McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy called the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Order at 7:02 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Kevin McCarthy and Councilmembers Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Chemberly Harris, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Interim Assistant City Manager Brian Day, Interim Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.

ABSENT: Councilmember Andy Byars and Mayor Chris Koos.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no Public Comment.

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy read aloud the items to be considered by the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2023

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JANUARY 10, 2024

C. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE GULLQUIST SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION WITHIN THE JOHNSON SUBDIVISION (108-112 MERLE LANE) BY EXPEDITED PROCESS: Resolution No. 6205

D. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2023 AND TO RELEASE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM JUNE 21, 2021 AND FROM AUGUST 21, 2023

E. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE-YEAR TOWING CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH JOE’S TOWING & RECOVERY: Resolution No. 6206

F. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO BROTCKE WELL AND PUMP FOR DRILLING TEST WELLS AT FOUR LOCATIONS WITHIN THE TOWN OF NORMAL AND APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT OF $75,000: Resolution No. 6207

G. RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE LINDEN STREET WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO GEORGE GILDNER, INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $435,904: Resolution No. 6208

H. ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 8.1-9 (PUBLIC WAYS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ON-STREET CAFÉ SEATING IN UPTOWN NORMAL: Ordinance No. 5975

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

AYES: Lorenz, Harris, Smith, Preston, McCarthy.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Byars, Koos.

Motion declared carried.

Item D was removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Lorenz.

Items A, B, C, E, F, G, and H were approved by Omnibus Vote.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2023 AND TO RELEASE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM JUNE 21, 2021 AND FROM AUGUST 21, 2023:

MOTION:

Councilmember Lorenz moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Motion to Postpone the item until the next Council meeting of February 5, 2024.

AYES: Harris, Smith, Preston, Lorenz, McCarthy.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Byars, Koos.

Motion declared carried.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

7. MOTION TO APPROVE AN APPOINTMENT OF PAMELA REECE TO THE TRI COUNTY RIVER VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Motion to Approve an Appointment of Pamela Reece to the Tri-County River Valley Development Authority.

AYES: Smith, Preston, Lorenz, Harris, McCarthy.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Byars, Koos.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Scott Preston confirmed that McLean County was recently added to the Tri-County River Valley Development Authority by the State, necessitating the appointment of Bloomington and Normal representatives.

Councilmember Karyn Smith spoke in favor of Ms. Reece's appointment, praising her expertise and ability in representing the Town's interests on the board.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

8. CONCERNS:

There were no Concerns.

9. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy called for a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining as allowed under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session.

AYES: Smith, Preston, Lorenz, Harris, McCarthy.

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NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Byars. Koos.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session at 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

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