CITY COUNCIL 2021/11/01 MinutesThe City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, 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 November 1, 2021
City Council meeting is being held remotely.
A. 2021-2022 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Mark Dewart APPOINT LB
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayor's Appointments and Reappointments, 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.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Jason Wicha, introduced Communications Manager, Dana Olson, to provide an update
regarding The Dialogue newsletter Redesign. Ms. Olson explained how the layout has changed, to refresh
the look and feel, as well as creating a “dialogue” between the City and residents. Additionally, she stated
that there will be a survey available to provide feedback on the Dialogue.
The City Council congratulated Ms. Olson, and the Marketing Committee for completing the redesign
process.
Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
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
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1. Audit Committee Report and Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report
Audit Committee Chairman, Vine Sparrow, provided a brief background regarding the Audit Committee and
the work they conduct. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been reviewed by the Audit
Committee with Baker Tilly, the City’s independent audit firm, and has been accepted by the Audit
Committee and reported to findings, or changes to the document.
In addition, Mr. Sparrow reported The City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for forty-two (42) consecutive
years. He provided detailed information regarding the various funds within the document, and how the City
saw an increase in revenues, and a decrease in expenditures.
The City Council thanked Chairmen Sparrow and his team for the transparency and quality of reporting of
the financial documents presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: Receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021.
Alderman Morris made a motion to acknowledge the receipt of the audit report for the fiscal year ended
April 30, 2021, 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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Determination of Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated
from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute and
Establishment of a Public Hearing Date for the 2021 Tax Levy (if required)
Finance Director, Elizabeth Holleb explained that under the Truth in Taxation Act, the City Council is
required to determine the estimated amount of money to be raised by taxation twenty (20) days prior to
the adoption of the annual tax levy. Additionally, Ms. Holleb stated that this is the second of five meetings
where this item will be presented to the City Council. The estimate is preliminary and was presented at the
October 18, Finance Committee meeting which was broken down into the Aggregate Levy and the Debt
Service Levy.
Ms. Holleb requested approval of the non-binding estimate, and establish December 6, 2021 as the public
hearing date, if required.
COUNCIL ACTION: Determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated
from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year and establishment of December 6, 2021 as a public
hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute.
Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
Alderman Morris made a motion of determination of a Non-Binding Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to
be generated from Property Taxes for the 2021 Calendar Year and establishment of December 6, 2021 as a
public hearing date (if required) in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute, 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.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of October 18, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of September 25 – October 22, 2021
3. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions
as follows:
BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE NAME OF MEMBERS(S)
SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION Ed Richardson- Lake Bluff
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the three (3) omnibus items as presented.
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
The City Council had discussion regarding item #1.
After further discussion, he asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the three
(3) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Notz. 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
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pandaleon stated that there will be no additional City business following the adjournment into
Executive Session
Proceedings of the Monday, November 1, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11), The City Council will be discussing
pending and actually filed litigation.
Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11),
seconded by Alderman Morris. 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.
Adjourn into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m.
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 9:40 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Margaret Boyer, City Clerk
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