Town of Normal Town Council met June 19.
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, June 19, 2023.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Chemberly Harris, Andy Byars, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Eric Hanson, Corporation Counsel Brian Day, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Kathleen Lorenz and Scott Preston.
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 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2023. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2023
B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JUNE 1, 2023
C. RESOLUTION WAIVING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A SUBSCRIPTION TO CODERED SOFTWARE FROM ONSOLVE FOR THREE YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,000: Resolution No. 6121
D. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO H.J. EPPEL & CO. INC, FOR THE 2023 MFT STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, MFT SECTION 23-00000-00-GM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,093,516.60
E. CONDITIONAL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIXTH ADDITION TO HEATHER RIDGE SUBDIVISION: Resolution No. 6122
F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL PLANNING SERVICES WITH THE MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Resolution No. 6123
G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SPORT LIGHTING FOR THE ANDERSON TENNIS COURTS BY MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC VIA THE SOURCEWELL JOINT PURCHASING CONTRACT NUMBER 071619-MSL FOR $80,000: Resolution No. 6124
H. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT WITH AMTRAK TO PERFORM REPAIRS ON THE NORTH PASSENGER PLATFORM AT UPTOWN STATION AND REIMBURSE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED
I. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO STARK EXCAVATING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAXWELL PARK SKUNK CREEK CROSSING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,139.98: Resolution No. 6125
J. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPTING QUOTES AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SANITARY SEWER DIGESTER FOR THE IRONWOOD PUMP STATION FROM MCINTIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR $53,128: Resolution No. 6126
K. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM WESTECH ENGINEERING FOR AMMONIA REMOVAL PILOT TESTING EQUIPMENT AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $65,000: Resolution No. 6127
L. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND APPROVE A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH CDM SMITH FOR AMMONIA REMOVAL PILOT STUDY AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $69,950: Resolution No. 6128
M. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND ACCEPT THE 2023 THIRD QUARTER CHLORINE QUOTE FROM ALEXANDER CHEMICAL: Resolution No. 6129
N. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2032: Resolution No. 6130
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Byars, the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
AYES: Harris, Byars, Smith, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Preston, Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Items D and H were removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Smith.
Items A, B, C, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, and N were approved by Omnibus Vote.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO H.J. EPPEL & CO. INC, FOR THE 2023 MFT STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, MFT SECTION 23-00000-00-GM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,093,516.60: Resolution No. 6131
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to H.J. Eppel & Co. Inc, for the 2023 MFT Street Resurfacing Project, MFT Section 23-00000-00-GM, in the Amount of $1,093,516.60.
AYES: Byars, Smith, McCarthy, Harris, Koos.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Preston, Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith noted this is the third and final road project for the construction year and asked what the total road miles resurfaced is. City Manager Pamela Reece responded that a total of 4.5 miles resurfaced from the three projects.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT WITH AMTRAK TO PERFORM REPAIRS ON THE NORTH PASSENGER PLATFORM AT UPTOWN STATION AND REIMBURSE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED: Resolution No. 6132
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving a Second Lease Amendment with Amtrak to Perform Repairs on the North Passenger Platform at Uptown Station and Reimburse for Expenses Incurred.
AYES: Smith, McCarthy, Harris, Byars, Koos.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Preston, Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked for clarification on the timeline of these repairs. City Manager Pamela Reece noted that the repairs are expected to be completed in July.
GENERAL ORDERS:
7. RESOLUTION EXECUTING A GRANT AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING FOR A HOUSING NAVIGATOR: Resolution No. 6133
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Executing a Grant Agreement Authorizing the Expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for a Housing Navigator.
AYES: McCarthy, Byars, Smith, Koos.
NAYS: None.
RECUSED: Harris
ABSENT: Preston, Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked questions about the duration of the staffing commitment and future expectations of supporting the role. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
Councilmember Chemberly Harris recused herself from voting on this item because she serves on the MCCA Board.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
There was no New Business.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There was no Public Comment.
10. CONCERNS:
Councilmember Chemberly Harris noted that Make Music Normal would be happening Uptown this weekend. Ms. Harris also wished those celebrating Pride Month a Happy Pride month. Ms. Harris also noted that today is Juneteenth.
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy stated that this Thursday is the Illinois Cyber Security Summit being hosted by the Bloomington Normal Innovation Alliance at the ISU Alumni Center.
Councilmember Karyn Smith reminder people about the upcoming Vernon Avenue Street Study Meeting and the new Chicago to Kansas City Amtrak route. Ms. Smith also shared a statement regarding Pride Month, noting that she wants to continue to be a community that welcomes all types of people.
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: Harris, Byars, Smith, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Preston, Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:17 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023.
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