Donna Boelen, Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 2 Council Member | City of Bloomington
Donna Boelen, Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 2 Council Member | City of Bloomington
City of Bloomington City Council met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in special session in the Government Center Boardroom at 12:30 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 | Remote |
| Sheila Montney | Council Member, Ward 3 | Present |
| John Danenberger | Council Member, Ward 4 | Present |
| Nick Becker | Council Member, Ward 5 | Absent |
| 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 |
Mayor Mwilambwe asked for a motion to allow Council Member Boelen to participate in the meeting remotely due to medical reasons.
Council Member Ward made a motion, seconded by Council Member Danenberger, to allow Council Member Boelen to attend the meeting remotely due to medical reasons.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Montney, Danenberger, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Council Member Boelen joined the meeting remotely (12:32 P.M.).
Public Comment
Mayor Mwilambwe read a public comment statement of procedure. No emailed public comment was received. The following spoke in person: (1) Surena Fish, (2) Gary Lambert, and (3) Patrick Dullard.
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 Montney made a motion, seconded by Council Member Danenberger, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Item 7.A. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the December 11, 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 on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $8,540,018.67, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
Item 7.C. Consideration and Action on Approving Appointments to Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments be approved.)
Item 7.D. Consideration and Action on Approving a Change Order to Purchase Order Number #20240047 for the Fiscal Year 2024 Water Meter Installation Program from Ferguson US Holdings Inc., in the Amount of $400,000, as requested by the Water Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change Order be approved.)
Item 7.E. Consideration and Action on the Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington and the County of McLean, IL regarding the 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award (Grant #13686637), as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)
Item 7.F. Consideration and Action on Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with McLean County for Street Sweeping, Storm Inlet Clean, 4 x 4 Post Installation, and Gravel Shoulder Maintenance, as requested by the Public Works Department, N/A. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.)
Item 7.G. Consideration and Action on an Agreement with BKV Group for Facility Needs Master Planning, in an Amount Not to Exceed $59,273, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services, and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)
Item 7.H. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and 2) a State Motor Fuel Tax Funding (MFT) Resolution, in the Amount of $421,345, for US Route 150/IL Route 9 (Market Street) Improvements, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement and MFT Resolution be approved.)
Item 7.I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc., for Phase II Design for the Extension of the Constitution Trail from Lafayette Street to Hamilton Road, in an Amount Not to Exceed $157,277, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 005
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HUTCHISON ENGINEERING, INC., FOR PHASE II DESIGN FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CONSTITUTION TRAIL FROM LAFAYETTE STREET TO HAMILTON ROAD, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $157,277
Item 7.J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Annexing Property Generally Located North of The Grove on Kickapoo Creek 6th Addition, Containing 36.5 Acres, More or Less, and Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Said Property to the R-2 (Mixed Residence) District (Part of PIN: 22-08-400- 015), as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 - 002
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE GROVE ON KICKAPOO CREEK 6TH ADDITION, CONTAINING 36.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR SAID PROPERTY TO THE R-2 (MIXED RESIDENCE) DISTRICT (PART OF PIN: 22-08-400-015)
Item 7.K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Site Plan to Allow an Expansion to an Office Use in the B-2 (Local Commercial) District for Property Located at 1105 W. Front Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2024 - 003
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SITE PLAN TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION TO AN OFFICE USE IN THE B-2 (LOCAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 W. FRONT STREET
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Boelen, Montney, Danenberger, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler Motion carried.
Regular Agenda
The following item was presented:
Item 8.A. Consideration and Action on Approval of a Hockey Contract for the Bloomington Arena Between the City of Bloomington and Illinois Hockey Club LLC, as requested by the Arts & Entertainment Department.
Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager, introduced the Item. He highlighted a press conference related to the Item that had been held prior to the meeting and gave details about the proposed hockey agreement. He provided a breakdown of income to be generated and how revenue would be divided between Hallett Sports and the City. He expressed excitement about all the opportunities to come from the new partnership and team, and then introduced Sean Hallett, Hallett Sports & Entertainment Co-CEO, to present.
Mr. Hallett talked about other municipalities Hallet Sports was currently working with and explained the process behind pulling a new hockey team together. He, too, was very excited about the opportunities the new team and Hallet/City partnership would bring. He shared that significant season tickets sales had already been occurring since announcement of a team coming to Bloomington and stressed the love and excitement that had already been shared. He introduced Larry Gigerich, Ginovus Executive Managing Director, to present.
Mr. Gigerich thanked City staff for all their hard work and for being wonderful to work with. He expressed pride in the partnership created and provided a brief overview of the hockey program, as well as spoke about accomplishments of Hallett Sports.
Council Member Boelen was happy the opportunity had presented itself.
Council Member Ward asked if there were any concerns about scheduling an upcoming season given the partnership and team were coming together in the same year. Mr. Hallett explained that the schedule would be posted in May and that the season wouldn’t start until October, so there were no concerns.
Council Member Crumpler thanked the presenters and expressed excitement about the team coming to Bloomington.
Council Member Hendricks thanked City staff for their efforts in making the deal happen.
Council Member Montney made a motion, seconded by Council Member Danenberger, to approve the Item as presented
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Boelen, Montney, Danenberger, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler Motion carried.
City Manager's Discussion
No discussion was had.
Mayor's Discussion
No discussion was had.
Council Member's Discussion
No discussion was had.
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, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler Motion carried (viva voce).
The meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.
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