City of Lockport City Council met May 16.

By Lhalie Castillo

Jun 15, 2018

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, JR Gillogly

Absent: Alderman, Jim Petrakos

Alderman, Jason Vandermeer

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

Jessie Malloy, Lockport Legend

Consent Agenda:

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

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Gillogly

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Approval Of Consent Agenda:

1. May 2, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the May 2, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

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

3. Payroll Period ending May 6, 2018: Motion to approve the Payroll Period ending May 6, 2018 as presented.

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

5. PZC Case #2018-003: Special Use Permit for a Unique Use to allow a Cabinet Fabrication Business & Showroom within the O-2 General Office District and Final Development Plans for an Office/Manufacturing Building/Merutz, LLC/Prime Business Campus Lot 12/Resolution No. 18-024 & Ordinance No. 18-025: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-024/ A Resolution approving Final Development Plans for a Commercial/Manufacturing Building (Merutz, LLC Lot 12 of Prime Business Campus). Motion to approve Ordinance No. 18-025/An Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for Unique Use for a Cabinet Fabrication Business with Showroom in the O-2 General Office District for the property located on Lot 12 of Prime Business Campus (Merutz, LLC).

6. PZC Case #2018-004: Lockport Crossings (Lot 3) - Final Development Plan for a Commercial Building (Christian Brothers Automotive): Motion to approve the Final Development Plan for a Commercial Building (Christian Brothers Automotive)/Resolution No. 18-023: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-023/A Resolution approving Final Development Plans for a Commercial Building on Lot 3 of Lockport Crossings (Christian Brothers Auto Repair Shop).

7. Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Installation Assistance Program/201 E. 9th Street: Motion to approve the request for assistance in the amount of $2,172.50 for installation of a Fire Alarm System as shown on the plans approved by the Lockport Township Fire Protection District, for Elizabeth Rajcan, Owner of the property located at 201 E. 9th Street.

8. 8th and Valley Lane Project Phase III Services: Motion to approve the Task Order for services not-to-exceed Contract limit of $95,000.

9. Lease Agreement with Christopher Burke for Office Space in Central Square: Motion to authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to negotiate a six (6) month Lease Agreement with CB Engineering with option for month-to-month expansion for occupancy and use of an Officce on the 1st floor of Central Square.

10. Equipment Purchase/Resolution No. 18-022: Motion to approve Resolution No. 18-022/ A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Police Vehicle Equipment.

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

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Perretta, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Gillogly

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain – None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Regular Business Action Items:

Mayor Streit requested a modification to the order of Agenda topics; to discuss both Highland Ridge agenda items, back-to-back.

Resolution No. 18-021 pertaining to the Amended and Restated Annexation Agreement with Highland Ridge Apartments.-

City Administrator, Ben Benson presented Staff Report on Resolution Non. 18-021. There is one minor amendment on the development agreement portion; owner agrees that these are market rate apartments and owner is no longer pursuing HUD financing. Requesting approval of the amendments to the Resolution.

Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-021/ A Resolution Approving Amended And Restated Annexation Agreement With Highland Ridge Apartments, Llc, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Preliminary/Final Development Plans and Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plat for a Mixed Use Development/Highland Ridge (former Highlands of Lockport)/West of I-355 between Archer Avenue and 143rd Street/Resolution No. 18-025-

Director of Community and Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented a summary of the Final Development Plans and Final Subdivision Plat, seeking approval.

Motion To Approve Resolution No. 18-025/A Resolution Approving A Preliminary/Final Development Plans & Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plat For A Mixed Use Development (Highland Ridge) , Made By Gillogly, Seconded By Bergbower. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Executive Session Request - 2(c) 1 - Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of specific Employees.-

Item cancelled; topic will be rescheduled for June.

Farrell Road Multi Use Path Phase II and Phase III Engineering Contract-

Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented a summary of the engineering contract for the Multi-use path from 167th to 163rd Street on West side of road; includes design and installation of pedestrian crossing. Requesting approval to proceed with the contract.

Motion To Approve Task Order For Farrell Road Multi-Use Path In The Amount Of $84,500, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

State Street Streetscape Project Survey, Concept Planning and Construction documents for 9th Street (State to Commerce)-

Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented summary of the request for survey, concept planning and construction documents. The streetscape project was made possible by existing cost savings on the State Street project. Seeking approval to proceed with bids.

Motion To Approve The Task Order For Services Not-To-Exceed Contract Limit Of $59,868.00, Made By Deskin, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly

Nays - Perretta

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 1 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Downtown Streetscape Project - State Street (10th to 11th) & 9th Street (State to Hamilton) Design and Construction Document Preparation.-

Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented details on the request for design and construction documentation. Seeking approval to proceed.

Motion To Approve The Task Order For Services Not-To-Exceed Contract Limit Of $107,900, Made By Saban, Seconded By Bergbower. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly

Nays - Perretta

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

5 Ayes, 1 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

2018 Roadway Resurfacing Project Award - Phase I-

Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented details about the 2018 roadway resurfacing. Phase 2 will be pursued at a later date. For Phase 1, three bids were received, and the low bid was below the original cost estimate. Additional funding for the project is covered by MFT Funds and grand capital funds. Seeking request to award the work to PT Ferro.

Motion To Approve The Bid Amount Of $436,475.09 To Pt Ferro, Made By Gillogly, Seconded By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None

6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

Adjournment:

Motion By Bergbower, Seconded By Gillogly To Adjourn The City Council Meeting At 7:57 pm. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:

Ayes - Saban, Deskin, Bergbower, Bartelsen, Vandermeer, Gillogly, Perretta

Nays - None

Absent – Petrakos, Vandermeer

Abstain - None