City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance ending with a moment of silent prayer/reflection.
Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Mboka Mwilambwe | Mayor | Present |
| Jenna Kearns | Council Member, Ward 1 | Present |
| Donna Boelen | Council Member, Ward 2 | Present |
| Sheila Montney | Council Member, Ward 3 | Present |
| John Danenberger | Council Member, Ward 4 | Present |
| Nick Becker | Council Member, Ward 5 | Present |
| Cody Hendricks | Council Member, Ward 6 | Present |
| Mollie Ward | Council Member, Ward 7 | Present |
| Kent Lee | Council Member, Ward 8 | Present |
| Tom Crumpler | Council Member, Ward 9 | Present |
No recognitions or appointments were made.
Public Comment
Mayor Mwilambwe read a public comment statement of procedure. No emailed public comment was received. Scott Stimeling and Joe Strano spoke in person.
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.
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Montney, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 7.D.
Item 7.A. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
Item 7.B. Consideration and Action to Approve Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $11,053,279.53, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
Item 7.C. Consideration and Action to Approve a Change Order to the Purchase Order #20230173-000 for the South America Project at Miller Park Zoo, in the Amount of $12,571.99, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change Order be approved.)
Item 7.D. was pulled from the Consent Agenda by Council Member Ward.
Item 7.E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approve an Agreement with Stryker Medical Regarding ALS360 Asset Management Program, in the Amount of $4,287,062.10 Over 10 Years, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 024
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH STRYKER MEDICAL ALS360 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,287,062.10 OVER 10 YEARS
Item 7.F. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping in the R-1C (Single-Family Residence) District for the Property Located at 1233 Dogwood Lane, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 089
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CHICKEN-KEEPING IN THE R-1C (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1233 DOGWOOD LANE
Item 7.G. Consideration and Action on an Application from the Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary, Requesting the Creation of a Class LB (Limited, Beer & Wine Only) Liquor License for an Event to be Held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1704 G. E. Rd., as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The Application be approved.)
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Boelen, Montney, Danenberger, Becker, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Items Pulled from Consent Agenda
The following item was presented:
Item 7.D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Street, Alley, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project Agreement Between the City of Bloomington and George Gildner, Inc., in the Amount of $124,300, as requested by the Public Works Department.
Council Member Ward stated that she pulled the Item to share additional information.
Deputy City Manager, Billy Tyus, explained the funding would allow additional work to be completed outside of the existing maintenance plan.
Kevin Kothe, Director of Public Works, further explained that while the City had annual maintenance programs, this contract would allow additional work to be completed on projects that come up throughout the year.
Council Member Ward confirmed with Mr. Kothe that the additional funding could be used for a variety of repairs, as well as how residents could report issues for consideration.
Mayor Mwilambwe asked about project completion. Mr. Kothe stated that because the projects were typically smaller in nature, they’d likely be completed in May of 2023.
Council Member Boelen and Mr. Kothe discussed areas of repairs that had been identified, as well as how safety of areas impacted the priority level of projects.
Council Member Ward made a motion, seconded by Council Member Boelen, to approve the Item as presented.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Boelen, Montney, Danenberger, Becker, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 – 025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 STREET, ALLEY, AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON AND GEORGE GILDNER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,300
Regular Agenda
No items were considered.
Finance Director's Report
Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, addressed Council and reminded them that the numbers presented were around two months behind based on reporting timing. He discussed challenges that had affected the economy which, as a result, could impact revenues. He presented the Fiscal Year ("FY") Financial Summary as of August 2023. He highlighted various revenues and compared them to last year's figures and then discussed year-to-date figures and encumbrances. He briefly discussed FY 2023 major tax revenues, General Fund revenues, and expenditures, and Enterprise Funds highlighting the sewer revenue fund and how it impacted residents. He ended noting where the community could locate the City's budget materials.
Council Member Boelen and Mr. Rathbun discussed the increase in income tax and potential contributing factors, as well as bonds held for sewer projects.
Mayor Mwilambwe and Mr. Rathbun discussed pension liabilities.
City Manager's Discussion
Deputy City Manager Tyus discussed multiple upcoming events Downtown and reported that Free Fall Bulk Waste Pick-Up would begin in October. He then shared the significant increase in the use of the City’s golf courses, as well as the significant number of shows coming to Grossinger Motors Arena and the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts ("BCPA").
Mayor's Discussion
No comments were made.
Council Member's Discussion
Council Member Hendricks discussed various upcoming events in Bloomington and reminded the public of his upcoming Open House. He also recognized BCPA staff for the first sold-out event coming up at the BCPA in three years.
Council Member Boelen thanked City and Immigration Project staff for Welcoming Week events. She reminded the public to separate the leaves from brush and bulk during pickup.
Council Member Ward recognized the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ("NAACP") for their recent gala.
Executive Session
No Executive Session was held.
Adjournment
Council Member Boelen made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hendricks, to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Boelen, Montney, Danenberger, Becker, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried (viva voce).
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
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