City of Lake Forest City Council met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Honorable Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, Alderman Goshgarian. Absent: Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Weber, Alderman Walther
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Mayor’s Appointment of First Ward Alderman
- Joseph Waldeck
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayor’s Appointment of First Ward Alderman.
Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Appointment of First Ward Alderman, Joseph Waldeck, seconded by Alderman Novit. The following voted “Aye”: Honorable Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, and Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Nay”: none. 5-Ayes, 0- Nays, motion carried.
CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO:
First Ward Alderman-Appointed - - Joseph Waldeck
Mayor Tack sworn in Alderman Waldeck.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Jason Wicha introduced CROYA Manager Todd Nahigian, noting the positive impacts of the organization and acknowledging the importance for the community.
A. “Spirit of CROYA” Margot Martino Essay Contest Winner
- Todd Nahigian, CROYA Manager
CROYA Manager Todd Nahigian gave an overview of the work and service that CROYA continues to assist in, noting field trips, academic opportunities, and other community-service activities with the schools in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. He then introduced Annie Swift, who read her award-winning essay.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2024 and Approval of Rollovers (First Reading)
Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director, provided the City Council with a presentation on the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, noting that on July 17 there will be a public hearing. The appropriation ordinance is the legal mechanism by which the City Council authorizes the actual expenditures of funds budgeted in the annual budget. Ms. Holleb stated that the list is preliminary, and additional information from School District 67 will be added for final approval in July.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve first reading of the FY2024 Appropriation Ordinance
Alderman Notz made a motion to approve first reading of the FY2024 Appropriation Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Waldeck, Alderman Novit, Alderman Notz, Alderman Powers, and Alderman Goshgarian. The following voted “Nay”: none. 5-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A. Overview of Elawa Parking Lot Improvement
- Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering
Byron Kutz, Superintendent of Engineering, gave a presentation on the Elawa Parking Lot improvements, noting 80 total parking spots with forty for the Lake County Forest Preserve, updates to the sidewalk and traffic including ADA accessibility, and bike-racks and EV charging stations. According to Mr. Kutz, the project will aim to resurface the existing lot and expand the lot to the north, adding thirty spaces.
The City Council had discussion on handicap spaces, the park and wildlife system, and surface ratings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTANABILITY COMMITTEE
A. Overview of Food Scrap Curbside Composting Service
- Reagan Walsh, Management Analyst
Reagan Walsh, Management Analyst, gave a brief presentation on the food scrap curbside composting service, noting a third-party optional service to residents and businesses, no budget impact, and a member portal for use on billing, pickup schedules, and data metrics.
City Council had discussion on the difference between household consumption, the service of the recommended vendor, and an incorporation with the school districts.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of June 5, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Amendment to the previously approved Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Lake Forest City Council for the year 2024
3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City of Lake Forest City Code Regarding the Class A-2 Liquor License (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
4. Approval of Tentative Agreement on Wages with the Local Chapter of the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) and Approval of an Amended FY24 Pay Plan
5. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation (Approval by Motion)
6. Consideration of an Ordinance Granting a Food Scrap Curbside Composting Service Franchise Agreement Between the City of Lake Forest and WasteNot Composting, Inc. (First reading and if appropriate final approval)
7. Approval for the purchase of a Zoll X series cardiac monitor, with an extended warranty, in an amount not to exceed $48,060.63, and authorization to dispose of City property with a value in excess of $4,000
8. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award a One-Year Professional Services Agreement Extension to Multisystem Management Company to Provide Janitorial Services at City Facilities in the Amount of $231,180
9. Ratification of an Emergency Purchase of a Replacement Parks Section Pick-Up Truck Approved by the City Manager, to Castle Motors of McHenry in the Amount of $58,944
10. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the Thermoplastic Lane Marking Bid to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $93,000
11. Approval of an Agreement with Strand Associates for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Professional Consulting Services for the Water Meter Replacement Project in the Amount of $72,460 with a 5% or $3,623 Contingency.
12. Award of Bid in the Amount of $99,500.00 with a 5% or $4,975 Contingency to Midwest Power for the Lake Forest Water Treatment Plant Emergency Generator Radiator Rebuild Project.
13. Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the 2022 Lake County All-Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
14. Approval of Design Engineering Services for the Elawa Parking Lot Improvements to Bleck Engineering Company, Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $29,400 to Include a Contingency in the Amount of $5,416 for a Total Cost of $34,816
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 fourteen (14) Omnibus items as presented.
Alderman Notz made a motion to approve the fourteen (14) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Powers. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Waldeck, Notz, Powers, and Goshgarian. The following voted “Nay”: none. 5-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
The City Council had discussion on the recent “Meet The Fleet” event, noting over 600 attendees. City Council asked if there is potential for a Public Works Academy similar to the Public Safety Academy’s that the city holds. Moreover, the City Council thanked Alderman Waldeck for stepping up to serve the community.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion. Alderman Novit made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Goshgarian. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:34pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Margaret Boyer, City Clerk
A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos.
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