McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met June 17.

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, June 17, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, 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: None.

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 JUNE 3, 2024

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JUNE 12, 2024

C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL PLANNING SERVICES WITH THE MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Resolution No. 6267

D. RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GAMETIME C/O CUNNINGHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF MODULAR PLAYGROUND UNIT, INDIVIDUAL UNITS AND SURFACING UNDER THE OMNIA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR SAVANNAH PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,014.92: Resolution No. 6268

E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DESIGN/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR A SCULPTURE PARK MASTER PLAN WITH HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,600: Resolution No. 6269

F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT (GESC) WITH VEREGY, LLC FOR WORK AT THE CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,533,698 AND AUTHORIZING ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Item F was removed from Omnibus Vote by Councilmember Lorenz.

Items A, B, C, D, and E were approved by Omnibus Vote.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT (GESC) WITH VEREGY, LLC FOR WORK AT THE CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,533,698 AND AUTHORIZING ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6270

Councilmember Lorenz moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Execute a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC) with Veregy, LLC for Work at the Children’s Discovery Museum and Ecology Action Center in the Amount of $1,533,698 and Authorizing Associated Budget Adjustment.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz requested more details about the project and questioned the budget implications of completing the planned work in one fiscal year rather than two as initially anticipated. Director of Facilities Management Mark Clinch responded.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

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There was no New Business.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

10. CONCERNS:

Councilmember Scott Preston congratulated Councilmember Andy Byars on his recent wedding.

Councilmember Karyn Smith mentioned that on July 11th the Town will host a public meeting for Normal residents only at the Normal Township office for residents to learn more about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and provide input on funding priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidation Plan. Ms. Smith also mentioned that there is also an opportunity to participate virtually on June 26th.

11. 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, Harris, Koos.

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:13 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024.

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