Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest City Council met March 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Lansing called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and the City Clerk, Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.

Present: Honorable Mayor Lansing, Alderman Morris, Alderman Newman, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Buschmann.

Absent: Alderman Beidler

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present in the Chamber.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

COMMENTS BY MAYOR

A. Voting Information

Mayor Lansing reported that early voting had begun today at City Hall and will continue through Saturday, March 30.

COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER

A. Ward Meeting Information

City Manager Jason Wicha reported the dates for the Spring Ward meetings. Ward 2- Tuesday, April 23 at Gorton

Ward 4- Thursday, May 9 at Fire Station 2

Ward 1- Tuesday, May 28 at Gorton

Ward 3- Thursday, June 6 at Gorton

All Ward meetings are from 7-8:30

COMMITTEE REPORTS

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Marina Carney Puryear offered a correction of Connor Walsh instead of Carl Walsh as stated in the minutes, and asked The City of Lake Forest to be more responsive to recent communications. Mayor Lansing and City Manager Wicha conveyed that The City of Lake Forest has been responsive.

ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Mayor Lansing offered a brief overview of item #4 affirming this is an administrative item which ensures that future City Councils are able to review the underpass on the merits of scope and feasibility.

Alderman Reisenberg remarked on the language of waiving the bid, when the City is not really doing so, but rather confirming a low bid secured by the City of Lake Forest as a member in a consortium. Mayor Lansing and Attorney Tappendorf reported they are working on changes to the Purchasing Policy with Finance Director Holleb.

1. Approval of the March 4, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee in Support of an Ordinance Amending Section 135.108(C) titled “Noise, Generally” of the City Code. (Final approval of the Ordinance)

3. Authorization to enter an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with The Rockland Fire Protection District for a no cost lease for a period of ten years for the Ladder Truck that is covered by a FEMA Grant.

4. Request for City Council to Affirm and Ratify an Agreement with Hanson Professional Services for Phase I Professional Design Services for the Telegraph Metra Station Train Bridge Project for $281,421

5. Request for the City Council to waive the bidding process for the Police Department to purchase furniture from the Frank Cooney Company that will be used to furnish the newly renovated Police Department Records and Community areas.

6. Acceptance of the Donation of a Police Squad Car and related equipment from the Lake Forest Police Foundation for the Establishment of a Police K9 Program

7. Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse Direct through May 31, 2020, with the option for additional extension as determined by the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference

8. Waive the Bidding Process and Approve the Replacement of Three Marked Police Vehicles Included in the FY2020 Capital Equipment Budget to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Low bidder, Currie Motors, in the amount of $103,305.

9. Award of Bid for the Replacement of Three Refuse Scooters for the Sanitation Section to Honda Northwest in the Amount of $51,450 Included in the FY2020 Capital Equipment Budget

10. Approval of a Public Works Committee recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LoVerde Construction for the Deerpath Golf Course Watermain Extension, for an amount not to exceed $169,000.

11. AwardofBidfortheFY‘20ConcreteCurbandSidewalkReplacementProjecttoSchroeder and Schroeder Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $75,000

12. AwardofBidforthe2019MPICrackSealingContracttoPatriotPavementMaintenancein the amount of $30,000

13. Request Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Participate in the Renewal Year of Lake County’s Morton Rock Salt Bid at a Price Not-To-Exceed $64.88/Ton, for the Purchase of 3,600 Tons for Winter 2019/2020, including a Reserve for FY ’20 and/or FY ‘21

14. Special Event Approval of the Recurring “Class A” Special Event Permits Proposed for 2019

COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the fourteen (14) Omnibus items as presented

Mayor Lansing asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Alderman Buschmann offered minor changes to the minutes and asked to remove item #4 *, Mayor Lansing asked for a motion to approve the thirteen (13) Omnibus items as presented with minor a change to the minutes, and all others as presented.

Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the thirteen (13) Omnibus items with a minor change to the minutes, and all others as presented, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg, Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.

* Item # 4 Removed: Request for City Council to Affirm and Ratify an Agreement with Hanson Professional Services for Phase I Professional Design Services for the Telegraph Metra Station Train Bridge Project for $281,421

The City Council had discussion on the item. The question was called. Mayor Lansing asked for a motion. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to Affirm and Ratify an Agreement with Hanson Professional Services for Phase I Professional Design Services for the Telegraph Metra Station Train Bridge Project for $281,421, seconded by Alderman Preschlack.

The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg, Preschlack, and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. The following abstained: Alderman Buschmann. 7- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.

Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda.

ORDINANCES

NEW BUSINESS

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be discussing threatened/pending litigation.

Adjournment into Executive Session at 7:10pm

Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be discussing threatened/pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg, Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 7- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.

Reconvene into Regular Session at 7:42pm

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business Mayor Lansing asked for a motion. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Newman. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:42 pm.

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