CITY COUNCIL 2020/05/04 Minutes (2)The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
SECOND SESSION
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
The City Clerk called for the organization of the 2020-2021 Lake Forest City Council at 8:19pm
CALL FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE 2020-2021 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK MARGARET BOYER ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO:
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following:
First Ward Alderman-Elect - - Jennifer Karras
Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - Edward U. Notz Jr.
Third Ward Alderman-Elect - - Jim Preschlack
Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect - - Eileen Looby Weber
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable Mayor, George Pandaleon
James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Jennifer Karras, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS
Mayor Pandaleon made the following Election and Appointments of City Officers
1. ELECTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR AS REQUIRED BY
CHARTER AND CITY CODE
City Supervisor Jason Wicha
City Treasurer Elizabeth Holleb
City Clerk Margaret Boyer
City Marshal & Collector Karl Walldorf
City Attorney Julie Tappendorf
City Surveyor and Engineer Gewalt Hamilton Associates
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Election and Appointments, seconded by
Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting Second Session
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 1 Alderman Prudence Beidler
Mayor Pandaleon read the Resolution and presented it to the Alderman Beidler.
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 4 Alderman Michelle Moreno
Mayor Pandaleon read the Resolution and presented it to the Alderman Moreno.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolutions of Appreciation
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve both Resolutions of Appreciation, seconded by Alderman
Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wicha thanked the retiring Aldermen for their service to the community.
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
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
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 Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Lake Forest City Council
for the year 2021
3. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Concrete
Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for a Not-to-
Exceed Amount of $90,000
4. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Crack
Sealing Project with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of
$40,000
5. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Joint Sewer
Lining Project with Hoerr Construction for a not-to-exceed amount of $260,000
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the five (5) Omnibus items as presented
Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting Second Session
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve the five (5) omnibus items seconded by Alderman
Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Buschmann and Weber. 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
City Manager Wicha, Mayor Pandaleon and the entire City Council welcomed the two new Aldermen to the
Council.
A public comment was made by Warren Ross, who offered comments on private tennis court availability
and and their status during the Stay at Home Order.
The two new Aldermen expressed their enthusiasm to serve the Lake Forest Community .
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Weber. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel,
Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays,
motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 pm.
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.