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CITY COUNCIL 1988/08/01 Minutes78 Proceedings of the City Council of THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL A. Call to Order: The Honorable Marshall C. Strenger, Mayor, was present and called the meeting to order. There were 18 people present in the audience. B. Roll Call: The City Clerk called the roll of City Council members. The following aldermen were present: Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen were absent: None. All present. John F. Fischbach, City Manager; Murray R. Conzelman, City Attorney; Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development; DeSha D. Brandt and Rosemary Haack, Assistants to the City Manager, were also present. II. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. CABLE OF LAKE COUNTY: Alderman Johnson reviewed the proposed television franchise agreement ordinance with U.S. Cable of Lake County. There was no discussion from the audience regarding the agreement or the ordinance. Alderman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison and carried unanimously. III. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, CONSENT AGENDA, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Reports of City Officers: 1. Comments by Council Members: None. 2. Comments by the City Manager: The City Manager gave a brief update on the new elevated water. tank. 3. Comments by Council Committees: None. B. Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of_the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held On July 11, 1988. 2. Approval of a Vacation Easement on Lots 1 and 2 in the E.B. and S.B. Smith Subdivision. Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 1988 rrJ I 3. Granting a One -Year Extension for a Variation Located at 177 Washington Road. A brief discussion resulted in the removal of Item 2 from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 1 and 3, be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay': None. The Consent Agenda was approved. Item 2: Alderman Elting expressed questions with regard to the vacation easement on Lots 1 and 2 in the E.B. and S.B. Smith Subdivision. Following a brief discussion, Alderman Johnson moved to approve the vacation easement in the Smith Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": Elting. The vacation easement was approved. C. Ordinances: 1. Ordinance 1778 - An Ordinance Authorizing Installment Purchase Contracts in Connection with the City -Wide Street Light Rehabilitation Project, the Forest Park Beach Project and the Municipal Services Center Project, in and for The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois: A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Authorizing Installment Purchase Contracts in Connection with the City -Wide Street Light Rehabilitation Project, the Forest Park Beach Project and the Municipal Services Center Project, in and for The City of Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois", which was first introduced and read at the July 11, 1988 meeting, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 2. Ordinance 1779 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-38-D of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 517 E. Illinois Road: Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Johnson to pass the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-38-D of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 517 E. Illinois Road", which was first introduced and read at the July 11, 1988 meeting, be passed. The motion was seconded by Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 1988 Alderman Morrison. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea": Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison and Woloson. The following aldermen voted "nay": Elting and Gallagher. The ordinance was declared passed. 3. ORDINANCE 1780 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-35-D of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 383 Washington Road: A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to pass an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-35-D of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 383 Washington Road", which was first introduced and read at the meeting of July 11, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 4. Ordinance 1781 - An Ordinance Amending Section 40-2-1200 of Chapter 40, Traffic, of the City Code of Lake Forest, 1971 As Amended, Revising Schedule II and Schedule XI: A motion was made by Alderman Gallagher to pass an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Section 40-2-1200 of Chapter 40, Traffic, of the City Code of Lake Forest, 1971, As Amended, Revising Schedule II and Schedule XI which was first read and introduced at the meeting of July 11, 1988, be passed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson. Upon a roll call vote, the following aldermen voted "yea': Johnson, Davies, Fassnacht, Galloway, Morrison, Woloson, Elting and Gallagher. The following aldermen voted "nay": None. The ordinance was declared passed. 5. Ordinance 1782 - An Ordinance Approving the Grant of a Nonexclusive Franchise to U.S. Cable of Lake Forest, Inc. to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Cable Communications System in The City of Lake Forest: Alderman Johnson introduced an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Approving the Grant of a Nonexclusive Franchise to U. S. Cable of Lake Forest, Inc. to Construct, Operate and Maintain a Cable Communications System in The City of Lake Forest." A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted and acknowledged, and that the ordinance be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. D. Resolutions: None. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A lengthy discussion took place regarding the proposed Tax Levy Ordinance. Speaking on the issue were Mr. Richard Woods of 382 W. Basswood Road, Mr. Charles Paul of 30 W. Honeysuckle and Mr. Ralph Hoffman of 390 Basswood. Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 1988 r" V C The City Manager will meet with this group prior to the second reading of the Tax Levy Ordinance and the proposed increase. Mrs. Mary Casselberry of 460 E. Spruce Avenue questioned the City Council regarding the Cable TV franchise. NEW BUSINESS G11 B AT 294 E. ROSE TERRACE (ROMEISER): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation regarding the variation. A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to accept the report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1783 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-40-(E) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 294 East Rose Terrace (Romeiser): An ordinance was introduced entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-40-(E) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 294 E. Rose Terrace." A motion was made by Alderman Johnson to accept and acknowledge the first reading of the ordinance, and that it be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Fassnacht and carried unanimously. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGARDING AN INTERIOR SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIATION FOR THE PROPERT LOCATED AT 261 MAYFLOWER ROAD (LA PLACE): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation regarding the variation. Alderman Davies made a motion to accept the report and recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gallagher and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1784 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation for Property Located at 261 Mayflower Road (LaPlace): An ordinance was introduced entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 46-35-(D) of the Lake Forest Zoning Code with Respect to Property Located at 261 Mayflower Road." Alderman Davies made a motion to accept and acknowledge the first reading of the ordinance, and that it be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gallagher and carried unanimously. C. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLAN COMMISSION REGARDING TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF A TWO -LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 333 WOODLAND ROAD (NOBLE): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation from the Plan Commission regarding the proposed subdivision. A question was raised regarding an open space provision and Mr. Crook assured the Council that one would be included in the final plat of subdivision. Proceedings of the City Council. Regular Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 1988 A motion was made by Alderman Elting that the subdivision be given tentative approval, subject to the Plan Commission's conditions. The motion was seconded by Alderman Morrison and carried unanimously. D. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLAN COMMISSION REGARDING TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF A TWO -LOT RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 781 EAST ILLINOIS ROAD (ROWE): Charles E. Crook, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the report and recommendation from the Plan Commission regarding the proposed subdivision and the request for a Special Use Permit. A motion was made by Alderman Galloway to accept the report and recommendation from the Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. Alderman Galloway moved to grant tentative approval to the plat of subdivision. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 1785 - An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Property Located at 787 E. Illinois Road (Rowe): An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Two Lot Planned Historic Preservation Development Subdivision for Property Located at 787 E. Illinois Road", was introduced. A motion was made by Alderman Galloway that the first reading of the ordinance be accepted and acknowledged, and that the ordinance be held on file by the City Clerk for second reading and action thereupon. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. VI. VERBAL REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Opportunity for the Public to Address the City Council: None. 2. Petitions Letters and Other Communications: None. VII. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS: A motion was made by Alderman Johnson that the audited invoices and payrolls for the month of July 1988, presented to the City Council for consideration, be approved. The motion was seconded by Alderman Davies and carried unanimously. Gen., IMRF & Cap. Impr. Invoices $442,371.56 Payrolls 462,808.72 Totals $905,180.28 Water Total $110,020.31 $ 552,391.87 66,574.13 529 382.85 $176,594.44 $1,081,774.72 Proceedings of the City Council Regular Meeting -- Monday, August 1, 1988 MI VIII. TREASURER'S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF AUGUST 1988: Alderman Davies made a motion that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such warrants as may be necessary to meet the expenses of August 1988. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Morrison to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried unanimously. Barbara S. Douglas_ City Clerk cw