McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Feb. 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, February 17, 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 Jenny Keigher, Assistant Corporation Counsel Steven Simmons, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.

ABSENT: Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa.

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 February 3, 2025

B. Report To Receive And File Town Of Normal Expenditures For Payment As Of February 12, 2025

C. Resolution To Waive The Formal Bidding Process For The Purchase Of A 2025 Ford F-250 Through The Suburban Purchasing Collective At A Total Cost Of $54,475: Resolution No. 6343

D. Resolution To Accept Bids And Authorize A Two-Year Contract With Gulliford Services Incorporated To Provide Portable Toilets And Hand-Washing Units In The Amount Of $68,770: Resolution No. 6344

E. Resolution To Waive The Formal Bid Process And Authorize The Execution Of A Five-Year Contract With Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC As Exclusive Beverage Provider At Certain Town Of Normal Facilities: Resolution No. 6345

F. Resolution Waiving The Formal Bid Process And Accepting A Proposal From Pearl Technologies LLC For Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrades To Conference Room 409 For The Total Amount Of $37,860.29, Including A Prorated Managed Services Cost Of $6,175: Resolution No. 6346

G. Resolution To Authorize A Contract With Luci Creative For Design Detail For The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Second Floor As Part Of The Established Exhibits Master Plan In An Amount Not To Exceed $162,630: Resolution No. 6347

H. Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Local Public Agency Agreement Amendment #1 With The Illinois Department Of Transportation (IDOT) For The Gregory Street Trail Extension From Adelaide To Parkside Road: Resolution No. 6348

I. Resolution To Accept Bids And Award A Contract To Rowe Constructions, A Division Of United Contractors Midwest, Inc. For Intersection Improvements At College Avenue And Landmark Drive In The Amount Of $2,734,528.55

J. Resolution To Appropriate $1,500,000 Of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds For The Resurfacing Of Various Streets For The 2025 MFT Street Resurfacing Project And Authorize The Director Of Public Works & Engineering To Sign The IDOT General Maintenance Form: Resolution No. 6349

K. Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of An Amended Mutual Aid Agreement And Bylaws With The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN): Ordinance No. 6015

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.

Preston excused himself from voting on any bills that he incurred as a Councilmember. Item I was removed from the Omnibus Vote by Smith.

Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K were approved by Omnibus Vote.

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6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROWE CONSTRUCTION, A DIVISION OF UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC. FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT COLLEGE AVENUE AND LANDMARK DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,734,528.55: Resolution No. 6350

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Smith requested clarification on project details regarding road widening and the number of westbound lanes. Reese responded. Smith asked about the target completion date. Reece stated the project is set to finish in October.

Lorenz asked about the potential impact on surrounding businesses during the project’s duration and whether any input had been collected from these businesses regarding the project. Director of Engineering and Public Works Ryan Otto responded.

Preston asked for clarification regarding the removal of the grass median on Mall Drive. Otto responded.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There was no Public Comment.

CONCERNS:

There were no Concerns.

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.

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, 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 7:11 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025.

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