City of Lockport City Council met March 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Roll Call
Present: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
Alderman, Jim Petrakos
Absent: Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Jason Vandermeer
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
Consent Agenda:
Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Saban To Review The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent – Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain - None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Approval Of Consent Agenda:
1. March 7, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the March 7, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
2. March 7, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the March 7, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes as presented.
3. Payroll Period ending March 11, 2018: Motion to approve the Payroll Period ending March 11, 2018 as presented.
4. Various Bills: Motion to approve the Various Bills as presented.
5. City of Lockport FEMA Flood Plain Map Amendment Application: Motion to approve and authorize the City Staff to move forward with the LOMA Application process.
6. 2018 Ford F-250 XL 4 x 2 SD Super Cab w/8’ Box/Resolution No. 18-012: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18- 012/A Resolution authorizing the Administrator and Staff to purchase a 2018 Ford F-250 XL 4 x 2 SD Super Cab w/8’ Box from Currie Motors through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $33,215.00.
Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Bergbower To Review The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent – Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain - None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Regular Business Action Items
Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to intervene in Property Tax Assessment Appeal Proceedings/Resolution No. 18-013
City Attorney, Sonni Williams, presented the details on tax appeal cases. By statute, Sonni needs to appear before the Tax Review Board under specific circumstances. Seeking approval of the resolution.
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-013/A Resolution Authorizing The City Attorney To Intervene In Property Tax Assessment Appeal Proceedings Before The Will County Board Of Review, The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, And Any Courts Of Competent Jurisdiction, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Petrakos. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain – None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Adoption of the City of Lockport Official Zoning Map/Ordinance No. 18-017
Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented the annual update to the zoning map. Pamela provided the list of updates; seeking motion to approve the ordinance to authorize and update the official zoning map.
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 18-017/An Ordinance Adopting And Authorizing The Publication Of The Updated City Of Lockport Official Zoning Map, Made By Petrakos, Seconded By Perretta.
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain – None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 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) At 9:43 Pm.
Voice Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent – Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain - None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
New Business:
Alderman Jim Petrakos introduced the topic of Lockport to consider hiring a Purchasing Agent that would be shared among neighboring cities. The Intergovernmental League has this type of employee; it offers value and has the potential to save money. Lisa Heglund will conduct some analysis on this topic and provide an update to Council at a future date.
Action: No formal action at this time.
Adjournment:
Motion By Petrakos, Seconded By Saban To Adjourn The City Council Meeting At 10:10 Pm. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Petrakos, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen
Nays - None
Absent - Vandermeer, Gillogly
Abstain - None
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
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