City of Lake Forest City Council met April 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 9:30pm, and the City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Buschmann.
Absent: None
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Pandaleon began the meeting by reading an email sent by Lake Forest residents, thanking city employees for their work in recent Stormwater work and those working during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Mayor Pandaleon also thanked the members of Lake Forest Boy Scout Troop 48 for their philanthropic spirit, donating meals to the North Chicago hospital. Contact information for Boy Scout Troop 48 is Mike Borkowski, mike.borkowski@yahoo.com
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Jason Wicha introduced Alderman Beidler to speak about the Welcome Home campaign.
1. Community Spotlight
Welcome Home Campaign Wrap-Up, Alderman Prue Beidler
Alderman Beidler discussed the campaign and the highlighted the intentions of the campaign using the four cornerstones for the City; Tradition, Philanthropy, Family and Education, promoting Lake Forest as a great place to live. She thanked the members of the Marketing Team and thanked residents who became very invested in the campaign. The campaign engaged with the community including Lake Forest College, Lake Forest High School, CROYA and other focus groups. High school students created short videos, showing their perspective of how they appreciated Lake Forest., which were shown during the meeting.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643
There were no comments from the public
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the City of Lake Forest 2020 Local Business Grant Program in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Recovery of the Local Business Community
Mayor Pandaleon reported this item was heard at the Finance Committee meeting and asked the Council if they had any additional questions. There were no further questions on the agenda item.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, Consider Approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Lake Forest 2020 Local Business Grant Program in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Recovery of the Local Business Community
Alderman Preschlack made a motion of approval of a Resolution Adopting the City of Lake Forest 2020 Local Business Grant Program in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Recovery of the Local Business Community, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Beidler, Morris, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance making a Supplemental Appropriation for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019 and Ending April 30, 2020 (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb reported that these were two separate two supplemental appropriations. The first was a $575,000 transfer to the capital fund from the MS Site Project Fund, and a $300,000 transfer to the Special Recreation fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinance (page 21) making a supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020.
Alderman Rummel made a motion of approval to waive first reading and grant final approval of
the Ordinance making a supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020, seconded by Alderman Morris. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Beidler, Morris, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $1,750,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to be used for the 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program.
Mayor Pandaleon stated this is presented every three years to pay for the street resurfacing for the year. Bob Ells addressed the City Council reporting on the process of how the FY21 street resurfacing and patching program is conducted, saying that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires the City to approve a resolution to award the contract.
The City Council has discussion on potential reimbursement for Laurel Avenue paving work.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $1,750,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to be used for the 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program.
Alderman Preschlack made a motion of approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $1,750,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds to be used for the 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program, seconded by Alderman Moreno. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Beidler, Morris, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
2. Award of Award of Bid for the Lake Forest Share of the Joint 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program to Peter Baker & Sons for the Not-to Exceed Amount of $1,750,000
Mayor Pandaleon asked if there were any questions or comments about the contract. The City Council had discussion on when the project went to bid and if the timing of the bid would affect the cost of the project due to COVID-19.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the Lake Forest Share of the Joint 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program to Peter Baker & Sons for the Not-to Exceed Amount of $1,750,000
Alderman Buschmann made a motion of approval of award of Bid for the Lake Forest Share of the Joint 2020 Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching Program to Peter Baker & Sons for the Not-to Exceed Amount of $1,750,000, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Beidler, Morris, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Pandaleon recognized Deb Fischer and Phil Gayter, for their work on the marketing team.
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of the April 6, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Resolution of appreciation for Phil Gayter for his work on the Welcome Home Campaign
4. Resolution of appreciation for Deborah Fischer for her work on the Welcome Home Campaign
5. Approval of a Resolution Reallocating 2020 Volume Cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois
6. Request Approval to Purchase Necessary Salt Spreading and Plow Mounting Parts for Three Streets Section Trucks via a National Government Joint Purchase Cooperative, Sourcewell, in the Amount of $52,729 from the FY ’20 Fleet Maintenance Operating Budget
7. Ratification of Final Costs for both the North Beach Access Road Ravine and Bluff Projects and Approval to Make a $54,720 payment to P. Clifford Miller for Additional Expenses Related to the NBAR Bluff Improvements
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. Seeing none, Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion to approve seven (7) omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the seven (7) omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Buschmann. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Beidler, Morris, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, 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
The City Council had discussion on the yard signs available from the Gorton Community Center reading “Even though we are Apart we are in this Together” and that they are being sold for $10.
The City Council also thanked the Sanitation for offering additional curb side pickup.
City Manager Wicha thanked the IT staff for their continual support to accommodate virtual meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Beidler made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:41 pm.
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