City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Sept. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Mayor, Steven Streit
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
ABSENT: Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderman, Jim Petrakos
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator, Ben Benson
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Chief of Police, Terry Lemming
Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Assistant to the City Administrator, Amanda Pazdan
PRESS PRESENT: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Megan Schuller, Lockport Legend
Sarwat Ahrman, Free Lance Reporter, Joliet Herald News
Introduction or Proclamation (Requiring no formal action or approval)
1. Emergency Management Agency – Grant Spooner, 8 years of service
Mayor Steve Streit shared details of EMA and Grant Spooner’s service. EMA covers any type of emergency, as a completely volunteer organization. Mayor Streit extended a special thanks and certificate of recognition in recognition of serving the City of Lockport from 2010 thru 2018, nearly 1,000 hours of service per year for each year of his service.
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta, extended her thanks and recognition, acknowledging 15 years of volunteering in Lockport.
2. OAN Sentry Members – Odor Alert Network.
Mayor Steve Streit presented to the Council details about OAN, which is a combined effort within Lemont, Lockport, and Romeoville since 2005. OAN is a combination of volunteers, village government and private industry working together to investigate and resolve odorrelated issues. Special recognition for the dedication and commitment by the following volunteers:
a. Dennis Veravkic
b. Ed Stobba
c. John Schultz
d. Dave Dornan
e. Sandy Burcenski
f. Grant Spooner
g. Chris Albrecht
h. Colonel Mick Nichols
i. Tom Ballard
j. Elva Carusiello
k. Tom Thomas
l. Brian Reinke
m. Rev. Glen Bergmark
n. Iris Hack
o. Chris Albrecht
3. Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 17 through the 23rd as “Constitution Week” in the City of Lockport, IL
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CA-1 B. Benson, B. Cann, S. Williams Memo 9/19/18 - Acceptance of Permanent Easement for Public Walkway at Hamilton Parking Lot/Resolution No. 18-041
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented details of the proposed easement for permanent walkway and short ramp at the Hamilton parking lot. A discussion among the Council ensued. The proposed ramp will handicapped accessible.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting on October 3.
CA-2 B. Benson Memo 9/19/18 - Proposal for Preliminary Services related to the Establishment of Quiet Zones within the City of Lockport for Rail Crossings (CN&BNSF)
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented details of the proposed quiet zone. The City is amending the current contract to include additional funding. Requesting additional funding, for a maximum of $31,000.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting on October 3.
CA-3 B. Cann, B. Benson, S. Williams Memo 9/13/18 - Resolution No. 18-042 authorizing the execution of the Amendment to the Easement Area for the Multi-Use Path along Farrell Road to Division Street.
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented details of the multi-use path along a portion of Farrell Road, between 7th and Division. A recent review of the plan includes a recommendation to move the fence and adjust the right-of-way to avoid costly expenses of moving utilities. This request is for improving and authorizing the amendment to the easement with Lockport High School. Lockport High School has reviewed the amendment and is in agreement.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting on October 3.
PW-1 B. Cann, S. Williams Memo 9/14/18 - Resolution No. 18-043 authorizing the execution of an Easement for Utility and Drainage purposes on Cove Avenue.
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented details about the easement request to alleviate flooding. Payment will be provided through the storm and sewer fund.
Action: Add to the Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting on October 3.
CED-1 P. Hirth Memo 9/14/18 - PZC Case #2018-007: Rezoning from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 Commerial Highway and Special Use Permit for an Apartment Hotel and Efficiency Dwellings/14556 S. Archer Avenue.
Director of Community & Economic Development, Pamela Hirth, presented details about the rezoning of 14556 S. Archer Avenue. The rezoning request was previously presented in the August 1 City Council meeting. Staff had requested specific conditions to be me, including ensuring a Manager is on duty at all times, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with appropriate background checks obtained and provided to the City. Several conditions that required to be addressed, have been addressed. Staff is requesting direction and to submit for final consideration to the City Council.
Action: Add as an Action Item for the City Council Meeting on October 3. Liaison Reports
1. Christina Bergbower:
Oct 5 – Gallery 7 concert with School of Rock Mokena at Lincoln Landing
Oct 6 – Lobsterfest at Illinois State Museum
Oct 20 – Rotary Golf Fund Raiser
2. Ben Benson:
D Construction to accelerate completion; expanding working hours to include overnight hours, 7pm-9am. Traffic will be switching the week of 9/24. The extended hours are expected to last the duration of 6 weeks to compress the schedule. The City will address any issues or complaints immediately if any occur. The crew does not work currently work on Sunday, which is a possible consideration. Mayor Steve recommending tentative yes to proceed with the extended hours, and to have Christina and Renee follow-up on any feedback from downtown residents or businesses.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AT 7:35 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES - SABAN, BARTELSEN, BERGBOWER, PERRETTA, GILLOGLY NAYS - NONE
ABSENT – PETRAKOS, DESKIN
ABSTAIN - NONE
5 AYES, 0 NAY, 2 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
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