Bloomington public meetings in 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will first approve the minutes from its November 2, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from BP Homes, LLC to reduce the required side‑yard setbacks for properties at 1, 3, 5, 10, 12 and 14 Eric Court. The board will also accept emailed public comments submitted at least 15 minutes before the meeting.

• Approve minutes of the November 2, 2024 Zoning Board meeting
• Public hearing on BP Homes, LLC variance to reduce side‑yard setbacks at six Eric Court addresses
• Accept emailed public comments submitted 15 minutes before the meeting start
• Adjournment of the regular session

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet for a regular session. It will approve the minutes from the November 19 meeting, approve bills totaling $595,275.18, appoint members to the Library Foundation Board, align board member terms with the Foundation bylaws, renew workers’ compensation insurance, and review revisions to library policies. All items are presented for approval with recommended motions noted.

• Approve Bills in the amount of $595,275.18
• Approve appointments to the Bloomington Public Library Foundation Board
• Approve term alignments for Foundation Board members with the bylaws
• Approve renewal of workers’ compensation insurance
• Review and approve revision of library policies

The Bloomington Public Library Board approved the 2025 property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance renewal, waiving the competitive bid process, and approved revisions to library policies. A motion to approve three foundation board appointments failed, but two individual appointments were approved. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills, and tabled term assignments for foundation board members.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $595,275.18 in bills (6-0)
• Motion to approve three foundation board appointments failed (2-4)
• Appointed Gil Brockway to foundation board (6-0)
• Appointed Julie Meulemans to foundation board (6-0)
• Tabled term assignments for foundation board members
• Waived competitive bid and approved 2025 insurance renewal (6-0)
• Approved library policy revisions (6-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will review and vote on several agenda items. It will approve the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes and consider the Treasurer’s report. The board will decide whether to approve a three‑year professional service agreement with FireCatt to test all fire department hoses, costing $11,340 in year 1, $11,880 in year 2, and $12,420 in year 3. It will also tally and determine the results of the 2025 Foreign Fire Insurance Board election.

• Approve April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review Treasurer’s report
• Consider FireCatt hose‑testing service agreement ($11,340 yr1, $11,880 yr2, $12,420 yr3)
• Determine results of the 2025 Foreign Fire Insurance Board election vote tally

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved a three-year professional services agreement with FireCatt for onsite fire hose testing, costing $11,340 in year one, $11,880 in year two, and $12,420 in year three. The board also approved the November minutes and the treasurer's report, and tallied votes for the 2025 election, with M. Novak, A. Larson, and E. Davison winning the three open two-year terms.

• Approved FireCatt hose testing agreement, 3-year, $11,340/$11,880/$12,420 (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Certified 2025 election results: Novak, Larson, Davison elected to 2-year terms

Cultural Commission

The Bloomington Cultural Commission will consider a consent agenda to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2024 Special Cultural Commission meeting. It will discuss upcoming shows and updates for the 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts, the 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena, and other 2024 Cultural Commission events. The agenda also includes procedures for public comment, allowing emailed comments up to 15 minutes before the meeting start, before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the November 14, 2024 Special Cultural Commission meeting
• Discussion of upcoming shows at the 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts
• Discussion of upcoming shows at the 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena
• Discussion of 2024 Cultural Commission events
• Public comment procedure: emailed comments accepted up to 15 minutes before meeting

The Cultural Commission's special session on December 12, 2024, was called to order but no quorum was present, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was effectively procedural only, with no decisions made.

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2024 regular session. It will hear presentations by the Bloomington Police Department on complaint trends, taser use, personnel training, recruitment statistics, and general department updates. The board will also consider scheduling the next meeting for January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Room 400.

• Approve minutes of the October 23, 2024 regular session
• Presentation on complaints received by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on the taser use report by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on personnel training and continued education by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on recruitment statistics by the Bloomington Police Department

The board discussed the City Council's request to expand from 9 to 11 members with 2 youth-only seats, but members stated they do not want to increase the size, preferring to fill 2 of the current 9 seats with either youth or adults. They cited past difficulties recruiting young people and quorum issues. No formal action was taken on this item. The board also received updates from the police department on complaints, use of force, and staffing, and approved the October 23, 2024 minutes.

• Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed but took no action on City Council's request to expand board to 11 members
• Board expressed preference to keep 9 seats but allow 2 to be filled by youth or adults

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will review the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting and the Treasury’s report. It will consider a request by Chief Hartwig to purchase a three‑year Professional Service agreement with FireCat for onsite fire‑hose testing, with costs of $11,340 for year 1, $11,880 for year 2, and $12,420 for year 3. The board will also vote on the results of the 2025 Foreign Fire Election. Public comment procedures and meeting logistics are outlined for attendees.

• Review and approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of the Treasury’s report and motion to confirm alignment with prior actions
• Consideration of a three‑year Professional Service agreement with FireCat for fire‑hose testing (costs $11,340, $11,880, $12,420)
• Vote to tally results of the 2025 Foreign Fire Election
• Adjournment details including email/public comment deadline and ADA accommodation contact

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings to determine if four businesses meet licensure requirements for new or transferred licenses. The body will also hear a first appearance regarding an amended complaint for two city code violations.

• Change in ownership for GS Partners, Inc. (Ride the Nine/Shooters Lounge) at 503 N. Prospect Rd., Suite 300
• New Class GPAS license for QuikTrip Corporation (#7193) at 2202 W. Market St.
• New Class PBS license for Family Dollar, LLC (#21742) at 1512 W. Market St., Unit 400
• New Class PAS license for Ma Bhavani, LLC (Bidi Smoker) at 2303 E. Washington St., Suite 1
• Amended complaint for two violations of Chapter 6, Section 102A and Section 101 against JL Palma, LLC (Venue 309) and Josep Palma

The Bloomington Liquor Commission positively recommended three liquor license applications to the City Council: a change in ownership for Ride the Nine/Shooters Lounge, a new license for QuikTrip #7193, and a new license for Family Dollar Store #21742. The commission continued two items to the January 14, 2025 meeting: a license application for Bidi Smoker and a first appearance on an amended complaint against Venue 309. No public comment was received, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting
• Positively recommended change in ownership for Ride the Nine/Shooters Lounge (Class TAPS) to Council
• Positively recommended creation of Class GPAS license for QuikTrip #7193 to Council
• Positively recommended creation of Class PBS license for Family Dollar Store #21742 to Council
• Continued Bidi Smoker license application to January 14, 2025 meeting
• Continued Venue 309 amended complaint to January 14, 2025 meeting

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will meet to consider an ordinance to restart the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) program. The board will also review financial statements and payment requests for township funds.

• Ordinance to reimplement the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) Program
• Certification of November 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of December 9, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment

The Board of Trustees passed Ordinance No. 2024-03, reauthorizing the Housing Eviction Relief Efforts (HERE) Program for eligible township residents. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the November 25 meeting minutes, the November 2024 Statement of Funds, and the December 9 payment request. No public comment was received.

• Passed Ordinance No. 2024-03 reauthorizing the HERE Program (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 25 minutes, Nov. 2024 Statement of Funds, and Dec. 9 payment request (8-0)
• Approved remote attendance for Trustee Boelen (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 PM (8-0)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will consider approving the November 2024 regular and special meeting minutes, a $14.5 million payroll and bills package, and several contracts for police equipment, fire trucks, and fiber optic maintenance.

• Approval of $14.5 million in bills and payroll
• Purchase of fire truck rear mount platform for $1.7 million
• Contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for mobile site licensing for $213,411
• Contract amendment with McLane County for animal control services for $39,330
• Agreement with P.J. Hoerr for police security improvements up to $413,819

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to review and act on a request from the City to amend the zoning code. The proposed amendments would add translation zoning for annexed properties and the commission will recommend findings of fact and a recommendation for City Council approval. The commission will also consider the consent agenda item to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning code text amendments for translation zoning of annexed properties
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from the October 2, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

Building Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Building Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce, 4th floor, Room #400115, Washington Street. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting and discussion of proposed building‑code updates and state‑adopted acts related to building codes, with no action recommended on the code items. Public comment may be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person after registering at least five minutes before the meeting.

• Approve minutes of the June 6, 2023 regular meeting of the Building Board of Appeals
• Discuss proposed Building Code updates (no action recommended)
• Discuss State‑adopted Acts related to building codes (no action recommended)
• Public comment procedure: email [email protected] or register in person before the meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

Board of Fire & Police Commission

The Board of Fire and Police Commission will consider challenging questions from a recent promotional exam and the resulting Captain Promotional List. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session.

• Review of two challenged questions from the Promotional Captain's Exam
• Consideration of the Captain Promotional List (June 2, 2024 - June 2, 2027)
• Approval of minutes from the May 17, 2024 special meeting
• Public comment period via email or in-person registration
• Executive Session scheduled for New Business

The Board of Fire and Police Commission affirmed two challenged questions on the Promotional Captain's Exam, determining the provided answers were correct per the Standard Operating Procedure. The board also approved the Captain Promotional List with effective dates of December 3, 2024 through December 3, 2027. The item on scoring calculations was not considered because the challenged questions were affirmed.

• Affirmed challenged Question #66 on warning siren inspection frequency (2-0)
• Affirmed challenged Question #68 on fire investigator notification threshold (2-0)
• Approved Captain Promotional List effective Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 3, 2027 (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2024 Special Session (2-0)

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will meet to receive status updates from its subcommittees. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general business.

• Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting
• Subcommittee status updates

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will review several equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items and a period for public comment.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $12,175,655.15
• Purchase of 14 Flock, Inc. cameras and one Solar Falcon LR for $104,850
• Purchase of water quality testing equipment from YSI, Inc. for $81,346.13
• Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for a water treatment plant study not to exceed $74,300
• Closure of State Highway Business 51 for the Jaycees Holiday Parade on December 7, 2024

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance, which sets the levy at $2,351,600. The meeting agenda also includes approving minutes, certifying fund statements, and adopting the 2025 annual meeting and holiday closure schedule.

• Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance ($2,351,600)
• Approve minutes from October 28, 2024
• Certify October 2024 Statement of Funds
• Approve November 25, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Adopt 2025 Annual Schedule of Meetings and Holiday Office Closures

The Bloomington Township Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 tax levy of $2,351,600 for tax year 2024, adopting Ordinance No. 2024-02. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, certification of October 2024 fund statements, a payment request, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy of $2,351,600 (Ordinance No. 2024-02) (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including October 28, 2024 minutes, October 2024 fund statements, November 25, 2024 payment request, and 2025 meeting schedule (9-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting. It will consider a demolition review request for a structure at 604 IAA Drive, with possible motions to find the building significant or not and to oppose or not oppose demolition. The commission will discuss grant and incentive options for downtown Bloomington, including asbestos remediation and fire‑suppression sprinkler systems. It will also discuss the process and priorities for identifying and surveying city‑owned historic structures.

• Approve minutes of the September 19, 2024 meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Decision on demolition request for the building at 604 IAA Drive.
• Discussion of grant and incentive possibilities for downtown Bloomington (asbestos remediation, fire‑suppression sprinklers).
• Discussion of process and priorities for surveying city‑owned historic structures.

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 6-0 to find the 1968 A-frame building at 604 IAA Drive moderately significant but not suitable for preservation or restoration, and then voted 6-0 not to oppose its demolition, conditioned on the structure being documented. The Commission also discussed downtown grant and incentive possibilities, including asbestos remediation and fire suppression sprinklers, but took no action. A discussion on surveying City-owned historic structures was tabled until the next regular meeting.

• Approved consent agenda minutes as amended (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Found 604 IAA Drive structure moderately significant but not suitable for preservation or restoration (6-0)
• Did not oppose demolition at 604 IAA Drive, conditioned on documentation (6-0)
• Tabled discussion of process and priorities for surveying City-owned historic structures (5-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will meet to discuss potential upcoming projects. The meeting also includes general updates from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on potential future beautification projects
• General updates from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department

The Citizens' Beautification Committee met and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. The rest of the meeting was dedicated to discussions about potential projects, including painting decorative rocks, decorating traffic boxes, designing metal flags, and commemorating Route 66's 100th anniversary. No formal decisions were made on these projects; members were tasked with researching them for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including October 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will review and act on four variance applications: one from Aruthra LLC for a Planned Unit Development north of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle, one from Illinois Wesleyan University for parking setbacks at 1011 N. Main Street, one from Brett Erickson for a reduced rear yard at 2204 Tori Ann Lane, and one from Natalie Whalen for a narrower driveway at 1205 Greenlaw Drive. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 16, 2024 regular meeting.

• V-10-24: Variance for Aruthra LLC (PIN 21-1-8-153-009) – reduce lot area, corner front yard, located north of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle (≈6.57 acres).
• V-12-24: Variance for Illinois Wesleyan University (PIN 14-33-390-001) – reduce parking lot setbacks and landscaping in the B‑1 (General Commercial) District at 1011 N. Main Street.
• V-13-24: Variance for Brett Erickson (PIN 15-30-251-007) – allow reduced required rear yard at 2204 Tori Ann Lane.
• V-14-24: Variance for Natalie Whalen (PIN 14-34-378-004) – allow driveway less than 3 ft from side lot line at 1205 Greenlaw Drive.
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 regular meeting.

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board will approve the minutes from the October 15 meeting and bills totaling 7,42. It will also approve adjustments to the FY26 library maintenance and operating budget. The board will elect a new vice president and appoint members to the Library Foundation Board. A discussion on the per‑capita grant requirement will be held.

• Approve minutes of 10/15/24 meeting
• Approve bills in the amount of 7,42
• Approve FY26 library maintenance and operating budget adjustments
• Approve new Library Board Vice President
• Approve appointments to Bloomington Public Library Foundation Board

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including minutes and $477,420.91 in bills, and elected new officers. They appointed three new members to the Library Foundation Board and discussed the per capita grant requirement. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills of $477,420.91 (5-0)
• Elected Dianne Hollister as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Georgene Chissell as Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Jared Fuhler, Deb Halperin, and Robert Porter to the Foundation Board (5-0)

Welcoming America Commission

The Welcoming America Commission will meet to appoint a chairperson and discuss the process for the City of Bloomington to obtain a formal Certified Welcoming designation. The body will also discuss welcoming standards and current issues affecting the immigrant community.

• Appointment of a chairperson for the Welcoming America Commission
• Discussion on obtaining a formal Certified Welcoming designation for the City of Bloomington
• Discussion of establishing Welcoming America Standards
• Recap of Welcoming Week activities
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 19 and September 16, 2024

City Council

The November 18 special session will consider several agenda items. Council members will hear a presentation on the 2025‑2029 Community Development Block Grant plan. They will vote to approve the 2024 property tax levy estimate of $26,320,384 for the City and a $6,827,275 levy estimate for the Bloomington Public Library. Public hearing items will also be open for public testimony.

• Presentation on 2025‑2029 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan (presented by Melissa Hon and William Bessler)
• Approval of 2024 Property Tax Levy Estimate for the City of Bloomington – $26,320,384 (presented by Jeff Jurgens and Scott Rathbun)
• Approval of 2024 Tax Levy Estimate for Bloomington Public Library – $6,827,275 (presented by Jeff Jurgens, Scott Rathbun, and Jeanne Hamilt…)
• Public Hearing items that require public testimony (email to cityblm.org, 15‑minute limit per speaker)
• Consent Agenda items to be approved with one motion unless removed

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to decide on a permanent start time for 2025 regular meetings. The body will also discuss upcoming shows and updates for local venues and commission events.

• Proposed new permanent start time of 7:30 A.M. for 2025 Regular Cultural Commission Meetings
• Discussion on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows and updates
• Discussion on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows and updates
• Discussion on 2024 Cultural Commission events

The Bloomington Cultural Commission held a special session and approved a permanent 7:30 AM start time for its 2025 regular meetings, along with the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. The rest of the session was informational, covering upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, as well as planning for the 2025 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest events. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved permanent 7:30 AM start time for 2025 regular meetings (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to discuss administrative matters and board governance. The body is deciding on election dates for three two-year board positions and determining the frequency of future meetings.

• Reimbursement request for $31.84 for kitchen supplies at Station 5
• Discussion on two CD accounts coming to term
• Determination of board election dates for three two-year openings
• Decision on how often the Board should meet

The board approved moving to quarterly meetings (January, April, July, October) and set election dates for three open two-year terms. It also approved the September minutes, the treasurer's report, a $31.84 reimbursement for kitchen supplies, and keeping funds in two CD accounts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $351,533.36 in account (5-0)
• Approved $31.84 reimbursement to D. Hall for kitchen supplies at Station 5 (5-0)
• Approved keeping funds in two CD accounts coming to term (5-0)
• Approved moving to quarterly meetings in January, April, July, October (5-0)
• Approved election dates: applications due Nov 27, 2024; election Dec 3-5, 2024; votes tallied at December meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will consider several financial approvals, including payroll and infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing a noise ordinance amendment and liquor license applications.

• Approval of bills and payroll in the amount of $8,626,170.19
• Funding not to exceed $85,169 for Right-of-Way and easements for the Fox Creek Road & Bridge Project
• Contract with Century Industries for $138,108 to replace a mobile stage
• Purchase order with Dell, Inc. for $317,870.80 for Microsoft software renewal
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 28, Section 194 regarding 'Loud And Raucous Noise'

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission will conduct public hearings on five applications for liquor license changes or creations. Each application will be reviewed to determine if it meets licensure requirements. The commission will also consider and approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on American Drug Stores, LLC d/b/a Osco Drug Store #0116 (2201 E. Oakland Ave.) to change parent company for a Class PAS license.
• Public hearing on American Drug Stores, LLC d/b/a Osco Drug Store #3775 (2103 N. Veteran's Parkway, Unit #334) to change parent company for a Class PAS license.
• Public hearing on Family Dollar, LLC d/b/a Family Dollar Store #21742 (1512 W. Market St., Unit 400) to create a Class PBS license.
• Public hearing on Pour Bros. Co. d/b/a Pour Bros. (236 E. Front St.) to redefine premises to include 234 1/2 E. Front St. for a Class TAS license.
• Public hearing on Chi Family Express, LLC (3907 General Electric Rd., Unit 6) to redefine premises to include Units 5 & 6 and change from Class RBS to Class RAS license.

The Bloomington Liquor Commission approved parent company changes for two Osco Drug stores (American Drug Stores LLC) due to Kroger's purchase of Albertsons, and approved a premises redefinition for Pour Bros. to include an adjacent arcade space. It also approved a premises redefinition for Chi Family Express and recommended a license classification change to the City Council. A hearing for a new Family Dollar liquor license was postponed to December 20, 2024.

• Approved parent company change for Osco Drug #0116 (2-0)
• Approved parent company change for Osco Drug #3775 (2-0)
• Approved premises redefinition for Pour Bros. to include 234 1/2 E. Front St. (2-0)
• Approved premises redefinition for Chi Family Express to include Units 5 & 6 (2-0)
• Positively recommended license classification change for Chi Family Express to Council (2-0)
• Postponed Family Dollar license hearing to December 20, 2024

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission cancelled its regular session meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 4:00 P.M.

• Cancelled the November 6, 2024 regular session meeting

Fire Pension Board

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the July 26, 2024 minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for the prior quarter. The board will also discuss the FPIF audit update, set the schedule for regular business meetings in 2025, and vote on adding new members to the fund hired on April 1, 2024. Public comment will be accepted via email before the meeting starts.

• Approve minutes of the July 26, 2024 meeting
• Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the prior quarter
• Discuss the FPIF audit update (discussion only)
• Approve the schedule of regular business meetings for 2025
• Approve adding new members to the fund hired on April 1, 2024

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the year ended April 30, 2024, and the Reporting & Insights from the 2024 audit, as presented. The board also approved the Treasurer's Report, the Financial Investment Report, the FPIF Audit, the 2025 meeting schedule, seven new hires into the fund, a regular pension for retiree Parrish Brown, and authorized 2025 pension benefit and COLA changes. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted ACFR for year ended April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Investment Report dated June 30, 2024 as corrected (4-0)
• Accepted FPIF Audit and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: Jan 24, Apr 25, Jul 25, Oct 24 at Fire Station #5 (unanimous)
• Accepted 7 new hires into fund effective Aug 26, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved regular pension for Parrish Brown effective Oct 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Authorized 2025 pension benefits and COLA changes (4-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Township Board will consider several financial items, including the Estimated Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy of $2,351,600 for Tax Year 2024. It will also vote on extending the cleaning contract with Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services for 2025‑2026 and on setting compensation ordinances for the Township Supervisor and Assessor for the next four terms. Additional consent‑agenda items include approving meeting minutes, certifying the September 2024 Statement of Funds, and approving a request for payment from the General Town Fund.

• Approve Estimated Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy for Tax Year 2024 of $2,351,600
• Extend contract with Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services, LLC for 2025‑2026 building cleaning services
• Set 2.5% compensation increase for Township Supervisor for May 1 2025 – April 30 2026 (and similar increase for Assessor)
• Approve October 28 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Certify September 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

The Bloomington Township Board voted to keep compensation flat with no increases for the Township Supervisor and Assessor for all four years of the next term (2025-2029). A motion to approve a 2.5% increase for Year One failed for lack of a second. The board also approved the consent agenda, extended the building cleaning contract with Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services through 2026, and approved the estimated FY2025 tax levy of $2,351,600.

• Approved consent agenda including September 23, 2024 minutes, September 2024 Statement of Funds, and October 28, 2024 payment request (unanimous)
• Motion to increase Supervisor and Assessor pay by 2.5% for Year One died without a second
• Kept compensation flat for Year One (2025-2026) for Supervisor and Assessor (7-2, Crumpler and Mwilambwe opposed)
• Kept compensation flat for Year Two (2026-2027) (8-1, Mwilambwe opposed)
• Kept compensation flat for Year Three (2027-2028) (8-1, Mwilambwe opposed)
• Kept compensation flat for Year Four (2028-2029) (8-1, Mwilambwe opposed)
• Approved extension of cleaning contract with Soaring Eagle Cleaning Services, LLC for 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved estimated FY2025 tax levy of $2,351,600 for tax year 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes the approval of bills and payroll totaling $11,385,843.34. It will hold public hearings on an annexation agreement with Aruthra, LLC for property north of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle (PIN 21-18-153-009) and on the 2024 Beautification Awards winners. Additional items include a contract to purchase chemicals up to $220,000.00 and a change order for a camera project costing $25,004.55.

• Public hearing on annexation agreement with Aruthra, LLC for property north of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle (PIN 21-18-153-009)
• Presentation of the 2024 City of Bloomington Beautification Awards winners
• Approval of bills and payroll in the amount of $11,385,843.34
• Purchase of chemicals (Syngeta, BASF, ENVU) from Marubeni America Corp, not to exceed $220,000.00
• Change order for camera project at Blooming Ice Arena and Lincoln Park Facilities, amount $25,004.55

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will receive presentations on gun violence and its relationship to domestic violence. The meeting includes a status report from the Bloomington Police Department and a presentation by Kevin Jones of Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership.

• Bloomington Police Department presentation on gun violence status in the Bloomington-Normal area
• Presentation by Dr. Dawn Beichner-Thomas on the relationship between gun violence and domestic violence
• Presentation by Kevin Jones of Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership
• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Special Commission for Safe Communities held a regular session with presentations on gun violence statistics, intimate partner violence, and restorative justice. No formal decisions were made; the commission agreed informally to hold a working meeting on November 21, 2024, instead of a guest speaker session. The minutes from the September 26, 2024, meeting were not approved because they were not posted.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024, meeting (motion carried, 6-0)
• Agreed to hold November 2024 meeting as a working meeting (no formal motion)
• Moved November 2024 meeting to November 21, 2024 (no formal motion)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board will consider an ordinance to amend city code Chapter 35 regarding the number of board members. The Bloomington Police Department will also provide several reports and updates to the board.

• Proposed ordinance to amend city code Chapter 35 to change the number of board members
• BPD presentation on taser use report
• BPD presentation on recruitment statistics
• BPD presentation on personnel training and continued education
• BPD update on complaints received

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board approved a motion to amend city code Chapter 35-402, changing the language to allow two of nine members to be youth members aged 16-21. The board also approved the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. Presentations were given on police complaints, use of force, taser incidents, recruitment, and department updates, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved ordinance amendment to allow youth members on board (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 25, 2024 regular session (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Bloomington Committee of the Whole meets on Oct 21, 2024 to recognize individuals, adopt a proclamation, and consider a consent agenda of routine items. The meeting also includes public hearings on various topics and a public comment period limited to 30 minutes. Presentations on public works projects, such as sidewalk and resurfacing updates, will be given.

• Recognition and Proclamation
• Consent agenda items (routine city council business)
• Public hearing items requiring public testimony
• Public comment period (max 30 minutes)
• Presentation of Public Works Department sidewalk and resurfacing updates

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will meet to discuss potential upcoming projects. The meeting also includes a general update from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

• Discussion on potential projects for the Citizens' Beautification Committee
• General Department updates from Bloomington Parks and Recreation
• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes via consent agenda. Members discussed potential projects including a downtown mural, school involvement, and a Route 66 centennial-themed beautification effort. No formal decisions were made on these project ideas.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider several land‑use requests. Items include a variance for a rear‑yard setback, special‑use permits for a school and for vehicle sales, and permits for residential development on a 6.57‑acre site. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its September 18 meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback at 3003 Carlene Drive (PIN 14-36-405-015)
• Special Use Permit for a public school at 301 W. Washington Street (PIN 21-04-331-009)
• Special Use Permit for vehicle sales & service at 1513 Morrissey Drive (PIN 21-10-453-002)
• Special Use Permit for single‑family attached dwellings on ~6.57 acres north of Fox Creek Rd and St. Ivans Circle (PIN 21-18-153-009)
• Variances for a Planned Unit Development on the same 6.57‑acre site (PIN 21-18-153-009)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will vote to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting, the executive session minutes from April 16, 2024, and the fixed asset budget for fiscal year 2026. The agenda also includes approval of certain bills. Trustees will discuss the per‑capita grant requirement.

• Approve Minutes of 9/17/24
• Approve bills (amount not specified)
• Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 16, 2024
• Approve Fixed Asset Budget for FY26
• Discussion of Per Capita Grant Requirement

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved the FY26 Maintenance and Operating Budget and the FY26 Fixed Asset Budget, both by 7-0 votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the September meeting minutes, bills totaling $807,077.89, and executive session minutes. No public comments were made, and no substantive discussion items were voted on.

• Approved FY26 Maintenance and Operating Budget (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Fixed Asset Budget (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $807,077.89 in bills, and executive session minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including routine approvals of bills, payroll, and board reappointments. It will consider multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for engineering, IT, HVAC, and other services, as well as an ordinance updating city code chapters. A historic preservation recommendation will be discussed to designate Holy Trinity Church and Rectory as local landmarks with a zoning overlay.

• Approve a contract up to $250,000 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Census Tract 59 Watermain and Lead Service Line Replacement Project – Phase 1
• Approve a contract up to $70,000 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for engineering design of the Lead Service Replacement Project on Main Street from Locust to Jefferson
• Approve a contract up to $91,000 with Farnsworth Group for the Supplemental Water Source Review 2024
• Approve a contract up to $79,550 for the Police Department HVAC evaluation and improvement recommendations
• Adopt an ordinance amending City Code chapters 6, 7, 22, 29, 32, 37.5, 38, 40, and 41 to align licenses with the fiscal year

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will meet to discuss upcoming shows and updates for the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. The body will also discuss ideas for 2024 Cultural Commission events.

• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows
• Discussion of Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows
• Discussion of 2024 Cultural Commission event ideas

The Cultural Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. Staff provided updates on upcoming performances at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, and discussed ideas for future commission events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved minutes from July 13, 2023, and September 14, 2023, but withdrew a motion to approve the August 14, 2024, minutes, remanding them back. The commission also heard updates on a new racial complaint and discussed the 2025 MLK Luncheon speaker selection, including a proposed $25,000 fee for Dr. Julianne Malveaux.

• Approved minutes of July 13, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2023 (4-0)
• Withdrew motion to approve August 14, 2024 minutes; remanded back

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board’s regular session scheduled for October 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for November 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Contact information for ADA accommodations is provided.

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission meeting on Oct. 8, 2024 will first approve the minutes from its Sep. 10, 2024 meeting. It will then hold public hearings and vote on liquor license applications for businesses such as Jay Sadhiamaa Two, LLC at 2401 E. Oakland Ave, Rice N Spice Indian Grill, Inc. at 110 W. Washington St., and Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar, LLC at 1500 E. Empir St. Additional agenda items include old business, new business, and an adjournment report on a complaint and citation involving Brazil, LLC.

• Approval of the Minutes of the September 10, 2024 Regular Liquor Commission Meeting
• Public hearing and approval of a liquor license for Jay Sadhiamaa Two, LLC (d/b/a Bloomington Shell) at 2401 E. Oakland Ave
• Public hearing and approval of a liquor license for Rice N Spice Indian Grill, Inc. at 110 W. Washington St., 1st Floor
• Public hearing and approval of a liquor license for Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar, LLC at 1500 E. Empir St., Suite A1
• Adjournment report on resolution of complaint and citation of Brazil, LLC

The Liquor Commission held public hearings and positively recommended three license actions to the City Council: upgrading Bloomington Shell to sell all types of alcohol, creating a new liquor license for Rice N Spice Indian Grill, and creating a beer-and-wine license for Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar. The Commission also noted six citations for alcohol violations, all of which were admitted and fines paid, and continued one case to November 12, 2024. No votes were taken; all recommendations were made by Commissioner Meister.

• Recommended approval of Bloomington Shell's upgrade to Class GPAS (all alcohol) license
• Recommended approval of new Class RAS license for Rice N Spice Indian Grill
• Recommended approval of new Class RBS license for Kobe Revolving Sushi Bar
• Noted citations against Eric's Too, Fiesta Ranchera #3, and Ride the Nine/Shooters Lounge for selling alcohol to a minor; each admitted and paid $1,000 fine
• Continued citation against Venue 309 to November 12, 2024, for unlicensed alcohol sales and ownership change violations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Aruthra, LLC. The body is considering an Annexation Agreement and a Zoning Map Amendment for property north of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle.

• Public hearing for 2Z=11-24: request by Aruthra, LLC to annex and rezone 6.57 acres from County R-2 to City R-2 (Mixed Residence) District

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will hold a regular session to receive presentations and discuss community safety. The meeting includes reports on gun violence and educational engagement.

• Presentation by Sgt. Kiel Nowers on the status of gun violence in the Bloomington Normal area
• Presentation by Leslie Blockman, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning and Engagement with District 87
• Approval of August 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The Special Commission for Safe Communities approved the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting. They received presentations on recent gun violence incidents in the Bloomington-Normal area and on School District 87's social-emotional learning program. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved minutes of August 22, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board will vote to approve the minutes from the August 28, 2024 special session and the July 24, 2024 regular session. Board members will hear several presentations from the Bloomington Police Department, including updates on complaints, a taser use report, personnel training, recruitment statistics, and general department news. The board will also decide on the date, time, and location for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes of the August 28, 2024 Special Session and July 24, 2024 Regular Session
• Presentation on complaints received by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on the taser use report by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on personnel training and continued education by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on recruitment statistics by the Bloomington Police Department

The board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2024 special session and July 24, 2024 regular session. Presentations covered police complaints, taser use, training, recruitment, and ALPR systems. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board discussed future meeting topics and tasked the Communications Committee with drafting a letter to community members.

• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 special session and July 24, 2024 regular session (unanimous)
• Discussed police complaint update: one pending complaint, no PSCRB review requests
• Heard taser use report: 22 use-of-force incidents, 11 involving tasers in August
• Heard training update: 128 officers of 132 authorized, 5 in academy graduating Dec 27
• Heard recruitment update: applications open until October 11
• Heard ALPR update: 15 new systems to be installed, including 6 east side, 2 south
• Tasked Communications Committee with drafting letter to community for input on future topics
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024

City Council

The Bloomington City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 will consider a series of ordinances, including large capital‑expenditure authorizations, property annexations with zoning changes, and a budget amendment for the Community Development Block Grant. Items include annexing two Washington Street parcels and amending their zoning districts, authorizing up to $138,500,000 and $21,000,000 for capital projects, and increasing the CDBG budget by $105,471.50. The council will also address a historic‑landmark designation for Holy Trinity Church and a code amendment for vehicle towing.

• Ordinance annexing 2540 W. Washington St (30.81 acres) and 1803 W. Washington St (3.31 acres) with zoning map amendments to Agriculture and M‑2 districts
• Ordinance annexing 2440 W. Washington St (131.9 acres) with a zoning map amendment to the Agriculture district
• Ordinance authorizing capital expenditures up to $138,500,000.00 as requested by the Finance and Water Departments
• Ordinance authorizing capital expenditures up to $21,000,000 as requested by the Finance Department
• Ordinance increasing the Community Development Block Grant budget by $105,471.50

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will discuss an ordinance regarding compensation for elected officials. The board will also consider certifying the August 2024 Statement of Funds and approving a payment request.

• Discussion of an ordinance for compensation for the Township's Elected Officials
• Certification of August 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of the September 23, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bloomington Township Board approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, the August 2024 statement of funds, and a payment request. The board discussed but took no action on a proposed ordinance for elected official compensation for 2026-2029, with details to be voted on in October. No public comment was received.

• Approved consent agenda including August 26, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Certified August 2024 Statement of Funds for three funds (8-0)
• Approved September 23, 2024 Request for Payment (8-0)
• Discussed elected official compensation ordinance; no vote taken

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting. It will then consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one to remove an existing concrete porch and replace it with a painted wooden porch using turned porch posts at 1205 N. Lee Street, and another for exterior siding repair and replacement at 931 W. Macarthur Avenue. The commission will vote on each request after review.

• Approve minutes of the August 15, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of a concrete porch and replacement with a painted wooden porch (turned posts) at 1205 N. Lee Street, PIN 14-33-356-008.
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior siding repair and replacement at 931 W. Macarthur Avenue, PIN 21-08-226-035.

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness at its September 19, 2024 meeting. One approved the removal of a concrete porch and replacement with a wooden porch at 1205 N. Lee Street, with a condition that the wood be painted. The other approved retroactive exterior siding repair and replacement at 931 W. Macarthur Avenue. The minutes of the August 15, 2024 meeting were also approved.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for porch replacement at 1205 N. Lee Street, with condition that wooden porch be painted
• Approved retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for siding repair at 931 W. Macarthur Avenue
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 regular meeting

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will vote to select award winners from a list of eligible nominations. The body will also discuss potential upcoming projects and receive updates from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

• Vote on eligible Beautification Award winners
• Discussion on potential immediate future projects
• Parks and Recreation Department general updates

The Citizens' Beautification Committee approved the consent agenda and selected winners for the 2024 Beautification Awards. Two non-residential and five residential nominations were chosen based on scores. The committee also discussed potential projects and received updates from Parks and Recreation.

• Approved consent agenda including June 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected 2 non-residential Beautification Award winners: Parkview Inn (9.8) and Red Racoon Games (8.7)
• Selected 5 residential Beautification Award winners: 3304 Carrington Lane (9.4), 1007 S. Morris Avenue (8.9), 501 E. Olive Street (8.6), 1311 W. Seminary Street (8.4), 1009 N. Morris Avenue (8.3)
• Disqualified one non-residential nomination lacking organic landscaping
• Kept one non-residential nomination despite business closure due to continued landscaping

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests and one special use permit. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Variance request for reduced front yard setback at 308 W. Stewart Street (Habitat for Humanity of McLean County)
• Variance request for an accessory structure over 1,000 square feet at 1026 Maple Hill Road
• Special Use Permit request for Vehicle Sales & Service Use at 1513 Morrissey Drive

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board will vote to approve the minutes from the August 20 meeting and a set of bills totaling $508,280.49. Trustees will also review and adopt revised library policies. A discussion will be held on the per‑capita grant requirement, but no vote is planned for that item.

• Approve minutes of the 8/20/2024 Library Board meeting
• Approve bills in the amount of $508,280.49
• Review and approve revision of library policies
• Discussion of per capita grant requirement (no motion)
• Public comment and introductions

The Bloomington Library Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including the August minutes and $508,280.49 in bills, and approved revisions to library policies. The board also noted the resignation of Alicia Whitworth and the retirement of Carol Torrens.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $508,280.49 in bills (5-0)
• Approved library policy revisions (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recognize individuals and groups with proclamations, set a public comment period limited to 30 minutes with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes, and vote on the consent agenda items with one motion. The meeting will also include presentations and discussions of ongoing Water Department projects and a multi‑department summer wrap‑up, followed by the City Manager's report, an executive session, and adjournment.

• Recognition and proclamation of individuals/groups
• Public comment limited to 30 minutes, each speaker up to 3 minutes
• Consent agenda items approved with a single motion
• Presentation and discussion of ongoing Water Department projects
• Presentation and discussion of a multi‑department summer wrap‑up

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved the minutes from its August 8, 2024, regular meeting. Staff reported no new complaints for the month. The commission discussed updates on the 2025 MLK Luncheon, Cultural Fest, DiverCITY!, and Diwali Celebration, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024, regular meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review upcoming shows and updates for the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. Members will discuss ideas for 2024 commission events and meet with guests from the Town of Normal regarding the 2025 Arts and Health Fair.

• Updates on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Updates on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Planning for 2024 Cultural Commission events
• Discussion with Beth Whisman and Adam Fox on the 2025 Arts and Health Fair

The Cultural Commission met on September 12, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was called to order by Chair Faisal Rashid, who was absent, and only three commissioners were present. No decisions were made.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve minutes from August 14, 2024, and consider a request for up to $1,750.00 for specialty work on Station 4's kitchen table.

• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of $1,750.00 request for Station 4 kitchen table repair
• Review of the Treasure's Report

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the Treasurer's Report and a request for up to $1,750 for specialty work on the new Station 4 kitchen table. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 a.m.

• Approved Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved up to $1,750 for specialty work on Station 4 kitchen table (5-0)

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 13, 2024 meeting. It will then hold public hearings and decide on applications from Clarael Ltd (Rosie's Pub) to change ownership of a Class RAS license at 106 E. Front Street, from Dublin Bay Inc (Killarny's Irish Pub) to change ownership of a Class TAP license at 523 N. Main St., and from Le Marchand De Vin, LLC to change the classification of its license at 1704 Eastland Dr., St. 8. The commission will vote on each application after the hearings.

• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2024 Regular Liquor Commission Meeting
• Public hearing on ownership change for Rosie's Pub, 106 E. Front Street (Class RAS)
• Public hearing on ownership change for Killarny's Irish Pub, 523 N. Main St. (Class TAP)
• Public hearing on classification change for Le Marchand De Vin, LLC, 1704 Eastland Dr., St. 8 (Class PAS to Class TAP)
• Public hearing on classification change for Le Marchand De Vin, LLC, 1704 Eastland Dr., St. 8 (Class PAS to Class TAPs)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will meet to vote on routine consent agenda items, including several departmental contracts and grant applications. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding hotel and motel room tax returns.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $10,654,419.57
• Purchase of a new Pro-Deck for Grossinger Motors Arena for $149,950.00
• Two-year agreement with SCADAware Inc. for $250,000
• Contract with Site Med Fire for OSHA medical evaluations not to exceed $59,114
• Contract for Axon software and equipment for five police vehicles for $50,990.30

Planning Commission

The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two matters. Item A considers designating Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as local historic landmarks and applying the S-4 Historic Preservation District overlay to 704 N. Main St. Item B reviews proposed text amendments to the city’s Zoning Code, including use tables, definitions, and development review procedures. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on designating Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as local historic landmarks and applying S-4 overlay to 704 N. Main St (between N. Center St and N. Main St).
• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Bloomington Zoning Code (Chapter 44) covering use tables, definitions, development review, general provisions, administrative procedures, and permitted encroachments.
• Approval of the minutes from the August 7, 2024 regular Planning Commission meeting (Consent Agenda).

The Bloomington Planning Commission approved the July 3, 2024 meeting minutes as amended and held public hearings on two main items. It recommended approval of local landmark designation and an S-4 Historic Preservation District overlay for Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory at 704 N. Main Street. It also recommended approval of various Zoning Code text amendments involving use tables, definitions, development review processes, and accessory dwelling units.

• Approved July 3, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (viva voce)
• Established findings of fact and reaffirmed Historic Preservation Commission action designating Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as Local Historic Landmarks (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment for S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay at 704 N. Main Street (4-3)
• Approved proposed Resolution for Holy Trinity landmark and zoning items (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Code text amendments with staff adjustments including the Boarding and Rooming Houses definition (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular session meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2024.

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board is holding a special session. The meeting consists of a discussion with the Bloomington Police Department regarding police procedure and the Sonya Massey murder.

• Dialogue with Bloomington Police Department regarding Sonya Massey murder and police procedure

The board held a special session for public dialogue with local police chiefs about procedures following the Sonya Massey incident. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was discussion only. Chiefs detailed hiring, training, and de-escalation practices, and answered resident questions.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board will vote to approve the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes, certify the July 2024 Statement of Funds for the General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds, and approve the August 26, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment. It will continue discussion on compensation for the Township's elected officials. The Township Supervisor and Assessor will each give a presentation-only report.

• Approve minutes of the July 22, 2024 regular session
• Certify July 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approve August 26, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Continue discussion on compensation for township elected officials
• Presentation of the Township Supervisor's Report (presentation only)

The Bloomington Township Board approved the consent agenda, including the July 22 meeting minutes, the July 2024 Statement of Funds, and the August 26 payment request. A discussion on compensation for elected officials was continued, with approval planned for the October meeting. The board also heard reports on cemetery storm damage and the township assessor's report.

• Approved consent agenda including July 22 minutes, July 2024 Statement of Funds, and August 26 payment request (7-0)
• Continued discussion on elected official compensation; approval deferred to October meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 PM (7-0)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will decide on several construction agreements for sidewalk and concrete work. The body is also reviewing a site plan for a child day-care center and various administrative approvals.

• Construction agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for FY2025 Concrete Subdivision Program: $1,114,879.00
• Construction agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for FY2025 General Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Program: $904,622.85
• Purchase of new two-way radios for Grossinger Motors Arena: $68,278.18
• Proposed child day-care center site plan at 1609 Hershey Road
• Approval of bills and payroll in the amount of $11,245,878.29

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will review a progress report provided to the city council. Members will also hear presentations on gun violence in the Bloomington Normal area and school-based violence prevention programs.

• Progress Report presentation by Chairperson Denton
• Gun violence status update by Asst. Chief Veerman
• Youth interaction and violence prevention programs in Bloomington Schools by SRO Scott Day
• School intervention program presentation by Stephanie Barisch

The Special Commission for Safe Communities met and approved the minutes from June and July 2024. They received presentations on gun violence statistics, school resource officer programs, and a social-emotional learning curriculum, but took no formal action on these topics. The commission discussed potential future speakers and collaborations.

• Approved minutes of June 27 and July 25, 2024 meetings (5-0)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will consider recommending changes to designated local truck routes and restrictions to the City Council. The body will also review citizen comments and complaints from August 2024.

• Recommendation to Council to modify Local Truck Routes and Truck Restrictions
• Proposed changes to City Code regarding truck routes
• Review of August 2024 Citizen Comments/Complaints Summary
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting and a set of bills totaling $510,598.13. It will also approve the purchase of two ScanPro 3500 microfilm scanners, waiving the three‑quote requirement, and renew the annual Envisionware service contract, waiving the competitive bid process. The board will discuss the 2025 insurance renewal and an upcoming foundation board bylaw review. Public comment will be accepted and the board will set meeting dates for the next calendar year.

• Approve bills in the amount of $510,598.13
• Approve purchase of two ScanPro 3500 microfilm scanners (waive three‑quote requirement)
• Approve annual Envisionware service contract renewal (waive competitive bid)
• Discuss insurance renewal for 2025
• Discuss upcoming foundation board bylaw review

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two ScanPro 3500 microfilm scanners and the annual Envisionware service contract renewal, both unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills, and set meeting dates for the next calendar year. The board discussed insurance renewal, reaching consensus to stay with LIRA, and discussed upcoming Foundation Board bylaw review.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $510,598.13 in bills (6-0)
• Approved Library Board meeting dates for next calendar year (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two ScanPro 3500 microfilm scanners (6-0)
• Approved annual Envisionware service contract renewal (6-0)

Welcoming America Commission

The Commission will nominate and vote to appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members will also review resident suggestions and current issues affecting the city's immigrant community. The body will discuss establishing Welcoming America Standards and program development for Welcoming Week.

• Appointment of a Chairperson
• Appointment of a Vice Chairperson
• Discussion on Welcoming America Standards
• Program development for Welcoming Week
• Review of resident and community group comments regarding immigrant well-being

The Welcoming America Commission met and voted to table the nomination and appointment of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson until more commissioners are seated. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were presentations and discussions only.

• Tabled nomination and appointment of Chairperson
• Tabled nomination and appointment of Vice Chairperson

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing concerning Washington Street in Bloomington at 6:00 PM. The meeting will also consider consent‑agenda items, including approval of the minutes from the June 17 and July 15, 2024 Whole Committee meetings. Public comment will be limited to a total of 30 minutes, with each speaker allowed up to three minutes. Additional agenda items include the City Manager’s report and an executive session.

• Public hearing for Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 at 6:00 PM
• Consent agenda items: approval of minutes from June 17 2024 and July 15 2024 Whole Committee meetings
• Public comment period limited to 30 minutes total, max 3 minutes per speaker
• City Manager’s report
• Executive session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie Street. It will also consider a Funk Grant request of $7,500, with approval up to $4,558.50, for the same project. Commissioners will elect new leadership positions, and discuss the Community Preservation Plan and a survey of city‑owned historic properties.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for roof and chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie St.
• Funk Grant request of $7,500 (approval up to $4,558.50) for the restoration project
• Election of Historic Preservation Commission Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Discussion of Community Preservation Plan priorities and resources
• Discussion of survey of city‑owned historic properties

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie Street and approved a Funk Grant of up to $7,500 for the project, subject to fund availability. The Commission also elected Sarah Lindenbaum as Chair and Paul Scharnett as Vice Chair. Discussions on Holy Trinity Church and Rectory designation and other agenda items were continued or deferred.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof/chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie St. (4-0)
• Approved Funk Grant up to $7,500 for 812 N. Prairie St. project, subject to funds (4-0)
• Elected Sarah Lindenbaum as Commission Chair (4-0)
• Elected Paul Scharnett as Commission Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 18, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review financial reports and previous minutes. The board will decide on requests for uniform supplies, awards, and a specific reimbursement.

• Request by J. Buenrostro for extra Class A uniform supplies
• Reimbursement request for $160.00 for a La-Z-Boy repair paid by M. Novak
• Purchase of a second set of awards for Class A Uniforms
• Discussion on Training Tower Inspection

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved all three agenda items unanimously (7-0): extra supplies for Class A uniforms, a $160 reimbursement for a La-Z-Boy repair, and a second set of awards for Class A uniforms. The board also discussed a Training Tower inspection but took no vote, with DC Greer to follow up. Minutes and treasurer's report were approved.

• Approved extra supplies for Class A uniforms (7-0)
• Approved $160 reimbursement for La-Z-Boy repair (7-0)
• Approved second set of awards for Class A uniforms (7-0)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved treasurer's report, total $200,401.68 (7-0)

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission will vote on approving the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting. It will hear several citation cases against local establishments for violations of the city’s alcohol code. The commission will also consider an amendment to Chapters 6 and 7 of the Bloomington City Code related to alcoholic beverages. Public comment and new business will follow.

• Approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 Regular Liquor Commission Meeting.
• First appearance on citation to JL Palma, LLC d/b/a Venue 309 for sale of alcohol without a license (Chapter 6, Section 102A).
• First appearance on citation to MCO QSR, Inc. d/b/a Froth & Fork for unlawful sale of liquor (Chapter 6, Section 26(A)).
• First appearance on citation to GSPartners, Inc. d/b/a Ride the Nine/Shooters Lounge for allowing underage persons (Chapter 6, Section 102A).
• Consideration and action on an ordinance amendment to Bloomington City Code Chapters 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and 7.

City Council

The Bloomington City Council meeting on August 12, 2024 will consider a range of items. Council members will hold public hearings where individuals may provide testimony, and will vote on a consent agenda. The council will decide on a $11,941,484.8 bill and payroll package requested by the Finance Department. Additional items include several contracts for mobile radio equipment.

• Public hearing items requiring public testimony
• Consent agenda items approved with one motion
• Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $11,941,484.8 (Finance Department)
• Purchase of Mobile Radio Equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Amount $5,498,6
• Purchase of Mobile Radio Equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. – Amount $54,986

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. The body will also review volunteer sign-ups for the 2024 Cultural Fest and ideas for the 2024 Cultural Commission Arts and Health Fair Day.

• Updates on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Updates on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Volunteer sign-ups for 2024 Cultural Fest
• Event suggestions for 2024 Cultural Commission Arts and Health Fair Day

No substantive decisions were made during this session. The meeting could not proceed because a quorum of commissioners was not present.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a child day-care center and a local landmark designation. The body will also conduct elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and hold a discussion on solar.

• Site plan for a Child Day-Care Center at 2001 General Electric Road
• Designation of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory (704 N. Main St) as Local Landmarks
• Zoning Map Amendment to apply S-4 (Historic Preservation District) Overlay at 704 N. Main St
• Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Solar discussion

The Bloomington Planning Commission approved a Public Hearing Site Plan for a child day-care center at 2001 General Electric Road, with conditions including bicycle parking. The commission also continued the landmark designation for Holy Trinity Catholic Church to September 4, 2024, and re-elected Justin Boyd as Chair and Jackie Beyer as Vice Chair.

• Approved Public Hearing Site Plan for day-care center at 2001 General Electric Road, subject to bicycle parking (8-0)
• Continued Holy Trinity Catholic Church landmark designation to September 4, 2024 (8-0)
• Re-elected Justin Boyd as Chair (7-0, Boyd abstained)
• Re-elected Jackie Beyer as Vice Chair (7-0, Beyer abstained)

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will consider the appointment of Ron Fowler and other board member positions. The body will also review the quarterly Treasurer's Report and financial investment reports from Wall Capitol and Raymond James.

• Approval of Ron Fowler as elected board member
• Approval of Treasurer's Report including payroll and financial reports
• Approval of Financial Investment Report by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Updates on FPIF and Baker Tilly audits
• Approval of Battalion Chief Dave Talley's retirement

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board voted to maintain one month of local cash on hand and authorized transferring excess funds to the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund (FPIF). The board also approved a regular pension for Battalion Chief Dave Talley, accepted the treasurer's and financial investment reports, and confirmed officer appointments.

• Set target of one month local funds for cash needs (4-0)
• Authorized FPIF signatories to transfer excess funds as needed (4-0)
• Approved regular pension for Dave Talley, effective May 10, 2024 (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Investment Report dated March 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved retiree election results for Ron Fowler, 3-year term (viva voce)
• Approved slate of officers: Ron Fowler (President), Carl Reeb (Vice President), Tyler Zimmerman (Secretary) (viva voce)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2024 (viva voce)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will approve the minutes from the June 25 meeting and hear several Bloomington Police Department presentations on complaints, taser use, training, recruitment, and general updates. The board will also consider and act on scheduling future meetings, including setting the next meeting for August 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Room 400, Government Center.

• Approve minutes of the June 25, 2024 regular board meeting
• Presentation on police complaints received
• Presentation on the taser use report
• Presentation on personnel training and continued education
• Decision on future meeting dates, times, location, and topics (next meeting Aug 28, 2024, 3:30 PM, Room 400, Government Center)

The board approved a proposed new quarterly meeting date, time, and/or location, and approved the minutes of the June 25, 2024 meeting. The Bloomington Police Department presented updates on complaints, taser use, recruitment, and general department updates, but no formal action was taken on these items. The board also discussed future meeting topics, including a review of the board's role and a public meeting on cash bail.

• Approved new quarterly meeting date, time, and/or location (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will first approve the minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting. It will then present and discuss the progress of the Downtown for Everyone streetscape development project. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2024 Technology Commission meeting
• Presentation and discussion on progress of the Downtown for Everyone streetscape development project

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Report and Treasurer's Report. The board will also discuss compensation for the township's elected officials and trustees.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Report by Phillips & Associates, CPAs, P.C.
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Treasurer’s Report
• Discussion of compensation for Township elected officials and Board of Trustees
• Report on TOIRMA claim for storm damage at Evergreen Cemetery
• Certification of June 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes, the June 2024 Statement of Funds, and the July 22, 2024 payment request. The FY 2024 Annual Financial Report and Treasurer's Report were presented for acceptance and filing with the County Clerk, with no vote required. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions only.

• Approved consent agenda including June 24 minutes, June 2024 Statement of Funds, and July 22 payment request (9-0)
• Accepted FY 2024 Annual Financial Report for filing with County Clerk (presentation only)
• Accepted FY 2024 Annual Treasurer's Report for filing with County Clerk (presentation only)

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will meet on July 22, 2024, to conduct a regular session. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes, bills and payroll, and several contracts. No substantive decisions are expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of $9,656,268.09 in bills and payroll
• Approval of $175,363.48 purchase of shared server storage hardware
• Approval of up to $337,300 engineering design services agreement for US 51 rehabilitation and watermain replacement
• Approval of $6,841,961.14 construction agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 General Resurfacing Program
• Zoning map amendment from R-1B to P-2 district for Prairie Vista Golf Course property

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission will decide whether to approve demolition of the Meyer Brewery Stable Building at 1613 S. Main Street. It will also review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and two Funk Grant applications for historic property improvements.

• Demolition review for Meyer Brewery Stable Building at 1613 S. Main Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie Street ($7,500 Funk Grant request)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for painting at 510 S. Mason Street ($6,900 Funk Grant request)

The Commission voted to find the Meyer Brewery Stable Building at 1613 S. Main Street historically and architecturally significant but opposed its demolition, recommending a feasibility study and requiring as-built documentation before any deconstruction. Two items for 812 N. Prairie Street were continued to August because the applicant was absent. A Certificate of Appropriateness and a Funk Grant for painting at 510 S. Mason Street were approved.

• Opposed demolition of Meyer Brewery Stable Building, recommended feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for painting at 510 S. Mason Street (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Funk Grant up to $6,866.50 for painting at 510 S. Mason Street (7-0)
• Continued roof/chimney restoration at 812 N. Prairie Street to August (7-0)
• Continued Funk Grant request for 812 N. Prairie Street to August (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 20, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three property variance requests and one special use permit. The board will determine if these requests meet city standards for approval.

• Variance request for reduced rear yard setback at 314 Davis Avenue
• Variance request for reduced accessory structure setback at 838 W. Oakland Avenue
• Variance request for driveway width exceeding 24 feet at 1902 Wakefield Lane
• Special Use Permit request for Vehicle Sales & Service at 1513 Morrissey Drive

The Board approved three separate variance requests for residential setbacks and driveway width. A request for a vehicle sales and service special use permit was continued to the next meeting due to insufficient information.

• Approved reduced rear yard setback variance for 314 Davis Avenue (6-0)
• Approved reduced accessory structure setback variance for 838 W. Oakland Avenue with required access and drainage easement (6-0)
• Approved driveway width variance for 1902 Wakefield Lane (6-0)
• Continued special use permit request for vehicle sales and service at 1513 Morrissey Drive to the next meeting (6-0)
• Approved May 15, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve monthly bills and discuss insurance renewals for 2025. The board will also consider the destruction of executive session recordings from before January 2023.

• Approval of bills totaling $479,570.57
• Discussion of Insurance Renewal for 2025
• Proposed destruction of Executive Session recordings prior to January 2023
• Review of confidentiality for Executive Session Minutes

The Board approved the June 18 meeting minutes and nearly $480,000 in bills. Trustees also voted to maintain the confidentiality of executive session minutes and destroy recordings from before January 2023.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills in the amount of $479,570.57 (6-0)
• Approved maintaining confidentiality of Executive Session Minutes (6-0)
• Approved destruction of Executive Session recordings prior to January 2023 (6-0)
• Decided to request a broker presentation on 2025 insurance renewal for August meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the use of Project Labor Agreements and receive a presentation on the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The body will also consider approving minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion on the use of Project Labor Agreements
• Presentation on Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau by CEO Crystal Howard
• Approval of May 20, 2024 Regular Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Recognition of Firefighter Kyle Cheesman for completing the One-Year Probationary Period

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss upcoming shows for the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. The meeting also includes discussion regarding subcommittee volunteers for the 2024 Cultural Fest.

• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Updates on Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Updates on Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Planning subcommittees for the 2024 Cultural Fest

The commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024, meeting. Members received updates on upcoming performances at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena.

• Approved June 13, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed discussion on 2024 Cultural Fest subcommittees until September

Liquor Commission

The Bloomington Liquor Commission will hold public hearings on several liquor license applications, including new licenses for Galaxy Liquor & Smoke and Bloomington Tennis & Turf. The commission will also review ownership changes for QIK N EZ and Spotted Dog Tavern. Additionally, the agenda includes a first appearance regarding a citation issued to Venue 309.

• New liquor license application for Galaxy Liquor & Smoke at 2210 Cottage Ave., Unit B
• New liquor license application for Bloomington Tennis & Turf at 4101 Wicker Rd
• Ownership and name change for QIK N EZ at 1607 Morrissey Drive
• Ownership change for Spotted Dog Tavern at 1504 Morrissey Drive
• Citation hearing for Venue 309 regarding unlicensed alcohol sales and ownership notification failure

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed downtown redevelopment project area. The council also plans to consider several consent agenda items, including contract amendments and ordinance updates. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of city bills and payroll.

• Public hearing for Proposed Downtown Redevelopment Project Area
• Purchase of a Fire Safety Simulator for $180,434.44
• Rejection of all bids for Wylie & Maple Hill Drive Improvements Project
• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $8,529,146.97
• Ordinance updates regarding waste collection fees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment request. The proposal seeks to change the designation of property PIN 21-17-428-004 from R-1B Single-Family Residence to P-2 Public Lands & Institutions. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting.

• Zoning map amendment Z-09-24 for property PIN 21-17-428-004
• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend a Zoning Map Amendment changing a parcel from R-1B (Single-Family Residence) to P-2 (Public Lands & Institutions), supporting the City's proposed water tower project. The Commission also approved amended minutes from its May 1, 2024 meeting. No public comments were offered on the rezoning. In new business, Vice Chair Beyer requested information on the S-4 designation process and a future discussion on solar requirements.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment from R-1B to P-2 for water tower site (7-0)
• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:11 PM (7-0)

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The commission will discuss the current status of gun violence in Bloomington Normal and the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on FOID cards. Members will also review progress made since the commission's inception. The body will consider approving topics for a future report to the City Council.

• Presentation on gun violence status in Bloomington Normal
• Discussion on FOID card revocation and Supreme Court decisions
• Review of commission progress since inception
• Approval of topics for a future City Council status report
• Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes

The Special Commission for Safe Communities approved a list of topics to include in its six-month progress report to the Bloomington City Council, with Chairperson Denton and Commissioner German to present it. The commission also approved the minutes of its May 23, 2024 meeting. Most of the session was presentations and discussion: seven combined street-level gunfire incidents in Bloomington-Normal since the last meeting, FOID card revocations statewide, and recent Supreme Court rulings on firearms. No date for the city council report was confirmed.

• Approved minutes of the May 23, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved list of topics for the six-month progress report to city council (7-0)
• Adjourned at 1:41 PM (viva voce)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board will hold a quarterly public meeting to discuss improving interactions between the Bloomington Police Department and the community. The agenda also includes several presentations from the police department regarding complaints, taser use, training, and recruitment statistics.

• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on police department complaints
• Report on taser use
• Update on recruitment statistics
• Public discussion on community-police interactions

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board approved the minutes from its April 24, 2024 meeting and heard presentations from State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds on no-cash bail and from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaints, taser use, calls for service, personnel, recruitment, and ALPR updates. The board also agreed to table further discussion about traffic stop disparity data until the state releases its data.

• Approved minutes of the April 24, 2024 Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Tabled further discussion about traffic stop disparity data until state data release
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm (4-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board will consider extending the auditing contract with Phillips & Associates, CPAs, P.C. for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The agenda also includes routine approvals of meeting minutes and fund statements. Additionally, officials will present reports from the Township Supervisor and Assessor.

• Contract extension with Phillips & Associates, CPAs, P.C. for FY 2025 and 2026
• Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Certification of May 2024 Statement of Funds
• Approval of June 24, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment

The Bloomington Township Board approved its consent agenda, which included the May 28, 2024 minutes, certification of the May 2024 Statement of Funds for three township funds, and the June 24, 2024 General Town Fund request for payment. The board also voted to extend the contract with Phillips & Associates, CPAs, P.C. as Township and Cemetery Financial Auditor for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. In reports, the Township Supervisor discussed a $10,000 community agency funding request from Home Sweet Home Ministries for its Street Outreach Case Management Program, and the Assessor reported an anticipated 10% increase in assessments across McLean County. No action was taken on the funding request or the vehicle replacement discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including May 28, 2024 minutes, May 2024 Statement of Funds certification, and June 24, 2024 payment request (7-0)
• Extended Phillips & Associates, CPAs, P.C. contract as Township and Cemetery Financial Auditor for FY2025 and FY2026 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48 PM (7-0, viva voce)

City Council

The City Council will hold discussions regarding housing issues within the city and review several infrastructure ordinances. The meeting also includes public hearings for an alley vacation and a CDBG Annual Action Plan amendment.

• Special Use Permit for assisted living at 1410 Leslie Drive
• $737,653.20 contract for pavement preservation slurry seal program
• $168,600 contract with Hanson Professional Services for reservoir investigation
• $129,128.33 purchase of Bobcat L95 loader and attachments
• Liquor license application for A & P Tap at 721 W. Chestnut St.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission will consider several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property maintenance. The commission will also review multiple applications for Funk Grants to fund restoration projects. These items include work on chimneys, roofs, porches, and gutters at various addresses.

• Funk Grant of up to $15,000 for 1102 E. Jefferson Street
• Funk Grant of up to $15,000 for 1405 N. Clinton Boulevard
• Funk Grant of up to $7,500 for 2 White Place
• Funk Grant of up to $2,910 for 4 White Place
• Certificate of Appropriateness for fence installation at 33 Sunset Road

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission approved several Certificates of Appropriateness and Funk Grants for historic properties on June 20, 2024. Projects included fence installations, porch repairs, roof and chimney restorations, and painting across various local addresses. All agenda items for project approvals and grants passed, with one grant split by a 4-2 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 33 Sunset Road (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repairs at 1102 E. Jefferson Street (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 Funk Grant for 1102 E. Jefferson Street (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions for chimney and roof repair at 1405 N. Clinton Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 Funk Grant for 1405 N. Clinton Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repair and painting at 2 White Place (6-0)
• Approved $7,500 Funk Grant for 2 White Place (4-2)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The committee will vote on appointing Gina Lavazza as Chairman and Daniel Freburg as Co-Chairman. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Beautification Awards and general updates from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

• Vote on Gina Lavazza as Chairman and Daniel Freburg as Co-Chairman
• Discussion of details for Beautification Awards
• Presentation of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department updates
• Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bloomington Citizens' Beautification Committee approved its consent agenda, discussed 2024 Beautification Award nominations and upcoming events, and elected Committee Member Gina Lavazza as incoming Chair and Daniel Freburg as incoming Vice Chair, effective July 18, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Elected Gina Lavazza as incoming Committee Chair effective July 18, 2024 (8-0)
• Elected Daniel Freburg as incoming Committee Vice Chair effective July 18, 2024 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider new participation rules for non-resident library cards effective July 1, 2024. The meeting includes the approval of April and May bills totaling over $2.4 million. A presentation on sexual harassment training is also scheduled.

• Approval of April ($536,311.94) and May ($1,943,431.96) bills
• Non-resident card participation rules for 2024-25
• Annual OCLC Service Renewal
• Appointments to the Library Foundation Board

The Board approved April and May bills totaling $2,479,743.90 and authorized the annual OCLC service renewal. Trustees also approved non-resident card participation for the upcoming year and appointed two members to the Library Foundation Board.

• Approved April 2024 bills of $536,311.94 (7-0)
• Approved May 2024 bills of $1,943,431.96 (7-0)
• Approved non-resident card participation for 7.01.24 - 6.30.25 (7-0)
• Approved annual OCLC service renewal (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Catrina Parker and Dianne Hollister to the Library Foundation Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 4/16/24 meeting (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Bloomington Committee of the Whole will review a report from the Bloomington Housing Symposium to determine next steps for housing. The committee will also hear a presentation regarding proposed changes to bulk waste collection and waste haulers.

• Review of Bloomington Housing Symposium Report
• Proposed changes to bulk waste collection and waste haulers
• Approval of April 15, 2024, Committee of the Whole minutes

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will consider promoting Anglique Racki to Vice Chair and approving May 9, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding upcoming shows at local venues and planning for the Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Promotion of Anglique Racki to Vice Chair Commissioner
• Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Bloomington Center for Performing Arts updates
• Discussion of Grossinger Motors Arena updates
• Planning for Juneteenth and Cultural Fest subcommittees

The Cultural Commission approved the minutes from its May 9, 2024, regular meeting and promoted Commissioner Angelique Racki to Vice Chair. Commissioners also discussed upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, as well as planning for the Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Approved minutes of the May 09, 2024, Regular Cultural Commission Meeting (5-0)
• Promoted Commissioner Angelique Racki to Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:53 A.M. (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will review minutes from previous meetings and the treasurer's report. The board will also consider four requests for fire department equipment and station supplies.

• Purchase of 120 Streamlight PolyTac90 lights for $6,240.00
• Purchase of 6 Ruth Lee Training Manikins for $6,290.00
• Kitchen supplies for five stations not to exceed $600.00
• Purchase of JBL Charge Bluetooth speakers for station gyms totaling $699.50

The Bloomington Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the minutes from previous meetings and accepted the treasurer's report showing a balance of $238,971.76. The board also approved four separate purchase requests for fire department equipment, training manikins, kitchen supplies, and gym speakers.

• Approved May 8th, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 15th, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report of $238,971.76 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 120 Streamlight PolyTac90 led right angle lights for $6,240.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 Ruth Lee Training Manikins for $6,290.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of kitchen supplies for Station 5 not to exceed $600.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of JBL Charge Bluetooth speakers for Station Gyms for $699.50 (4-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings regarding several liquor license applications, including a request for an event at the Bloomington Arena on June 15. Other items include ownership changes and license modifications for local businesses such as Killarny's Irish Pub and Galaxy Liquor & Smoke.

• Class SA liquor license application for 'Autorama at the Arena'
• Ownership change and license reduction for Killarny's Irish Pub at 523 N. Main St.
• Creation of Class PAS license for Galaxy Liquor & Smoke at 2210 Cottage Ave., Unit B
• Premise redefinition for Rob Dobs Restaurant & Bar at 801 N. Hershey Rd.
• Creation of Class TAPS license for A&P Tap at 721 W. Chestnut St.

City Council

The Bloomington City Council will meet on June 10, 2024, to consider several financial and administrative items. The agenda includes approving more than $9 million in bills and payroll, as well as authorizing engineering services for the Hamilton Road extension project. The council will also review budget amendments and various equipment purchases.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $9,033,353.21
• Engineering contract with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for $143,790
• Purchase of a Reel Grinder from Foley Company for $54,954
• Budget ordinance amendment of $150,000 and acceptance of IHDA funds
• Change order for architectural services up to $8,000

Planning Commission

The regular session of the Bloomington Planning Commission scheduled for June 5, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will hold discussions regarding proposed updates to the local Building Code. The board will also receive an update on State adopted Acts related to building codes. No formal action is recommended for these discussion items.

• Approval of June 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on proposed Building Code updates
• Discussion on State adopted Acts related to building codes

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the April 2024 meeting minutes and certifying the April 2024 Statement of Funds. The meeting includes a request for payment from the General Town Fund and reports from the Township Supervisor and Assessor.

• Certification of April 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of May 28, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Presentation of the Township Supervisor's Report
• Presentation of the Township Assessor's Report

The Board approved the April 22, 2024, meeting minutes and certified the April 2024 Statement of Funds. The Board also approved the May 28, 2024, General Town Fund Request for Payment. No regular agenda items were presented for decision.

• Approved April 22, 2024, Regular Session minutes (9-0)
• Certified April 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds (9-0)
• Approved May 28, 2024, General Town Fund Request for Payment (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the annexation of properties on W. Washington Street. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and collective bargaining agreements.

• Public hearing on annexation agreement for 2440 W. Washington Street
• Public hearing on annexation agreements for 1803 W. Washington Street and property south of Carri Drive
• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $15,156,835.18
• Purchase of police uniforms from Ray O'Herron, Inc. not to exceed $114,000
• Purchase of firefighting gear from AirOne Equipment, Inc. for $92,920

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will review the current status of gun violence in the Bloomington Normal area. The body will also discuss recommendations to be proposed to City Council per Chapter 2, Section 355 of the Bloomington City Code.

• Presentation by Asst. Chief Veerman on gun violence in the Bloomington Normal area
• Discussion by Chairperson Denton on recommendations for City Council
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes

The Special Commission for Safe Communities approved the minutes from its April 25 meeting. Staff presented updates on local gun violence and clarified that a progress report is due to the City Council within six months, while actionable recommendations are due within twelve months. The commission agreed to compile existing data and reach out to students for input ahead of the June meeting.

• Approved April 25, 2024 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
• No formal vote taken on recommendations or budget items

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a panel presentation on community housing needs. The meeting also includes a report on public safety and community relations.

• Panel presentation on Community Housing Needs featuring representatives from Mid Illinois Realtors Association, McLean County RPC, and Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council
• Presentation of the Public Safety & Community Relations Board (PSCRB) Annual Report
• Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week
• Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Fire & Police Commission

The Board of Fire & Police Commission will meet to review and potentially approve a promotional list for Battalion Chiefs. The board will also consider the minutes from its May 8, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of Battalion Chief Promotional List with effective dates of June 2, 2024 - June 2, 2027
• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting with only two commissioners present. They approved the consent agenda and the Battalion Chief Promotional List with effective dates from June 2, 2024, to June 2, 2027. No public comments were received, and no new business or executive sessions occurred.

• Approved consent agenda (2-0)
• Approved Battalion Chief Promotional List effective June 2, 2024 - June 2, 2027 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider several grant applications for historic property repairs and replacements. The body will also act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for window and façade repairs at 909 N. McLean Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for bay window and brick façade repair at 909 N. McLean Street
• Funk Grant request of $2,725.00 for 909 N. McLean Street
• Rust Grant request of $31,500.00 for roofing and gutters at 101-103 N. Main Street
• Rust Grant request of $50,000.00 for storefront replacement at 211 N. Prairie Street
• Rust Grant request of $38,425.00 (recommended) for roof replacement at 405 W. Washington Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for bay window repairs at 909 N. McLean Street and awarded a $3,750 Funk Grant for the same project. The Commission then reviewed multiple Rust Grant applications, ultimately awarding funding to seven projects totaling $125,000, while denying funding for four other applications due to incomplete submissions or low priority scores.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for bay window repair at 909 N. McLean Street (5-0)
• Approved Funk Grant up to $3,750 for 909 N. McLean Street (5-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant $31,388 to McLean County Historical Society for 101-103 N. Main Street (4-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant $38,425 to John Miller for 405 W. Washington Street (4-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant $18,785 to Cornerstone Living, LLC for 118 W. Washington Street (4-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant $19,191.20 to 414 N Main, LLC for 309 N. Main Street (3-1)
• Awarded Rust Grant $2,596.39 to James Sample for 525 N. Main Street (4-0)
• Awarded Rust Grant $4,875 to James Sample for 527 N. Main Street (4-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizen's Beautification Committee is meeting to determine tree and flower planting locations and other improvements for Buck Mann Park. The body is also finalizing advertisement details for the 2024 Beautification Awards.

• Finalizing flyer distribution, press release, and poster for 2024 Beautification Awards
• Determining tree and flower planting locations and improvements in Buck Mann Park

The Citizens' Beautification Committee approved its April 18, 2024 minutes on a roll-call vote and assigned members to staff a Farmers Market booth and distribute flyers and posters for the Beautification Awards. Staff Liaison Jeff Hindman reported that the old garbage can pad and baseball backstop at Buck Mann Park will be removed soon and plantings installed within a few weeks. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Approved April 18, 2024 minutes via consent agenda (8-0 roll call)
• Assigned members to Farmers Market booth dates May 18, June 1, 15, 22, and 25, 2024
• Committee Member Tyus to deliver poster to Farmers Market May 18, 2024
• Committee Member Haab distributing flyers to local nurseries
• Deferred decision on who represents the Committee at Farmers Market June 29, 2024 to the May meeting
• Adjourned at 6:25 PM (motion carried, viva voce)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved a request for new extrication equipment for Engine 4 at a cost of $79,500.25. The board also approved an update to a Class A uniform for J. Milton. Both items passed with unanimous votes of 4-0.

• Approved $79,500.25 purchase of extrication equipment for Engine 4 (4-0)
• Approved update to J. Milton's Class A uniform (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a request for a Special Use Permit and a zoning variance. The request concerns the development of an assisted living facility at 1410 Leslie Drive.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility (Independent Living) at 1410 Leslie Drive
• Request for Variance from §503A of the Zoning Code for increased allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) at 1410 Leslie Drive

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility and a Variance for increased Floor Area Ratio at 1410 Leslie Drive. The applicant, Andrew Fell Architecture & Design, representing owner Curtis Boone, requested these approvals for the B-1 District property. Staff recommended approval, noting the variance allows a Floor Area Ratio approximately 10% above the standard requirement.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility (6-0)
• Approved Variance for increased Floor Area Ratio with no conditions (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 17 minutes (6-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to review two funding requests for the fire department. The board will determine if the requested equipment and uniform updates benefit the department.

• Request by K. Klinefelter for new Engine 4 extrication equipment totaling $79,500.25
• Request by J. Buenrostro for an update to J. Milton's Class A uniform

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings to determine if two businesses meet licensure requirements. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting.

• Application from Times Past Inn 2.0, LLC for ownership change and Class RAS license at 1216 Towanda Ave.
• Application from MIA Global Ventures, LLC (Fusion Crunch) for a Class RAS license at 616 N. Main St.

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will meet to decide if an advisory question regarding U.S. military funding to Israel should be placed on the November 5, 2024, election ballot.

• Vote on advisory public policy question regarding $3.8 billion annual U.S. military funding to Israel

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several consent agenda items including payroll, water department purchases, and utility maintenance contracts. The meeting includes discussions on funding for soil and water conservation and traffic signal maintenance.

• Purchase of Neptune Water Meters and accessories from Ferguson Enterprises not to exceed $1,500,000
• Approval of bills and payroll in the amount of $13,037,405.97
• Funding for Fiscal Year 2025 Stabilization Installation through McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District for $319,900
• Agreement with Bodine Electric of Decatur for FY 2025 Traffic Signal Maintenance for $172,375
• Agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for FY 2025 Utility Maintenance for $2,685,200

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss upcoming shows and updates for the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. The body will also discuss planning and subcommittee volunteers for the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Approval of April 12, 2024, Special Cultural Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows
• Discussion on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows
• Planning and subcommittee volunteer discussion for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest

The Cultural Commission approved the April 12 meeting minutes via a consent agenda vote. Directors provided updates on upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, including a new hockey team's first game in October. Commissioners also discussed planning for the Juneteenth and Cultural Fest and proposed seeking a state grant for future diversity-focused festivals.

• Approved April 12, 2024 meeting minutes via consent agenda
• Discussed First Friday Lawn Concert Series starting in June
• Announced Bison hockey team's first game scheduled for early October 2024
• Confirmed Dropkick Murphys performance at Grossinger Motors Arena on Oct 24
• Discussed planning for Juneteenth (June 22) and Cultural Fest (Aug 10)
• Proposed seeking $2,000-$4,000 state grant for future festivals

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will review requests for new fire department equipment. The board will determine if these purchases benefit the department.

• Request by K. Klinefelter for new extrication equipment for Engine 4 costing $118,481.60
• Request by Chris Moore for 150 Mask Bags at $47.99 each for a total of $7,198.50

The Board denied requests for new extrication equipment and mask bags. The Board also approved the April 10, 2024, meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's report of $267,668.18 (7-0)
• Denied $118,481.60 request for Engine 4 extrication equipment (7-0)
• Denied $7,198.50 request for 150 mask bags (7-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commission

The Board of Fire and Police Commission will meet to determine if specific questions on the Promotional Battalion Chiefs Exam should be affirmed or invalidated. If questions are invalidated, the board will consider new scoring calculations.

• Affirming or invalidating challenged questions for the Promotional Battalion Chiefs Exam
• Approval of scoring calculations for invalidated exam questions
• Approval of October 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting to review six questions challenged by a firefighter on the Promotional Battalion Chiefs Exam. Following a recommendation by Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hartwig, the Board voted to affirm all six questions as accurate. Consequently, no changes were made to the exam scoring calculations, and the challenging employee's score remained below the threshold for promotion.

• Approved October 26, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 9 as accurate (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 17 as accurate (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 59 as accurate (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 66 as accurate (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 82 as accurate (2-0)
• Affirmed Question 92 as accurate (2-0)
• Confirmed no changes needed to scoring calculations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on designating Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as local landmarks. The body will also review requests for land annexations and zoning map amendments for properties on W. Washington Street and a preliminary plan for Wittenberg Woods at Prairie Vista Phase 5.

• Designation of 704 N. Main St (Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory) as Local Landmarks and S-4 Overlay amendment
• Annexation and zoning to City A (Agriculture) for 131.9 acres at 2440 W. Washington Street
• Annexation and zoning to City A (Agriculture) and M-2 (General Manufacturing) for properties south of Carri Dr. and 1803 W. Washington Street
• Amended Preliminary Plan for Wittenberg Woods at Prairie Vista Phase 5 northwest of S. Morris Ave. and Lutz Rd

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a retreat. The session consists of roundtable discussions with department heads and an update to current Council goals.

• Roundtable discussions on housing, growth, quality of place, and resilience
• Updating current Council goals

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will count ballots from the April 2024 election and seat the newly elected member. The board is also reviewing financial reports and renewing service contracts.

• Counting of April 2024 election ballots to determine new board member
• Renewal of Fiduciary Liability Insurance with Alliant Express
• Engagement letter with Baker Tilly for annual audit services
• Approval of adding new fund members hired on April 1, 2024
• Approval of Alex Cosgriff leaving the fund

The Board approved transferring a maturing Treasury bill, a surrendered annuity, and a death benefit payment to the Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund (FPIF). The Board also accepted 13 new members into the fund and approved a one-year audit contract.

• Approved transfer of $303,000 maturing Treasury bill to FPIF (3-0)
• Approved surrender of Athene #2062 annuity (est. $1,226,968.68) for transfer to FPIF (3-0)
• Approved corporate resolution and transfer of Delaware #3224 death benefit to FPIF (3-0)
• Approved one-year FY 2024 audit agreement with Baker Tilly for $18,500 (3-0)
• Accepted 13 new members into the pension fund effective April 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Accepted retiree election results confirming Ron Fowler for the vacant position (viva voce)
• Approved January 26, 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (viva voce)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a retreat at the Bloomington Public Library. The session focuses on board governance, servant leadership, and roundtable discussions between department heads and Council members regarding government efficiency.

• Discussion on principles of good board governance
• I-OPT overview and profiles
• Roundtable discussions on efficient and effective government

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will meet to review the current status of gun violence in the Bloomington-Normal area. The session includes presentations on anti-violence initiatives and a guest speaker from McLean County Moms Demand Action.

• Presentation by Asst. Chief Veerman on gun violence in Bloomington-Normal
• Discussion of a $78M anti-violence initiative announced by Attorney General Garland
• Discussion of FY2024 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative
• Presentation by Karen Irvin of McLean County Moms Demand Action
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22 and March 28, 2024

The Special Commission for Safe Communities reviewed recent shooting incidents in Bloomington and Normal, noting no injuries in three local cases. Commissioners discussed a U.S. Department of Justice grant application with a May 30, 2024 deadline, emphasizing prevention over reaction. The meeting included presentations on community-based violence intervention and survivor support, with no new ordinances or funding decisions approved.

• Approved minutes from February 22, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Discussed FY24 Office of Justice anti-violence grant application (deadline May 30)
• Agreed to invite Stephanie Barish from Center for Youth and Family Solutions to May meeting
• Agreed to invite Western Avenue Community Center representative to May meeting
• Adjourned meeting (viva voce)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The board will receive presentations from the Bloomington Police Department regarding complaint updates, personnel training, and recruitment statistics. Members will also discuss the upcoming Annual Report for the City Council and vote on a new Board Chairman.

• Update of complaints received by the Bloomington Police Department
• Presentation on BPD personnel training and continued education
• Presentation on BPD recruitment statistics
• Discussion regarding the Annual Report for the City Council
• Appointment of a new Chairman for the Public Safety and Community Relations Board

The board appointed a new Chairperson and Co-Chairperson. The Bloomington Police Department provided updates on complaints, taser use, staffing, and recruitment.

• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Appointed Rachel McFarland as PSCRB Chairperson
• Appointed Tylian Smith as PSCRB Co-Chairperson

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will meet to receive updates from the IT Department and review strategic initiatives. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• IT Department updates
• Strategic initiatives update
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements and approve routine payments. The board is deciding on a specific contract for cemetery roadwork and reviewing reports from the Township Supervisor and Assessor.

• Bid from McLean County Asphalt for $69,972.55 for Roadwork Request For Proposal 2024-02 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
• Certification of March 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of April 22, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Review of Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024 (Unaudited)

The City of Bloomington Township Board approved its consent agenda, which included the March 25, 2024 meeting minutes, the March 2024 Statement of Funds for three funds, and the April 22, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment. The Board also accepted the lowest bid of $69,972.55 from McLean County Asphalt for Roadwork RFP 2024-02 issued by Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and authorized the Township Supervisor to execute the necessary documents. Two items — the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Presentation and the FY2024 unaudited Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures — were presented for communication only, with no action taken. Reports noted the annual audit had begun, HERE Program funds were no longer available, and salary-setting for the Supervisor and Assessor would require open-meeting deliberation.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (10-0)
• Approved March 25, 2024 Decennial Committee Meeting minutes
• Approved March 25, 2024 Regular Session minutes
• Certified March 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approved April 22, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Accepted $69,972.55 bid from McLean County Asphalt for Evergreen Memorial Cemetery roadwork RFP 2024-02; authorized Supervisor to execute documents (10-0)
• Received 2024 Annual Town Meeting Presentation and FY2024 unaudited Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures for communication only; no action
• Adjourned at 5:42 PM (10-0)

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on the appointment and employment contract of City Manager Jeffrey R. Jurgens. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and routine administrative approvals.

• Construction agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for Meadowbrook Subdivision Improvement Project: $8,054,047.10
• Construction agreement with Rowe Construction, Inc. for Route 9 Emergency Watermain and Lead Service Line Replacement: $805,629.11
• Insurance proposal brokered by Arthur J. Gallagher: $1,585,624
• Purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks and mounting hardware: $192,032
• Infrastructure, cameras, and video management for Bloomington Ice Arena and Lincoln Parking Facilities: $269,325.81

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request for an overhead garage door replacement and minor expansion at 33 Sunset Road. The meeting also includes the distribution of educational material regarding fences in historic districts.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request: overhead garage door replacement and minor expansion at 33 Sunset Road
• Review of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes
• Educational resource: 'Fences in Historic Districts' by Michigan State Historic Preservation Office

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for overhead garage door replacement with minor expansion at 33 Sunset Road, conditioned on a licensed design professional reviewing and approving final plans before permitting. The vote was 5-2, with Chair Koos and Commissioner Elterich opposed. The Commission also approved the March 21, 2024 minutes on consent and discussed future items including Rust Grants, the Jens Jenson Bridge, Historic Preservation Month, and asbestos abatement funding, but took no formal action on those.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garage door replacement at 33 Sunset Road, conditioned on licensed design professional review before permitting (5-2; Koos and Elterich opposed)
• Approved March 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes on consent agenda (7-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee will vote on finalized details for the Arbor Day celebration and the 2024 Beautification Awards. Members will also determine a schedule and marketing materials for Farmer's Market events. The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department will provide general updates.

• Finalization of Arbor Day celebration invitations and notifications to the Pantagraph
• Approval of press releases and flyers for the 2024 Beautification Awards
• Marketing materials and member attendance schedule for Farmer's Markets
• General updates from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department

The Citizens' Beautification Committee approved minutes from its March 21 meeting, Arbor Day celebration plans for a tree planting at Corpus Christi Catholic School, updates to the 2024 Beautification Awards flyer, and marketing materials plus a member schedule for Farmer's Market events. All motions carried by unanimous roll-call votes of the nine members present. The committee also heard Parks and Recreation updates and noted that member Sara Kemp's term ended with this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Approved March 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Arbor Day plans for Corpus Christi, including tree planting and event roles (9-0)
• Accepted updates to the 2024 Beautification Awards flyer (9-0)
• Accepted Farmer's Market action and marketing materials and member attendance schedule (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM (9-0, viva voce)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a variance request. The board is deciding whether to allow reduced side yard setbacks for two specific properties.

• Public hearing for variance request by Mark Fetzer for 6 Eric Court and 8 Eric Court (PINs: 21-19-202-012 and 21-19-202-011)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for reduced side yard setbacks at 6 Eric Court and 8 Eric Court. The board found that strict adherence to the Zoning Code would create a practical difficulty or hardship for the petitioner.

• Approved variances for reduced side yard setbacks at 6 Eric Court and 8 Eric Court (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve personnel compensation and administrative appointments. The board is also reviewing revisions to library policies and a contract for display furniture.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $1,750
• Review and approval of salary ranges for non-union employees
• Approval of Director merit increase for FY25
• Authorization for Library Director to contract for display furniture via TIPS Interlocal Purchasing System
• Approval of FY25 Slate of Officers and Foundation Board appointments

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved salary ranges for non-union employees, a 5 percent merit increase for the director for FY25, and its FY25 slate of officers. It also approved appointments to the Library Foundation Board, revisions to library policies, and authorized the director to enter a contract for display furniture. All votes were 8-0. The board held an executive session on employee performance and compensation; the president stated no action was taken there.

• Approved consent agenda including March 19, 2024 minutes and bills of $1,759,547.49 (8-0)
• Approved salary ranges for non-union employees (8-0)
• Approved 5 percent director merit increase for FY25 (8-0)
• Approved FY25 slate of officers: Catrina Parker president, Matt Watchinski vice-president, John Argenziano treasurer, Dianne Hollister secretary (8-0)
• Approved appointments to the Bloomington Public Library Foundation Board (8-0)
• Approved revisions to library policies (8-0)
• Authorized the library director to enter a contract for display furniture (8-0)
• Held executive session on performance and compensation of a specific employee; no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from Connect Transit General Manager David Braun regarding the Downtown Transfer Station. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a City Manager's report.

• Presentation on Connect Transit Downtown Transfer Station located at 202 West Market Street

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is holding a special session to elect a new chairperson and vice chair. The body will also discuss upcoming shows at local venues and plan subcommittees for city festivals.

• Election of Faisal Rashid as Chair and nomination of a vice chair
• Updates on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Updates on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Planning for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest subcommittees

At a special session on April 12, 2024, the Bloomington Cultural Commission approved its consent agenda, including the March 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Faisal Rashid was elected Chair Commissioner, while the decision on a Co-Chair was tabled until further notice. Staff reported upcoming 2024 programming at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, and discussion of subcommittees and volunteers for the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest was postponed. New commissioners Crystal Bricker, Katherine Browne, and Peter Pontius were welcomed, and Commissioner Tracy Koch resigned.

• Approved consent agenda including March 14, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Faisal Rashid elected Chair Commissioner
• Co-Chair decision tabled until further notice
• Approved consent agenda with the co-chair exception (motion carried)
• Juneteenth and Cultural Fest subcommittee/volunteer discussion postponed
• Adjourned at 8:45 AM (motion carried)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board met on April 10, 2024 and approved its March 20, 2024 meeting minutes and a Treasurer's Report of $241,275.30, both by 7-0 votes. The board tabled a request from Chris Moore to purchase 150 mask bags at $47.99 each, totaling $7,198.50, by a 7-0 vote. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:06 AM.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report at $241,275.30 (7-0)
• Tabled request from Chris Moore for 150 mask bags at $47.99 each, totaling $7,198.50 (7-0)
• Adjourned at 9:06 AM (7-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings on four applications for new or transferred liquor licenses. The body will also hear a continued appearance regarding code violations at Empire Coffee.

• Change in ownership for Crafted Commons at 1101 Airport Rd.
• New Class RBS license for Chi Family Express, LLC at 3907 General Electric Rd.
• New Class RAPS license for Bonchon Bloomington at 1413 Leslie Dr.
• New Class PAS license for Le Marchand De Vin, LLC at 1704 Eastland Dr.
• Citation hearing for Empire Coffee at 1406 E. Empire St. regarding video gaming and restaurant requirements

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is conducting its annual meeting to review financial statements and official reports. The body will vote on the minutes from the previous annual meeting and set the date for the 2025 meeting.

• Review of Annual Statement of Receipts & Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024 (Unaudited)
• Approval of April 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Minutes
• Reports from Township Assessor Steve Scudder and Township Supervisor Deborah Skillrud
• Proposed date for 2025 Annual Town Meeting: April 8, 2025

The Annual Town Meeting consisted primarily of reports from the Township Assessor and Supervisor. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded by scheduling the next annual session.

• Elected Debbie Stilwell as Moderator (viva voce)
• Set next Annual Town Meeting for April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (viva voce)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024. The meeting includes several high-value construction contracts for water infrastructure and arena repairs, as well as downtown streetscape planning.

• FY 2025 Budget adoption and appropriation
• Enterprise 1MG Water Tower construction contract with Landmark Structures I, L.P. for $7,485,010
• Arena RTU Replacement project contract with P.J. Hoerr, Inc. for $6,690,600
• North Main Street Project construction drawings agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. up to $1,150,000
• Fort Jesse Watermain and Enterprise Tower construction observation agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. up to $565,700

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission's regular session meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. was cancelled, according to a public notice of cancellation. No decisions were made because no meeting was held. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 4:00 P.M.

Library Board of Trustees

The 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 FY25.

• Recommendation to Full Board on merit increase for Director for FY25

Library Board of Trustees

The Budget and Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The committee is scheduled to approve a recommendation to the Full Board regarding a merit increase for the Director for FY25.

• Approval of recommendation for Director merit increase for FY25

The Committee decided to recommend that the full Board grant a merit increase to the Director for FY25. The board also approved minutes from October 2023 and held an executive session regarding the Director's performance evaluation.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended FY25 merit increase for Director to full Board
• Entered executive session for Director's FY25 performance evaluation (unanimous)

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will hold a session focused on gun violence. The meeting consists of presentations and discussions regarding local statistics and available resources.

• Presentation by Coroner Yoder on gun violence related to suicides in McLean County
• Presentation by PATH Interim CEO Dr. Adam Carter on resources to address local gun violence
• Presentation by Asst. Chief Veerman on the status of gun violence in the Bloomington Normal area

The commission heard presentations on suicide statistics from the County Coroner and mental health resources from PATH. Assistant Chief Veerman reported 16 shootings in 2024 as of March 28. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board will review police department reports on taser use, complaints, and personnel training. The board will also consider future meeting dates, times, and locations.

• BPD presentation on taser use report
• BPD update on complaints received
• BPD presentation on personnel training and continued education
• BPD presentation on recruitment statistics
• Action on future meeting dates, times, location, and topics

The Public Safety and Community Relations Board approved the minutes of its January 24, 2024 regular meeting on a 5-0 vote. The rest of the March 27, 2024 meeting was informational: staff reported six complaints received in 2024 (2 withdrawn, none for board review), 4,631 calls for service in February 2023 versus 5,626 in February 2024, and police staffing of 123 of 128 positions filled. Four recruits are in the police academy with graduation set for April 26, 2024. The board noted its next meeting is April 24, 2024 and discussed absent members and expiring terms, but the minutes record no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2024 regular meeting (5-0: Farmer, Fish, McFarland, Taylor, Smith)
• No vote recorded on complaints update, staffing report, or absent-member/expiring-term discussion

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving meeting minutes and certifying the February 2024 Statement of Funds. The meeting includes a request for payment from the General Town Fund and reports from the Township Supervisor and Assessor.

• Certification of February 2024 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• Approval of March 25, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Township Supervisor's Report
• Township Assessor's Report

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees is meeting to review a compliance report regarding the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. The board will also consider approving minutes from a February 26, 2024, meeting.

• Report for Compliance with Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act
• Minutes of the February 26, 2024, Decennial Committee Meeting
• Survey of Residents

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The body will also consider several zoning amendments, city contracts, and the approval of bills and payroll.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Approval of bills and payroll in the amount of $10,563,016.73
• Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for Police Department safety and security improvements not to exceed $67,900
• Contract with GFL Environmental for garbage pickup at Lake Bloomington for $34,646.40
• Zoning map amendment for 1002 S. Main Street to remove the S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay

The City Council approved several zoning amendments, including a special use permit for an assisted living facility and updates to parking and fencing requirements. Council also authorized over $10.5 million in bills and payroll and held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

• Approved bills and payroll totaling $10,563,016.73
• Approved $67,900 agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for police safety improvements
• Approved $34,646.40 contract with GFL Environmental for Lake Bloomington garbage pickup
• Approved $35,306.22 amendment to resurfacing agreement with Rowe Construction
• Adopted the Official 2023 Zoning Map
• Approved zoning map amendment for 1002 S. Main Street to remove S-4 overlay
• Approved special use permit for assisted living facility near 1302 Martin Luther King Drive
• Approved zoning code amendments regarding parking, fencing, and accessory uses

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the February 2024 special session minutes, certification of February 2024 funds, and approval of a March 2024 payment request. No regular agenda items were presented. The Supervisor reported that no initiatives were received for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved February 26, 2024 special session minutes
• Certified February 2024 Statement of Funds
• Approved March 25, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Township Decennial Committee approved the consent agenda and accepted the Report for Compliance with Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. The report will be placed on file with the County Clerk.

• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Accepted Report for Compliance with Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act (11-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the designation of 704 N. Main St. as local landmarks. The body will also consider the allocation of surplus FY24 Rust Grant funding.

• Public hearing for Local Landmark designation and S-4 Overlay for Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory at 704 N. Main St.
• Prioritization and possible award of surplus FY24 Rust Grant funding
• Discussion of 405 W. Market Street (George Miller Home)

The Commission designated Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as local landmarks and recommended S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay zoning for the property. The Commission also allocated surplus grant funding for a porch painting project.

• Designated Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as Local Landmarks (6-0)
• Recommended S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay zoning for 704 N. Main St. to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Adopted amended Resolution for Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory (6-0)
• Awarded up to $6,759.12 in FY24 Rust Grant funding for porch painting at 102-116 W. Locust Street (6-0)
• Approved January 18, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizens' Beautification Committee is meeting to vote on finalized details for the Arbor Day celebration. Members will also consider updates to the committee website and approve press releases for the 2024 Beautification Awards.

• Vote on finalized Arbor Day Celebration details
• Approval of 2024 Beautification Awards press release and advertisements
• Updates to the Citizens' Beautification Committee website
• General updates presentation from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department

The Citizens’ Beautification Committee approved the Arbor Day celebration details for Corpus Christi Catholic School. The committee also accepted updates to its website and approved the press release and preparations for the 2024 Beautification Awards.

• Approved February 15, 2024, meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Arbor Day plans for Corpus Christi (9-0)
• Accepted updates to the committee webpage (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Beautification Awards press release and preparations (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review two variance requests. The board will decide if specific properties meet the standards for approval to deviate from city code.

• Variance request for reduced accessory structure setback at 1007 E. Jackson Street
• Variance request for off-street parking requirements at 408 E. Washington Street and 401 E. Jefferson Street to allow 65 parking spaces

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variances regarding property setbacks and parking requirements. One approval allows a reduced setback for a garage at 1007 E. Jackson Street, and another allows a reduction in required off-street parking for an affordable housing development.

• Approved variance for reduced side yard setback for accessory structure at 1007 E. Jackson Street (7-0)
• Approved variance for off-street parking requirements at 408 E. Washington Street and 401 E. Jefferson Street (7-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report and previous minutes. The board will decide on three specific equipment purchase requests for the Fire Department.

• Purchase of 5 Portable Fans for $10,496.25
• Purchase of Quick release shackles and triangle carabiners for SCBAs for $3,175.00
• Purchase of 150 Mask Bags at $47.99 each for a total of $7,198.50

The Bloomington Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved two purchase requests at its March 20, 2024 special session: 5 portable fans for $10,496.25 and quick release shackles and triangle carabiners for each SCBA for $3,175.00. A request for 150 mask bags at $47.99 each ($7,198.50 total) was tabled to the next month. The board also approved the February 14, 2024 minutes and a treasurer's report showing $312,514.31.

• Approved February 14, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's report of $312,514.31 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 portable fans for $10,496.25 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of quick release shackle and triangle carabiner for each SCBA for $3,175.00 (5-0)
• Tabled request for 150 mask bags at $47.99 each ($7,198.50 total) to next month (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:52 AM (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and approve operational items. The board is deciding on a library closure for staff development and a fund transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,744,977.72
• Proposed library closure on October 1, 2024, for Staff Development Day
• Transfer of funds from the M & O Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund
• Annual amnesty for patrons with items lost for more than 5 years

The Board approved waiving fees for items lost for five years or more and authorized a fund transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund. The Board also scheduled a staff development closure for October 1, 2024, and approved over $1.7 million in bills.

• Approved amnesty for items lost five years or more (5-2)
• Approved bills in the amount of $1,744,977.72 (7-0)
• Approved closing the library on October 1, 2024 for Staff Development Day (7-0)
• Approved transfer of funds from the M & O Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations on the Downtown Streetscape Draft Final Design Report and the Connect Transit preliminary budget and annual report. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the February 19, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation of the Downtown Streetscape Draft Final Design Report
• Presentation of Connect Transit Preliminary Budget, Financials, and Annual Report on Transit Operations
• Approval of February 19, 2024 Regular Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will receive updates on upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena. The body will also discuss the creation of volunteer subcommittees for the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Updates on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Updates on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Planning for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest volunteer subcommittees

The commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2024, meeting. Members received updates on marketing, development, and upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena.

• Approved January 11, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold public hearings on two new liquor license applications. The body will also hear first appearances regarding city code citations for two local establishments.

• Class PBS license application for Family Dollar, LLC at 1512 W. Market St.
• Class RBS license application for Taqueria Porton, Inc. at 901 N. Main St.
• Citation for Empire Coffee (Braize, LLC) at 1406 E. Empire St. regarding video gaming and restaurant requirements
• Citation for Grand Café (Grand Café, LLC) at 2205 E. Oakland, Suite A2 for failure to pay food and beverage taxes

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and the 2023 annual reports for the police and fire departments. The body is also considering several construction agreements and software contracts.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget presentation
• Construction agreement with Otto Baum Company, Inc. for Lincoln Parking Structure repairs: $1,264,855
• Construction agreement with Garneau Construction, Inc. for Tuckpointing & Sealing Project: $658,399.50
• Three-year GIS software licensing agreement with ESRI: $175,500
• Change order for O'Neil Park and Pool improvements with Williams Architects, Ltd.: not to exceed $50,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a site plan for multi-family dwellings and proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Code. The body will recommend whether the City Council should approve these requests.

• Site plan for multi-family dwellings at 408 E. Washington Street and 401 E. Jefferson Street
• Zoning Code text amendments regarding accessory uses and accessory structures
• Zoning Code modifications to fencing requirements
• Zoning Code changes to parking requirements
• Zoning Code updates to administrative procedures and definition clarifications

The Bloomington Planning Commission voted 10-0 to recommend City Council approval of a site plan for 52 apartments at 408 E. Washington Street and 401 E. Jefferson Street, conditioned on approval of a parking variance. The Commission also voted 10-0 to recommend approval of text amendments to the Zoning Code covering accessory uses, fencing, parking, and administrative procedures. Both items now go to City Council. The Commission approved the February 7, 2024 minutes on consent and adjourned at 5:24 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including February 7, 2024 minutes (10-0)
• Recommended approval of 52-unit apartment site plan at 408 E. Washington St and 401 E. Jefferson St, conditioned on parking variance approval (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Code text amendments on accessory uses, fencing, parking, and procedures (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board will receive several presentations from the Bloomington Police Department. The body will also consider approving minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting.

• BPD presentation and discussion on the taser use report
• BPD update on complaints received
• BPD presentation on personnel training and continued education
• BPD presentation on recruitment statistics
• Approval of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Technology Commission

The Technology Commission will meet to discuss updates from the IT Department and review strategic initiatives. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• IT Department updates
• Strategic initiatives update

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Update. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a special use permit for a vehicle repair business.

• General Resurfacing Program - Phase 2 contract with Rowe Construction for $1,344,032.66
• General Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Program - Phase II contract with George Gildner, Inc. for $805,812.85
• Special Use Permit for vehicle repair and service at 1706 E. Hamilton Road
• Fire Station #3 kitchen remodel agreement with J Spencer Construction, LLC for $88,500
• Bills and payroll approval in the amount of $9,070,374.15

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 amended budget and vote on the FY 2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The board will also consider a contract for new columbaria at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

• Public hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Amended budget
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 2024-01
• Proposed $105,000.00 bid award to Pontiac Granite Company for two new columbaria at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
• Adoption of the agenda for the April 9, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
• Report on Change Order #8 for the COBT Office Renovation Project

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on a 10-0 roll-call vote. Trustees also approved the consent agenda, which included the January 29, 2024 special session minutes, the January 2024 Statement of Funds, the February 26, 2024 General Town Fund request for payment, and the agenda for the April 9, 2024 Annual Town Meeting. A bid approval for two new columbaria at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery also passed 10-0. A public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 amended budget drew no public comment.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Jan 29, 2024 special session minutes, Jan 2024 Statement of Funds, Feb 26, 2024 General Town Fund payment request, and April 9, 2024 Annual Town Meeting agenda (10-0)
• Approved bid for two new columbaria at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (10-0)
• Received report on Change Order #8 for COBT Office Renovation Project, $1,288 for electrical and data changes (no vote recorded)
• Held public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2024 amended budget; no public comment received
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 PM (viva voce)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Decennial Committee will review a draft report regarding compliance with the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act. The board will also consider setting the date for the next committee meeting.

• Review of Draft Report for Compliance with Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act
• Proposed next meeting date: Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm
• Approval of May 22, 2023, and August 28, 2023, meeting minutes

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Special Commission for Safe Communities will discuss R3 grants and review reports on recent gun violence in the Bloomington area. The body will also receive an overview of the Police Department's response to Active Assailant Situations and consider electing a Vice Chairperson.

• Election of a Vice Chairperson for the Special Commission for Safe Communities
• Discussion regarding R3 grants and a commission-drafted letter
• Brief overview of recent gun violence in the Bloomington Area by A/Chief Veerman
• Brief overview of Police Department response to Active Assailant Situations
• Approval of minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting

The Special Commission for Safe Communities appointed a Vice Chairperson and approved previous meeting minutes. Members discussed delayed R3 grants and received briefings on recent local shootings and active assailant training.

• Approved January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected Elizabeth German as Vice Chairperson (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a Special Use Permit request for an assisted living facility. The proposal involves three acres of property in the B-1 General Commercial District.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility submitted by McLean County Center for Human Services
• Project location: three acres south of and adjacent to 1302 Martin Luther King Drive (PIN: 14-31-477-006)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and a periodical subscription service. The board will also discuss the process for the Library Director's annual performance review.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $573,096.88
• Annual Periodical Subscription Service with WT.Cox Information Services for $17,864.37
• Discussion of the Library Director's annual performance review process

The Board approved a consent agenda including over $573,000 in bills and authorized the annual periodical subscription service. President Julian Westerhout appointed a Nominating Committee and announced his term will end in April 2024.

• Approved bills in the amount of $573,096.88 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Annual Periodical Subscription Service (6-0-1)
• Appointed Trustees Watchinski, Argenziano, and Hollister to the Nominating Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review upcoming city financial plans and infrastructure updates. Discussion items include a presentation on fiscal year 2025 capital projects and a summary of 2023 roadwork.

• Presentation of FY 2025 Budget Capital Projects
• Presentation of 2023 Roadwork Wrap-Up
• Approval of January 16, 2024, Regular Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizen's Beautification Committee will meet to decide on tree selection for Arbor Day and approve updates to the committee's website. The meeting also includes a general update from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

• Approval of tree selection for Arbor Day celebration
• Approval of content updates for the Citizen's Beautification Committee website
• General department updates from Bloomington Parks and Recreation

The Citizen's Beautification Committee updated the application deadline for its annual awards and selected a tree for an Arbor Day celebration. The committee also approved updates to its official website.

• Approved January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Set 2024 Beautification Award nomination deadline to July 1, 2024
• Approved planting a Snowdrift Crabapple at Corpus Christi for Arbor Day
• Approved recommended updates to the committee's website

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Board will review the December 13, 2023, meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report. Members will also consider three requests for fire department equipment purchases.

• $7,425 for BA Shield SCBA Mask Protectors/Covers
• $10,496.25 for 5 Portable Fans
• $15,343.70 plus shipping and handling for Water Rescue Equipment

Liquor Commission

The Liquor Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new liquor license application. The body will also address settlements for five liquor citations involving sales to minors.

• Public hearing for Family Dollar Store #21742 at 1512 W. Market St. for a Class PBS (Package, Beer & Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) license
• Settlement of citation 2024-001: Outback Steakhouse #1454 (Sale of alcohol to a minor)
• Settlement of citation 2024-002: Fiesta Ranchera No. 3 (Sale of alcohol to a minor)
• Settlement of citation 2024-003: Eric's Too (Sale of alcohol to a minor)
• Settlement of citations 2024-004 and 2024-005: Spotted Dog Tavern and Empire Coffee (Sale of alcohol to a minor)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and a preview of the FY2025 budget.

• FY2025 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Category II Grant Awards of $463,638.91
• Bills and Payroll in the amount of $9,501,281
• Utility Maintenance Contract change order with George Gildner Inc. for $500,000
• Purchase of 64 golf carts for The Den at Fox Creek for $311,168
• Network Access Layer Switch Hardware from Sentinel Technologies for $222,129

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will receive updates from the Arts and Entertainment department. Members will discuss upcoming shows at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts and Grossinger Motors Arena, and plan subcommittees for the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Updates from Marketing Manager Josh Maubach and Development Manager Kathy Sawyer
• Discussion on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Discussion on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena shows
• Planning for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest subcommittees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider removing the local landmark designation and S-4 Overlay for a property on S. Main Street. The body will also review a preliminary plan for the Bloomington 77 Development.

• Public hearing on rescinding Local Landmark and S-4 Overlay status for 1002 S. Main Street
• Public hearing and review of Preliminary Plan for Bloomington 77 Development (approx. .77 acres north of W. Market St.)

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a 30-day review period. The board will also review financial statements and payment requests from January 2024.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• December 2023 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• January 29, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Approval of November 27 and December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for a 30-day review period. The board will also review financial statements and payment requests for January 2024.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• December 2023 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery Funds
• January 29, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment

The Town of the City of Bloomington Board of Trustees held a special session on January 29, 2024. The board approved its consent agenda, which included the November 27, 2023 and December 11, 2023 meeting minutes, certification of the December 2023 Statement of Funds, and the January 29, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment. The board also voted to place the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on a 30-day review period. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 4:18 P.M.

• Approved consent agenda, including Nov 27 and Dec 11, 2023 minutes, Dec 2023 Statement of Funds, and Jan 29, 2024 payment request (9-0)
• Placed proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on 30-day review period (9-0)
• Allowed Trustees Becker and Boelen to attend remotely (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0, viva voce)

Fire Pension Board

The Fire Pension Board will review financial and investment reports and decide on the appointment of a new accounting firm. The board is also considering the retirement of Chief Eric West and the start of a trustee election process.

• Agreement with accounting firm Striegel Knoblock & Company
• Retirement of Chief Eric West
• Initiation of trustee election process with nominations in March and election in April
• Financial Investment Report by Wall Capitol and Raymond James
• Treasurer's Report for the prior quarter

The Bloomington Fire Pension Board approved a regular pension for retiring Chief Eric West effective November 30, 2023, with a beginning monthly pension of $9,934.06. The Board accepted the Treasurer's Report and the Financial Report dated September 30, 2023, and voted to reduce a planned transfer to Wall Capital from $1 million to $900,000. The Board also approved Trustees Reeb and Zimmerman to oversee the upcoming retiree trustee election, with ballots due postmarked by April 18, 2024. No action was taken on annuity holdings.

• Approved regular pension for Eric West, effective November 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as presented (3-0)
• Accepted Financial Report dated September 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Reduced transfer to Wall Capital from $1 million to $900,000 (3-0)
• Approved Trustees Reeb & Zimmerman to oversee retiree trustee election (viva voce)
• Approved October 27, 2023 regular session minutes as presented (viva voce)

Special Commission for Safe Communities

The Commission will hold a regular session to review information on gun violence and youth intervention. Members will discuss a research article and the status of a resource inventory.

• Presentation by Jack McQueen on current and historical gun violence information
• Discussion on Project Oz and youth interaction to curb gun violence
• Review of a research article presented by Commissioner Selman
• Update on the creation of a resource inventory

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 28, 2023, meeting. Members discussed historical and current trends in local gun violence and the role of Project Oz in youth prevention. The body agreed to create a letter regarding the R3 Grant program.

• Approved Minutes of the December 28, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to create a letter regarding the R3 Grant

Public Safety & Community Relations Board

The Public Safety & Community Relations Board will receive several presentations from the Bloomington Police Department (BPD). The board will also consider approving minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting.

• BPD presentation and discussion on taser use report
• BPD update on complaints received
• BPD presentation on personnel training and continued education
• BPD presentation on recruitment statistics
• Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting. The Bloomington Police Department provided updates on crime statistics, officer recruitment, and the use of APLR cameras. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved December 7, 2023, meeting minutes with amendments

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a hockey contract between the city and Illinois Hockey Club LLC. The session also includes several infrastructure agreements and a property annexation.

• Hockey contract for Bloomington Arena with Illinois Hockey Club LLC
• Bills and payroll approval in the amount of $8,540,018.67
• Water meter installation change order for Ferguson US Holdings Inc. for $400,000
• Annexation of 36.5 acres north of The Grove on Kickapoo Creek 6th Addition to R-2 district
• US Route 150/IL Route 9 (Market Street) improvements funding of $421,345

City of Bloomington Township Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider the presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for a 30-day review period. The meeting also includes the certification of December 2023 fund statements and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Certification of December 2023 Statement of Funds for General Town Administration, General Assistance, and Cemetery funds
• Approval of January 22, 2024 General Town Fund Request for Payment
• Approval of November 27, 2023 and December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the removal of local landmark status for 1002 S. Main Street. The commission will also consider designating Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as new local landmarks.

• Public hearing to rescind Local Landmark designation for 1002 S. Main Street
• Proposed designation of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rectory as Local Landmarks
• Proposed addition of S-4 Historic Preservation Overlay District for 704 N. Main Street property

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 7-0 to establish findings that 1002 S. Main Street no longer meets Local Landmark criteria and to rescind that designation; the vacant lot's building was demolished in 2010. It also voted 7-0 to recommend removing the S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay zoning for that property to the Planning Commission. Separately, the Commission voted 7-0 to nominate Holy Trinity Catholic Church (c. 1933) and Rectory (c. 1896) at 704 N. Main Street as Local Landmarks and apply the S-4 Overlay. Both items now go to the Planning Commission and then City Council for final decisions.

• Approved findings that 1002 S. Main Street no longer meets Local Landmark criteria and rescinded the designation (7-0)
• Recommended removal of S-4 Historic Preservation District Overlay zoning at 1002 S. Main Street to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Nominated Holy Trinity Catholic Church (c. 1933) and Rectory (c. 1896) at 704 N. Main Street as Local Landmarks and applied S-4 Overlay zoning (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of the November 16, 2023 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:07 PM (7-0)

Citizen's Beautification Committee

The Citizen's Beautification Committee will meet to plan activities for the 2024 Arbor Day and Beautification Awards. The meeting also includes a Parks and Recreation update from staff.

• Planning for 2024 Arbor Day
• Planning for Beautification Awards
• Parks and Recreation Department update

The Citizen's Beautification Committee approved its August and September 2023 minutes with a correction, and voted to award an Arbor Day tree to Corpus Christi, a newer school that had not yet received one. The committee also agreed to move the Beautification Awards application cutoff date to July 1. Staff reported progress on park projects at Buck-Mann Park, O'Neil Park, and Sweeney Park, and said holiday decorations would come down by early February.

• Approved consent agenda including corrected August and September 2023 minutes (9-0)
• Approved awarding Arbor Day tree to Corpus Christi (9-0)
• Agreed to change Beautification Awards application cutoff date to July 1
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit request from Glass America. The request seeks approval for vehicle repair and service use in the B-1 General Commercial District.

• Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair & Service Use at 1706 E. Hamilton Road
• Approval of December 20, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Glass America to operate a vehicle repair and service business. The Board also discussed proposed text amendments regarding chicken-keeping and fence heights to reduce future variance cases.

• Approved December 20, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair & Service Use at 1706 E. Hamilton Road (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve various administrative items, including bills totaling $567,785.02. The board will also consider change orders for HVAC and plumbing work and a waiver for the property insurance bidding process.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $567,785.02
• $10,668 change order to convert building control system to new HVAC system
• Up to $20,138 change order to remove and relocate plumbing pipes
• Waiver of competitive bid process for 2024 property/casualty insurance renewal
• Approval of destruction of Executive Session recordings prior to July 2022

The Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees approved its consent agenda, including minutes from December 19, 2023 and bills totaling $567,785.02, on a 7-0 voice vote. The board also approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes, destroying executive session recordings from before July 2022, waiving competitive bidding for the 2024 property/casualty insurance renewal, and two change orders related to the building's HVAC control system and plumbing pipes, each on an 8-0 roll-call vote. No members of the public attended or commented, and there were no discussion items or trustee comments.

• Approved consent agenda including December 19, 2023 minutes and bills of $567,785.02 (7-0, voice vote)
• Approved maintaining confidentiality of executive session minutes (7-0, voice vote)
• Approved destruction of executive session recordings prior to July 2022 (7-0, voice vote)
• Approved waiving competitive bid process for 2024 property/casualty insurance renewal (8-0)
• Approved change order to convert existing building control system to new HVAC control system (8-0)
• Approved change order to remove and relocate plumbing pipes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 PM (8-0, voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation on the proposed Downtown Streetscape Project. The meeting also includes a summary of the McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's work from the last five years.

• Presentation and discussion of the Proposed Downtown Streetscape Project
• Summary of McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's work over the last five years
• Recognition of the ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy graduating class: Bloomington cohort #2
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2023 Special Session City Council Meeting

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will discuss upcoming shows for Grossinger Motors Arena and the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. The commission will also discuss planning and budgeting for the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest.

• Promotion of Faiscal Rashid to Vice Chair of the Cultural Commission
• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena upcoming shows
• Discussion on 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts upcoming shows
• Planning and budgeting discussion for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest

The Cultural Commission approved the November 2023 meeting minutes and appointed Faisal Rashid as Co-Chair Commissioner, both by unanimous vote. Staff presented updates on upcoming arena and performing arts shows for 2024. The commission discussed forming subcommittees to plan the 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest events.

• Approved November 9, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Faisal Rashid as Co-Chair Commissioner (7-0)
• Discussed 2024 Grossinger Motors Arena show schedule
• Discussed 2024 Bloomington Center for Performing Arts shows
• Discussed planning subcommittees for 2024 Juneteenth and Cultural Fest

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Board will determine if several equipment and uniform requests benefit the Fire Department. Members will also select the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary for 2024.

• Request for 5 Greely Man HM2 Boot Cleaners totaling $1179.57
• Request for 6 gas grills and conversion kits
• Request for Class A Hardware and Class A Uniforms
• Request for two Forcible Entry Doors 'Humbler'
• Discussion of a concrete pad at the tower

The Board elected its 2024 leadership and approved several equipment requests for the Fire Department, including boot cleaners and uniforms. The Board also accepted the Treasurer's report showing a total of $318,653.29.

• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Treasurer's report of $318,653.29 (8-0)
• Elected M. Novak as President (7-0)
• Elected J. Moran as Vice President (7-0)
• Elected T. Zimmerman as Treasurer (7-0)
• Elected A. Larson as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved $1,179.57 for 5 Greely Man HM2 Boot Cleaners (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 gas grills and conversion kits, Class A hardware/uniforms, and two 'Humbler' Forcible Entry Doors (all 7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items, including financial approvals and liquor license requests. The body is also considering a cost-share contribution for a watershed improvement grant.

• Approval of bills and payroll totaling $12,942,770.06
• Cost-share contribution of $185,300 for a Watershed Improvement Grant with McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Change order of $50,000 with Ray O'Herron for police uniforms
• Professional services agreement of $50,000 with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. for Community Change Grant drafting
• Liquor license requests for Pilot Travel Center #299 (1522 W. Market St.) and Venue 309 (1611 Morrissey Dr.)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a site plan expansion for Project Oz at 1105 W. Front Street. The commission will also review a preliminary plan for the 77-acre Bloomington 77 Development north of W. Market Street.

• Site Plan expansion for Office (Not-For-Profit) use at 1105 W. Front Street
• Preliminary Plan for Bloomington 77 Development near Old Peoria Court
• Approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes