TOWN OF NORMAL CITY HALL NORMAL, ILLINOIS PHONE: 454-2444 PROPOSED AGENDA FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 2008 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA (All items under the Omnibus Vote Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda and considered as the first item after approval of the Omnibus Vote Agenda.) A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2008 B. Approval of Town of Normal Expenditures for Payment as of February 13, 2008 C. Motion to Accept Bids, Authorize the Purchase of Three New Knuckleboom Trash Loader Trucks from Central Illinois Trucks, Inc. in the Amount of $334,449 for the Public Works Department and Sell three Used Trucks to Schmidy’s Machinery Co. for the Total Amount of $96,800 D. Motion to Accept a Bid and Award the Purchase of a Replacement SCBA (Breathing Air) Compressor System from Towers Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. in the Amount of $27,884 for the Fire Department E. Motion to Waive the Formal Bidding Process and Approve the Purchase and Installation of a Solar Bee Tank Mixing Unit for the West Reservoir at a Total Cost of $54,865 F. Motion to Accept a Bid and Award a Contract to AmPride Communications Inc., of Champaign, IL for the Printing of the Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall/Winter/Spring and Summer Activity Guides in the Amount of $26,108 G. Motion to Waive the Formal Bidding Process and Approve the Purchase of Backwash Pump Repair Parts from Harris Pump Repair and Tool Co. H. Motion to Accept Bid from Stark Excavating, Inc. in the Amount of $1,188,248.00 and Award a Contract for Replacement of College Avenue Bridge over the North Branch of Sugar Creek I. Resolution Urging the Illinois General Assembly to 1) Stop Making Costly Benefit Enhancements to Police and Fire Pension Programs; and 2) Adopt Reforms that Protect Police and Fire Pensions J. Resolution Authorizing Agreements for Construction Materials Testing Services for the 2008 Construction Season with Terracon and Testing Service Corporation (TSC) K. Resolution for the Use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to Finance General Obligation Bonds to be Used for Roadway Improvements in Uptown Normal L. Resolution Conditionally and Partially Approving an Amended Final Development Plan for the Omni Sports PUD M. Resolution Conditionally Approving a Resubdivision of Lot 3 in the Resubdivision of Lot 3 in the Omni Sports Center Subdivision N. Resolution Accepting Dedication of Easements –Heartland Community College O. Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Easement for Utility Purposes – Heartland Community College P. Ordinance Amending the Town of Normal Comprehensive Plan Q. Ordinance Adopting the 2008 National Electric Code, with Amendments, and Amending Section 11.3 Division 4 Electrical Code of the Municipal Code of the Town of Normal 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA GENERAL ORDERS 6. Resolution Conditionally Approving an Amended Site Plan for the Heartland Community College Athletic Complex 7. Ordinance Amending the Town Liquor Code to Allow Sale of Alcohol at Ironwood Golf Course and to Permit Alcohol for Corporate Events at the Children’s Discovery Museum NEW BUSINESS 8. Presentation of Report Prepared by the Ad Hoc Committee Studying the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation System Within the Community MAYOR’S MOMENT CONCERNS ADJOURNMENT ADDENDUM Minutes of the February 7, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of the January 28, 2008 Building Board of Appeals Meeting 2008 NEC Summary of Major Changes Omnibus Vote 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, FEBRUARY 4, 2008. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:03 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2008. Mayor Koos announced he had received a request from Councilmember Scott to join the meeting via telephone, and a Council vote was required to allow this request. ROLL CALL VOTE OF MEMBERS PHYSICALLY PRESENT TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: MOTION: Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Nielsen, the Council Allow Councilmember Scott to Participate in the Meeting Electronically. AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Chambers, Gaines, Koos. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried. Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece placed a telephone call to Councilmember Scott, and Councilmember Scott joined the meeting via telephone. 2. ROLL CALL: The Deputy Clerk called the roll with the following persons physically PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Sonja Reece, Adam Nielsen, Jeff Fritzen, Jason Chambers, and Cheryl Gaines. Also present were City Manager Mark Peterson, Assistant City Manager Pamela Reece, Corporation Counsel Steve Mahrt, and Deputy Clerk Ann Frels. ABSENT: Councilmember Chuck Scott (Present Via Telephone) and City Clerk Wendy Briggs. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: 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 Healthcare and any bills she may have incurred while performing her Council duties. Councilmember Fritzen excused himself from voting on any bills submitted by Bloomington Offset Process, Inc. Items F and I were removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. COUNCIL MINUTES -2- FEBRUARY 4, 2008 MOTION: Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda. AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Chambers, Gaines, Scott, Koos. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried. A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2008: Omnibus Vote. B. APPROVAL OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JANUARY 30, 2008: Omnibus Vote. C. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED BY REESE RECREATION PRODUCTS OF MORTON, IL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,735 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 22’ DIAMETER HEXAGONAL GAZEBO WITH CUPOLA FOR FELL PARK: Omnibus Vote. D. MOTION TO APPROVE A SEMI-ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT FOR CLASSIFIED TOWN EMPLOYEES: Omnibus Vote. E. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM THE UNIVERSTY OF ILLINOIS FOR GROUNDWATER LEVEL MONITORING AND AUTHORIZING THE WATER DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAID SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,987: Resolution No. 4159: Omnibus Vote. G. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Resolution No. 4160: Omnibus Vote. H. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING DIVISION 16 (FEES): Ordinance No. 5170: Omnibus Vote. J. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7.7-1 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE – WATER RATES: Ordinance No. 5171: Omnibus Vote. 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA: F. AMENDED RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL (PROPOSED CROWNE PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA) AS A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND TO INDUCE DEVELOPMENT INTEREST WITHIN SUCH AREA: Resolution No. 4161: MOTION: Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Council Adopt an Amended Resolution Providing for a Feasibility Study on the COUNCIL MINUTES -3- FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Designation of a Portion of the Town of Normal (Proposed Crowne Plaza Redevelopment Project Area) and to Induce Development Interest within Such Area. Councilmember Fritzen posed questions concerning the time-table on this project, which questions were responded to by City Manager Mark Peterson who indicated the TIF ordinance should be ready no later than July. Mr. Peterson also informed the Council of environmental issues at the property which the developer had been authorized to remediate because of their health safety nature. Councilmember Reece asked that “Crowne Plaza” be defined as some people may not know where that property is. Mayor Koos stated that “Crowne Plaza” is the old Holiday Inn property in north Normal. AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Chambers, Gaines, Scott, Koos. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried. I. ORDINANCE INCREASING THE REFUSE COLLECTION FEE FROM $5.00/MONTH TO $7.50/MONTH, EFFECTIVE 4/1/08, AND FROM $7.50/MONTH TO $10.00/MONTH, EFFECTIVE 4/1/11: Ordinance No. 5172: MOTION: Councilmember Scott moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Approve the Ordinance Increasing the Refuse Collection Fee from $5.00/Month to $7.50/Month, Effective 4/1/08, and from $7.50/Month to $10.00/Month, Effective 4/1/11. Councilmember Scott wished to explain that this increase does not cover the Town expense for waste removal. He also added that townspeople will receive free garbage carts to use once the waste removal system becomes automated. AYES: Reece, Nielsen, Fritzen, Chambers, Gaines, Scott, Koos. NAYS: None. Motion declared carried. GENERAL ORDERS 6. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HEARTLAND PARKING INCORPORATED D/B/A/ SECURITY PARKING SYSTEMS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL (PARC) EQUIPMENT ON THE COLLEGE AVENUE PARKING DECK: Resolution No. 4162: MOTION: Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Gaines, the Council Adopt a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Authorizing a Contract with COUNCIL MINUTES -4- FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Heartland Parking Incorporated d/b/a/ Security Parking Systems to Furnish and Install Parking Access and Revenue Control (PARC) Equipment on the College Avenue Parking Deck. Councilmember Nielsen posed questions concerning the type of pay stations which would be used and concerning how much “storage” there would be between the entries of the parking deck and the streets. Uptown Director Wayne Aldrich responded that there would, indeed, be self-serve pay stations and that there should be room for two or three cars to be in line to enter the parking deck and not be in the street (“storage”).