Lake Bluff Letter & COVID-19 Updates - May 22, 2020

Lake Bluff Letter

COVID-19 Updates

STAY-AT-HOME CONTINUES. The Stay-at-Home order continues through May 29. You should continue to stay home as much as possible and not socially gather; wear face coverings when outside the home; and maintain at least six feet of distance from members of other households.
RESTORE ILLINOIS. On May 5th, Governor Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phase regionalized public health plan to reopen the state. The Governor has indicated that our region may move to Phase 3 by June 1, which would relax some public health restrictions. Click for more information.

Village and Community Updates

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE. Our traditions are going online. The Village will host an online ceremony May 25 at 9 a.m. Lake County has created a place for residents to submit photos and tributes of their loved ones.
CURBSIDE PICKUP. Items damaged by this week's storms can be placed at the curb alongside regular garbage for pickup by Groot.
FARMERS MARKET. With extra safety measures to promote social distance and deter the spread of COVID-19, the Lake Bluff Farmers Market will begin on June 5 at 7 a.m. on the Village Green. This year's Market is sponsored by Northwestern Medicine. More information is coming soon.
COMMUNITY FORUM. Leaders from the Village, the City of Lake Forest, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Bluff Schools, Lake Forest Schools, and Lake Forest College will host an online community forum on Tuesday, June 2, 7-8 p.m. You can send your questions to LFLBCommunityForum@gmail.com.
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF. The Lake County Board has approved property tax payment deferrals for all Lake County homeowners. Generally speaking, a homeowner will need to pay 50% on the original due date and the remaining 50% within 60 days. Click for more information.
TAKE A HIKE around historic Lake Bluff! In honor of the Village's 125th anniversary, you can now take walking tours through our history.

Board and Committee Actions

For more information, visit the Village's meeting packets and videos page. Agendas and meeting materials are typically available the Friday before a meeting; videos within a week after the meeting; and minutes after they are approved at the next meeting of the public body. Not all meetings are recorded on video.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, advisory board and committee meetings are cancelled and no physical meeting will occur. Village business will be conducted virtually; click here for details on the format and how to participate.

Online (strongly recommended) >> lakebluff.org/VirtualMeeting
Dial-in: (312) 626-6799. Enter meeting ID 879 8386 3666. Press # when prompted for a Participant ID.
Watch live: lakebluff.org/Channel19 or on Comcast Channel 19.

Upcoming Finance Committee Special Meeting (May 27, 5:30 p.m.) The Finance Committee will discuss:

Changes to the biennial budget necessary due to COVID-19.
Updates to the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lake Forest.
A change to the Village's payroll processor.
A plan to dispose of surplus construction escrows and bonds.

Upcoming Village Board Special Meeting (May 27). Immediately following the Finance Committee meeting, the Village Board will convene to consider:

Extending the Village's declaration of emergency.
Authorizing additional flexibility for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 emergency.

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