Lake County Gazette

City of Lake Forest City Council met March 3

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 6:30

Members

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Clemens, Alderman Notz, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Weber and Alderman Walther.

Absent: Alderman Powers and Alderman LeVert

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

COMMENTS BY MAYOR

Mayor Tack introduced a resolution of sympathy for Virginia Halas McCaskey.

Alderman Notz motioned to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Alderman Weber.

Mayor Tack read the resolution and Mr. Patrick McCaskey accepted it on behalf of the family.

COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER

Deerpath Streetscape Project-Monthly Update - Byron Kutz, Engineering Superintendent

Director of Public Works Michael Thomas gave an update on recent work completed, details of the general schedule through the end of March, general updates and an overview of the Bank Lane enhancements with a bid opening in late April and anticipated construction June through October.

New Police Station Status Update - John Burke, Chief of Police

Police Chief John Burke reviewed the project background and projected timeline. Chief Burke gave a detailed presentation of each floor and the space's planned use. He continued with his presentation on the tactical firing range options that included upgrading the existing range, creating a lower level range, and creating a standalone range. The City Council had a lengthy discussion on each option. After the discussion, the direction was to design the tactical range in the parking garage.

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL

William Franggart offered his frustration with the medical billing at the hospital.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

1. Approval of February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of January 18 – February 14, 2025

3. Authorization to Dispose of City Property to the Highest Bidder, via GovDeals.com, for the Sale of the 2010 Cat Skid Steer in the Amount of $22,800

COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the three (3) omnibus items as presented

Mayor Tack asked the Council if there were any items to be removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion.

Alderman Walther made a motion to approve the three (3) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by

Alderman Clemens. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Clemens, Notz, Powers, Weber and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 6-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried.

Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Council 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 DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Walther made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Clemens. The motion was carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:53 p.m.

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