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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, DECEMBER 3, 2007.

  1. CALL TO ORDER:

    Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007.
     
  2. ROLL CALL:

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

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

    Councilmember Reece excused herself from voting on any bills submitted by BroMenn Healthcare and from any bills she may have incurred while performing Council duties.

    Items E, F, and G were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda.

    MOTION:

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

    AYES: Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Nielsen.
    Motion declared carried.
     
    1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
      APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. APPROVAL OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF NOVEMBER 28, 2007: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. MOTION TO APPROVE THE YEAR 2008 TOWN MEETING CALENDAR: Omnibus Vote.
       
    4. MOTION TO APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO TWO GROUP HOMES OPERATED BY HOMES OF HOPE, INC., USING CDBG FUNDS AND A CORRESPONDING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Omnibus Vote.
       
    1. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AUDIT REPORT #69 FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERTAINING TO THE RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE TOWN’S MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006: Resolution No. 4122: Omnibus Vote.
       
    2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RHONDA BRANDER PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY AT 900 SOUTH LINDEN STREET: Resolution No. 4123: Omnibus Vote.
       
    3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ONE MAIN DEVELOMENT, LLC, AND UPTOWN ONE, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE REDEVELOMENT OF BLOCK B, E, AND F IN UPTOWN NORMAL: Resolution No. 4124: Omnibus Vote.
       
  5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA:
     
    1. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FY 2008-2013 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PLAN:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Accept the FY 2008-2013 Community Investment Plan.

      Councilmembers Reece and Scott commented on the Community Investment Plan and encouraged citizens to explore this document on the Town’s website.

      AYES: Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      ABSENT: Nielsen.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    2. MOTION TO ACCEPT A BID FROM STARK EXCAVATING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $579,150.89 AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE TOWANDA AVENUE/SHELBOURNE DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Accept a Bid from Stark Excavating, Inc., in the Amount of $579,150.89 and Award a Contract for the Towanda Avenue/Shelbourne Drive Intersection Improvement Project.

      Councilmember Fritzen commented on this project, indicating this project had been in the works for a long time, and the residents of this area were anxiously awaiting the signalization of this busy intersection.

      AYES: Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
      NAYS: None.
      ABSENT: Nielsen.
      Motion declared carried.
       
    3. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $507,900.00 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TOWANDA AVENUE/SHELBOURNE DRIVE INTERSECTION: Resolution No. 4125:

      MOTION:

      Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Reece, the Council Adopt a Supplemental Resolution to Appropriate $507,900.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Traffic Signals and Intersection Improvements at the Towanda Avenue/Shelbourne Drive Intersection.

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

      GENERAL ORDERS:

      Mayor Koos announced Item 6 and Item 7 would be considered in reverse order.

  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF THE FORMER HOLIDAY INN HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER PROPERTY LOCATED IN NORTH NORMAL BY THE GLOBAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT, INC.: Resolution No. 4126:

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Scott moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Binding Letter of Intent Pertaining to the Purchase and Renovation of the Former Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center Property Located in North Normal by the Global Hotel Management, Inc.

    City Manager Mark Peterson responded to questions from Council concerning the purchase and renovation of the former Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center property. City Manager Mark Peterson further indicated the property would have to be renovated to current building code standards, which would include retro-fitting for a sprinkler system, roof replacement, extensive interior repair, a new HVAC system, etc.

    AYES: Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos.
    NAYS: None.
    ABSENT: Nielsen.
    Motion declared carried.
     
  1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PGAV TO PERFORM TIF-RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND INTERSTATE 55: Resolution No. 4127:

    MOTION:

    Councilmember Scott moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with PGAV to Perform TIF-Related Professional Services for Property at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Interstate 55.

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

    NEW BUSINESS:

    There was none.

  1. MAYOR’S MOMENT:

    There was no Mayor’s moment.
     
  2. CONCERNS:
     
    1. LEAF PICKUP:

      Councilmember Reece questioned the status of the leaf pickup in the Town. Public Works Director Mike Hall responded the trucks were currently on schedule, and a full crew would run the rest of the current week. Mr. Hall further indicated one or two trucks would then run as long as weather allows.
       
  3. ADJOURNMENT:

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

    MOTION:

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

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

Mayor Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 7:23 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007.

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