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454-2444 Proposed Agenda for Town Council TOWN OF NORMAL CITY HALL NORMAL, ILLINOIS PHONE: 454-2444 PROPOSED AGENDA FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY July 6, 2010 7:00 p.m. 6:55 p.m. Presentation to the Council by the Bloomington-Normal Asahikawa Sister Cities Committee 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 June 21, 2010 B. Approval of Town of Normal Expenditures for Payment as of June 30, 2010 C. Motion to Waive the Formal Bidding Process and Accept Two Quotes Totaling $77,227 for the Purchase of an IBM AS/400 eServer and Related Software and Hardware for Disaster Recovery from SPS Var, L.L.C. D. Motion to Reject a Bid to Replace the Roof at the Facility Management Building Located at 207 S. Linden E. Motion Initiating Various Amendments to the Zoning Code – Sec. 15.7-4, Sec. 15.9 (Planned Unit Development Regulations), and Sec. 15.14 (Community Design Standards) F. Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Bloomington, McLean County and the Ecology Action Center for Solid Waste Management Services G. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Economic Development Council to Establish and Operate an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund for Normal Businesses in Accordance with the Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program H. Resolution to Appropriate an Additional $285,000 of the Town’s Allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Willow Street/Ft. Jesse Road – Beech Street to Blair Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project I. Resolution Accepting Warranty Deed from Nancy B. Kerfoot – 2010 Vernon Avenue Bridge and Road Project J. Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit for Church Purposes – Heartland Community Church (1811 N. Linden) 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA GENERAL ORDERS 6. None NEW BUSINESS 7. None CONCERNS ADJOURNMENT ADDENDUM Minutes of the June 17, 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 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, JUNE 21, 2010. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:10 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010. 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, Deputy 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: 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 Advocate BroMenn Healthcare and any expenses she may have incurred while performing Council duties. Mayor Koos announced Item L had been withdrawn from the Agenda. Item H was removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda. AYES: Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Koos. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Nielsen. Motion declared carried. A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2010: Omnibus Vote. B. APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF JUNE 16, 2010: Omnibus Vote. COUNCIL MINUTES -2- JUNE 21, 2010 C. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A TRANSPORT TRUCK TRAILER FROM THE CITY OF BLOOMINGTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR THE RECYCLE PROGRAM AND APPROVE AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Omnibus Vote. D. MOTION TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND ACCEPT A TOTAL NET BID OF $84,089.00 FROM BOB RIDINGS FORD OF TAYLORVILLE, IL, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MAN-LIFT TRUCK REPLACEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION: Omnibus Vote. E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERN- MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MCLEAN COUNTY FOR ANIMAL WARDEN SERVICES: Resolution No. 4519: Omnibus Vote. F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERN- MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MCLEAN COUNTY FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES: Resolution No. 4520: Omnibus Vote. G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL PLANNING SERVICES WITH THE MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Resolution No. 4521: Omnibus Vote. I. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM WAYNE AND LOIS HOCHSTETLER – 2010 VERNON AVENUE BRIDGE AND ROAD PROJECT: Resolution No. 4522: Omnibus Vote. J. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR MIDWEST FIBER (422 WHITE OAK ROAD): Resolution No. 4523: Omnibus Vote. K. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.4-3(B) OF THE ZONING CODE (GENERAL PROVISIONS – USES AND STRUCTURES): Ordinance No. 5343: Omnibus Vote. L. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE STADIUM LIQUOR LICENSE: Withdrawn. 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA: H. RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARCFIRST FOR LITTER COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE UPTOWN AND APPROVAL OF A FY-2010-11 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Resolution No. 4524: MOTION: Councilmember Reece moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Adopt a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Agreement with Marcfirst for Litter COUNCIL MINUTES -3- JUNE 21, 2010 Collection Services in the Uptown and Approval of a FY-2010-11 Budget Adjustment. Councilmember Reece commented on the relationship between the Town and Marcfirst. Community Development/Purchasing Director Steve Westerdahl highlighted the changes to the contract from the previous contract, which include cleaning the cigarette receptacles in the Uptown area, as well as cleaning the gum off the sidewalks in the area. General Council discussion ensued. AYES: Fritzen, Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Reece, Koos. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Nielsen. Motion declared carried. GENERAL ORDERS 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,880,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORMAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND CITY HALL PROJECT: Resolution No. 4525: MOTION: Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Scott, the Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Contract with River City Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $24,880,000 for the Construction of the Normal Multimodal Transportation Center and City Hall Project. Mayor Koos commented this project was the last key project in the Uptown area and indicated he was looking forward to starting this project. Mayor Koos further offered comments on the funding the Town received from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant program. Councilmember Scott commented on the excellent process the Town used in evaluating the bids submitted. City Manager Mark Peterson acknowledged key staff and consultants that had worked hard on this project, as well as the numerous elected officials that had supported the Town in its quest to obtain funding for the project. AYES: Scott, Chambers, Gaines, Reece, Fritzen, Koos. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Nielsen. Motion declared carried. NEW BUSINESS 7. CONCERNS: COUNCIL MINUTES -4- JUNE 21, 2010 1. AMERICAN SOLAR CHALLENGE: Councilmember Reece commented on the American Solar Challenge Car Race that is coming through Normal this weekend and encouraged the citizens of Normal to come out and show support of this event. Mrs. Reece further indicated Illinois State University had a vehicle in the Challenge. 2. STEVE WESTERDAHL: City Manager Mark Peterson congratulated Community Development/Purchasing Director Steve Westerdahl on his upcoming retirement and thanked him for his valuable service over the years to the Town. 8. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Koos called for a Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2010, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Collective Bargaining. MOTION: Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council be Adjourned to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2010, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Collective Bargaining. AYES: Chambers, Gaines, Reece, Fritzen, Scott, Koos. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Nielsen. Motion declared carried. Mayor Chris Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council to Executive Session to Approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2010, Executive Session and to Discuss Matters Pertaining to Collective Bargaining at 7:35 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010. Town of Normal Expenditures to be Approved for Payment as of: June 30, 2010 Page 1 Vendor Name Description Transaction Amount General Fund AMERENIP STARK PORTION $109.12 EVERGREEN FS INC. DIESEL FUEL 7402 GAL @$2. $19,896.61 EVERGREEN FS INC. UNLEADED FUEL 8006 GAL @$ $18,623.57 ONSRUD, CRAIG PRO SHOP INV PMT 5/30-6/1 $2,624.17 ONSRUD, CRAIG PRO SHOP TAX PMT 5/30-6/1 $183.54 ILCMA FARR AND ASSOCIATES $500.00 General Fund Total $41,937.01
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