City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met March 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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 7:32 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Susan King
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderwoman, Robin Lif
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Steve Cardamone
ABSENT: Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Darren Deskin
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
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
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CA-1. Ordinance No. 26-008 Establishing Restriction on Use of Surplus Funds From the Lockport Council of Arts Programs and Budget
City Administrator, Ben Benson presented the Staff report. Discussion among the Council ensued regarding how the surplus funds would be managed and monitored. The City’s purchasing policy requires that any expenses that exceed $20K would be presented to Council for approval.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Ordinance No. 26-008 Establishing Restriction on Use of Surplus Funds From the Lockport Council of Arts Programs and Budget on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 3/18/2026 City Council meeting
CA-2. Resolution No. 26-036 Approving the Route 66 Centennial Commemorative Car Bench Purchase in the amount of $47,060 from Bauer Designs
City Administrator, Ben Benson presented the Staff report.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-036 Approving the Route 66 Centennial Commemorative Car Bench Purchase in the amount of $47,060 from Bauer Designs on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 3/18/2026 City Council meeting
PW-1. Resolution No. 26-015 Approving a Right-of-Way Agreement for Broadband Internet Between the City of Lockport and Delta Communications, LLC (Affiliate Clearwave Fiber)
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, presented the Staff report.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-015 Approving a Right-of-Way Agreement for Broadband Internet Between the City of Lockport and Delta Communications, LLC (Affiliate Clearwave Fiber) on the Agenda for the Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda of the 3/18/2026 City Council meeting
PW-2. Resolution No. 26-032 to Accept the Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in the Amount of $247,710.00 to Design the 2027 Roadway Reconstruction & Water Main Replacement Project
Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, presented the Staff report.
Suggested Action: Approve Placing Resolution No. 26-032 to Accept the Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in the Amount of $247,710.00 to Design the 2027 Roadway Reconstruction & Water Main Replacement Project on the Next City Council Agenda
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda of the 3/18/2026 City Council meeting
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CARDAMONE, SECONDED BY KING TO ADJOURN at 7:50 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION.
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