Jenna Kearns, Ward 1 Council Member | City of Bloomington
Jenna Kearns, Ward 1 Council Member | City of Bloomington
City of Bloomington City Council met Jan. 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Government Center Boardroom at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance ending with a moment of silent prayer/reflection.
Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Mboka Mwilambwe | Mayor | Present |
| Jenna Kearns | Council Member, Ward 1 | Present |
| Vacant | Council Member, Ward 2 | Vacant |
| Sheila Montney | Council Member, Ward 3 | Present |
| John Danenberger | Council Member, Ward 4 | Present |
| Nick Becker | Council Member, Ward 5 | Absent |
| Cody Hendricks | Council Member, Ward 6 | Present |
| Mollie Ward | Council Member, Ward 7 | Present |
| Kent Lee | Council Member, Ward 8 | Present |
| Tom Crumpler | Council Member, Ward 9 | Present |
No Recognitions or Appointments were made.
Public Comment
Mayor Mwilambwe read a public comment statement of procedure. Phil Reynolds provided in-person public comment. No emailed public comment was received.
Consent Agenda
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion; Items pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda for discussion are listed and voted on separately.
Council Member Crumpler made a motion, seconded by Council Member Hendricks, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Item 8.A. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)
Item 8.B. Consideration and Action on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $12,431,897.31, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)
Item 8.C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Purchase from Widmer Interiors, for the Bloomington Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division Remodel and Associated Furnishings, in the Amount of $185,060.72, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 014
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE FROM WIDMER INTERIORS, FOR THE BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION REMODEL AND ASSOCIATED FURNISHINGS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,060.72
Item 8.D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order with Stryker Medical, for the Upgrade of Defibrillators for the Fire Department through the ALS360 Asset Management Program, in the Amount of $20,940, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER WITH STRYKER MEDICAL, FOR THE UPGRADE OF DEFIBRILLATORS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE ALS360 ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,940
Item 8.E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Contract with Confluence, for the Miller Park Master Plan (RFQ # 2025-17), in the Amount of $66,000, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 016
ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CONFLUENCE, FOR THE MILLER PARK MASTER PLAN (RFQ # 2025-17), IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,000
Item 8.F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc., for a Fire Department Architectural Facility Needs Assessment, in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,720, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 017
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC., FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT ARCHITECTURAL FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,720
Item 8.G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Amended Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the County of McLean, and the Municipalities of Normal, Chenoa, Lexington, Towanda, and McLean, for the Route 66 Bikeway Development and Maintenance, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 018
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE COUNTY OF MCLEAN, AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF NORMAL, CHENOA, LEXINGTON, TOWANDA, AND MCLEAN, FOR THE ROUTE 66 BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Item 8.H. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Settlement Agreement with CMN-RUS, Inc. (Metronet) and Terminating the Non-Exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement Entered Into on April 25, 2016, as requested by the Legal Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 011
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CMN-RUS, INC. (METRONET) AND TERMINATING THE NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO ON APRIL 25, 2016
Item 8.I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Energy Supply Contracts, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 019
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ENERGY SUPPLY CONTRACTS
Item 8.J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Acceptance of the Dedication of Public Right of Way at 2440 West Washington Street (PIN: 20-01-300-004), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2025 – 020
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT 2440 WEST WASHINGTON STREET (PIN: 20-01-300-004)
Item 8.K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Expedited Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Kalamaya Subdivision Second Addition (PIN: 14-31-477- 006), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 008
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXPEDITED FINAL PLAT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF KALAMAYA SUBDIVISION SECOND ADDITION
(PIN: 14-31-477-006)
Item 8.L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Annexing Property Generally Located Southeast of the Intersection of Ireland Grove Road and Abraham Road, Containing 240 Acres, More or Less, and Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Said Property to the A (Agriculture) District, PINs: 22-18-100-007 and 22-18-300-004, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 009
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF IRELAND GROVE ROAD AND ABRAHAM ROAD, CONTAINING 240 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR SAID PROPERTY TO THE A (AGRICULTURE) DISTRICT, PINS: 22-18-100-007 AND 22-18-300-004
Item 8.M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapter 6 Regarding Approval of Secondary Premises Liquor Licenses, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 – 010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE UPDATING CHAPTER 6 REGARDING APPROVAL OF SECONDARY PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSES
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Montney, Danenberger, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried.
Regular Agenda
No Items were considered.
Finance Director’s Report
Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, provided a detailed financial overview, highlighting significant decreases in revenue projections for Fiscal Year (FY) 25 and FY26 compared to the original budget, primarily driven by reductions in tax revenues. He also noted efforts to find efficiencies and make budget cuts in FY26 to address the revenue shortfalls.
City Manager's Discussion
City Manager Jeff Jurgens recognized Sergeant John Fermon, Bloomington Police Department, for graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Emergency Program. He noted the Program as difficult w/an innovative approach to public safety and homeland security.
Mayor's Discussion
Mayor Mwilambwe expressed condolences for the loss of Serena Fish, Public Safety Community Relations Board member and a frequent public commenter at Council meetings. He then discussed interviewing Ward 2 Council vacancy applicants, and shared potential candidates were provided to Council. He hoped to bring a recommendation February 10, 2025.
Council Member's Discussion
No discussion was had.
Executive Session
No Executive Session was held.
Adjournment
Council Member Hendricks made a motion, seconded by Council Member Danenberger, to return to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Mwilambwe directed the Clerk to call roll:
AYES: Kearns, Montney, Danenberger, Hendricks, Ward, Lee, Crumpler
Motion carried (viva voce).
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 P.M.
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