City of Lake Forest City Council met May 20.
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 Beidler, Alderman Morris, Alderman Newman, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Reisenberg, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Buschmann.
Absent: None
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. Resolution of Appreciation for John Tadel, owner of Smith’s Mens’ Store
Mayor Lansing read and presented the Resolution to Mr. Tadel. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Resolution
Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Alderman Newman. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
B. Approval of a First Amendment to the Restated Agreement Relating to the Gorton Property
Alderman Morris gave an overview of the amendment. The City Council had lengthy discussion. Mayor Lansing asked if there was anyone from the audience who wanted to comment on this item. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the First Amendment to the Restated Agreement Relating to the Gorton Property
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the First Amendment to the Restated Agreement Relating to the Gorton Property, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg, Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Dan Rogers, a resident of Lake Bluff offered his thoughts to the Council on the shared Fire Service IGA with Lake Bluff, Knollwood and Libertyville.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the April 15, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of March 23 to May 3, 2019
3. Approval of the FY20 Personnel Policies, Administrative Directives
4. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Conservation Easement Assignment Relating to Lot 4 of the McCormick Nature Preserve Subdivision. (Approve by motion.)
5. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with MIST Environment for Sustainability Consultant Services for a Period of Three Years.
6. Award of Bid in the Amount of $32,520 to Henricksen for the Replacement of Sixty-Five (65) City Hall Chairs
7. Approval of an amended contract for FY20 GIS Services to MGP, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $203,422.
8. Approval to Execute a Grant Agreement by and between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Lake Forest, through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program, to Complete an Improvement Project at South Park.
9. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for Professional Landscape Architectural Services Associated with the South Park OSLAD Grant Improvement Project, for an amount not to exceed $70,000
10. Approval of Tennis Court Usage Policy
11. Approval of 2019 10-Year Strategic Master Plan Document Item removed
12. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
13. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
14. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
15. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Lake County Press Inc. in an amount not to exceed $26,760.00 per fiscal year for professional services related to the printing and mailing of the City Dialogue Community-Wide Newsletter.
16. City Council Approval to Waive Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorize the Purchase up to $57,000 in Seed and Plant Material for the North Beach Ravine via Multiple Vendors
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the sixteen (16) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Lansing asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
The City Council had discussion on items #11. On a motion from Alderman Reisenberg and a second from Alderman Newman, #11 was removed and rescheduled for a future City Council date. The City Council was given a brief overview of item # 16. Mayor Lansing again asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, Mayor Lansing asked for a motion to approve the fifteen (15) Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the fifteen (15) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Morris, Newman, Rummel, Reisenberg, Preschlack, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8- 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. Presentation of Fabulous Gifts and Prizes - Jason Wicha, City Manager
Jason Wicha, City Manager, presented Alderman Reisenberg and Mayor Lansing with certificates for a tree to be planted in their honor and personalized City street signs.
2. Final words for departing Council Members from remaining Council Members
Each Alderman expressed sincere gratitude for the service of retiring Alderman Reisenberg and Mayor Lansing.
3. Final comments from Alderman Reisenberg and Mayor Lansing
Alderman Reisenberg and Mayor Lansing made closing remarks to the Council, Residents and Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Lansing asked for a motion. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Beidler. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:45 pm.
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