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CC_2024_03_18_MINUTESThe City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings of the Monday, March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers 220 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Tack called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Tack, Alderman Novit, Alderman Powers, Alderman Notz, Alderman Preschlack, Alderman Weber, and Alderman Walther. Absent: Alderman Goshgarian and Alderman Waldeck. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Tack on behalf of the Lake Forest City Council and the entire community, expressed gratitude to Representative Brad Schneider for his help securing federal funding for the Seminary Ravine Project. Additionally, Mayor Tack expressed gratitude for Senator Julie Morrison for supporting public safety and prioritizing the Police Department’s needs. A. Lake Forest Day Proclamation “Lake Forest Salutes Our Welcoming Community” Mayor Tack read the Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7 as Lake Forest Day; photos were taken. A brief video about Lake Forest Day was shared, Mayor Tack asked residents to save the date, after all, it’s more than just a day! COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER Comments by City Manager are being moved to the April 1 City Council meeting. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL None this evening COMMITTEE REPORTS ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of March 4, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Annual Vendor Approval for FY2025 Proceedings of the Monday, March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting 3. Approval of a Second Year Renewal with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for the 2024 Sewer Lining Program, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount Not to Exceed $275,000 4. Waive the Bidding Process and Authorize the City Manager to approve used police vehicle purchases up to a maximum expenditure of $250,000. 5. Approval to Waive the Bid Process and Award a Contract to Northern Divers U.S.A. for the Water Plant Intake Cleaning Project Included in the FY ’25 Budget, in the amount of $225,000. 6. Consideration of a recommendation from staff to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Citywide Elevator Inspection Services, Inc. 7. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board for 1062 Valley Road, 715 Forest Hill Drive, 1360 Everett Road, and 545 Whitehall Lane. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 8. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals for 1062 Valley Road and 605 College Road. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) 9. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission Granting a Building Scale Variance and Approving an Addition and Alterations at 605 College Road. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) Mayor Tack asked members of the City Council if there were any items that they would like removed or taken separately. Item # 2 was removed at the request of Alderman Walther stating he is an employee of a vendor on the approval list. Mayor Tack removed item # 2 to be taken separately, he asked for a motion on the remaining eight omnibus items as presented. Alderman Powers made a motion to approve the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Novit. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Notz, Powers, Preschlack, Weber, and Walther. The following voted “Nay”: none. 6-Ayes, 0-Nays, motion carried. 1. Mayor Tack read item # 2 Annual Vendor Approval for FY2025 Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve item #2, Annual Vendor Approval for FY2025, seconded by Alderman Novit. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Novit, Powers, Notz, Preschlack, and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: none. Alderman Walther recused himself on the vote. 5-Ayes, 1- Abstention, 0-Nays, motion carried. Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Council Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS Proceedings of the Monday, March 18, 2024 City Council Meeting NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Tack asked for a motion to adjourn. Alderman Weber made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Preschlack. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 6:41 p.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.