City of Lockport Proceedings of the Committee of the Whole met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Pledge To The Flag – Mayor, Steven Streit
Invocation – Pastor Lou Wold, Cross Point Church
Roll Call
Present: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Jason Vandermeer
Absent: Alderman, Jim Petrakos
Also Present: City Administrator, Ben Benson
Deputy Chief. Richard Harang
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
LTHS Intern, Andrew Smigelski
Press Present: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Jessie Malloy- Lockport Legend
Mayor's Report:
Liaison's Reports:
1. Alderman Darren Deskin informed the Council of:
a. Dr. Dwayne Caneva, former Lockport native, appointed to National Security Council.
b. Today is the anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination, important to mention.
2. Mayor Steve Streit informed the Council of:
a. State Street construction project is underway. Working thru signage for parking.
b. Old Canal Days will be taking place in June
c. Comicopolis is currently scheduled
3. Alderwoman Catherine Perretta presented an update on the Lockport Love fundraiser, May 4, to help families in Lockport at Christmas time, for medical needs
Staff Reports:
Memorandum of Understanding between Illinois Department Of Natural Resources, City Of Lockport, Mainstreet And Illinois State Museum Society.
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the staff report, and the City's efforts to keep the museum open. Signed agreement among all of the parties, and at a cost of half of what had been originally identified. Seeking direction and approval of the Memorandum and budget on April 18.
Discussion among the Council ensued regarding the decision to pursue funding of the museum.
Action: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda of the April 18 City Council Meeting.
Ordinance No. 18-019 Amending Chapter 152 of the City of Lockport Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 152.11 regarding Additions and Amendments to the 2006 International Fire Code.
City Attorney, Sonni Williams, provided an update, and the request to remove this item from today's agenda.
Action: Item withdrawn from the Agenda
Approving the transfer of Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues Ordinance No. 18-018
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund, presented the Staff report on bonds that reduce interest cost for qualified home buyers. Update to this Ordinance required due to the recent change in City's status as a Home Rule community. This is part of a program that is actively used.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the April 18 City Council Meeting.
Resolution to close State Street (IL-171) from 6th Street to 9th Street for the Annual Canal Days Event/Resolution No. 18-016
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the staff report on behalf of Brent Cann. Seeking to put on consent to keep the process moving.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the April 18 City Council Meeting.
IDOT State Street Internal Plumbing Construction Assistance Contract/Task Order 18-09
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the staff report regarding the need for a Consultant to provide assistance for the iDot project, requesting ability to ensure we have the funding to support, not to exceed defined dollar amount.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the April 18 City Council Meeting.
Well Number 15 and Various Construction Phase III Services/Task Order 18-08
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the Staff report regarding the need for a Consultant to provide assistance for the iDot project, requesting ability to ensure we have the funding to support, not to exceed defined dollar amount.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the April 18 City Council Meeting.
New Business:
1. Update on the Panera construction: Tenant is hoping to open by mid-to-late May.
2. Aspen Dental is now open.
3. Domino's Pizza is looking at a late spring opening.
4. Dunkin Donuts is moving forward; Pam will seek an update on the official date of opening.
5. Marcus Theatre discussions are underway; Holiday Inn Express and Theatre are looking to coordinate construction at the same time to have construction completed late 2019/early 2020. Should have an update in next 60 days.
Public Comments:
None
Adjournment:
Motion By Bergbower, Seconded By Bartelsen, To Adjourn The Committee Of The Whole Meeting At 7:23 p.m. Voice Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly
Nays - None
Absent - Petrakos
Abstain - None 7
Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain - Motion Carried
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