City of Lockport City Council met Jan. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the Lockport Township Community Room, located at 1463 Farrell Road, Lockport, IL. Mayor, Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION: Bill Carroll, Police Chaplain
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Susan King
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Steve Cardamone
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Planner, Alyssa Jaje
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Michael Carroll
Chief of Police, John Arizzi
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Jessie Molloy, Press
LIAISON REPORT
1. Pugh – Police Department
a. On Monday, January 12, Officer Nathan Kocurek was promoted to Sergeant. Nathan was hired on May 2, 2016, and has been a positive and dedicated member of the department. Throughout his career he has served as a Patrol Office, Field Training Officer, Detectice, and Shift Officer in Charge prior to his promotion. Sergeant Kocurek will be supervising the night shift B rotation. We congratulate Sergeant Kocurek and look forward to this next chapter of his career.
2. Lif – Finance
a. City’s year-end completed, W-2s distributed, 1099’s being distributed, year-end audit is planned
3. Gillogly – Public Works
a. Thanks for the special leaf pick-up
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – King, Pugh, Lif, Gillogly, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Cardamone
NAY – None
ABSENT – None
ABSTAIN – None
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
1. CL-1. Special City Council Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2026 as presented
2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2026 as presented
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending January 4, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented
4. FN-2. Bills Through January 13, 2026 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented
5. CD-1. Resolution No. 25-109 Approve Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Silo Bend Phase 3 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-109 Approve Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Silo Bend Phase 3
6. CD-2. Resolution No. 26-004 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Scooter’s Coffee Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-004 Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Scooter’s Coffee
7. CD-3. Resolution No. 26-006 Bond Release and Initial Acceptance of Oak Creek Phase 3A Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-006 Bond Release and Initial Acceptance of Oak Creek Phase 3A
8. CD-4. Ordinance No. 26-001 Approving a Special Use Permit for Auto Body with Outdoor Storage Resolution No. 26-002 Approving Final Development Plans for an Auto Body Shop (Crash Champions) Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 26-001 Approving a Special Use Permit for Auto Body with Outdoor Storage Approve Resolution No. 26-002 Approving Final Development Plans for an Auto Body Shop (Crash Champions)
9. CD-5. Resolution No. 26-003 Approving a Concept Plan for the Corner of 159th Street and Farrell Road (Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins) Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-003 Approving a Concept Plan for the Corner of 159th Street and Farrell Road (Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins)
10. PW-1. Resolution No. 26-005 Accept Proposal for Construction Engineering Services for Task Order No. 7 from CivilTech Engineering, Inc for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $356,370.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 26-005 Accept Proposal for Construction Engineering Services for Task Order No. 7 From CivilTech Engineering, Inc for a Total NotTo Exceed fee of $356,370.00
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY KING, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – King, Pugh, Lif, Gillogly, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Cardamone
NAY – None
ABSENT – None
ABSTAIN – None
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
REGULAR BUSINESS
PW-1. Resolution No. 26-001 Award 2025 Manhole Rehabilitation Project to Advanced Rehabilitation Technology in an Amount Not to Exceed $201,789.01
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, presented the Staff Report. City Attorney, Mike Carroll, addressed the concerns about the bidder and prior issues with OSHA in 2024. The issues were safety issues, with staff not wearing safety items. After review of the documentation and feedback from the Safety Director, Staff approves pursuing with this bidder.
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-001 AWARDING THE 2025 MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT TO ADVANCED REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $201,789.01. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – King, Pugh, Lif, Gillogly, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Cardamone
NAY – None
ABSENT – None
ABSTAIN – None
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:11 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
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