LCMLetterNews you can use
September 22, 2010
In this issue
:: LCML Golf Outing a Success
:: CMAP Kick-off for Go to 2040
:: Video Gaming Start to be Postponed?
:: New Design for LCML Website
:: Mandatory Collective Bargaining
Greetings!
The LCMLetter is published twice a month and its goal is to keep Lake County Municipal League members informed on municipal issues. As issues relevant to municipal officials arise, the LCMLetter will provide you with a synopsis of the issues and give you a link for further details.
Sun Gods Smiled on LCML Golf Outing

The Sun Gods smiled on the LCML golf outing at Bonnie Brooke golf course. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Special thanks to the Main Sponsors:
ComEd -- Dinner Sponsor
Mesirow Financial -- Lunch Sponsor
Groot Industries -- Beverage Cart
SRBL -- Golf Ball Sponsor

Prize winning teams include: a first place team hosted by Groot Industries, which included Josh Molnar, Ryan Brandsma, Mike Flynn and Fred Folberts.

Second place was a team hosted by Clarke Mosquito, which included George Balis, Al Leitshuh, Larry Feder and Joe Ruskusky.

Third place was a team hosted by Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, which included Jim Ferolo, Charlie Pecaro, Frank Bruni and Mike Fiore.

A very special thanks to Jim McKenzie from Trotter & Associates who volunteered to be the "Schmo" in the Beat the Schmo contest.

For a list of hole sponsors, others who donated or sponsored and the Photo Gallery, check out the LCML website at www.lakecountyleague.org.

CMAP Launches Go to 2040

CMAP and its partners will launch Go to 2040 at the Harris Theater's Rooftop Terrace at Millennium Park at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 13. To make a reservation, please call (312) 676-7459 or email to skane@cmap.illinois.gov.
Video Gaming Start to be Postponed

An article in the Sun-Times last week suggested the Video Gaming start date will be postponed until July 2011 due to problems with the computer-monitoring system for the video gaming machines.

Prior to this announcement, the Illinois Gaming Board has issued rules concerning Video Gaming for  municipalities. Whenever the Board takes any action authorizing or prohibiting the licensing, operation or use of video gaming terminals, the police department shall be notified. Any municipality or law enforcement agency that takes action relating to the operation or use of a video gaming terminal, whether licensed or unlicensed, shall notify the Board and specify the extent of the action taken and the reasons for such action. A copy of the new rules is available here.
 
New design for LCML website

The Lake County Municipal League website has been redesigned. Check out the new website at www.lakecountyleague.org. 

Mandatory Collective Bargaining Bill Fails

Recent efforts to pass mandatory Collective Bargaining legislation at the federal level have failed. The House included the legislation in an amendment to the supplemental appropriations bill.  The Senate rejected the House's Collective Bargaining amendment. Eventually the House passed the Senate version of the bill without the Collective Bargaining provision. The bill was signed by the President on July 29.
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Sincerely,
Christine Gentes
Lake County Municipal League