Bloomington public meetings in 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on a letter of intent for Straight Up Solar and revisions to the purchasing policy. The board will also discuss the library expansion and capital campaign.

• Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar
• Transfer of funds to the City of Bloomington for debt service payment
• Revisions to the Purchasing Policy
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Capital Campaign
• Per Capita Grant Requirements

The Board approved a fund transfer for debt service payments and a letter of intent to work with a solar vendor. Trustees also approved revisions to the library's purchasing policy.

• Approved Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $969,149.16 to the City of Bloomington for debt service payment (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Purchasing Policy, excluding the multi-month revision (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes and November 2022 bills list (Unanimous)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is considering a temporary permit for an outdoor wine tasting event and a change of ownership for a liquor license. The body is also reviewing sanctions for a nightclub regarding a minor in a tavern.

• Request from The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room (306 N. Center St.) for beer and wine service at an outdoor event on December 17, 2022
• Change of ownership application for DR McKay's Bar & Grill (909 N. Hershey Rd.) Class TAS Liquor License
• Sanctions Review Hearing for Euphoria Nightclub (610 N. Main Street) regarding Violation #2022-020 for a minor in a tavern

The Commission approved a request for an outdoor wine tasting event at The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room. A change of ownership for DR McKay's Bar & Grill was recommended for City Council approval. A sanctions review for Euphoria Night club was continued.

• Approved beer and wine service for Ice Bowl Wine Tasting Event at 306 N. Center St. (Item 5.A)
• Recommended approval of ownership change for DR McKay's Bar & Grill at 909 N. Hershey Rd. (Item 5.B)
• Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Continued sanctions review for Euphoria Night club to January 10, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for local historic preservation designations and demolition reviews. The body will also consider Certificates of Appropriateness and grant applications for property repairs.

• Historic Preservation Overlay requests for 33 Sunset Road, 809 N. McLean Street, 901 N. McLean Street, and 310 E. Walnut Street
• Demolition review for structures at 407 W. Market Street and 1225 Holiday Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street and roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street
• $5,000 Funk Grant request for roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street
• $4,600 Funk Grant request for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street

The Commission approved a local historic preservation designation for 33 Sunset Road and granted two Funk Grants for home repairs. A demolition permit for 1225 Holiday Drive was approved with conditions, while a demolition request for 407 W. Market Street was delayed pending a structural analysis.

• Approved S-4 Historic Preservation Designation for 33 Sunset Road (6-0)
• Found 407 W. Market Street architecturally significant; delayed demolition pending structural analysis (6-0)
• Found 1225 Holiday Drive historically significant (6-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1225 Holiday Drive with condition of exterior survey and photos (5-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness and $4,600 Funk Grant for porch repair at 1001 N. Evans Street (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness and $5,000 Funk Grant for slate roof repair at 402 E. Walnut Street (6-0)
• Adopted updated Rust Grant Guidelines (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner Koos as Chair and Commissioner Scharnett as Vice Chair (6-0)

Liquor Commission

The Commission approved a correction to ownership records for the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. It also issued positive recommendations to the City Council for a license classification increase for Franzetti's Pantry Plus and a new restaurant license for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ.

• Approved corrected ownership information for Adidev Hospitality Management, LLC d/b/a Chateau Hotel and Conference Center (2-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to Council for Franzetti's Pantry Plus liquor license increase from Class PBS to Class PAS (2-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to Council for Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Class RAS liquor license (2-0)
• Approved October 29, 2021, Special Liquor Commission Meeting minutes (2-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review funding requests for equipment and furniture. The board will also review the results of the 2023 board nominations.

• Request for $1,363.46 for flag poles, stands, flags, and marching flag carriers
• Request for $22,074.00 for 26 Lazyboy rocker/recliners with fabric protection
• Review of 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board Nominations

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved spending for new furniture and flag-related equipment. The treasurer's report was tabled due to the treasurer's illness.

• Approved November minutes (4-0)
• Tabled treasurer report for clarification (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 26 Lazyboy rocker/recliners with fabric protection for $22,074.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of flag poles, stands, flags, and marching carriers for $1,363.46 (4-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting and certify fund statements. The body will also consider payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Approval of November 28, 2022 Public Hearing and Board Meeting minutes
• Certification of November 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of December 12, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

The Board approved the November 2022 Statement of Funds and the December 12, 2022, Request for Payments via a consent agenda. The Township Supervisor reported that the Housing Eviction relief Efforts (HERE) program awarded $10,717.11 since November.

• Approved November 28, 2022, Board Meeting minutes
• Certified November 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approved December 12, 2022, General Town Fund Request for Payments

City Council

The City Council will review several service contracts, including a $12,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,500 agreement for a parking lot. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Public Utilities and the Planning Commission.

• Contract for water main project at 1100-1200 N. Main St for $12,000
• Contract for parking lot at 1000-1100 N. Main St for $1,500
• Contract for a $1,200 project at 100-200 N. Main St
• Appointment of a member to the Board of Public Utilities
• Appointment of a member to the Planning Commission

Council approved tax levies for the city and the Bloomington Public Library for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023. The city's levy includes $1.4 million dedicated to police and fire pensions. Council also approved several administrative contracts and a liquor license redefinition.

• Approved $22,320,384 tax levy for the City of Bloomington (5-3)
• Approved $6,270,600 tax levy for the Bloomington Public Library (5-3)
• Approved $7,336,503 in property tax abatements for debt service and rent
• Approved $14,605,891.10 for bills and payroll
• Approved $116,208.00 for Kronos timekeeping and workforce software
• Approved three-year $65,564 intergovernmental agreement with Ecology Action Center
• Approved $1,440.00 budget increase for Continuum of Care (CoC)
• Approved special use permit for two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and preliminary subdivision plans. The body is also reviewing proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance regarding auto sales, assisted living, and other land uses.

• Zoning change for 1710, 1802, 1810 and 1818 Tullamore Avenue from B-1 to P-2
• Zoning change for part of 3801, 3803, 3805, and 3807 Ballybunion Road from B-1 to P-2
• Preliminary Plan for the Residences at The Links Subdivision near Ballybunion Road and Tullamore Avenue
• Zoning change for 3 Moore Road from R-1A to P-2 for OSF Healthcare System
• Proposed Bloomington Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living, and snack food manufacturing

The Commission recommended approval of two zoning map amendments and a preliminary plan for a 292-unit multi-family development. It also approved a preliminary plan for a solid waste transfer station in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Several zoning text amendments were discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved November 2, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment Z-14-22 for 1710, 1802, 1810, and 1818 Tullamore Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment Z-15-22 for part of 3801, 3803, 3805, and 3807 Ballybunion Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plan PS-05-22 for Residences at The Links Subdivision, conditioned on a traffic impact study within 30 days (5-1)
• Approved including Dunraven HOA email as Exhibit 1A for case PS-05-22 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plan PS-06-22 for HDI Subdivision with a waiver for sidewalks on only one side of the street (6-0)
• Tabled case Z-16-22 until January 4, 2023
• Withdrawn case Z-17-22 per request of Petitioner

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2022 estimated tax levies for the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Public Library. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding American Rescue Plan Act grant programs.

• Public Hearing for the City of Bloomington 2022 Estimated Tax Levy
• Public Hearing for the Bloomington Public Library 2022 Estimated Tax Levy
• Ordinance approving Economic Development and Socio-Economic Grant Programs under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Liquor license classification increase for Grand Cafe, LLC at 2205 E. Oakland Ave.
• Liquor license classification increase for MGN Foods, Inc. (West Market Groceries) at 301 W. Market St.

Council approved an ordinance establishing Economic Development and Socio-Economic grant programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes funding for small business rehabilitation, non-profits, and affordable housing. Two public hearings were held regarding tax levies for the City and the Public Library, both of which were tabled for further consideration.

• Approved ARPA grant programs with an amendment allowing two non-profit awards up to $250,000 and three up to $150,000 (7-1)
• Denied liquor license classification increase for West Market Groceries (7-0)
• Approved liquor license classification increase for Grand Cafe (7-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Hawthorn Suites Bloomington liquor license (7-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled City of Bloomington 2022 Estimated Tax Levy until December 12, 2022
• Tabled Bloomington Public Library 2022 Estimated Tax Levy until December 12, 2022

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board received updates on Bloomington Police Department complaints, taser usage, and recruitment. Members discussed the BPD transparency portal and the board's role in the complaint process. No formal votes were taken on policy or expenditures.

• Tabled approval of November meeting minutes to January agenda
• Confirmed appointment of youth board member Amira Bommarito (appointed Nov. 28)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget. The board is also scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy for Tax Year 2022.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-03 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance 2022-04 for a Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy of $2,351,600
• Certification of October 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2023 amended budget and a tax levy of $2,351,600. The board also certified October funds and approved the 2023 annual meeting and holiday schedule.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget and Ordinance 2022-03 (8-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy for Tax Year 2022 of $2,351,600 and Ordinance 2022-04 (8-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 Board Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Certified October 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds (8-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments (8-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual List of Meetings and Holiday Office Closures (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several contracts for city services, including a $12,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,000 agreement for a sewer project. The body will also discuss the 2023 budget and a potential agreement with the Bloomington Police Department.

• Contract for water main project at 1200 N. Main St: $12,000
• Contract for sewer project at 1100 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 1000 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 900 N. Main St: $1,000
• Contract for sewer project at 800 N. Main St: $1,000

City Council approved the annexation of 1.10 acres at 2318 W. Market Street and a special use permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue. The council also approved a lease extension for a USPS substation and denied a zoning text amendment for plastic and rubber processing. A $6.1M bills and payroll package was approved.

• Approved $6,188,187.23 in bills and payroll
• Approved $485,138.58 for shared server storage arrays
• Approved $173,100 agreement with Farnsworth Group for Grossinger Motors Arena roof work
• Approved annexation and B-1 zoning for 2318 W. Market Street
• Approved special use permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue (5-2)
• Approved lease extension for USPS substation at 400 N. Center Street (12/01/2022-12/31/2024)
• Denied zoning text amendment to allow 'Plastic, Rubber and Allied Products Processing' in M-1 Districts
• Approved special use permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to discuss the formation of research work groups for Smart Cities initiatives. The body will also review updates on the MUNIS SaaS migration and discuss the OpenGov Citizen Services platform and MetroLab membership.

• Discussion on forming work groups for Smart Cities initiatives research
• Update and next steps for MUNIS SaaS Migration
• Discussion of OpenGov Citizen Services platform
• Discussion of MetroLab membership and potential projects

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review the 2022-23 budget and discuss citywide insurance. The session includes reports from the Mayor and City Manager and a review of various city departments.

• Discussion of the 2022-23 budget
• Review of citywide insurance
• Reports from the Mayor and City Manager
• Departmental reviews including Police, Fire, and Public Works

City Council approved the 2022 Tax Levy Estimate for the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Public Library. The levy includes funding for public safety pensions and library operations.

• Approved 2022 Tax Levy Estimate for the City of Bloomington and Bloomington Public Library (5-3)
• Approved September 19, 2022, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Approved October 17, 2022, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (as amended)
• Approved October 24, 2022, Regular City Council meeting minutes
• Approved motion to extend Council discussion time by 10 minutes (8-0)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss new business. The primary agenda item is an event brainstorm session featuring guest Katherine Murphy.

• Event brainstorm with guest Katherine Murphy

The Commission approved the minutes from October. Members discussed a proposal to seek a $500,000 annual donation from State Farm to support the Chevron Event Series. The board will discuss event planning and festival contributions in January.

• Approved October minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for local historic preservation designations at four different properties. The body will also consider a grant for gutter and downspout repairs.

• Rust Grant request of $5,341.88 for 102-116 W Locust Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 33 Sunset Road
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 809 N McLean Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 901 N McLean Street
• Historic Preservation Overlay request for 310 E Walnut Street

The Commission approved a Rust Grant for gutter repairs and determined that 33 Sunset Road meets the criteria for local historic landmark designation. Three other landmark requests from the Franklin Park Foundation were continued to December. The body also discussed updates to the Community Preservation Plan and Rust Grant guidelines.

• Approved $5,341.88 Rust Grant for gutter and downspout repairs at 102-116 W. Locust Street (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact that 33 Sunset Road meets criteria for local historic landmark designation (5-0)
• Established subcommittee of Commissioners Koos and Graehling to draft nomination report for 33 Sunset Road (5-0)
• Continued landmark designation requests for 809 N McLean Street, 901 N McLean Street, and 310 E Walnut Street to December meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 meeting as amended (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a petition from Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. The board is deciding whether to grant a Special Use Permit for a two-family dwelling in a single-family residence district.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit SP-14-22 for a two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Habitat for Humanity of McLean County to build a two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street. The board found that all standards for approval were met and declined to require a privacy fence as a condition. The case will proceed to City Council on December 12, 2022.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022, meeting (5-0)
• Established findings of fact that all standards for Special Use Permit at 1305 Bunn Street are met (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for two-family dwelling at 1305 Bunn Street with no conditions (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget and a letter of intent to work with Straight Up Solar. The board will also discuss the library's expansion and capital campaign.

• Approval of Revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar
• Change orders for additional cameras, floor power boxes, and door access control
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Capital Campaign
• Review of October 2022 bills totaling $1,778,999.80

The Board approved a revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget to maintain a flat tax rate. Trustees also approved three construction change orders for security and electrical upgrades, while tabling a solar project agreement.

• Approved Revised FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Tabled Letter of Intent to work with Straight Up Solar (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,414.00 change order for additional cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,866.53 change order for additional floor power boxes (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,268.00 change order for 12 additional door access controls (7-1)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes and October 2022 bills list (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and a final plat for a planned unit development. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Construction agreement with Wm. Masters, Inc. for Fort Jesse Generator and Electrical Improvements for $1,540,800
• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $16,919,792.47
• Agreement with Bailey Edward Design Inc. for a new City Hall elevator not to exceed $85,000
• Agreement with Technical Solutions & Services, Inc. for Police Department Building Automation System for $203,800
• Ordinance approving the final plat of The Villas at Prairie Vista P.U.D.

The City Council approved a large consent agenda including payroll, various infrastructure agreements, and a liquor license ownership change. Separate votes were held to approve electrical improvements for Fort Jesse and design services for a new City Hall elevator.

• Approved Bills and Payroll of $16,919,792.47
• Approved $77,993 purchase from Sentinel Technologies for Government Center switch replacement
• Approved $203,800 agreement with Technical Solutions & Services, Inc. for Police Department building automation
• Approved $56,700 HUD grant agreement for Supportive Housing and Continuum of Care
• Approved budget increase of $159,584 for Community Development Block Grant
• Approved Final Plat of The Villas at Prairie Vista P.U.D.
• Approved $1,540,800 construction agreement with Wm. Masters, Inc. and $76,800 observation agreement with Donoghue & Associates, Inc. for Fort Jesse improvements
• Approved agreement with Bailey Edward Design Inc. for City Hall elevator design not to exceed $85,000

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to review the October meeting minutes and treasurer's report. The primary item of new business is a discussion regarding the 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board elections.

• Discussion of 2023 Foreign Fire Insurance Board elections

The Board approved the October meeting minutes and the November treasurer report. Members established the timeline and requirements for the upcoming December elections.

• Approved October minutes (4-0)
• Approved November Treasurer Report of $368,389.46 (4-0)
• Scheduled Foreign Fire Election for December 6th-8th
• Set nomination form deadline for December 2, 2022

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is holding public hearings on several liquor license applications and classification increases. The body is also reviewing sanctions for two establishments regarding city code violations.

• Grand Cafe (2205 E. Oakland Ave.): request to increase license from Class RBS to Class RAS
• Hawthorn Suites Bloomington (1 Lyon Ct.): request for change of ownership of Class RAS license
• West Market Groceries (301 W. Market St.): request to increase license from Class PBS to Class PAS
• Cadillac Jack’s (1507 S. Main Street): request for redefinition of premises for Class TAPS license
• Sanctions review hearings for Euphoria Nightclub (610 N. Main Street) and Mulligan's (531 N. Main Street)

The Commission positively recommended four liquor license applications to the City Council, including a redefinition of premises for Cadillac Jack's with a 10:00 p.m. live music curfew. It also approved a temporary 45-day operating permit for Hawthorn Suites during an ownership transition.

• Positively recommended Grand Cafe's request to increase license to Class RAS and redefine premises (2-0)
• Positively recommended Hawthorn Suites' change of ownership with condition to change to Class EAS license (2-0)
• Approved Hawthorn Suites to operate under current license for 45 days
• Positively recommended West Market Groceries' increase to Class PAS, removing minimum purchase size condition but keeping 9:00 a.m. weekday start time (2-0)
• Positively recommended Cadillac Jack's redefinition of premises with condition of no live music outside after 10:00 p.m. (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 31, September 28, and October 11, 2022 meetings (2-0)
• Scheduled Barmania, LLC sanctions hearing for December 13, 2022
• Noted $6,000 fine and three-weekend suspension settlement for Jayst, Inc. d/b/a Mulligan's

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board reviewed Bloomington Police Department (BPD) data, including a Taser report and call volumes. Members discussed current officer recruitment and staffing levels. The board planned a future discussion regarding the transparency portal for residents.

• Taser report detailing 16 incidents of use
• BPD staffing update: 122 of 128 positions filled
• Recruitment: 7 officers graduating academy on 11/18/2022
• Call for service data: 6,469 calls in Oct 2022 vs 5,964 in Oct 2021
• One remaining discrimination complaint pending review in December or January

The board approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members received reports on Bloomington Police Department (BPD) calls for service, Taser usage, and officer recruitment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review several zoning map amendments and legislative site plans. The body is deciding on land use changes for various properties across five city wards.

• Z-11-22: Zoning amendment for 1301 W. Washington Street from M-2 to M-1
• PR-11-22: Legislative Site Plan with Variance for 1041 Wylie Drive
• PR-12-22: Legislative Site Plan with Variance for 1403 N. Veterans Parkway
• Z-13-22: Zoning amendment for 602 S Main Street from B-1 to P-2
• Z-12-22 and PS-04-22: Annexation, zoning, and preliminary plan for Interstate Business Park near W. Market Street and Avalon Way

The Planning Commission recommended approval for multiple zoning map amendments, site plans, and an annexation. These recommendations will move to the City Council for final consideration on November 28, 2022.

• Approved October 6, 2022 minutes with amendments regarding Belle Tire (Voice Vote)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from M-2 to M-1 at 1301 W. Washington Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan and variance for hotel at 1041 Wylie Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan and variance for Hy-Vee at 1403 N. Veterans Parkway (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from B-1 to P-2 at 602 S. Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and zoning to B-1 at 2318 W. Market Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Second Amended Preliminary Plan for Interstate Business Park (6-0)
• Case Z-10-22 for 1305 Bunn Street withdrawn by petitioner

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will consider a tax levy for the 2023 fiscal year and an ordinance to create a housing eviction relief program. The board will also review a proposed amended budget and a services agreement for office building renovations.

• Ordinance to create the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) Program
• Estimated Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy of $2,351,600
• Project Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Amended Budget for 30-day review
• September 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

The Board of Trustees passed an ordinance creating the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) program, using $200,000 of surplus Community Emergency Response Program funds to provide up to $3,000 per applicant for rental/mortgage, property tax, insurance, and utility assistance. The Board also approved a $115,000 contract with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations, accepted the amended FY2023 budget, and approved an estimated $2,351,600 tax levy for tax year 2022. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Passed ordinance creating HERE eviction relief program with $200,000 in CERP funds (9-0)
• Approved $115,000 contract with Farnsworth Group for office building renovations (9-0)
• Accepted proposed FY2023 amended budget for 30-day review (9-0)
• Approved estimated FY2023 tax levy of $2,351,600 for tax year 2022 (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September meeting minutes, September statement of funds, and October 24 payment requests (9-0)

City Council

The provided agenda consists of numerical sequences and delimiters rather than readable text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the source.

The City Council approved a new five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for police technology and a $371,463 software upgrade for the Tyler MUNIS system. Council also authorized funding for Hamilton Road design services and approved several liquor licenses and zoning amendments.

• Approved new five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for Police Department technology
• Approved $371,463 Tyler MUNIS upgrade and SaaS migration payment
• Approved OpenGov Inc. Citizen Services Platform for Economic & Community Development
• Approved Hamilton Road Phase I and II design supplements (7-1)
• Approved $112,129.14 for Sweeney Park playground equipment
• Approved $9,316,363.91 in bills and payroll
• Approved liquor licenses for The Station Saloon, Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge, and Egg Republic
• Approved zoning text amendments to the City of Bloomington Zoning Code

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will meet to approve quarterly financial reports and investment recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James. The board will also consider pension applications and retirement requests.

• Review of investment activity and recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Retirement/disability application for Engineer Joe Hoeniges
• Pension fund applications for Jakob Johnson, Vernon Dickey, and Ross Mansfield
• Discussion of RFPs for next year's auditor and actuary
• Review of pension benefits and COLA increases for the ensuing year

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board approved the enrollment of three new firefighters into the fund and approved a regular pension for retiree Joe Hoeniges. The board also accepted the treasurer's and financial reports, and discussed future audit and actuarial services.

• Approved enrollment of Jakob Johnson, Vernon Dickey, and Ross Mansfield into the fund effective September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved regular pension for Joe Hoeniges effective September 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Investment Report (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Annual Meeting List: January 27, April 28, July 28, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (viva voce)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2022 as presented (viva voce)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to receive an update from Art & Entertainment Director Anthony Nelson. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Update from Art & Entertainment Director, Anthony Nelson

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several grant requests and certificates of appropriateness for property repairs. The body will also consider the historical significance of a building at 401 Brock Drive for demolition review.

• Rust Grant request of $6,282.30 for gutter and downspout repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street
• Funk Grant request of $787.50 for window repair at 24 Whites Place
• Rust Grant request of $16,478.70 for awning repairs at 102 W Washington Street
• Demolition review for buildings located at 401 Brock Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for garage repairs at 1003 Park Street

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the presentation of Beautification Awards to the City Council in November. The session also includes an update from Parks and Rec.

• Discussion of Beautification Awards presentation to City Council
• Parks and Rec update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions. These include requests for yard variances, a special use permit for chicken-keeping, and a permit for multi-family dwellings.

• Petition V-08-22: Variances for reduced front, side, and rear yards at 2 Megan Court
• Petition SP-15-22: Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 2803 Longmeadow Lane
• Petition SP-16-22: Special Use Permit for multi-family dwellings at Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on the FY24 operating and asset budgets. The board will also discuss solar panels, library expansion, and fundraising.

• Approval of FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Approval of FY24 Fixed Asset Budget
• Resolution authorizing the Director to accept donations
• Discussion of solar panels
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda consists of numerical sequences and symbols rather than readable text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review several equipment and maintenance requests. The board will discuss funding for thermal imaging cameras and painting overhead doors at fire stations.

• Request for Bullard QXT TIC’s with Electronic Thermal Throttle for $67,420.00
• Request for painting overhead doors at stations 1, 2, 3, and 4 for $26,300.00
• Request for SEEK Thermal Imagine Cameras for $15,978.74
• Request for overhead doors to be painted red at every station for $42,560
• Request for service award plaques for completing probation

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider new and transferred liquor license applications. The body will review requests for various establishments, including those for retail and dining services.

• Application for a new liquor license for 100-102 N. Main St.
• Application for a new liquor license for 100-102 N. Main St. (duplicate entry)
• Application for a liquor license transfer for 500 N. Main St.
• Application for a new liquor license for 7818891 (address/ID not fully clear)
• Application for a new liquor license for 7818898 (address/ID not fully clear)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to review the FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget and the FY24 Fixed Asset Budget.

• Review of FY24 Maintenance & Operating Budget
• Review of FY24 Fixed Asset Budget
• Approval of April 12, 2022 Minutes
• Approval of April 12, 2022 Executive Session Minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several infrastructure plats and service agreements. Key decisions include approving a construction agreement for water treatment plant chemical systems and a labor contract with IATSE Local 193.

• Construction Agreement with G. A. Rich & Sons, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems Improvements for $1,510,850
• Approval of Bills and Payroll in the amount of $7,455,338.61
• Three-year agreement with T2 Systems Inc. for parking management hosting services totaling $126,729.35
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 for rock salt purchases
• Final Plat approvals for The Grove on Kickapoo Creek Sixth Addition, Cedar Ridge Subdivision Third Addition, and Route 51 Subdivision Second Addition

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will discuss ALPR data transparency and community engagement ideas. The board is scheduled to take action on appeal case No. 2021-R-02. Members will also receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaints, taser reports, training, and recruitment.

• Discussion on ALPR Data/Transparency
• Action on PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-02
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD recruitment and training updates
• Ideas for increasing community engagement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two legislative site plans and a series of text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance. One zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street has been tabled to November 2, 2022.

• Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding auto sales, residential uses in commercial districts, snack food manufacturing, and assisted living facilities
• Legislative Site Plan and Special Use request for 1501 N. Veterans Parkway
• Legislative Site Plan request for the intersection of Woodrig Road and Breezewood Boulevard
• Tabled zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street from R-1C to R-2

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The agenda for this special session consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. It includes a consent agenda item listed as a 'Test Item Title'.

• Consent Agenda: Test Item Title

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider three applications for liquor licenses. The body will review requests for a new license, a license transfer, and a license for a specific location.

• Application for a new liquor license for 100 N. Main St.
• Application for a liquor license transfer for 100 N. Main St.
• Application for a liquor license for 100 N. Main St.

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to discuss the formation of work groups to research Smart Cities initiatives. The commission will also receive an update on the MUNIS SaaS migration.

• Discussion on forming research work groups for Smart Cities initiatives
• Update on MUNIS SaaS migration

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a bid for cemetery equipment and a data sharing agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services. The meeting also includes the certification of August 2022 funds and routine payment requests.

• Bid award to AHW for a John Deere track loader for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the amount of $58,814.33
• Data Sharing Agreement and Supplemental Business Associate Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services
• Certification of August 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of September 26, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several service contracts, including a request for a new 2023 contract for the City's health insurance. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the use of the city's logo.

• Proposed ordinance regarding the use of the City's logo
• Review of a 2023 health insurance contract
• Contract for the purchase of a new 2023 Ford F-150
• Contract for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250
• Contract for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-350

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several variance and special use requests. The board is deciding on yard size reductions for multiple residential lots and a solar array installation. One request for a residential chicken-keeping permit is also on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 1035 E. Front Street
• Variance for a front yard solar array at 1004 E. Oakland Avenue
• Variances for reduced front, side, and rear yards at 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 Megan Court
• Tabled variance request for 2 Megan Court

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will vote on recommendations to the Council regarding a proposed ordinance for Chapter 29 Code updates. The body will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and review citizen comments from September 2022.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• TC-2022-01: Proposed Ordinance for Chapter 29 Code updates
• Review of September 2022 Citizen Comments/Complaints Summary

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a change order for an emergency egress call system. The board will also discuss the library's strategic plan, fundraising, and expansion efforts.

• Approval of change order for Emergency Egress Call System in expansion plans
• Discussion of Equity Statement and Labor Statement
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising
• Approval of August 2022 Bills List

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the city's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. The session includes a review of the current zoning map and potential updates to land use regulations.

• Discussion of the city-wide zoning map
• Review of the comprehensive plan
• Discussion of zoning ordinances

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding fall events. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Fall Events

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the presentation of Beautification Awards to the City Council on October 10, 2022. The session also includes an update from the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Discussion of Beautification Awards presentation for October 10, 2022
• Update from the Parks and Recreation Department
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review financial reports and new funding requests. The board will discuss expenditures for station maintenance and employee recognition.

• Request for $42,560 to paint overhead doors red at every station
• Request for service award plaques for completing probation

Board of Fire & Police Commission

The Board of Fire and Police Commission is holding a special session to discuss liaison matters. The board will consider approving the Promotional Sergeant and Lieutenant List for September 14, 2022.

• Approval of Promotional Sergeant and Lieutenant List
• Human Resources Liaison discussion
• Fire Liaison discussion
• Police Liaison discussion
• Approval of December 2, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several requests for zoning changes, special uses, and variances. The body is also discussing the appointment of a new City Clerk.

• Request for a special use permit for a 10-unit residential development at 1100-1118 N. Main St.
• Request for a variance for a property at 1100-1118 N. Main St. regarding setbacks
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1200 N. Main St.
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1210 N. Main St.
• Request for a zoning change to R-3 for a property at 1220 N. Main St.

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special retreat to discuss city activities and strategic priorities. The session includes communication exercises and the creation of milestones for a future strategic vision.

• General discussion on City activities and matters
• Identification of strategic priorities and milestones

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special retreat focused on governance and strategic priorities. The session includes communication exercises and discussions between department heads and council members.

• Discussion on principles of board governance
• Small group discussions on strategic priorities
• Communication exercises regarding City activities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plan for Fox Creek Country Club and a site plan for 506 IAA Drive. The body will also review several proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance. A zoning map amendment for 1305 Bunn Street has been tabled to October 6.

• Amended Preliminary Plan for Fox Creek Country Club near Carrington Lane and Fox Creek Road
• Legislative Site Plan for 506 IAA Drive, Suite 101
• Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living facilities, and snack food manufacturing
• Zoning Map Amendment for 1305 Bunn Street (Tabled to Oct. 6)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider accepting the Annual Financial Report and Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The meeting includes routine approvals of previous minutes and fund statements.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit presented by Richard W. Phillips, CPA
• Acceptance of Annual Treasurer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2022
• Certification of July 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of August 22, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several municipal contracts, including a $10,000 agreement for a water main project and a $1,200 expenditure for a local event. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding the use of the city's logo.

• Contract for water main project: $10,000
• Expenditure for the 2022 'Savor the Summer' event: $1,200
• Proposed ordinance regarding the use of the City Logo
• Proposed agreement for the 'City-Wide Cleanup' event
• Proposed agreement for the 'City-Wide Cleanup' event

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss a Downtown Bloomington update. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Downtown Bloomington Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review grant requests for property repairs and applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on funding for facade and awning work and approve specific material replacements for historic properties.

• Rust Grant request of $25,000.00 for facade repairs at 106 Front Street
• Rust Grant request of $984.47 for awning installation at 404 N Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 24 Whites Place
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window and roof replacement at 1006 N Prairie Street

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizen's Beautification Committee is meeting to coordinate city plantings and awards. Members will discuss the Market Street corridor and receive an update from Parks and Rec.

• Collation and discussion of Beautification Awards
• Review of city planting locations
• Market Street corridor spring planting pot counts and garbage pick-up

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will review a request to waive the three-quote requirement for specific system maintenance. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising.

• Waive three-quote requirement for Envisionware, Inc. regarding RFID pads, credit card system, public printing, PC reservation system, security gates, and sorter maintenance
• Discussion on library expansion and fundraising
• Special presentation on Bloomington Public Library History Internship by Noah Tang

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss potential updates to the city's zoning ordinance. The body will review the current zoning map and consider changes to the zoning ordinance.

• Discussion of city-wide zoning ordinance updates
• Review of the current zoning map

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board is meeting to review several funding requests for fire department equipment and supplies. The agenda includes discussions on a rescue boat, workout equipment, and public education materials.

• Request for NRS ASR 155 Rescue boat kit for $2,950.00
• Request for Rogue workout equipment for $11,189.99
• Request for Public Education Supplies up to $14,999.00

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to consider a liquor license application for a business located at 110 N. Main St. The commission will review the application and any associated testimony.

• Liquor license application for 110 N. Main St.

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will consider several zoning changes, including requests for residential and commercial developments. The body will also discuss a contract for the 2023-2024 budget and a request for a special event permit.

• Zoning request for 222 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 100 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 101 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Zoning request for 102 N. Main St. regarding a residential development
• Special event permit request for the 2023-2024 budget cycle

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will conduct a bi-annual review of 2022 citizen complaints. The meeting includes updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding Taser reports, traffic stop data, and recruitment.

• Bi-annual review of 2022 citizen complaints
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• BPD updates on recruitment and training
• Welcome of Youth Board Member Kimberly Howard

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two property petitions. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Petition for S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District at 1001 N Evans Street
• Legislative Site Plan Review and potential Variances for 1508-1510 N Main Street
• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will meet to review IT department updates. Discussions include the MUNIS SaaS migration, organizational design, and data governance storage strategies.

• MUNIS SaaS Migration update
• IT Organizational Design and Staffing updates
• Storage Strategy - Data Governance update
• Approval of February 22, 2022 meeting minutes

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting. The body will also certify June 2022 fund statements and approve payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Certification of June 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of July 25, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Approval of June 27, 2022 Board Meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will decide on several contracts, including library worker agreements and parking garage repairs. The body will also discuss a framework for spending American Rescue Plan funds and a proposal to change the boundaries of the city's nine wards.

• Contract with Golf Construction for $642,100 for repairs to the Lincoln Parking Garages
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $8,348,418.90
• Budget Ordinance amendment of $84,200 for the Abraham Lincoln Parking Deck Fund
• Public hearing for the Program Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Performance Evaluation Report
• Ordinance to amend the boundaries of the City's nine wards

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and financial grants for property repairs. The body will consider funding for façade, stone, siding, and window work at four different locations.

• Siding and soffit repairs at 1104 N Roosevelt Street, including a $1,964.56 Funk Grant
• Façade and stone repairs at 701 E Grove Street, including a $5,000.00 Funk Grant
• Rust Grant of $25,000.00 for façade repairs at 106 Front Street
• Rust Grant of $11,750.00 for window repairs at 202 Center Street
• Updates regarding the Historic Preservation Plan

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will meet to review updates on beautification awards and parks and recreation. The body will also discuss a possible mural site with Becky Altic.

• Discussion of possible mural site with Becky Altic
• Beautification Awards update
• Parks and Rec update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review and act on several petitions for special use permits and zoning variances. Requests include permissions for chicken-keeping, a rooming house, and a place of worship, as well as signage variances.

• Special Use Permit for a Rooming House at 709 Douglas Street
• Special Use Permits for Chicken-Keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way, 217 Magnolia Drive, 601 S. Livingston Street, and 2813 Chesapeake Ln
• Special Use Permit for a Place of Worship at 802 S. Eldorado Road
• Signage variances for QuikTrip Corporation at 223 Bloomington Heights Road and the YMCA at 202 St. Joseph Drive
• Special Use Permit for Personal Care Services at 701 E. Washington Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a new labor agreement and updates to the employee handbook. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising efforts.

• Approval of the 5/1/22-4/30/25 Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement
• Approval of revisions to the Employee Handbook
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising
• Approval of 2023 Board Meeting Dates

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and standard administrative sections. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will hold a quarterly meeting to elect officers and seat new trustees. The board will review financial reports and investment recommendations from Wall Capitol and Raymond James.

• Election of officers and seating of new trustees
• Review of investment activity and recommendations by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Approval of Municipal Compliance Report (tax levy)
• Review and approval of Disability Medical Review for Bill Krohe
• Approval of Quarterly Payroll and Financial reports prepared by Insight

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review requests for equipment purchases and service payments. The board will discuss funding for a rescue boat, workout equipment, and station cable services.

• Request for NRS ASR 155 Rescue boat kit for $2,950.00
• Request for Rogue workout equipment for $11,189.99
• Request to take over cable payments for stations from Firefighters Union Local 49

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold a sanctions review hearing regarding unpaid taxes for BillHill, Inc. and a public hearing on a liquor license ownership change. The body will also consider a request to allow beer and wine service at the Go Nuts Festival.

• Sanctions Review Hearing for BillHill, Inc. d/b/a Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes
• Public hearing on ownership change for Class TAS Liquor License for Around the Corner II, Inc. d/b/a JP's Wheel & Alehouse (409 N. Hershey Rd.)
• Request from Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau for beer and wine service at the Go Nuts Festival on September 10, 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on various municipal contracts, including a $100,000 agreement for a new fire truck. The meeting also covers zoning requests and city-wide infrastructure updates.

• Contract for a new fire truck totaling $100,000
• Contract for a new police vehicle
• Contract for a new city-wide street lighting system
• Contract for a new city-wide street signage system
• Zoning requests for various city properties

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will discuss and take action on appeal case No. 2021-R-03. Members will also conduct a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department.

• Action on PSCRB Appeal Case No. 2021-R-03
• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part III)
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• BPD updates on recruitment and training

Technology Commission

The provided agenda contains no listed business, motions, or discussion topics. It consists of procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will review several requests for council action, including a contract for a new fire truck and a professional services agreement for a water main project. The body will also discuss ordinances regarding city-owned property and public safety.

• Contract for a new fire truck for the Bloomington Fire Department
• Professional services agreement for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1100 N. Main St.
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1102 N. Main St.
• Ordinance regarding the sale of city-owned property at 1104 N. Main St.

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the May 2022 meeting minutes and certify fund statements for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and the Cemetery Fund. The board will also consider payment requests for the General Town Fund.

• Certification of May 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds
• Approval of June 27, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Discussion of Township Officials of Illinois 2022 Education Event on July 28, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss library expansion and fundraising. The board is also deciding on updates to purchasing and surplus policies and the approval of non-resident card fees.

• Annual OCLC Service from Illinois Heartland Library System (waiving competitive bid)
• Non-Resident Card Fee for 7.01.22 — 6.30.23
• Sale of surplus artwork
• Proposed Purchasing and Surplus Policy Amendments
• Contract for the lease of storage space

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss public art. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of public art

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing requests for property modifications and a local historic preservation designation. The body will also discuss updates to the Historic Preservation Plan and Rust Grant Guidelines.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue
• Funk Grant request of $1,140.00 for porch repairs at 510 Mason Avenue
• S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District request for 1001 N Evans Street
• Proposed changes and updates to Rust Grant Guidelines

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will meet to review beautification awards and receive updates from Parks and Rec. The committee will also discuss a possible mural site with Becky Altic.

• Beautification Awards
• Possible mural site discussion with Becky Altic
• Parks and Rec update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on four special use permits. These include a request for a rooming house and three requests for chicken-keeping at various residential properties.

• Special Use Permit and Variance for a Rooming House at 709 Douglas Street (Clem Properties, LLC)
• Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 19 Aberdeen Way (Danielle King)
• Special Use Permit for Chicken-Keeping at 217 Magnolia Drive (Erik Goshorn)
• Special Use Permit and Variance for Chicken-Keeping at 601 S. Livingston Street (Linda Stroh)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold a sanctions review hearing for a local business and consider two liquor license requests. The body will also vote on the May 10, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Sanctions Review Hearing for BillHill, Inc. d/b/a Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes
• Public Hearing for Ralben, Inc. d/b/a Cadillac Jack’s (1507 S. Main Street) to redefine premises for a Class TAPS Liquor License
• Change of ownership application for Keldon, Inc., d/b/a Times Past Inn (1216 Towanda Ave.) for a Class RAS Liquor License

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed contracts for city services and infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes discussions on street maintenance, utility work, and professional services.

• Contract for street maintenance and repair work
• Contract for utility work at 1100-1200 block of North Main Street
• Contract for professional services with an estimated cost of $10,000
• Contract for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Police Department
• Contract for the purchase of equipment for the Water Department

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review several funding requests for fire department equipment. The board will discuss purchasing rescue tools, training simulators, and uniform accessories.

• Request for 6 TL-9 Stabilizers (3 combi-tools and 3 spreaders) for $4,200 plus freight
• Request for up to 5 black box machinery rescue simulators at $3,300 each plus freight
• Request for up to 5 sets of consumables for $220 each plus freight
• Request for the Board to take over cable payments for stations from Firefighters Union Local 49
• Request to purchase a secondary set of award bars for Class B uniforms

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will hold a combined regular and quarterly meeting to receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department. Discussions will include police complaints, traffic stop data, and recruitment efforts.

• Update on BPD complaints and Taser Report
• Review of BPD traffic stop data
• BPD training, education, and recruitment updates
• Quarterly public discussion

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is holding a special meeting to receive an update from City Manager Tim Gleason. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Update from City Manager Tim Gleason

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several pending text amendments to zoning classifications. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Discussion on residential uses in commercial districts
• Zoning for snack food manufacturing
• Zoning for assisted living facilities
• Updating zoning classifications
• Review and submission process

City Council

The City Council will vote on routine consent items including equipment purchases and zoning amendments. The regular agenda includes a development agreement for 110 E. Jefferson Street and a parking enforcement contract.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $14,424,127.38
• Purchase of two Komatsu WA200-8 Wheel Loaders for $210,950 and $198,850
• Purchase of a Bobcat T76 T4 Compact Track Loader for $82,685.58
• Zoning map amendment for 602 S. Gridley Street to B-2 (Local Commercial) District
• Development agreement with Forgetful Friends, LLC for 110 E. Jefferson Street

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting a revised purchasing policy required by HB 4251. The body will also review a change order for South side Parking Lot Improvements. Other business includes certifying the April 2022 Statement of Funds.

• Adoption of Revised Purchasing Policy necessitated by HB 4251
• Change Order with Stark Excavating, Inc. for South side Parking Lot Improvements in the amount of $30,000.00
• Certification of April 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the location for a new mural and schedule future cleanup dates. The agenda also includes updates on Arbor Day and Parks and Rec.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Future cleanup dates: 6-11, 7-14, 8-13, 9-8, and 10-8
• Arbor Day update from Becky Altic
• Beautification Awards
• Parks and Rec update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for home repairs and replacements. The body will also consider three grant requests for property maintenance and potential updates to Rust Grant Guidelines.

• Rust Grant request of $16,478.70 for awning replacement at 102 W Washington Street
• Rust Grant request of $6,000.00 for tuckpointing and gutter repairs at 102-116 W Locust Street
• Funk Grant request of $1,140.00 for porch repairs at 510 S Mason Avenue
• Certificates of Appropriateness for a fence at 1009 E Jefferson Street, windows at 304 E Walnut Street, and a roof at 408 E Walnut Street
• Proposed changes and updates to Rust Grant Guidelines

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions for variances and special use permits. These include a request for a cannabis dispensing organization and a request for chicken-keeping in a residential district.

• Petition for a non-recessed entry variance at 102 W Market Street
• Special Use Permit for chicken-keeping at 504 E Olive Street
• Special Use Permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization at 1006 JC Parkway

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to appoint FY23 committees and review fiscal reports. The board will decide on a subscription renewal and the rejection of moving bids.

• Waive competitive three-quote requirement for annual EBSCO Subscription Service renewal
• Reject all moving bids
• Discussion of 2023 Property/Casualty Insurance
• Discussion of Library Expansion and Fundraising

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss items for future City Council votes. The meeting includes presentations on the American Rescue Plan and the myBloomington App.

• Presentation on the American Rescue Plan
• Presentation of the myBloomington App
• Approval of April 11, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting minutes

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is considering several requests for temporary alcohol permits for downtown events and a new license for Brickyard Barrel House. The body will also address violation citations regarding sales to a minor and unpaid taxes.

• Class LB Liquor License request for Bloomington Normal Sunrise Rotary's Brats and Bags fundraiser on August 5, 2022
• Open alcohol in public requests for Saturdays on the Square and Prairie Street Concerts Series
• Class RAPS Liquor License application for Barrel House at 9 Brickyard Dr.
• Violation citation for The Stable Music Hall & Lounge (236 E. Front St.) regarding sale of alcohol to a minor
• Violation citation for Maguire's (220 N. Center St.) regarding past due food and beverage taxes

City Council

The City Council will vote on filling a vacancy in Ward 1 and approve several infrastructure maintenance contracts. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan and a 46-acre land annexation.

• Appointment of Grant Walch to the Council for Ward 1
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $7,177,026.98
• FY23 Utility Maintenance Project contract with George Gildner, Inc. for $2,036,500
• Annexation and B-1 zoning of 46 acres north of West Hamilton Road and west of South Main Street
• Two Illinois Housing Development Authority grants totaling $822,000

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will conduct a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and discuss the role of the PSCRB. The meeting includes updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding traffic stop data and recruitment.

• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part II)
• BPD Taser Report
• BPD Traffic Stop Data
• Discussion on the role of the PSCRB

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on four zoning map amendments and a site plan request. These items involve changes to manufacturing, residential, and commercial designations across various city wards.

• Z-06-22: Zoning amendment for 1101 E Bell Street from M-1 to M-2
• PR-06-22: Site plan review, special use permit, and variance for U-Haul at 1225 Holiday Drive
• Z-07-22: Zoning amendment for 705 E Washington from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-02-22: Preliminary plan for Woodrig Business Park at 2616 S Main Street
• Z-08-22: Zoning amendment for 602 S Gridley Street to B-2

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to discuss several professional service agreements for fire hose testing. The board will also review requests for rescue tools, machinery simulators, and uniform award bars.

• Professional service agreements with Fire Catt for hose testing ranging from $10,000 to $13,000
• Purchase of 6 TL-9 Stabilizers (3 combi-tools and 3 spreaders) for $4,200 plus freight
• Purchase of up to 5 black box machinery rescue simulators at $3,300 each plus freight
• Purchase of up to 5 sets of consumables for $220 each plus freight
• Request for secondary set of award bars for Class B uniforms

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission will meet to review previous minutes and introduce the Assistant Director of Information Technology. The body will discuss updates regarding the MUNIS SaaS migration, data governance storage strategy, and IT staffing.

• Introduction of Lydia Equbay, Assistant Director of Information Technology
• Update on MUNIS SaaS Migration
• Data Governance update regarding Storage Strategy
• IT Staffing updates
• Discussion of Board Member Positions

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine financial statements and payments. The body is also considering a Project Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for schematic plan and RFP assistance.

• Project Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for schematic plan and RFP assistance
• March 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• April 25, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments
• Unaudited Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 80 acres west of I-55 and south of West Market Street for a QuikTrip vehicle fueling station. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and site plans for local businesses.

• Annexation and zoning of 80 acres for QuikTrip west of I-55 and south of West Market Street
• Contract with Donohue and Associates, Inc. for water distribution design for $1,497,400
• Agreement with Gildner Inc. for sidewalk and curb ramp replacement for $1,070,371.28
• Purchase of a rescue pumper/fire engine for $901,100
• Purchase of Neptune water meters and equipment not to exceed $1,000,000

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will review quarterly financial and investment reports. The board will consider new agreements with Baker Tilly and Ullico for fiduciary liability insurance. They will also vote on fund applications and withdrawals.

• Approval of new agreement with Baker Tilly
• Approval of new agreement with Ullico for Fiduciary Liability Insurance
• Review of investment activity and recommendations by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Fund applications for Tyler Eft, Cody Cheeseman, Kyle Walder, Stephen (Nate) Wren, and Joseph Fidler
• Fund withdrawals for Joseph Fidler and Stephen (Nate) Wren

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will discuss the location for another mural and establish a schedule for future cleanup dates. The meeting also includes updates on Arbor Day and Parks and Recreation.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Future cleanup dates: 5-10, 6-11, 7-14, 8-13, 9-8, and 10-8
• Arbor Day update from Becky Altic
• Parks and Rec update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes to four properties. The body will also review a grant request for porch repairs and discuss preservation plan updates and grant guidelines.

• Fence petition at 1009 E Jefferson St
• Window replacement petition at 304 E Walnut St
• Roof replacement petition at 408 E Walnut St
• Porch repair petition at 510 S Mason Ave
• $1,140.00 Funk Grant request for porch repairs at 510 S Mason Ave

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve a merit increase for the director and the FY23 slate of officers. The board will also consider purchases for engineering services and builder's insurance. A discussion is scheduled regarding library expansion and fundraising.

• Director Merit Increase for FY23
• Purchase of Construction Materials Engineering Services from MET
• Purchase of Builder’s Insurance from AGCS Marine Ins Co
• FY23 Slate of Officers
• Discussion on Library Expansion and Fundraising

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Connect Transit budget and consider four separate council member proposals. The body is deciding whether to have staff analyze these initiatives before they are moved to a regular City Council meeting for a vote.

• Presentation and discussion of Connect Transit's Budget
• Proposal regarding the 'Bring It On' Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal to identify cost reductions to offset spending
• Proposal to establish an advisory Green Infrastructure Commission
• Proposal to create a Special Commission to address local gun violence

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss two specific funding requests. The board will consider taking over cable payments for stations and purchasing award bars for uniforms.

• Request to take over station cable payments from Firefighters Union Local 49
• Request to purchase 48 award bars for Class A and B uniforms

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary item for decision is a recommendation to the Full Board regarding a merit increase for the Director for FY23.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The committee will review a recommendation for the Director's FY23 merit increase to be sent to the full board.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Township Board of Trustees is convening for its annual meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the election of a moderator and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 13, 2021 Annual Town Meeting minutes
• Election and swearing in of Moderator
• Reports from Assessor Steve Scudder and Supervisor Deborah Skillrud
• Setting the date for the next annual meeting for April 12, 2023

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is reviewing several license applications and ownership transfers. The body is also considering first appearances for 13 violation citations involving sales to minors and past due taxes.

• Request for open alcohol in public for Black Dirt Music Festival on July 22-23, 2022
• Public hearing for two Class LB licenses for Illinois Shakespeare Festival at 48 Sunset Rd.
• Ownership change for Class RAPS license at Lupita's Hispanic and American Grocery, 1512 W. Market St.
• Stock transfer for Class TAS license at JP’s Wheel & Alehouse, 409 N. Hershey Rd.
• 10 citations for sale of alcohol to minors and 3 citations for past due food and beverage taxes

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and a budget amendment for the McLean County Museum of History. The body will also appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and review several contracts and liquor license requests.

• Adoption of the FY2023 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $5,705,812.60
• Construction contract with Dukes Root Control for CCTV Sewer Inspection Program for $393,247
• Change order of $7,924.56 for a John Deere Tractor 5115M
• Liquor license requests for Tony's Tacos (2303 E. Washington St.) and Miller Park Zoological Society

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding traffic stop data, recruitment, and training. Members will begin a bi-annual review of citizen complaints and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Update on BPD complaints and Taser Report
• Review of BPD traffic stop data
• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Bi-annual review of citizen complaints (part I)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to review site plan requests and potential variances for multiple developments. The body will also consider an annexation agreement and a zoning map amendment.

• PR-01-22: Site plan review and potential variances for QuikTrip Corporation
• Z-05-22: Annexation agreement and zoning map amendment for Sale Barn Properties LLC (north of 400 block of West Hamilton and west of Main Street)
• PR-03-22: Site plan review and potential variances for ABC Supply at 2402 East Empire Street
• PR-04-22: Site plan review and special use permit for a hotel at 1032 Wylie Drive
• Z-06-22: Zoning map amendment for 1101 E Bell Street from M-1 to M-2 (requested to table to May)

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to discuss a recommended merit increase for the Director for FY23. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session regarding personnel.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Budget and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The committee will consider a recommendation to the Full Board regarding a merit increase for the Director for FY23.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY23

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance. The meeting also includes the certification of February 2022 fund statements and approval of payment requests.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Vote to pass Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance
• Certification of February 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of March 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the FY2023 Proposed Budget and consider several high-value contracts and bond issuances. The body is also reviewing zoning map amendments and a redistricting policy based on the 2020 Census.

• Construction contract with P.J. Hoerr Inc. for O'Neil Park & Pool Improvement Project for $13,870,320
• Issuance of not to exceed $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for capital improvements
• Purchase of three Heavy Duty Rear Loaders from McNeilus Truck Manufacturing Co. for $669,066.00
• Zoning map amendment from R-1C to B-2 for 309 E. Wood Street
• Zoning map amendment from D-2 to P-2 for 413 E. Washington Street and 410 E. Front Street

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee will meet to discuss the location for another mural and future cleanup dates. The session also includes updates from Parks and Rec and a discussion on Arbor Day.

• Discussion of site for another mural
• Discussion of future clean up dates
• Arbor Day
• Beautification Awards
• Parks and Rec update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing petitions for Certificates of Appropriateness and various grant requests for building repairs. The body will consider funding for tuckpointing, painting, and awning replacements at several downtown and district locations.

• Rust Grant request of $25,000.00 for tuckpointing at 115 E Monroe Street
• Rust Grant request of $23,181.00 for exterior painting and repairs at 413 N Main Street
• Rust Grant request of $16,794.88 for tuckpointing at 414 N Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof tile repairs at 1301 N Clinton Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window repairs at 703 E Grove Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing a contract with the lowest bidder for the library's expansion and renovation. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bloomington for project funding.

• Contract for Library Expansion and Renovation construction
• Owner Contingency of $400,000
• FY22 & FY23 Budget Amendment
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Bloomington for expansion funding
• Resolution for the transfer of property for the benefit of the library

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on the proposed FY2023 budget and the city's 2021 accomplishments. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts via the consent agenda.

• Bills and payroll approval in the amount of $6,043,622.82
• Purchase of four 2023 International HV507 Trucks for $687,417.17
• Design services contract for Meadowbrook Subdivision Improvement Project not to exceed $619,710
• Agreement with Gildner, Inc. for FY22 Pavement Patching Program for $391,787.61
• Miller Park Playground ground covering resurfacing purchase for $177,212.25

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review requests for new equipment. The board will discuss the purchase of RFID scanners and extrication tool stabilizers.

• Request for 5 handheld RFID scanners and readers at $1,650.00 each (total $8,250.00)
• Request for 3 TL-9 Stabilizers from Conway Shield at $800.00 each (total $2,400.00)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will review requests for temporary beer and wine licenses for two events and a permanent restaurant liquor license for a relocated business. The body will also vote on the February 8, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Class LB liquor license request for Miller Park Zoological Society event at 1020 S. Morris Ave. on June 10-11, 2022
• Request from Reckless Saint for beer and wine service at a Downtown Bloomington event on April 2, 2022
• Public hearing and action on Class RAS Liquor License for Tony's Tacos Downtown, Inc. at 2303 E. Washington St.

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will meet to discuss the role of School Resource Officers and the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) strategic plan. The meeting includes updates on BPD recruitment, training, and the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers. Members will also continue discussions regarding racial disparities in traffic stops.

• BPD Presentation on the role of School Resource Officers
• BPD Strategic Plan discussion
• Flock System Automated License Plate Readers follow-up
• Review of 2021 complaints
• Discussion on racial disparities in traffic stops

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and annexation agreements. Key items include requests from QuikTrip Corporation and Wesley United Methodist Church. Two items regarding Sale Barn Properties LLC are requested to be tabled until April.

• Zoning change for 413 E. Washington St and 410 E. Front St from D-2 to P-2
• Annexation, zoning amendment, and preliminary plan for QuikTrip Corporation
• Legislative Site Plan Review and potential variances for QuikTrip Corporation
• Zoning change for 309 E. Wood Street from R-1C to B-2
• Annexation and site plan review for Sale Barn Properties LLC (requested to be tabled)

City Council

The City Council will review several departmental purchases and grants, including police vehicles and software. The meeting includes presentations on the FY2023 budget, the police strategic plan, and a workforce grant. Members will also decide on funding for health care trust grant awards.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $6,927,353.06
• Purchase of seven Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles for $378,795
• FY2023 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Grant Awards of $929,705.89
• Kronos software subscription and maintenance renewal for $137,448.59
• Agreement with Flock Safety for a 24-month fixed annual cost

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will meet to review routine financial statements and payment requests. The board is deciding on an amendment to a Workfare Agreement with 1900 College Avenue, LLC. They will also adopt the agenda for the April 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting.

• First Amendment to Workfare Agreement between 1900 College Avenue, LLC & the City of Bloomington Township
• Proposed Agenda for the April 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting
• January 2022 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• February 28, 2022 General Town Fund Request for Payments

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers. The board will also determine future meeting dates, times, locations, and topics.

• Discussion of Flock System Automated License Plate Readers

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission is meeting to conduct a second review of the ROI and benefits of moving the Tyler MUNIS upgrade to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The body will also receive updates on data governance storage strategy and IT staffing.

• Second review of Tyler MUNIS Upgrade moving to SaaS
• Storage Strategy – Data Governance update
• IT Staffing Updates

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed capital projects for the FY2023 budget. Members will also discuss three council initiatives regarding cost reduction, green infrastructure, and gun violence.

• Presentation of FY2023 Budget Capital Projects
• Proposal by Council Member Becker to reduce costs to offset spending
• Proposal by Council Member Emig to establish a Green Infrastructure Commission
• Proposal by Council Member Ward to create a Special Commission to address local gun violence

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund will hold a special meeting to discuss variable annuity subaccount holdings. The board may take action to align these holdings with the Investment Policy and review the investment policy statement.

• Review of variable annuity subaccount holdings
• Review of investment policy statement with possible board action
• Approval to take action based on received recommendations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three petitions. These include a request for a sports and fitness establishment and two property variances.

• Special use permit for sports and fitness establishment at 1601 G.E. Rd (SP-07-21)
• Variance for a 6-foot side yard at 62 Country Club Pl (Z-02-22)
• Variance for a private solar energy system in the front yard at 2407 Beich Rd (Z-03-22)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review fiscal reports and approve the destruction of executive session recordings from before September 2020. The board will also discuss the Director's annual performance review process and library expansion and fundraising.

• Approval of January 2022 bills list
• Approval to destroy executive session recordings prior to September 2020
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising
• Discussion of Library Director's annual performance review process
• Appointment of Nominating Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, property transfers, and city code changes. The meeting includes the Mayor's Annual Address and a series of routine consent agenda items.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $7,316,888.66
• First Amendment to FY 2022 Utility Maintenance Agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for $352,963.64
• Purchase of a John Deere 5115M Tractor and 540M Loader Bucket for $94,684
• Workers Compensation Settlement for Police Officer Nathan Glawe in the amount of $167,338
• Rezoning of 12.32 acres south of Enterprise Drive and west of Maple Hill Road from B-1 to R-3A

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will receive updates from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaints, training, and recruitment. Members will discuss the BPD Strategic Plan and the Flock System Automated License Plate Readers.

• BPD Strategic Plan
• Flock System Automated License Plate Readers
• Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops
• Taser Report
• Annual Report to City Council (March 2022)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report and discuss new business. The board will consider requests for tool sets and an insurance application.

• Request for Harbor Freight tool sets with lifetime warranties at each station
• Application for Crime Coverage Insurance

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission is meeting to decide on ownership transfers for two businesses and a license classification change for a brewery. The body will also consider a violation citation regarding past due taxes.

• Ownership change request for Tailwind News & Deli at 3201 CIRA DR., Unit 112
• Ownership change request for Schooner's at 810 E. Grove St.
• Classification change from Class TBPS to Class TAPS for Lil Beaver Brewery at 16 Currency Dr., Unit 2
• Violation citation for Puran India Restaurant at 1704 Eastland Dr., Unit 10, regarding past due food and beverage taxes

Technology Commission

The Bloomington Technology Commission will review existing policies and proposed changes for the Bloomington Police Department's Flock Safety Agreement. The body will also discuss the ROI and benefits of moving the Tyler MUNI S upgrade to a SaaS model.

• Bloomington Police Department Flock Safety Agreement policy review
• Tyler MUNI S upgrade to SaaS ROI and benefits
• Data Governance update regarding Storage Strategy
• IT Staffing Updates

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the FY2023 Budget Preview and discuss a comprehensive plan initiative. The body is also considering several public works contracts and liquor license applications.

• Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,488,372.14
• Construction contract for FY 2022 Sugar Creek Force Main Improvements for $1,738,665.22
• Construction contract for Settled Water Piping Improvements Project for $301,900
• Contract with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for $51,000
• Storm Water Education Program Services agreement for $18,310 per year for three years

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance and a resolution to create a Capital Fund Reserve. The board will also consider awarding contracts for professional audit and cleaning services.

• Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Ordinance for 30-day review
• Resolution to create Budget Line Item for Capital Fund Reserve
• RFP for Professional Audit Services for FY 2022-2024 to Phillips & Associates, CPA’s, P.C.
• RFP for Cleaning Services for 2022-2024 to Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services, LLC
• Approval of December 2021 accounts for General Town Fund, General Assistance Fund, and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Firefighters’ Pension Fund is holding a quarterly meeting to approve financial reports and investment recommendations. The board will vote on retirement applications and the initiation of a trustee election process.

• Retirement applications for Matt Segobiano and Sam Kelch
• Withdrawal from the fund for Philip Smith
• Investment recommendations from Wall Capital and Raymond James
• Initiation of trustee election process with nominations in March and election in April
• Approval of Quarterly Payroll and Financial reports prepared by Insight

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning map amendments and a request for an amended preliminary plan. The body will also review proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance submitted by the City Council.

• Z-24-21: Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding auto sales, residential uses in commercial districts, snack food manufacturing, and assisted living facilities
• Z-26-21: Zoning map amendment for 1109 Alexander Rd from P-2 to B-2
• Z-27-21: Zoning map amendment south of Enterprise Dr and west of Maple Hill Rd from B-1 to R-3A
• Z-28-21: Zoning map amendment for 205 N Prospect Rd from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-05-21: Amended Preliminary Plan for a portion of Hawthorne Commercial Park

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve revised library policies and a transfer of funds from the Maintenance & Operating Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. The board will also discuss library expansion and fundraising.

• Approval of revised library policies
• Transfer of funds from Maintenance & Operating Fund to Capital Reserve Fund
• Discussion of library expansion and fundraising
• Approval of December 2021 bills list

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to conduct regular business and appoint its members for 2022. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Appointment of 2022 Foreign Fire Insurance Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure contracts and departmental expenditures. The body will decide on various service agreements, software renewals, and property lot transfers.

• Construction contract with Fisher Tank Company for Fort Jesse Tank Rehabilitation in the amount of $4,059,300
• Bills and Payroll approval in the amount of $10,120,970.15
• Purchase Order with Dell, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise Software Annual Renewal for $199,312.77
• Agreement with Gildner, Inc. for FY 2022 CDBG West Bloomington Sidewalk Corridors Program for $107,581.90
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Public Schools, District 87 for rock salt not to exceed 250 tons

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and a preliminary plan for a commercial park. The body is also reviewing proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Ordinance submitted by the City Council.

• Z-24-21: Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding auto sales, assisted living, and snack food manufacturing
• Z-26-21: Zoning map amendment for 1109 Alexander Rd from P-2 to B-2
• Z-27-21: Zoning map amendment south of Enterprise Dr and west of Maple Hill Rd from B-1 to R-3A
• Z-28-21: Zoning map amendment for 205 N Prospect Rd from B-1 to R-3B
• PS-05-21: Amended Preliminary Plan for a portion of Hawthorne Commercial Park