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CC_2023_05_01_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING FIRST SESSION Proceedings of the Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Pandaleon called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Alderman Morris, Alderman Novit, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Goshgarian, 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 acknowledged the grand opening of Fannie Mae in the past week. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE A. Report on Committee Achievement - Alderman Melanie Rummel, Committee Chair Alderman Rummel gave a presentation to the City Council on the achievements and initiatives suggested by the committee, noting large financial savings, long-term planning measures, and nationally recognized awards. She thanked the committee for their continued work. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of March 25 – April 21, 2023 3. Approval of FY24 Special Event Funding for Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation in the amount of $100,000 Proceedings of the First Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting 4. Approval of Ordinances Terminating Special Service Area 25 and Special Service Area 26 and Declaring Surplus to be Refunded to Impacted Property Owners (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 5. Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Lake Forest Employee Association (LFEA) 6. Approval of a Twelve (12) Month Renewal Agreement with XO Communications for SIP Telecommunication Services at an Estimated Expense of $34,000 7. Award of the Low Bid for the 2023 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 Professional Engineering Services for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Testing to RJN Group and authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the eleven (8) Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Novit, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: none. 7-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. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS With Thanks and Appreciation Presentation - City Manager, Jason Wicha Jason Wicha, City Manager, presented Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, and Mayor Pandaleon each with a certificate for a tree to be planted in their honor, along with a personalized City street sign. 1. Final words for departing Council Members from remaining Council Members for Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, and Mayor Pandaleon Each Alderman expressed sincere gratitude for the service of departing Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, and retiring Mayor Pandaleon, saying a few words regarding each of their service to the City. 2. Final comments from Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel and Mayor Pandaleon Alderman Morris, Alderman Rummel, and Mayor Pandaleon made closing remarks to the Council, Residents, and Staff about their tenure and accomplishments on the City Council. Proceedings of the First Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Morris. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 8:26p.m. 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.. The City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING SECOND SESSION Proceedings of the Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 The City Clerk Called for the Organization of the 2023-2023 Lake Forest City Council CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO: First Ward Alderman-Elect - - Terence Mieling Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - John Powers Third Ward Alderman-Elect - - Ara Goshgarian Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect - - Richard Walther The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to First Ward Alderman-Elect Terence Mieling, Second Ward Alderman-Elect John Powers, Third Ward Alderman-Elect Ara Goshgarian, and Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect Richard Walther. CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO: Mayor-Elect - - Stanford R. Tack The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Stanford R. Tack. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Tack called the meeting to Order at 8:35pm. Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward Terry Mieling, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward John Powers, Alderman Second Ward Richard Walther, Alderman Fourth Ward The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS Mayor Tack read the following, and asked for a motion to approve election and appointment 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 Proceedings of the Second Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Mayors Appointments, seconded by Alderman Weber. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 1 Alderman James “Jed” Morris Mayor Tack read the resolution, and photos were taken. B. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 2 Alderman Melanie K. Rummel Mayor Tack read the Resolution, and photos were taken. C. Resolution of Appreciation for Mayor George A. Pandaleon Mayor Tack read the Resolution, and photos were taken. D. 2023-2024 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments Mayor Tack made the following appointments and reappointments: BUILDING REVIEW BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD John Looby REAPPOINT as Chair 4 Joann Bluhm REAPPOINT 4 Scott Renken REAPPOINT 1 Tim Franzen REAPPOINT 1 CEMETERY NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD John Anderson REAPPOINT as Chair 2 Robert Wayne REAPPOINT 3 Lowell Dixon REAPPOINT 1 CROYA NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Kate Leech REAPPOINT 4 Kristen Lee REAPPOINT 3 Proceedings of the Second Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Lief Soderberg REAPPOINT 2 Maureen Grinnell REAPPOINT as Chair 3 LEGAL NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Joy Guscott-Mueller REAPPOINT as Chair 3 David Michael REAPPOINT 2 Paul Sundberg REAPPOINT 3 LIBRARY NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Bryan Bertola REAPPOINT 1 John Johnson REAPPOINT 2 Joann Desmond REAPPOINT 4 PARKS & RECREATION BOARD NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Kevin Carden REAPPOINT 1 Patrick Marshall REAPPOINT 3 PLAN COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Louis Pickus REAPPOINT 2 Mark Pasquesi REAPPOINT 4 Barrett Davie REAPPOINT 1 Stephen Douglas REAPPOINT 1 John Dixion REAPPOINT as Chair 1 SENIOR RESOURCE COMMISSION NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Proceedings of the Second Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Fred Montgomery REAPPOINT 3 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD Laurie Rose REAPPOINT 4 Ari Bass REAPPOINT as Chair 2 Jamie Moorhead REAPPOINT 1 COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments Alderman Novit made a motion to approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments, seconded by Alderman Weber. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER City Manager Jason Wicha welcomed all of the new City Council members on behalf of the staff. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and Commissions as follows: Terence Mieling Richard Walther 2. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the Junior Garden Club and the Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (Approval by Motion) Mayor Tack asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken separately. Seeing none, he asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the two (2) Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Goshgarian made a motion to approve the two (2) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Notz. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Mieling, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Weber, and Walther. 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. Proceedings of the Second Session Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS City Council members welcomed new members. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion. Alderman Notz made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:13pm. 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..