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Lockport City Council met May 17.

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Lockport City Council met May 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 8:16 p.m.

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

Present: Mayor, Steve Streit

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower

Alderman, Derrin 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 Administrator, Ben Benson

Chief of Police, T. Lemming

Finance Director, L. Heglund

Community & Economic Development Director, P. Hirth

Director of Public Works, B. Cann

Press Present: Meredith Dobes, Free Lance Report, Lockport Legend

Consent Agenda:

Motion By Gillogly, Second By Bergbower To Have A Consent Agenda

All Voted Aye – Motion Carried

Approval Of Consent Agenda:

Motion By Gillogly, Second By Saban To Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented.

1. May 3, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the May 3,2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

2 May 3, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the May 3, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes as presented.

3. Payroll Period ending May 7, 2017: Motion to approve the payroll period ending May 7, 2017 as presented.

4. Various Bills: Motion to approve the Various Bills as presented.

5. Disposal of Vehicle #601 Sewer Department: Motion to approve Resolution No. 17-052/A Resolution authorizing the disposal of Sewer Department Truck #601.

6. May 6, 2017 Minutes of the new Council Members Bus Tour throughout the City of Lockport: Motion to approve the May 6, 2017 Minutes as presented.

Roll Call Vote On The Motion: Saban, Bergbower, Gillogly, Deskin, Bartelsen, Perretta - Ayes

2 Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent – Motion Carried

Resolution No. 17-054/A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Real Estate At 921 S. State Street By The City Of Lockport:

City Administrator Ben Benson and Interim City Attorney, Thomas Thanas, presented their Memo dated May 4, 2017.

The City owns property at 921 S. State Street. The City would like to be able to put the property up for bids. There is no formal action required at this time, and the City is not obligated to sell as a result of putting it up for sale. Staff recommendation is to approve this resolution, to put the property up for sale. The council can consider this resolution at the June 7 meeting.

Motion By Gillogly Second By Bergbower To Approve Resolution No. 17-054/A Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Real Estate At 921 S. State Street By The City Of Lockport

Adjournment:

Motion By Gillogly Second By Saban To Adjourn The Regular City Council Meeting At 9:07 p.m.

All Voted Aye – Motion Carried

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