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Council approves resolution honoring former Fire Chief Michael J. Batty and passes omnibus package of routine purchases
Summary
The Lake Forest City Council approved a resolution of sympathy for former Fire Chief Michael J. Batty and approved an omnibus package including minutes, finances and five procurement items (Polaris UTV $28,110.31; safety boat $42,100; two sanitation scooters $79,425; FY27 striping $85,000), by roll call (8–0).
The Lake Forest City Council unanimously approved a resolution expressing sympathy for former Fire Chief Michael J. Batty and adopted an omnibus package of seven routine items during its June 1 meeting.
Resolution of sympathy: The council read and approved a resolution honoring former Fire Chief Michael J. Batty, noting his long fire service (starting in 1975), tenure as chief beginning in 1996, retirement in 2004, prior Navy service and community contributions including work on the firefighter pension board. The resolution was approved by voice vote.
Omnibus approvals: The council then considered seven omnibus items and approved them by roll call (eight in favor, zero opposed). Approved items included the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the city check register for April 25–May 22, 2026; a request to waive the fidelity bond requirement for raffles by the Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest; the purchase of a Polaris UTV for $28,110.31; purchase of a safety boat from Professional Boats for $42,100 for the recreation department sailing program; purchase of two replacement sanitation section scooters from Russo Equipment for $79,425; and a recommendation to award a FY27 longline striping program bid extension to Highar Traffic for $85,000.
The council recorded the omnibus roll call (Aldermen present cast votes in the affirmative) and the mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Walther said his earlier questions about item five were answered and he did not request its removal.
No amendments or separate motions were recorded on these items. Council took no additional formal action on other business and adjourned the meeting.
