City of Lockport City Council met April 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the Board Room, 3rd Floor, of the Central Square Building, 222 E. Ninth Street, Lockport, Illinois. Mayor Steve Streit called the Meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
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
Director of Community and Economic Development, Pamela Hirth
Press Present: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Consent Agenda:
Motion By Vandermeer, Seconded By Saban To Review The Consent Agenda. Roll Call 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
Approval Of Consent Agenda:
1. April 4, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the April 4, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
2. April 4, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the April 4, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes as presented.
3. Payroll Period ending April 8, 2018: Motion to approve the payroll period ending April 8, 2018 as presented.
4. Various Bills: Motion to approve the Various Bills as presented.
5. Ordinance No. 18-018 Approving the transfer of Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-018/An Ordinance approving the transfer of Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and related matters.
6. Resolution to close State Street (IL 171) from 6th Street to 9th Street for the annual Canal Days Event/Resolution No. 18-016. Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-016/A Resolution to close State Street (IL 171) from 6th Street to 9th Street for the annual Canal Days Events.
7. IDOT State Street Internal Plumbing Construction Assistance Contract. Motion to approve Task Order 18-09 as presented.
8. Well Number 15 and Various Construction Phase III Services. Motion to approve Task Order No. 18-08 as presented.
Motion By Bartelsen, Seconded By Vandermeer To Approve The Consent Agenda As Presented. Roll Call 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
Regular Business Action Items:
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 on the agreement and partnership to keep the Museum open from years 2018 thru 2020.
Motion To Approve The Memorandum Of Understanding Between Illinois Department Of Natural Resources, City Of Lockport, Mainstreet, And Illinois State Museum Society, Made By Saban, Seconded By Deskin. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly
Nays - Perretta
Absent – Petrakos
Abstain - None
6 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Resolution No. 18-018 Accepting the Conveyance of 2.458 acre of property for 151st Street Well site pursuant to the development Agreement for the Lockport Business Park
City Attorney, Sonni Williams, presented the Staff report and the agreement in which the owner was to convey property to the City. The Resolution would accept the conveyance thru the quit-claim deed for the construction of the Well. Seeking to approve this item tonight.
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-018/A Resolution Accepting The Conveyance Of 2.458 Acre Of Property For 151st Street Well Site From Lockport Investments, Llc, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Yes - Saban, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly
Nays - None
Absent – Petrakos
Abstain - None
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Request by City Administrator, Ben Benson to adjust the order of the last two agenda items.
7th and Washington Project Award-
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the details of the waterway and storm sewer. Three bids have been provided. The lowest bid was under the Engineer’s expected project cost.
Motion To Award The Project To Pt Ferro In The Amount Of $735,510.61, Made By Vandermeer, Seconded By Bergbower. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer
Nays - None
Absent – Petrakos
Abstain - Gillogly
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 1 Abstain – Motion Carried
Final Development Plan for a Commercial Building Renovation with added parking and new loading dock/954 E. 9th Street (Lockport Plaza/Hansen)/Resolution No. 18-020
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the update on the renovation of the end-cap of the building for a postal sorting facility and Napa Auto Parts, both of which are permitted use. Seeking approval of the Final Development Plan. Staff has discussed topics and concerns raised by local residents and recommends approval of the Final Development Plans.
Concerned citizens present:
1. Bob Swynenburg, President of the 613 Townhouse Association, which is a multi-unit property that backs-up to the new proposed post office site. Concerns include potential impact to the residents and dwellings behind the proposed postal facility, hours of operation, possible idling of trucks and noxious fumes, truck noises, back-up alarms, location, sound barriers considered, parking adjacent to residential district.
2. Dave Doyle, adjacent property owner to the proposed postal facility. Concerns about the location of the property, could the postal service use the Sports Huddle location, drainage, loading docks and parking.
There is one shift, 4:30 am to 6 pm. The facility will employee 30-40 employees. Approximately 40-45 postal jeeps that would be at the facility between 7-9 am and 4-6 pm. None of the fleet have back-up alarms. Sound barriers were never considered, but full fencing does exist. Existing parking lot does exist in the back of this building; the owner is adding additional landscaping and blacktop, which is within code. Code analysis was done regarding the parking facility. The parking at this building is pre-existing; the Code addresses new construction. Seeking approval within the guidelines of the Code. The setbacks would not be pertinent with respect to the existing asphalt. Code for parking is intended to provide buffering; the fencing that is proposed in this Final Development Plan should accommodate that need for a buffer between commercial and residential property. With respect to the location, the owner of the property does not own the Sports Huddle.
Any questions about drainage will be analyzed; the current drainage is adequate. If any issues are discovered or identified, the City will evaluate the drainage at that time.
Some trucks currently park in the parking lot behind the building from a catering business that operates out of the shopping center.
Discussion among the Council ensued regarding postal service as a legitimate use within the shopping center.
Correction to one of the conditions: condition No. 5 along the East and South side of the building.
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-020/A Resolution Approving The Final Development Plan For A Commercial Banking Renovation With Added Parking And New Loading Dock/954 E 9th Street (Lockport Plaza/Hansen), Made By Deskin, Seconded By Bergbower. Roll Call 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
Adjournment:
Motion By Vandermeer, Seconded By Gillogly To Adjourn The City Council Meeting At 8:09 Pm. Roll Call 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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