McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Aug. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Pro Tern McCarthy called the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Kevin McCarthy 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: Mayor Chris Koos

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no Public Comment.

5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

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

A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2024

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF AUGUST 14, 2024

C. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REFUSE CONTAINERS FROM SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,974: Resolution No. 6280

D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN COUNTY, THE BLOOMINGTON AND NORMAL WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (BNWRD) AND THE MCLEAN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MCLEAN COUNTY WATERSHEDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Resolution No. 6281

There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

Items A, B, C, and D were approved by Omnibus Vote. 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA: There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote. GENERAL ORDERS:

ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SHELBOURNE AND THE CONSTITUTION TRAIL: Ordinance No. 5990

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal - Southwest Comer of Shelboume and the Constitution Trail.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

8. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL - NORTHEAST CORNER OF ORLANDO AND NORTHBROOK (638 ORLANDO/1500 NORTHBROOK): Ordinance No. 5991

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal - Northeast Comer of Orlando and Northbrook (638 Orlando/1500Northbrook).

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

COUNCIL MINUTES - 3 - AUGUST 19 2024 Councilmember Karyn Smith requested clarification on the property's location.

RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR A FIRE STATION (NORTHEAST CORNER OF HERSHEY AND SHEPARD): Resolution No. 6282

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving a Site Plan for a Fire Station (Northeast Comer of Hershey and Shepard).

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

City Manager Pamela Reece provided a brief update, explaining that this item is related to Item 10 on tonight's agenda. Ms. Reece stated that the Council is being asked to approve the site plan for Fire Station Number 2, which is part of Step 2 in a three-step process.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz asked about the next steps of the process, specifically on the future of the soon-to-be vacated Fire Station on College A venue and Blair, as well as the relocation plans for Fire Station Number 3. Ms. Lorenz also emphasized the need to verify that the assumptions made in the 2014 plan are still relevant. City Manager Pamela Reece responded by stating that the plan is data driven, taking into account call response times and the duration required to reach service locations.

Councilmember Karyn Smith noted that Normal's population has not changed significantly since the 2014 plan. Ms. Smith also highlighted that the site plan includes access to the Constitution trail and public parking.

City Manager Pamela Reece emphasized that this site plan greatly enhances response times to Northeast Normal.

Councilmember Scott Preston discussed how the 2014 plan aimed to greatly improve response time to Northeast Normal, as well as the significance of being a good neighbor to surrounding neighborhoods.

Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz addressed the next steps in the process.

Mayor Pro Tern McCarthy stated that the whole process began with a data-driven map and expressed excitement about the improved response times to Northeast Normal

10. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH CORE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION AND APPROVING AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6283

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Design-Build Contract with Core Construction Services of Illinois, Inc. for the Construction of a Fire Station and Approving an Associated Budget Adjustment.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

City Manager Pamela Reece stated that this item amends the contract with Core Construction to set the contract sum at $7,727,484. Ms. Reece noted that this exceeds the original budget, but funds are available in the Fire Station Construction Fund. She added that, if approved, construction is scheduled to begin this fall.

11. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING AN AMENDED SITE PLAN (100 N. RIVIAN MOTORWAY): Resolution No. 6284

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Conditionally Approving an Amended Site Plan (100 N. Rivian Motorway).

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mike Brown, Collie Ridge resident, expressed his concerns regarding a restricted use land covenant in the Collie Ridge Subdivision and a letter received from the developer's attorney.

10. CONCERNS:

Councilmember Karyn Smith clarified her previous comment was regarding the church located on Shelboume and Linden.

Councilmember Scott Preston welcomed back Illinois State University students. Councilmember Chemberly Harris wished Unit 5 students a great school year.

Mayor Pro Tern McCarthy mentioned that the McLean County household hazardous waste collection event is scheduled for September 28th and noted that appointments are required.

11 . ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tern McCarthy called for a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.

MOTION:

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

A YES: Lorenz, Harris, Byars, Smith, Preston, McCarthy.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Koos.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Pro Tern McCarthy adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:32 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024.

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