LCMLetterNews you can use
May 16, 2012
In this issue
:: CMAP Local Technical Assistance
:: 2012 LCML Golf Outing
:: Good Governance Workshops
:: Countdown to Session End
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 provide you with a link for further details.
CMAP Local Technical Assistance workshop

CMAP is making staff resources and grants available for community-based programs through the Go to 2040 Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. On May 24 elected officials, municipal planners and other staff, community- based organizations and other nonprofit and civic organizations can attend a workshop to learn about the new LTA Call for Projects.

The workshop will be held on May 24 from 9:00 am-3:30 pm on the second floor of the UBS Tower, One N. Wacker Drive in Chicago.  
 
Visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/lta for more details and to register. If your community is planning land use, transportation or housing projects, this workshop can benefit you.
LCML Golf Outing September 5 at Bonnie Brook Coursegolf bag

This year's LCML Golf Outing will held on September 5 at Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan. If you have not received a registration brochure for sponsorships or golfers, please contact Chris Gentes at lcml@sbcglobal.net or click here.

Sponsors, golfers and goody bag items are needed.

Thanks to sponsors (so far)
  • Mesirow Financial
  • Groot Industries
  • Comcast
  • Ancel Glink
  • Call One
  • Christopher Burke Engineering
  • IMET
  • Manhard Consulting
  • Riley Construction
  • Speer Financial  
Good Governance Workshop

The Illinois Municipal League is partnering with the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association to bring you a series of Good Governance workshops. We hope that you'll take a moment to register for the location nearest you, and participate in this three-hour workshop filled with practical information that you'll be able to put to use in your daily working routine.
  • Wednesday, June 6 (6:00-9:00 pm) - Schaumburg Park District Golf Club, Schaumburg
Topics to be covered include:
  • Open Meetings
  • Intergovernmental Cooperation
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • Boardsmanship/Civility
  • Ethics
  • Dealing with the Media
  • How to Run a Meeting

Registration fee for the workshop is $80. This fee includes handout materials and break refreshments.

Register online by clicking here with a credit card or download the registration form here.

Countdown to End of Session

With only a little over two weeks remaining in the Legislative Session, there are bills looming that will impact municipalities. Besides, pension, budget and Medicare concerns, the following bills need to be watched:

SB 2862 PTELL Extension Limitation  
HB 5667 Project Labor Agreement
SB 2643 Responsible Bidder
SB 3518 Charitable Activities on Streets
HB 3637 Three amendments to strip PPRT from municipalities

Please contact your legislators and express your opposition to these bills.
Please share this LCMLetter with staff. It is our aim to keep elected officials and their village staff informed about the issues facing municipalities.
 
Sincerely,
Christine Gentes
Lake County Municipal League