Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:03 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2018.

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NORMAL TOWN COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORMAL CITY HALL, FOURTH FLOOR UPTOWN STATION, 11 UPTOWN CIRCLE, NORMAL, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Chris Koos called the regular meeting of the Normal Town Council to order at 7:03 p.m., Monday, December 17, ROLL CALL: The Clerk called the roll with the following persons physically PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Jeff Fritzen, R.C. McBride, Chemberly Cummings, Kathleen Lorenz, and Kevin McCarthy. Also present were City Manager Pamela Reece, Assistant City Manager Teri Legner, Corporation Counsel Brian Day, and Town Clerk Angie Huonker. ABSENT: Councilmember Scott Preston. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Koos led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Andy Shirk, President of Beer Nuts, spoke in support of a compensation increase for Mayor and Council. Ron Ulmer, spoke in opposition of a compensation increase for Mayor and Council. Marc Tiritilli, spoke in opposition of a compensation increase for the Mayor. 5. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA: Mayor Koos read aloud the items to be considered by the Omnibus Vote Agenda. A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 2018: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION OF OCTOBER 19, 2018: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2018: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF DECEMBER 3, 2018: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2018: B. APPROVAL OF TOWN OF NORMAL EXPENDITURES FOR PAYMENT AS OF DECEMBER 12, 2018:

2 COUNCIL MINUTES -2- DECEMBER 17, 2018 C. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2018 FORD EXPLORER IN THE AMOUNT OF $25, FROM MORROW BROTHERS FORD, INC., AUTHORIZED VENDOR FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM: Resolution No. 5623: D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MCLEAN COUNTY FOR CENTRALIZED BOOKING SERVICES: Resolution No. 5624: E. RESOLUTION WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND EXECUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH REDBOX WORKSHOP FOR DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND INSTALLATION OF THE IMAGINEAIR EXHIBIT AT THE CHILDREN S DISCOVERY MUSEUM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $127,500: Resolution No. 5625: F. MOTION EXTENDING THE DIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR: Mayor Koos excused himself from voting on any expenses he incurred while performing his duties as Mayor. Councilmember Chemberly Cummings excused herself from voting on any expenses she incurred while performing her duties as Councilmember. Councilmember Jeff Fritzen excused himself from voting on any BOPI bills. There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember McBride, the Council Approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda. AYES: Fritzen, McBride, Cummings, Lorenz, McCarthy, Koos.. Items A, B, C, D, E, and F were approved by the Omnibus Vote. 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA: There were no items removed from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. GENERAL ORDERS: 7. ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021 AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL: Ordinance No. 5771:

3 COUNCIL MINUTES -3- DECEMBER 17, 2018 Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Adopt an Ordinance Adjusting the Salary of the President of the Board of Trustees Effective May 1, 2021 and Amending Sections of the Municipal Code of the Town of Normal. AYES: Cummings, McCarthy, McBride, Koos. NAYS: Lorenz, Fritzen. Councilmember Chemberly Cummings spoke about relationship building and the time it takes to serve as a member of Council. Mrs. Cummings stated Councilmember service comes with a loss to their personal time and money. Mrs. Cummings further stated that serving on Council takes constant effort with changing times and the changing pressures of more immediate communication. Councilmember Jeff Fritzen stated that voting on his own raise is difficult for him. Mr. Fritzen then stated historically those who serve don t do so for the compensation. Mr. Fritzen also stated he has a concern that he doesn t want compensation to be such that someone would run for the money. Mr. Fritzen questioned how an appropriate compensation can be determined when the ways a candidate chooses to serve and the level of service provided by a candidate can differ so greatly. Mayor Koos stated he pushed for the proposed compensation package for Mayor and Council. Mayor Koos noted the significant change in the job during his years of service, indicating the personal expense has increased, the time away from his business and his personal time have also increased. Councilmember R.C. McBride stated he is comfortable with the proposed compensation package. Mr. McBride further stated it is important to expand the pool of candidates that exists for Mayor and Council, citing the existence of a financial barrier that may keep some from the ability to consider running for office. Councilmember Jeff Fritzen moved to Amend the proposed salary increase of the Mayor. Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember McBride to amend the proposed salary increase of the Mayor from $32,000 down to $25,000 annually. AYES: McCarthy, Fritzen NAYS: McBride, Cummings, Lorenz, Koos. Motion to Amend Failed. Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz stated she is struggling with the issue of a compensation increase and the timing of it, given the current budget position. Mrs. Lorenz questioned if the increase was a critical step that needs to be taken. Councilmember Kevin McCarthy stated attracting good talent and investing in the future is very important to make it possible for people to sit in the seats of Mayor and Council

4 COUNCIL MINUTES -4- DECEMBER 17, 2018 that are so important to what is happening in the community. Mr. McCarthy noted he is supportive of the increase. 8. ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE SALARY OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021 AND AMENDING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF NORMAL: Ordinance No. 5772: Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember McBride, the Council Adopt an Ordinance Adjusting the Salary of a Member of the Board of Trustees Effective May 1, 2021 and Amending Section of the Municipal Code of the Town of Normal. AYES: McCarthy, Fritzen, Cummings, Koos NAYS: McBride, Lorenz. Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember McBride to amend the proposed salary increase of the Councilmembers from $6,800 to $6,000 annually. AYES: Fritzen. NAYS: Lorenz, McCarthy, McBride, Cummings, Koos. Motion to Amend Failed. 9. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NORMAL (606 S. MAIN FIRE HEADQUARTERS): Ordinance No. 5773: Councilmember Fritzen moved, seconded by Councilmember McBride, the Council Adopt an Ordinance Rezoning Property in the Town of Normal (606 S. Main Fire Headquarters). AYES: McCarthy, Fritzen, McBride, Cummings, Lorenz, Koos NEW BUSINESS: 10. MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY TO FY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PLAN: Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Approve a Motion to Approve the FY to FY Community Investment Plan.

5 COUNCIL MINUTES -5- DECEMBER 17, 2018 AYES: Fritzen, McBride, Cummings, Lorenz, McCarthy, Koos. City Manager, Pamela Reece stated the Community Investment Plan is part of the annual budget preparation process, indicating if approved, the plan would be incorporated into the proposed budget in January. Director of Finance, Andrew Huhn, gave a summary review of the Community Investment Plan. Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz had questions regarding the Route 66 Bike Trail. City Engineer, Ryan Otto responded. Councilmember Kevin McCarthy stated the Community Investment Plan is an easy look at a project level of funding sources and priority level of Town operations. 11. MOTION TO APPROVE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE CHILDREN S DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD, THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, AND THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE. Councilmember McBride moved, seconded by Councilmember McCarthy, the Council Approve a Motion to Approve an Appointment to the Children s Discovery Museum Foundation Board, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Sister Cities Committee. AYES: McBride, Cummings, Lorenz, McCarthy, Fritzen, Koos. Councilmember Jeff Fritzen read the appointment memo introducing Ms. Tracie Henry as a member of the Children s Discovery Museum Foundation Board, Mr. Patrick Clapper, Ms. Sally Modine, and Mr. Ryan Apple as members of the Sister Cities Committee, and Councilmember Kevin McCarthy, Councilmember Kathleen Lorenz, Mr. Mgidi Tembo, and Ms. Elizabeth Whisman as members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. 12. CONCERNS/COMMENTS: There were no concerns. 13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Koos called for a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council.

6 COUNCIL MINUTES -6- DECEMBER 17, 2018 Councilmember McCarthy moved, seconded by Councilmember Fritzen, the Council Accept a Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Cummings, Lorenz, McCarthy, Fritzen, McBride, Koos. None. Preston Mayor Chris Koos adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Normal Town Council at 8:04 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2018.