Loading...
CITY COUNCIL 2021/10/18 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, October 18, 2021, immediately following the Finance Committee City Council Meeting REMOTE ACCESS MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 8:10pm, and the Assistant City Manager Mike Strong called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Morris, Alderman Karras, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber. Absent: none CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Pandaleon made the following statement as required by the Open Meetings Act. In accordance with state statute, Mayor Pandaleon has made a determination that it was not practical or prudent to schedule an in-person City Council meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why this October 18, 2021 City Council meeting is being held remotely. Mayor Pandaleon complimented Director of Finance, Elizabeth Holleb and her staff for the finance committee presentation made prior to the City Council meeting. The City has maintained an outstanding financial position, and continues to provide high quality services while being fiscally responsible. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER City Manager, Jason Wicha, provided a reminder to the City Council regarding Ward meetings. The final meeting, which is the Fourth Ward, will convene via zoom on Tuesday, October 26 at 7 pm. 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 Rommy Lopat offered comments to the City Council. Mayor Pandaleon asked the City Attorney to clarify the City Code based on Ms. Lopats comment. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - Alderman James Morris, Finance Committee Chairman Proceedings of the Monday, October 18, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Finance Committee Chairman James Morris presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award stating that it is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and its attainment is a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This is the sixth consecutive year it has been awarded to the City of Lake Forest. Chairman Morris presented the award to Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance, for her efforts in coordinating the preparation of the Annual Budget and for leading the efforts in making the required changes to the City’s budget document to meet the stringent requirements of the GFOA budget awards program. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of October 04, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Acknowledge Receipt of the FY2021 Treasurer’s Report 3. Award of Contract with Advanced Tree Care, for an Amount Not to Exceed $47,000, to Extend MPI Tree Pruning Services for Tree Pruning in FY2022. 4. Approval of a One-Year Contract Renewal with InterDev for Information Technology Support in the Amount of $130,200 5. Approve Four Year Agreement with Kaplan Snow for Building Sidewalk Snow & Ice Services included in the FY2022 – FY2025 Operating Budget for the Sum of $240,000. 6. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 7. Consideration of Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented 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 Morris made a motion to approve the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Karras. 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 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Proceedings of the Monday, October 18, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Alderman Weber provided comments regarding trick-or-treating hours, and information about the Lake Forest Caucus. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Morris. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:27 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.