Town of Normal Town Council met Sept. 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 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Chemberly Haris, 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: None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Christina Schultz, John Wesley Powell Audubon Society Board Member, spoke in support of the Constitution Trail Bird Viewing water feature and announced that the JWP would be making a $5,000 donation for the planting of native landscaping.
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 WORK SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 2023. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2023
B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF AUGUST 30, 2023
C. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO CHIZMAR LANDSCAPING INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION TRAIL BIRD VIEWING WATER FEATURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,500: Resolution No. 6154
D. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNION ROOFING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE LINDEN STREET BARN METAL ROOF RETROFIT PROJECT AT THE SOUTH LINDEN PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,960: Resolution No. 6155
E. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO MCLEAN COUNTY ASPHALT CO. FOR CONSTITUTION TRAIL REPAVING PROJECT FOR THE SEGMENT BETWEEN NORTH TOWANDA AVENUE AND BOULDER DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,356 AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
F. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND ACCEPT A QUOTE FROM GREAT LAKES WATER AND SAFETY PRODUCTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR KUPFERLE ISERIES GENESIS INTELLIGENT MONITORING AND FLUSHING DEVICES: Resolution No. 6156
G. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SNOWPLOW EQUIPMENT FOR TWO FORD F-550 TRUCKS FOR KOENIG BODY AND EQUIPMENT, INC., AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6157
H. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HOERR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2023 SANITARY SEWER LINING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,096,964
I. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER (PAMELA S. REECE)
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.
AYES: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Items E and I were removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Lorenz and Item H was removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Smith.
Items A, B, C, D, F, and G were approved by Omnibus Vote.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO MCLEAN COUNTY ASPHALT CO. FOR THE CONSTITUTION TRAIL REPAVING PROJECT FOR THE SEGMENT BETWEEN NORTH TOWANDA AVENUE AND BOULDER DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,356 AND ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6158
MOTION:
Councilmember Lorenz moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to McLean County Asphalt Co. for the Constitution Trail Repaving Project for the Segment Between North Towanda Avenue and boulder Drive in the Amount of $71,356 and Associated Budget Adjustment.
AYES: Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz questioned whether the Town had ever considered entering a collaborative agreement with either the City of Bloomington or the County to potentially achieve cost-saving economies of scale. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked for clarification on the modifications being made to the contract. City Manager Pamela Reece reviewed the adjustments.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HOERR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2023 SANITARY SEWER LINING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,096,964: Resolution No. 6159
MOTION:
Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution Accepting Bids and Authorizing a Contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract in the Amount of $1,096,964.
AYES: Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Karyn Smith explained that the contract is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the Town’s sewer system and asked for clarification on the total percentage or number of miles of sanitary sewer lining that will be completed. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER (PAMELA S. REECE): Resolution No.6160
MOTION:
Councilmember Lorenz moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Amending the Employment Agreement of the Municipal Manager (Pamela S. Reece).
AYES: Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Harris, Byars, Koos.
NAYS: Lorenz.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz provided context to her vote on the item.
GENERAL ORDERS:
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH CORE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION: Resolution No. 6161
MOTION:
Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving a Design-Build Contract with Core Construction Services of Illinois, Inc. for the Construction of a Fire Station.
AYES: Preston, McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy requested information regarding the public input process. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz asked about the time frame for residents to anticipate communication. City Manager Pamela Reece responded.
Councilmember Karyn Smith asked for clarification on who within the Town would be responsible for project oversight. City Manager Pamela Reece specified that Chief Mick Humer and Director of Facilities and Energy Management Mark Clinch, alongside other subject matter experts from various departments, would be responsible for leading the project.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL ASAHIKAWA SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE:
MOTION:
Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Motion to Approve Appointments to the Bloomington-Normal Asahikawa Sister Cities Committee.
AYES: McCarthy, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Councilmember Scott Preston asked for clarification regarding the appointment. Mayor Koos responded.
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy read the appointments of Mr. Eric Sweetwood and Mr. Noah Davison to the Bloomington-Normal Asahikawa Sister Cities Committee with terms expiring on March 31, 2026.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ron Ulmer, Normal resident, shared potential approaches to reduce pollution.
10. CONCERNS:
Councilmember Kevin McCarthy thanked the Cultural Arts Department and all other departments who helped make the Sweet Corn Circus event a success.
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: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy, Koos.
NAYS: None.
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
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