McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met April 21.

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, April 21, 2025.

2. ROLL CALL:

The Clerk called the roll with the following persons

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Scott Preston, Kathleen Lorenz, Chemberly Harris, Andy Byars, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Jenny Keigher, Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker.

ABSENT: Councilmember Kevin McCarthy.

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 APRIL 7, 2025

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF APRIL 16, 2025

C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE FLATS 1 AND FLATS 3 DEVELOPMENT

D. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BLOOMINGTON AND NORMAL WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Resolution No. 6368

E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE TOWN’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2025

F. MOTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE PAVING PACKAGE AND ELECTRICAL PACKAGE FOR THE SCULPTURE PARK PROJECT

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Item E was removed from Omnibus Vote by Smith.

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

Item C was inadvertently omitted from the reading aloud of the Omnibus Agenda. It was addressed separately following New Business, with the council voting on it independently.

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE TOWN’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2025: Resolution No. 6369

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Harris, the Council Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025.

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

NAYS: None.

RECUSED: Lorenz.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Smith asked about the point of contact for the CDBG program. Reece responded that Jennifer Toney serves as the CDBG Program Manager.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

7. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO CHEMBERLY HARRIS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF NORMAL AS A MEMBER OF THE NORMAL TOWN COUNCIL: Resolution No. 6370

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation to Chemberly Harris for her Years of Service to the Citizens of Normal as a Member of the Normal Town Council.

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

NAYS: None.

RECUSED: Harris.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Koos read aloud the Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for Chemberly Harris, expressing gratitude for her eight years of dedicated service to the Town. The Council collectively extended their thanks to Harris for her meaningful contributions to the community.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE FLATS 1 AND FLATS 3 DEVELOPMENTS: Resolution No. 6371

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember Preston, the Council Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Assignment of Redevelopment Agreements for the Flats 1 and Flats 3 Developments.

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Item C was voted on separately as it was not read aloud during the Omnibus Vote agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ron Ulmer, Normal resident, expressed appreciation for the recent sidewalk improvements on Linden Street and raised concerns regarding overgrown bushes along the roadway.

12. CONCERNS:

Harris shared reflections on her journey as a Councilmember, highlighting the challenges she encountered and the organizations with which she was involved. She expressed her gratitude to several individuals, town staff, and City Manager Pam Reece for their support and contributions throughout her tenure.

Lorenz reminded attendees of upcoming meetings at the Bloomington Library on Friday, May 2nd, and Monday, May 5th, to discuss alternative solutions to the housing crisis.

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

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

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: McCarthy.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:26 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025.

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