McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met March 18.

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., Monday, March 18, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Andy Byars, 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 Kevin McCarthy.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no Public Comment.

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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2024

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF MARCH 13, 2024

C. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK AT FAIRVIEW PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $440,000

D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH CARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE, L.L.C. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO FEDERAL ADVOCACY AND FUNDING Resolution No. 6226

E. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPT A QUOTE FROM MARTIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 JOHN DEERE 410P BACKHOE LOADER THROUGH SOURCEWELL JOINT PURCHASING TOTALING $114,500: Resolution No. 6227

F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FALCON 4-TON TRANSPORTER HOT BOX FOR ASPHALT PATCHING FROM CMW EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,342 THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL JOINT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE: Resolution No. 6222

G. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROWE CONSTRUCTION, A DIVISION OF UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC. FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT JESSE ROAD AND LANDMARK DRIVE AND FORT JESSE ROAD AND GREENBRIAR DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,150,445.93 AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

H. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR WELDON RESERVE SUBDIVISION SECOND ADDITION: Resolution No. 6229

I. RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX (MFT) FUNDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS FOR THE 2024 MFT STREETS RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING TO SIGN THE IDOT GENERAL MAINTENANCE FORM: Resolution No. 6230

MOTION:

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

AYES: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, McCarthy, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Karyn Smith excused herself from voting on any bills that she incurred as a Councilmember.

Item C was removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Smith and Item G was removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Lorenz.

Items A, B, D, E, F, H, and I were approved by Omnibus Vote.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK AT FAIRVIEW PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $440,000: Resolution No. 6231

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Authorize a Contract with American Ramp Company for the Design and Construction of a Skate Park at Fairview Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $440,000.

AYES: Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, Lorenz, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Karyn Smith acknowledged the attendance at the community input meeting aimed at gathering public opinion on the design of the Fairview Park skate park and discussed the approaches utilized to create such participation.

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROWE CONSTRUCTION, A DIVISION OF UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC. FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT JESSE ROAD AND LANDMARK DRIVE AND FORT JESSE ROAD AND GREENBRIAR DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,150,445.93 AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET

ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6232

MOTION:

Councilmember Lorenz moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to Rowe Construction, A Division of United Contractors Midwest, Inc. for the Intersection Improvements at Fort Jesse Road and Landmark Drive and Fort Jesse Road and Greenbriar Drive in the Amount of $2,150,445.93 and an Associated Budget Adjustment.

AYES: Byars, Smith, Preston, Lorenz, Harris, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz requested additional details concerning the project. Director of Public Works Ryan Otto provided a brief overview, outlining the placement of traffic signals and the coordination efforts with IDOT.

Councilmember Chemberly Harris referenced past concerns and spoke in support of the project.

GENERAL ORDERS:

7. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL – HEALING STONE COURT (PIN 14-24-227-082): Ordinance No. 5980

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal – Healing Stone Court (PIN 14-24-227-082).

AYES: Smith, Preston, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Scott Preston asked for clarification on zoning and access points. Building Commissioner Greg Troemel responded.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz asked about the development progress in the area. Building Commissioner Greg Troemel responded.

8. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF A ZONING MAP: Ordinance No. 5981

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Annual Publication of a Zoning Map.

AYES: Preston, Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

9. CONCERNS:

Councilmember Scott Preston thanked everyone who participated in the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Councilmember Karyn Smith thanked her neighbor for the finding and returning of a foreign exchange student’s wallet.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz expressed her concerns about the suspension of meetings for the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC) and the lack of information on the future steps.

10. 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 Preston 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, Koos.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session at 7:16 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024.

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