McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met June 2.

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 7:16 p.m., Monday, June 2, 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, Rory Roberge, Andy Byars, and Karyn Smith, also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Jenny Keigher, Corporation Counsel Jason Querciagrossa, and Chief Deputy Clerk Tierra Shickel.

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 PUBLIC HEARING OF MAY 19, 2025. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 19, 2025

B. REPORT TO RECEIVE AND FILE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF MAY 28, 2025

C. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO H.J. EPPEL & CO. INC., FOR THE 2025 MFT STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, MFT SECTION 25-00000-00-GM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,675,235.35

D. RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT BUILDING STRUCTURE REPAIRS TO OTTO BAUM, INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF $259,720 AND AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 6389

MOTION:

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

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Item C was removed from Omnibus Vote by Smith.

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

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO H.J. EPPEL & CO. INC., FOR THE 2025 MFT STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, MFT SECTION 25-00000-00-GM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,675,235.35: Resolution No. 6390

MOTION:

Councilmember Smith moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approval of a Resolution to Accept Bids and Award a Contract to H.J. Eppel & Co. Inc., for the 2025 MFT Street Resurfacing Project, MFT Section 25-00000-00-GM, in the Amount of $1,675,235.35.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Smith requested clarification regarding the cost per lane mile. Reece explained that the $1.67 million corresponds to $463,000 per lane mile for resurfacing.

GENERAL ORDERS:

There were no General Orders.

NEW BUSINESS:

7. MOTION TO APPROVE A REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONNECT TRANSIT BOARD AND AN APPOINTMENT TO THE MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

MOTION:

Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Smith, the Council Approval of a Motion to Approve a Reappointment to the Connect Transit Board and an Appointment to the McLean County Regional Planning Commission.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

McCarthy read aloud the reappointment of Mr. Mandava Rao to the Connect Transit Board with a term expiring June 30, 2029, and the appointment of Ms. Anne Barrow to the McLean County Regional Planning Commission with a term expiring December 31, 2026.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Michael Irvin, business agent for Local 193 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), raised concerns regarding labor issues involving USA Concerts and Events, the organizer of Tailgate and Tallboys.

8. CONCERNS:

Roberge wished Councilmember Scott Preston a Happy Birthday.

Smith highlighted that the Penguin Project will present their annual play this weekend, with performances running from Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th.

Lorenz acknowledged Heartland Theatre Company as a recipient of the Harmon Arts Grant and highlighted their 2025 10-minute play festival, The Rummage Sale.

9. 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 Smith, the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.

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

NAYS: None.

Motion declared carried.

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:26 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025.

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