McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met April 15.

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 7:01 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Kathleen Lorenz, Andy Byars, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Interim Assistant City Manager Brian Day, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.

ABSENT: Councilmember Chemberly Harris and Interim Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa.

Councilmember Scott Preston arrived at 7:06 p.m.

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 APRIL 1, 2024

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

C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL SUPPORT OF THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC):

D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE POLICE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION UNIT 22 AND APPROVING AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6240

E. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND ACCEPT THE QUOTES FROM WALKER PROCESS EQUIPMENT TOTALING $184,650 AND AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO. TOTALING $11,968 FOR EQUIPMENT TO REHABILITATE CLARIFIER #2: Resolution No. 6241

F. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ALL WEATHER COURTS FOR IRONWOOD PARK TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,874: Resolution No. 6242

G. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF FURNITURE FROM WIDMER INTERIORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,243.51 THROUGH OMNIA JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM: Resolution No. 6243

H. RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPT QUOTE TOTALING $74,839.23 FROM MINUTEMAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERAS, GENETEC LICENSES, INSTALLATION, AND INTEGRATION SERVICES; AND $100,650 FROM CELL ELECTRIC FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION AND WIRING FOR SECURITY CAMERAS IN ALL THREE UPTOWN PARKING DECKS FOR A COMBINED PROJECT COST OF $175,489.23: Resolution No. 6244

I. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PURCHASING POLICY MANUAL CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND CLOUD-BASED SERVICES: Ordinance No.5982

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Lorenz, the Council Approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Harris, Preston.

Motion declared carried.

Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, and I were approved by Omnibus Vote. Item C was pulled from the agenda by staff, to be brought back at a later date.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ron Ulmer, Normal resident, spoke about water main replacements and expressed appreciation for the sidewalk repairs in North Linden.

8. CONCERNS:

Councilmember Karyn Smith stated that the SOAR recreational catalog is now available, with registration beginning on May 1st.

9. 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 Lorenz, the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Harris.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:10 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024.

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