City of Lockport City Council met February 7.

By Lhalie Castillo

Apr 6, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.

Roll Call:

Pledge To The Flag – Mayor Steve Streit

Roll Call

Present: Mayor, Steve Streit

City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

Alderwoman, Renee Saban

Alderman, Jason Vandermeer

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta

Alderman, Jim Petrakos

Absent: Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower

Alderman, JR Gillogly

Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen

Also Present: City Administrator, Ben Benson

Chief of Police, Terry Lemming

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

LTHS Intern, Andrew Smigelski

Press Present: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

John Maholy, Lockport Legend

Consent Agenda:

Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Deskin To Review The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Approval Of Consent Agenda:

1. January 17, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the January 17, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

2. January 17, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the January 17, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes as presented.

3. Payroll Period ending January 14, 2018: Motion to approve the payroll period ending January 14, 2018 as presented. Motion to approve payroll period ending January 28, 2018 as presented.

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

5. Lockport Median Beautification Plantings on 159th Street: Motion to authorize the City Administrator to contract with Savanna Group for plantings in the 159th Median as beautification on the entry way into Lockport for $39,880.

6. Executive Session Meeting Minutes Review and Release/Resolution No. 18-003: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-003 finding the need of confidentiality still exists for Executive Session Meetings as outlined in Schedule “A” and authorizing the release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes as outlined in Schedule “B” for public review, inspection, or copying and authorizing the destruction of the verbatim recording of such Meetings after thirty (30) days from the approval of this Resolution.

7. Ordinance No. 18-011: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-011/An Ordinance amending Chapter 118 of the City of Lockport, Code of Ordinances pertaining to the Façade and Site Improvement Grant.

8. Ordinance No. 18-008: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-008/An Ordinance adopting and codifying the Development Code into Chapter 153 of the City of Lockport Code of Ordinances (Comprehensive Update).

9. Ordinance No. 18-010: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-010/An Ordinance

10. Repealing Sections 152.20 through 152.40 of Chapter 152 (Building Code; Property Maintenance Code) of the Lockport Code of Ordinances as it pertains to “Grading Requirements” Water Meter System Upgrade: Motion to purchase the Water Meter System Upgrade.

11. Division & Gougar Signalization Construction Engineering and Local Agency Agreement (LAA): Motion to approve the Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation (Phase III Engineering Services) – BLR 05622 and approve the Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation (LAA) – BLR 05310.

12. Ordinance No. 18-009: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-009/An Ordinance adding Section 156.040 to Chapter 156 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Lockport Code of Ordinances as it pertains to Landscaping Requirements.

Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Deskin To Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Regular Business Action Items:

Ordinance amending Sections 111.01, 111.08, 111.10, 111.11 and adding Section 111.60 of Chapter 111 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances as it pertains to Liquor Licenses.

Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented the Staff report on the amendment of the Ordinance related to liquor licenses.

Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-005/An Ordinance Amending Sections 111.01, 111.08, 111.10, And 111.11 And Adding 111.60 Of Chapter 111 Of The Lockport Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Liquor Licenses, Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Text Amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance Section 156.003 (Definitions); Section 156.074(A) (Permitted Use Table, all Districts, except for C-4); and Section 156.123 Additional Standards and Criteria (Automobile Dealership, Used High-End Vehicles)/Ordinance No. 18-001

Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented the Staff report on the amendment of the Ordinance related to liquor licenses. Based on feedback from both the Plan & Zoning Commission and the Council, Staff provided two options. Option 1 is to approve the amendments that include price point verbiage. Option 2 is to approve the amendments without price point verbiage. Council discussion ensued; Option 1 will be voted upon.

Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-001/ An Ordinance Amending Sections 156.003;156.123; And 156.074 Of Chapter 156 Of The Lockport Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Zoning Of High-End Used Automobile Dealership, Including Price Points, Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Rezoning from R-2 Single Family Residential (Will County) to C-3 Highway Commercial (City of Lockport), Annexation, and Annexation Agreement for the property located at 15922 S. Gougar Road/Ordinance No. 18- 006, Ordinance No. 18-007 & Resolution No. 18-004

Motion To Open Public Hearing By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented the staff report on the annexation. The annexation was initially presented to the Committee of the Whole on January 17. The annexation request includes rezoning which is inline with the master plan. The rezoning was presented to the Plan & Zoning Commission on January 9; no public testimony was received and the Commission voted in support of the annexation. Seeking approval to approve three motions, to approve the annexation ordinance, resolution for annexation and ordinance for rezoning.

No public was present.

Motion To Close Public Hearing By Saban, Seconded By Perretta. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-006/An Ordinance Annexing Property Located At 15922 S. Gougar Road, Homer Glen, Il Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Deskin. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-004/A Resolution Approving An Annexation Agreement Of A Property Located At 15922 S. Gougar Road, Made By Petrakos, Second By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta, Mayor Streit

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-007/An Ordinance Zoning The Property Located At 15922 S. Gougar Road, Homer Glen, Illinois, To C-3 Zoning, Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Reimbursement – Façade & Site Improvement Grant Program – 600 E. 9th Street (Tuffy Property)

Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented the Staff Report on the façade and site improvement grant for the Tuffy property. The work has been completed and is in compliance with both the ordinance and sign code. Seeking approval of the reimbursement amount.

Motion To Authorize Reimbursement Of $10,000 To Susan Fiedler For The Completion Of Improvements To The Property Located At 600 E. 9th Street, As Performed Under The City’s Façade & Site Improvement Grant Program, Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Perretta. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Recess:

Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Vandermeer To Recess The Regular City Council Meeting To Recess Into Executive Session In Accordance With 5 Ilcs 120/2( C) (1) And 2( C)(21) At 8:30 Pm.

Voice Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 0 Nay, 3 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Adjournment:

Motion By Deskin, Seconded By Saban, To Adjourn The Regular City Countil Meeting At 9:10 Pm. Voice Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Vandermeer, Deskin, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Bergbower, Gillogly, Bartelsen

Abstain - None