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City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 28

City of Bloomington City Council met Aug. 28.

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 Officer Jacob Shepard upon Completion of the Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.)

B. Proclamation for American Passion Play 100 Year Run, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

C. Recognition of a Board and Commission Appointment, 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 July 24, 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 the Minutes of the August 14, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $7,219,647.99, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action to Approve an Appointment and Reappointments to Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointment and Reappointments be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of the Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Vehicle for the Arena from Clark Equipment Company (Bobcat of Bloomington), in the Amount of $70,088.62, as requested by the Arts & Entertainment Department and the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action to Approve a Worker's Compensation Claim Settlement Involving Lead Fleet Technician James Houk, in the Amount of $130,759.50, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Worker's Compensation Settlement be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on an Agreement with Walker Consultants, Inc., for the Lincoln Garage Rehabilitation Project, in the Amount of $89,550, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 School Years, for a Maximum Amount of $261,828.90, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action to Approve a Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code to Obligate Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds for Hamilton Road, from Bunn Street to Morrissey Drive, in the Amount of $5,048,900.46, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. 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 1004 Durham Drive, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair & Service in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 1508 S. East Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Live/Work Unit in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 806 S. Eldorado Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for a Portion of the Fiscal Year 2024 Sidewalk, Curb,and Gutter Replacement Program (Bid #2024-07), in the Amount of $184,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Regarding its Various Departments and Separating the Functions of Public Works, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, & Jeff Jurgens, Deputy City Manager, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 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

A. Personnel Performance Evaluation - Section 2(c)(1) of 5 ILCS 120 (1hr.) 

14. Adjournment

https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/cityblm/09043fb527fa485fcc11e77cf41a69760.pdf

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