City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met May 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation: Pastor Ernest Jones, Christ Vision Community Church, Lockport, Illinois
Pledge To The Flag
Roll Call
Present: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Absent: Alderman, Jim Petrakos
Alderman, Jason Vandermeer
Also Present: Interim City Attorney, Thomas Thanas
City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
Chief of Police, T. Lemming
Finance Director, L. Heglund
Community & Economic Development Director, P. Hirth
Director of Public Works, B. Cann
Chief of Police, T. Lemming
Press Present: Free Lance Reporter, Meredith Dobes, Lockport Legend
Volunteer for LCTV, Cathy Wilker
Introduction:
Mayor Steve Streit recognized and presented Gordon McCluskey, Police Pension, with a plaque
Liaisons Report:
Liaison Report by Darren Deskin on issue with Truck traffic and police jurisdiction on county roads; Thomas Thanas will follow-up on this concern and a possible IGA for joint jurisdiction
Staff Reports:
Power Point Presentation - I-355 - 159th Street Gateway Monument:
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the detailed plans for the faux monument. A discussion ensued, regarding cost of the structure, durability, landscaping costs, types of plants to be purchased. The plans have been submitted to IDOT for approval. Additional funds will be required to cover the full plan; $50,000 had been budgeted in 2016 for this work to occur in 2017. The current plans exceed that budget. Due to the time it takes for approval from IDOT, the full plan was presented. Once approval is received, the Council can discuss how to proceed, and if additional funding is required.
No Action Required At This Time; Awaiting Idot Approval To Pursue Discussion
B. Benson memo 4/27/2017 - City Council/Plan & Zoning Commission Training Session:
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented notification of a special meeting and training session for City County and Plan and Zoning Commission members. Meeting is scheduled for 6/28.
Action: Special Meeting Will Be Held 6/28/2017
Cancellation of Meeting - July 5, 2017 City Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting:
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented a recommendation that Council consider cancellation of the July 5 City Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting. Due to staff calendars, vacation, and the holiday, Council agreed to cancel the meeting. Discussion about approval for, or payment of any bills that would normally be approved by Council on July 5. Staff recommended that most bills are paid automatically, but that any emergency bills can be discussed in 6/28 special meeting. Council agreed.
Action: July 5 City Council And Committee Of The Whole Meeting Will Be Cancelled
L. Heglund, B.Benson, T. Thanas Memo 5/9/2017 - Prevailing Wage Ordinance/Ordinance No. 17-015:
Finance Director L. Heglund, and City Administrator, Ben Benson, and Interim City Attorney, Thomas Thanas discussed Memo dated 5/9/2017 with Council. Decision to add the Ordinance to the Consent agenda in 6/7 meeting.
Consent Agenda: Motion To Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance/Ordinance No. 17-015
2018 Budget Calendar
Finance Director L. Heglund discussed the 2018 Budget Calendar. Decision to add the Ordinance to the Consent agenda in 6/7 meeting.
Consent Agenda: Motion To Approve 2018 Budget Calendar
A.Wagner memo 5/9/2017 - 2017 Roadway Reconstruction (13th, 14th, Washington & Jefferson Streets) Change Order for additional water main work/Resolution No. 17-056:
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the issues identified with the water main work on 13th, 14th, Washington and Jefferson Streets. Some 4 inch pipe has been discovered, that was not in the City surveys. The surveys date back to 1972. Brent presented options that the City could use to spot check areas before construction begins, to validate the survey, and identify any inconsistencies before projects begin. The cost will be a little more up front, but they would prevent the need to suspend work, as they currently have done.
Consent Agenda: Motion To Approve Resolution No. 17-056 Change Order For Additional Water Main Work
Adjournment:
Motion By Saban, Second By Bartleson To Adjourn The Committee Of The Whole Meeting At 8:16 p.m. Roll Call Vote On The Motion: Saban, Bergbower, Gillogly, Deskin, Bartelsen, Perretta – Ayes
0 Nays
2 Absent
6 Ayes 0 Nay 2 Absent - Motion Carried
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