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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORMAL TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORMAL CITY HALL, 100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE, NORMAL, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS – MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007.

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

    Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:02 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2007.
     
  2. ROLL CALL:

    The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
    PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Sonja Reece, Adam Nielsen, Jeff Fritzen, Chuck Scott, Jason Chambers, and Cheryl Gaines. Also present were City Manager Mark Peterson, Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece, Deputy Corporation Council Wayne Karplus, and Town Clerk Wendy Briggs.
    ABSENT: Corporation Counsel Steve Mahrt.
     
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

    Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
     
  4. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:

    Mayor Koos excused himself from voting on any bills he may have incurred while performing his Mayoral duties.
    Councilmember Reece excused herself from voting on any bills submitted by BroMenn Hospital and any bills she may have incurred while performing Council duties.
    Councilmember Chambers excused himself from voting on any bills he may have incurred while performing his Council duties.
    Councilmember Scott excused himself from voting on Item E.

    Items C, D, and G were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.
     
    1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JUNE 13, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 305 SOUTH LINDEN STREET: Resolution No. 4052: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL PLANNING SERVICES WITH THE MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Resolution No. 4053: Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR THE SECOND ADDITION TO THE WINTERGREEN SUBDIVISION: Resolution No. 4054: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORMAL AND BEAUFORT PARTNERS LLC PERTAINING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 130-138 EAST BEAUFORT STREET: Resolution No. 4055: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AND PARTIALLY APPROVING THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 138 THROUGH 152 AND OUTLOTS 170 AND 171 IN THE VINEYARDS I SUBDIVISION: Resolution No. 4056: Omnibus Vote.
       
    4. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT GRANT – RANDEL JAY WHITE (COLLEGE AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT): Resolution No. 4057: Omnibus Vote.
       
    5. RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO NICOR GAS (COLLEGE AVENUE BRIDGE PROJECT): Resolution No. 4058: Omnibus Vote.
       
    6. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JP MORGAN, FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES AT A TOTAL COST OF $12,000 PLUS TRAVEL AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES AND AUTHORIZATION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 USING CONTINGENCY FUNDS: Resolution No. 4059: Omnibus Vote.
       
    7. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGES: Ordinance No. 5138: Omnibus Vote.
       
  5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
     
    1. MOTION TO ACCEPT A BID FROM STARK EXCAVATING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $339,819.50 FOR HOVEY AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION AND PAVEMENT PATCHING CONTRACT AND A CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMENDMENT:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Nielsen moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Accept a Bid from Stark Excavating, Inc., in the Amount of $339,819.50 for Hovey Avenue Reconstruction and Pavement Patching Contract and a Corresponding Budget Amendment.

      Councilmember Nielsen commented on the bid and posed questions for clarification purposes, which questions were responded to by Town Engineer Gene Brown and City Manager Mark Peterson.

      AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    2. MOTION TO APPROVE A $10,500 FUNDING REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE YWCA OF MCLEAN COUNTY FOR THE WHEELS TO WORK PROGRAM AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 USING CONTINGENCY FUNDS:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Approve a $10,500 Funding Request Submitted by the YWCA of McLean County for the Wheels to Work Program and a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $1,000 Using Contingency Funds.

      Councilmember Reece commented on the Wheels to Work Program, indicating approximately 50 individuals depended on this worthwhile program.

      AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    1. RESOLUTION NAMING THE WEST DETENTION BASIN TO “ROSA PARKS COMMONS” AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR RELATED PARK SIGNAGE: Resolution No. 4060:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Adopt a Resolution Naming the West Detention Basin to “Rosa Parks Commons” and Authorizing a Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $6,000 for Related Park Signage.

      Councilmember Gaines commented on the naming of this park facility and thanked the Human Relations Commission for their assistance in achieving this designation. Councilmember Gaines further encouraged the Town to consider naming a major street after a woman in the near future.

      AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      Motion declared carried.

      GENERAL ORDERS
       

  6. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING AN AMENDED SITE PLAN FOR HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO EXPAND A PARKING LOT: Resolution No. 4061:

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Adopt a Resolution Conditionally Approving an Amended Site Plan for Heartland Community College to Expand a Parking Lot.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.

    NEW BUSINESS

    Mayor Koos announced Item 7 would be considered later on the agenda.

  1. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION OF MCLEAN COUNTY CHAIRPERSON BOB LENZ:

    Mr. Bob Lenz and Dr. John Krueger presented an overview of the current progress of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission of McLean County and responded to questions from Council.
     
  2. MOTION TO APPROVE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Council Approve the Recommended Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.

    Mayor pro tem Reece announced that Kristen Allen had been appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Kathy Smith-Whitman, her term of office to expire in March, 2008.
     
  3. MAYOR’S MOMENT:

    Mayor Koos offered comments on his recent trip to Japan with the Sister Cities organization.
     
  4. CONCERNS:
     
    1. CITY MANAGER CONCERN:

      City Manager Mark Peterson requested informal Council discussion regarding the demolition and site clearance of the property at 101 E. College.
       
    2. HOTEL/CONFERENCE CENTER CONSTRUCTION:

      Councilmember Scott questioned the recent delay with the footings for the hotel/conference center. City Manager Mark Peterson responded to Mr. Scott’s concerns.
       
    3. UNITED WAY PACESETTER EVENTS:

      Councilmember Gaines commented on the Town’s current charge as the United Way Pacesetter and encouraged the employees to participate in these worthwhile events.

      Return to Item 7.

  1. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND PLACE ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK A REPORT ON THE NORMAL THEATER BY THE AD-HOC THEATER COMMITTEE:

    Ms. Julie Hile, Chair of the Ad-Hoc Theater Committee, and Mr. Rob Fazzini, a member of the Committee, presented an overview of the Report on the Normal Theater drafted by the Ad-Hoc Theater Committee and responded to questions from Council. City Manager Mark Peterson commented on the efforts of the Committee and indicated staff would begin to implement an action plan following some of the recommendations of the Committee.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Report on the Normal Theater by the Ad-Hoc Theater Committee be Received and Placed on File with the City Clerk.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.
     
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

    There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Koos called for a Motion to Adjourn.

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council be Adjourned.

    AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    Motion declared carried.

Mayor Chris Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 8:20 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2007.

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