November 13, 2023 Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
Introduction of new IT department employees
Small Business Saturday Proclamation
Canvassing of city general election results
2024 Pavement Management Program Street Reconstruction project
Technology resolutions for grant and loan applications
2024 Budget updates: Utility rates
2024 Budget updates: IT Department
2024 Budget updates: Community Development
2024 Budget updates: Legal Department
City Council policy and issue updates
Areas of Interest (6)
- Bloomington sees highest municipal election turnout in 20 years (35.91%).
- City adopts new spreadsheet-based election tabulation method, saving days of labor.
- Controversy raised over City Council travel expenses to National League of Cities.
- Council debates tree removal and variance for new single-family home at 1145 Girard Curve.
- Mayor recuses himself from vote on legal services agreement due to business conflict.
- City voters approve three major ballot questions: Health/Wellness Center, Ice Garden, and Nine Mile Creek corridor renewal.
Votes (6)
Accept tonight's agenda
Moved by Mayor Bussey · Seconded by Councilmember
Approve the declaration of results of the November 7th, 2023 Municipal General Election
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Martin
Accept consent business items 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10
Moved by Councilmember Martin · Seconded by Councilmember Dallessandro
Approve out-of-state travel for National League of Cities conference (Item 3.1)
Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Martin
Approve variance for side yard setbacks at 1145 Girard Curve (Item 3.6)
Moved by Councilmember Lowman · Seconded by Councilmember Martin
Approve legal services agreement (Item 3.9)
Moved by Councilmember Dallessandro · Seconded by Councilmember Lowman
Notable Quotes (2)
I urge the residents of our community to support small and merchants on small business Saturday and of course throughout the year.
This is kind of part of the final steps for making those results official.
People (6)
Tim BusseyMayorPresiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the Bloomington City Council meeting.
“I urge the residents of our community to support small and merchants on small business Saturday and of course throughout the year.”
Proclaiming Small Business Saturday.
Amy CheneyCIOIntroducing a new office support specialist to the IT department.
Introducing a new office support specialist to the IT department.
Christina ScipioneCity ClerkPresenting election canvassing results and tabulations.
1 quote
Presenting election canvassing results and tabulations.
“Our overall turnout 35.91% of our registered voters here in Bloomington. That's the highest turnout it's been for a regularly scheduled municipal action in 20 years.”
Reporting election statistics.
Mike BurkhartBusiness ConsultantRepresenting Lora Boots during Small Business Saturday proclamation.
1 quote
Representing Lora Boots during Small Business Saturday proclamation.
“Operating my business in a city that truly acknowledges the vital contribution of small businesses to the local economy makes me feel incredibly fortunate.”
Accepting proclamation on behalf of Gilberto Diaz.
Councilmember LowmanCouncilmemberRaising questions about travel expenses and property setbacks.
1 quote
Raising questions about travel expenses and property setbacks.
“I'm concerned about what we do around travel and I thought I would bring that back for you, mayor and for staff to understand that.”
Discussing travel expenses at the National League of Cities conference.
Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmemberParticipating in legislative motions and hearings.
Participating in legislative motions and hearings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 13th, 2023 - Bloomington City Council Meeting
- November 25th, 2023 - Small Business Saturday
- November 21st, 2023 - Post-election review at Black Box Theater