City of Lockport City Council met June 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Board Room, 3rd Floor, of the Central Square Building, 222 E. Ninth Street, Lockport, Illinois. Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Jim Petrakos
Alderman, Jason Vandermeer
Absent: None
Also Present: City Administrator, Ben Benson
Deputy Chief, Ron Huff
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
Intern, Alex Williams
Press Present: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Jessie Malloy, Lockport Legend
Consent Agenda:
Motion By Vandermeer, Seconded By Saban To Review The Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Approval Of Consent Agenda:
1. Payroll Period ending June 3, 2018; Motion to approve the Payroll Period ending June 3, 2018 as presented.
2. Various Bills: Motion to approve the Various Bills as presented.
3. Public Water Commission Appointments/Resolution No. 18-026/A Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Public Water Commission of Frankfort, Joliet, New Lenox, Rockdale and Romeoville: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-026/A Resolution appointing a Commissioner to the Public Water Commission of Frankfort, Joliet, Lockport, New Lenox, Rockdale and Romeoville.
4. Prevailing Wage Ordinance/Ordinance No. 18-029: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-029: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-029/An Ordinance determining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for the City of Lockport for 2018-2019.
5. Access Control System Replacement/Resolution No. 18-028: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-028/A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Avigilon Door Access Control System.
6. Valley and 9th additional work consideration: Motion to award the additional work to the 8th and Valley Contractor PT Ferro, in the amount of $111,947.51.
7. Downtown Streetscape Project – State Street (8th to 10th) Phase III Construction Engineering Services: Motion to approve the Task Order (Project #18-105) for the Downtown Lockport Streetscape Improvements State Street (8th to 10th) Phase III Construction Engineering Services.
8. 355 Corporate Center One Year Maintenance Bond Release: Motion to release the one (1) year Maintenance Bond for 355 Corporate Center Subdivision.
9. Milne Creek Steambank Stabilization – Development of Watershed Based Plan: Motion to approve HLR to submit grant application on City’s behalf. City would be responsible for $67,737.60, or 40% of the cost of the Watershed Plan.
10. Special Use Permit for High End Used Automobile Dealership/816 E. 9th Street (former Catalina Motors Property)/Ordinance No. 18-033: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-033/An Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a High-End Used Automobile Dealership for the property located at 816 E. 9th Street (Giedrius Lescinskas).
Motion By Deskin, Seconded By Bergbower To Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented.
Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Annexation of Property at 1920 W. Lawrence Avenue/Ordinance No. 18-027 and Ordinance No. 18-028
Motion To Open Public Hearing By Bartelsen, Seconded By Vandermeer.
Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
City Attorney, Sonni William presented the details of Annexation. A single family dwelling currently exists on the property. Requesting Council to approve the annexation under two separate motions.
No persons to be heard.
Motion To Close Public Hearing By Saban, Seconded By Gillogly.
Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-027 Annexing The Property, Made By Gillogly, Seconded By Perretta. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-028 Zoning The Property To R-1, Single-Family Residential District, Made By Gillogly, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Regular Business Action Items
Architectural Services Contract for Acquisition & Partial Demolition of 201 W. 6th Street, Lockport, Illinois (The Sloyan Building)
City Administrator, Ben Benson presented Staff Report on the Contract. A text amendment will be made to increase liability insurance from $1 M to $3M, then go to bid.
Motion To Authorize The City Administrator To Enter Into A Contract On Behalf Of The City Of Lockport With Coyne Architects For An Amount Not To Exceed $35,000 To Manage The Project For Partial Demolition Of 201 W. 6th Street, Lockport, Illinois, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Resolution No. 18-029/A Resolution approving the Annexation Agreement Annexation: Ordinance No. 18- 030/An Ordinance Annexing the property at 15925 W. 159th Street; and Ordinance No. 18-026/An Ordinance approving the Zonine of the property at 15925 W. 159th Street to C-3 (Highway Commercial)
City Attorney, Sonni Williams presented the Staff Report on the Annexation and Zoning for 15925 W. 159th Street. This property is currently designated as a commercial area in the Lockport Master Plan. The property owner is requesting annexation. No development plan exists at this time. The property is on a septic system. If the septic system breaks down, the property owner will be required to hook into the City’s sewer system.
Seeking Council approval on three motions:
• 18-029 approving the annexation
• 18-030 annexing to the City of Lockport
• 18-26 zoning the property to C3 highway commercial
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-029/A Resolution Approving An Annexation Agreement Of A Property Located At 15925 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen, Illinois), Made By Vandermeer, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Mayor Streit
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
9 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-030/An Ordinance Annexing Property Located At 15925 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen, Illinois), Made By Bergbower, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-026/An Ordinance Rezoning The Property Located At 15925 W. 159th Street, Homer Glen Illinois From A-1 Agricultural (Unincorporated Will County) To C-3 Highway Commercial (City Of Lockport) (Carol M. Bachmann Revocable Trust), Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Permanent Committees:
Milne Creek Streambank Stabilization – Phase II Engineering Design
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the Staff Report on Streambank Stabilization for the engineering design for the work to restore the property and provide a long-term maintenance fix for 110 ft of the stream. Seeking motion to award the contract.
A discussion among the Council ensued regarding the pros and cons of proceeding and awarding the contract or wait for the possibility of the 319 grant. Council has the ability to withdraw the motion and create a new motion to amend the motion to approve with the condition of receiving the 319 grant.
Motion To Award Hlr $84,260 For Milne Creek Stabilization Phase Ii Engeineering Design, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Mayor Streit
Nays - Petrakos, Vandermeer, Bartelsen, Perretta
Absent – None
Abstain - None
5 Ayes, 4 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried; Tie Vote Among Council Members. Mayor Streit Cast The Deciding Vote.
Adjournment:
Motion By Saban, Seconded By Gillogly To Adjourn The City Council Meeting At 7:56 pm. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta, Petrakos, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
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