TERM WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR A COST OF $19,980 ANNUALLY: Resolution No. 6111
E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A 5-YEAR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR SUCCESSIVE TERMS WITH KONE, INC. FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $141,465 THROUGH THE OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT: Resolution No. 6112
F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A SUBSCRIPTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 THROUGH THE JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM FROM DELL AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $136,714.83 AND APPROVING AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6113
G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT SOFTWARE FROM CENTRAL SQUARE AT A COST OF $144,005 AND AUTHORIZING FUTURE RENEWALS: Resolution No. 6114
H. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LAND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, TRAKIT, FROM CENTRAL SQUARE AT A COST OF $43,076 AND AUTHORIZING FUTURE RENEWALS: Resolution No. 6115
I. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROWE CONSTRUCTION, A DIVISION OF UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC., FOR THE 2023 GENERAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,924,667.16
J. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE THIRD ADDITION TO TRAILS ON SUNSET LAKE: Resolution No. 6116
K. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO STARK EXCAVATING, INC., FOR AN EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN REPAIR AT AIRPORT ROAD RD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,090.29 AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6117
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
AYES: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Items C and I were removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Smith. Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, J and K were approved by Omnibus Vote.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH J. SPENCER CONSTRUCTION, LLC., FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL ADA TITLE II TRANSITION PLAN – UPDATE 2022: Resolution No. 6118
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving a Contract Extension with J. Spencer Construction, LLC., for General Contractor Services for Projects Identified in the Town of Normal ADA Title II Transition Plan – Update 2022.
AYES: Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked for clarification on the work J. Spencer Construction will be conducting and how the Town will collaborate with them over the contract period. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROWE CONSTRUCTION, A DIVISION OF UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC., FOR THE 2023 GENERAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,924,667.16: Resolution No. 6119
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to Rowe Construction, a Division of United Contractors Midwest, Inc., for the 2023 General Street Resurfacing project in the Amount of $1,924,667.16.
AYES: Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith stated that this contract includes the Beech Street work that the Council previously rejected twice due to high bids. City Manager Pamela Reece confirmed. Ms. Smith noted that this road work differs from the work done in-house by the Public Works Department. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
GENERAL ORDERS:
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAIVER FROM THE UPTOWN DESIGN REVIEW CODE, CHAPTER 15, DIVISION 17 (107 E. BEAUFORT): Resolution No. 6120
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving a Waiver from the Uptown Design Review Code, Chapter 15, Division 17 (107 E. Beaufort).
AYES: Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked questions regarding ADA concerns. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no New Business.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There was no Public Comment.
10. CONCERNS:
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy mentioned that the Illinois Recycling Foundation will be returning to Normal after a decade to host their annual conference.
Councilmember Karyn Smith highlighted that the Special Olympics would take place this weekend.
Councilmember Scott Preston thanked all who were involved in the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show this past weekend.
Councilmember Chemberly Harris spoke regarding the Bloomington Wear Orange event and praised the Normal Police officers who participated.
11. 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 McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.
AYES: Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:21 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023.
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