City of Lake Forest City Council met May 15
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Alderman Novit, Alderman Mieling, Alderman Powers, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther
Absent: Alderman Notz
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Tack reported that he had sworn in four new police officers this past week.
Mayor Tack read the following.
A. 2023-2024 Board & Commission Appointments and Reappointments
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Justin Stamer | APPOINT | 2 |
| Eric Lohmuller | APPOINT | 2 |
GORTON
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Bob Scales | APPOINT | 1 |
CROYA
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Julie Crouch | APPOINT | 1 |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Tina Dann-Fenwick | APPOINT | 4 |
LIBRARY
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Emily Van Bel | APPOINT | 2 |
PLAN COMMISSION
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Lisa Nehring | APPOINT | 2 |
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Jean Manning | APPOINT | 3 |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
| NAME OF MEMBER | APPOINT/REAPPOINT | WARD |
| Mike Adams | APPOINT | 1 |
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointments and Reappointments
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Power. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wicha shared that the Master Planning process for Northcroft Park will begin soon, and invited members of the community to attend Planning and Pizza in the Park on Wednesday, May 24 from 4:00pm 6:00pm.
City Manager then introduced Morgan Adams, Executive Director at Deer Path Art League to present this years’ Emerging Artists.
A. Emerging Artists Awards
- Morgan Adams- Executive Director at Deer Path Art League
Morgan Adams gave a presentation to the City Council on the Emerging Artist awards, noting storefronts in Market Square that showcased the student’s artwork. Each student was recognized and presented with a certificate from Mayor Tack. Photos were taken.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Rockefeller-McCormick-Loch Ravine Improvement Project Overview
- Jim Lockefeer, Assistant Public Works Director
Jim Lockefeer provided the City Council with a presentation on the project, noting sustainability components, easements within infrastructure, and reported the Public Works Committee recommended bidder for the project as V3 Construction.
The City Council had discussion on the overall total cost of ravines within the last few years and the general health of this ravine.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of May 1, 2023, first session City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of May 1, 2023, second session City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as follows:
| BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE | NAME OF MEMBERS(S) |
| GORTON | Nick Bothfeld |
| BUILDING REVIEW BOARD | Jim Diamond |
| CROYA | Carolyn Bielski |
| HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION | Janet Gibson |
| LIBRARY | Andrea Lemke |
| ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS | Lisa Nehring |
4. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for McKinlock Post 264-American Legion (Approval by Motion)
5. Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse Direct through May 31, 2024, with the option for additional extension as determined by the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference.
6. Award of a Bid in the Amount of $64,686 to Tiles in Styles for the Lake Forest Public Safety Building Flooring Project, Plus a 5% Contingency in the Amount of $3,235, for a Total of $67,921
7. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award of Four City Facility HVAC Unit Replacements to JNL Climate Control in the Amount of $45,638
8. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the Bid for the Rockefeller-McCormick-Loch Ravine Improvement Project to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, V3 Construction Group, in the Amount of $693,500 Plus a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $69,350 for a Total of $762,850
9. Award of the Low Bid for the Annual Concrete Street, Curb, and Sidewalk Project, and the Deerpath/Westmoreland Sidewalk Connectivity Project to Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $185,000
10. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
11. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in support of a Special Use Permit for Pizza by Sal, a New Restaurant Proposed at 177 E. Laurel Avenue. (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
12. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
13. Consideration of a Request to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Amended Professional Services Contract with Tank Industry Consultants for Third Party Reviews Related to Upgrades to Telecommunications Equipment on the City’s Water Tower at 1381 Kennedy Road (Route 60) in an Amount Not to Exceed $26,139.24
Mayor Tack asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the thirteen (13) Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the thirteen (13) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Mieling, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 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.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn into Executive Session, noting there will be no further business.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City Council will be discussing pending litigation.
Alderman Mieling made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c), 11 The City Council will be discussing pending litigation, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Mieling, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
Adjournment into Executive Session at 7:06pm
Reconvene into Regular Session at 8:14pm
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion. Alderman Mieling made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Weber. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:15p.m.
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