McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Feb. 3.

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 7:02 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Kevin McCarthy, Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Chemberly Harris, Andy Byars, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Brian Day, Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa, and Deputy Clerk Britni Williams.

ABSENT: Town Clerk Angie Huonker

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 WORK SESSION OF JANUARY 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JANUARY 29, 2025

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Items A and B were approved by Omnibus Vote.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote.

GENERAL ORDERS:

7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE EXTENSION OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE NN2 WH SUBDIVISION: Resolution No. 6340

MOTION:

Councilmember Preston moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Rivian Automotive for the Extension of Public Infrastructure within the NN2 WH Subdivision.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER MAIN ALONG WEST COLLEGE AVENUE: Resolution No. 6341

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Reimbursement Agreement with Rivian Automotive for the Installation of a Sanitary Sewer Main Along West College Avenue.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

9. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE NN2 WH SUBDIVISION (WEST OF RIVIAN MOTORWAY): Resolution No. 6342

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Approval of a Resolution Conditionally Approving the Final Plat for the NN2 WH Subdivision (West of Rivian Motorway).

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

10. PRESENTATION ON STATUS OF THE 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN

Administrative Analyst Jacob Smith provided an overview of the 2023 Strategic Plan and the progress made by Town staff in achieving its goals. Of the 28 goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, staff have successfully completed two, while 15 are currently in progress. Seven goals are identified as ongoing, representing initiatives such as increasing community engagement that require continuous effort rather than a definitive completion. Four of the goals have not yet been started. He also shared a preview of the internal dashboard used for tracking department goals.

Reece emphasized the Town staff’s progress toward the 28 goals and indicated where the 2023 Strategic Plan can be found on the website.

Smith requested clarification on the timeframe of the Strategic Plan. Mr. Jacob Smith responded. Smith also asked about the process of assigning goals to departments and the four goals yet to begin. Mr. Jacob Smith and Reece responded.

Smith asked how often the Strategic Plan should be updated. Reece responded.

Lorenz requested a detailed breakdown of the 28 goals and their progress. Mr. Jacob Smith and Reece responded.

McCarthy congratulated staff on their progress and expressed anticipation for future developments of the dashboard.

Harris commended staff for their efforts in developing and maintaining the dashboard and indicated the need for more advanced software options.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

12. CONCERNS:

Smith highlighted the real-time closed captions that were displayed on the slides during the 2023 Strategic Plan presentation.

Lorenz welcomed the Scout Troop present at the meeting and noted they were earning their communications badge.

13. 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 to Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining as allowed under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session at 7:33 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025.

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