City of Lockport City Council met Jan. 7.
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 7, 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: Mitzi Blanchard, Police Chaplain
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Susan King
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
ABSENT: Alderman, Steve Cardamone
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Michael Carroll
Chief of Police, John Arizzi
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Jessie Molloy
LIAISON REPORT
1. King – Events
a. 2026 Lockport Heroes Military Banner Program – Applications will be accepted after January 11. For more details, information is available on the City’s Website.
2. Pugh – Police Department
a. This Friday, January 9, Sergeant Brian Phelan will retire from the Lockport Police Department after 25 years of dedicated service to the community. Sgt Phelan began his career with the department on January 2, 2001. Throughout his career, he served with distinction as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant and as a former D.A.R.E. instructor to many Lockport students. Sgt. Phelan also founded our award winning Honor Guard, which proudly represented the department at numerous events over the past twenty years. We thank Sergeant Phelan for his unwavering dedication and service to the citizens of Lockport and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.
3. Public Works
a. Special Bagged Curbside Leaf Pickup – one-time free bag distribution and curbside collection for all City of Lockport residents January 12-17 at City Hall or the Public Works facility
4. Bartelsen – Beautification
a. February 4 Awards Ceremony
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – KING, PUGH, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BARTELSEN
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – BERGBOWER, CARDAMONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
5 AYES, 0 NAY, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 as presented
2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2025 as presented
3. M-1. Resolution No. 25-111 Approving the Appointment of Robin Lif for the Remainder of the Unexpired Term for the Vacancy of Alderman Patrick McDonald Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 25-111 Approving the Appointment of Robin Lif for the Remainder of the Unexpired Term for the Vacancy of Alderman Patrick McDonald
4. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending December 21, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented
5. FN-2. Bills Through December 30, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented
6. CA-1. Resolution No. 25-105 Amendment #1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) IDNR, Main Street Lockport, Illinois State Museum Society, and the City of Lockport for Shared Costs in Operating the State of Illinois Museum in Lockport, Illinois Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-105 Amendment #1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – IDNR, Main Street Lockport, Illinois State Museum Society, and the City of Lockport for Shared Costs in Operating the State of Illinois Museum in Lockport, Illinois
7. CA-2. Resolution No. 25-106 Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Extension of the Valet Parking Service Agreement with Valet Parking Authority, Limited for Downtown Weekend and Special Event Valet Services in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $100,000 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-106 Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Extension of the Valet Parking Service Agreement with Valet Parking Authority, Limited for Downtown Weekend and Special Event Valet Services in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $100,000
MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – KING, PUGH, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BARTELSEN
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – BERGBOWER, CARDAMONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
5 AYES, 0 NAY, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
REGULAR BUSINESS
CL-1. Swearing in of Robin Lif as an Alderwoman, Ward 2, to Fill Patrick L. McDonald Vacancy Until a Qualified Person is Elected in the 2027 Municipal Election and so Sworn
City Clerk, Kathy Gentile, swore in Alderwoman Robin Lif.
FN-1. 2025 Budget Amendment
MOTION TO APPROVE 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – KING, PUGH, LIF, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, STREIT
NAY – NONE
ABSENT – BERGBOWER, CARDAMONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:12 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
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