City of Lockport City Council met February 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Pro Tem, Darren Deskin called the Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Jason Vandermeer
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
Alderman, Jim Petrakos
Absent: Mayor, Steve Streit
Also Present: City Administrator, Ben Benson
Chief of Police, Terry Lemming
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
LTHS Intern, Andrew Smigelski
Press Present: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Sarwat Ahman, Free Lance Reporter, Joliet Herald News
John Depaolis, Free Lance Repoter, Lockport Legend
Consent Agenda:
Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Gillogly To Review The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Approval Of Consent Agenda:
1. February 7, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the February 7, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
2. February 7, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes as presented.
3. Payroll Period ending February 11, 2018: Motion to approve the payroll period ending February 11, 2018 as presented.
4. Various Bills: Motion to approve the Various Bills as presented.
5. Position Vacancy/Part-time Position of Community Service Officer: Motion to approve the open Part-time Position of Community Service Officer at the Police Department.
6. Position Vacancy/Utility Billing Clerk: Motion to approve the Finance Department to fill the Utility Billing Clerk position.
7. Re-appointment to Committees: Motion to reappoint Lisa Heglund to the Police Pension Board for another two (2) year term. Term expiring on April 1, 2020. Motion to reappoint John F. Miller as a Police Commissioner for another two (2) year term. Term expiring April 1, 2020.
8. Vehicle Purchase/Resolution No. 18-006: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-006/ A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two Ford Taurus SE Sedans for the Police Department.
9. Vehicle Purchase/Resolution No. 18-007: Motion to purchase six Ford Police Interceptor Utilities.
10. Well #6 Maintenance and Upgrades: Motion to approve Well #6 Maintenance Contract with Water Well Solutions.
11. IDOT State Street Roadway and Plumbing Phase III Contract/Task Order. Motion to approve the Task Order for services outlined in the proposal.
12. Two (2) 2018 Ford F-250 XL 4x2 Pick Up Trucks one for Street Department and one for Waste Water Dept./Resolution No. 18-010: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-010/ A Resolution authorizing the Administrator and Staff to purchase (2) 2018 Ford F-250 XL 4 X 2 Pick Up Trucks from Currie Motors through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative.
Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Bartelsen To Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Regular Business Action Items
Right of Way Acquisition-7 th and Washington Reconstruction Project
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the Staff report on the Right of Way acquisition, recommending approval of two resolutions.
Motion To Approve Resolution No.18-008/A Resolution Accepting The Dedication Of 1,885 Sf Portion Of A Property Located At 305 E. 7th Street For The 7th Street And Washington St. Improvement Project, Made By Saban, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-009/A Resolution Accepting The Dedication Of 371 Sf Portion Of Property Located At 710 Washington Street For 7th Street And Washington Street Improvement Project, Made By Perretta, Seconded By Bartelsen. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Adjournment:
Motion By Gillogly, Seconded By Bartelsen, To Adjourn The Regular City Countil Meeting At 7:39 Pm.
Voice Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - None
Abstain - None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
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