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CC_2022_03_07_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: The Assistant City Manager asked for a motion to appoint Alderman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem. Alderman Rummel made a motion to appoint Alderman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Alderman Buschmann. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Pro Tem Morris called the meeting to order at 6:30pm Present: Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Buschmann and Alderman Weber. Absent: Honorable Mayor Pandaleon, Alderman Preschlack and Alderman Karras. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Morris provided a written statement provided by Mayor Pandaleon regarding returning to in-person meetings. The City Council discussed their excitement to move forward with in-person meetings. A. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Employee, Paul D. Petersen Mayor Pro Tem Morris read the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Code Enforcement Officer, Paul D. Petersen COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring employee, Paul D. Petersen Mr. Petersen thanked the City Council for their kind remarks and recognition. He expressed his gratitude for all of those who he has worked with throughout his tenure with the City. Additionally, Mr. Petersen thanked his family for supporting him throughout his career with the City of Lake Forest. Alderman Weber made a motion to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring employee, Paul D. Petersen seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Update on the ComEd Bridge Replacement and Deerpath Road City Manager, Jason Wicha provided a brief update regarding the ComEd Bridge replacement project and closure of Deerpath Road. He asked Director of Public Works, Michael Thomas, to provide a more in-depth presentation regarding the project. Mr. Thomas displayed three projects begin completed along Deerpath road which included the IDOT Pump Station project, The Deerpath Water Main replacement project, and Proceedings of the Tuesday, Monday 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting the ComEd bike path bridge replacement. He provided in-depth descriptions of each project timeline, and the benefit of completing each project in the order stated to allow for minimal impacts to residents. Additionally, Mr. Thomas provided background information regarding the contractor being utilized to complete the bike path project, in addition to the meetings and coordination with all parties involved. The City Council had lengthy discussion regarding notice to residents, traffic detours, bike route detours, and the overall look of the new bridge. Mr. Thomas explained the notice sent to the various stakeholders impacted by the construction and detour. City Manager, Jason Wicha reminded the City Council of the Budget Workshop meeting taking place on Monday, March 14, at Dickinson Hall beginning at 5:00 pm. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of February 22, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of January 29 to February 25, 2022 3. Approval of Resolutions Required for Bank Purposes to Amend Authorized Signers on City bank accounts. 4. Approval and Authorization for the Lake Forest Fire Department to Enter into an Agreement with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. for Ambulance Billing Services for a Period of 5 Years 5. Approval of a Request from the Cemetery Commission to Purchase Cremation Niche Fronts, at the Cost of $190,500, as part of the Memorial Garden Phase II Project. 6. Approval of the Annual Tree Purchasing for FY2023. 7. Award of the Low Bid for the 2022 Crack Sealing Project to Patriot Pavement Maintenance Inc., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 8. Approval of the 2022 Pavement Management Program to Infrastructure Management Services and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $125,000 9. Award of the Low Bid for the Waveland Park & Forest Avenue 2022 Parking Lot Improvements to Maneval Construction and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $397,912.78 as well as Approving a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $39,791.27 for a Total Cost of $437,704.05 and the approval of a purchase from Carbon Day EV Charging in the amount of $24,426 for two EV stations Proceedings of the Tuesday, Monday 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting 10. Approve Two Year Agreement with Midwest Power Industry, Inc. to the Replace Water Treatment Plants Variable Frequency Drives included in the FY2023 & FY2024 C.I.P. Budget for the Sum of $362,511 Plus a 5% Contingency of $18,125 for a Total of $380,636. 11. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 12. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of Tentative and Final Plat Approval of the James Shepard Resubdivision for Property addressed as 1361, 1371 and 1373 Edgewood Road. (Approval by Motion.) COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented Mayor Pro Tem Morris asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. The City Council had additional discussion regarding item #6. Mayor Pro Tem Morris 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 Weber made a motion to approve the twelve (12) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Rummel, Notz, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6-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 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 7:06 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.