City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Sept. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Mayor, Steve Streit
INVOCATION – Pastor Lou Wold, Cross Point Church
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steven Streit
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Christina Bergbower
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Mark R. Lobes
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Catherine Perretta
ABSENT: Alderman, Larry Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator, Ben Benson
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Interim Planner, Rodney Tonelli, Rutiger Tonelli & Associates
City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Chief of Police, Terry Lemming
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
PRESS PRESENT: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
Brian Bierovic, LCTV
Sarwat Ahman, Free Lance Reporter, Joliet Herald News
Jessie Malloy, Lockport Legend
LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Alderman Lobes – requested an update on the LED lighting program. Director of Public Works, Brent Cann provided an update on the LED lighting that Comed has installed across the City. A total of 786 Comed lights have been installed in 2019. Anticipated savings will be $4 per fixture per month, a total savings of approximately $36,000 per year for the lights updated so far. The City can adjust the kelvins (brightness) of the fixtures; the current lights are currently set at 3,000 kelvins. The bulbs are also expected to last significantly longer than the non-LED bulbs. Seeking feedback from Council and residents on the bulbs, the brightness and the glass fixture updates. The replacement of lights in subdivisions and across the City is at City’s discretion, budget and plan.
2. Alderwoman Perretta
a. ABC Morning News will broadcast a fly-over over Lockport High School on Friday
b. Citizens Police Academy starts on Monday, September 10, a few spots are still available
c. Lockport ranked 18th, as one of the safest Cities in the State of Illinois.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Request to modify the order of items on tonight’s agenda. Item CA-1 moved to occur as the first item on the agenda.
CA-1. Updating Lockport Code of Ordinances, Chapter 95, Pertaining to Outdoor Special Event Permits
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented a summary of the proposed updates to the City ordinances. A few of the updates including changes to the noise ordinance, clarifying Public Works Department as the contact, requiring City Administrator to approve/sign-off on the applications, and delete a paragraph that was originally intended for internal purposes.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
AT-1. Annexation Agreement for a Property Located at 207 Morgan St.
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the summary report on the annexation agreement. The owners filed a petition to annex their property to connect to the City utilities. The annexation is simple and will allow continued use of their property, switching the zoning from R-3 (unincorporated) to R1. The owners will be able to use their private septic system. The Public Hearing for this annexation request will be September 18. No separate right-of-way is required.
DIRECTION: Public Hearing will be held at September 18 City Council Meeting.
PZ-1. Rezoning of 207 Morgan Street from R3 Residential Zoning District (Unincorporated Will County) to R1 Single Family Zoning District (City of Lockport). (PZC Case# 2019-016)
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the summary report on the rezoning request. Only one neighbor appeared during the Planning & Zoning meeting, raising concern that other nearby residences would be annexed. The Commission clarified and explained that the rezoning is for this single property only; once the neighbor understood, there was no objection.
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item on the Agenda of the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PZ-2. Preliminary/Final Development Plans for a Food Distribution & Processing Facility with ancillary Outdoor Storage and Re-Subdivision of Lots 6, 7, & 8 of Prime Business Campus (B & B Foods) (PZC Case #2019-013)
Interim Planner, Rodney Tonelli, presented the report on the preliminary/final development plans for B&B Foods. The plans comply with all requirements and expections; no objections at the Planning & Zoning Commission. Unanimous approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission. A discussion among the Council ensued.
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item on the Agenda ofn the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PW-1. Raptor Wash Press at the Sewer Treatment Plant (STP)
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the report on the request for a new raptor wash press. The new unit is expected to last 15 years; the winning bid is a cost of $38,100 for Lakeside Equipment Corporation for the equipment and install.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PW-2. Release of the Bond for Christian Brothers Automotive
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented a summary of the recently completed build-out of the property. Seeking release of the bond, which will include a 10% maintenance bond. Letter of Credit will stay in effect until we receive the bond.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PW-3. Well 15 Well House & Treatment Plant Phase III Construction Engineering Services
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the Staff Report on Well 15. The engineering team successfully struck water at nearly 1620 feet below surface. The water has been sampled, and the water is very good. Seeking approval on Phase 3 engineering services in the amount of $258,750 to strand Associates Inc. The original amount was budgeted to be $4,463,000; The total project is expected to be under the total budget by nearly $100K. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2021.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PW-4. Well 15 Well House & Treatment Plant Notice of Intent To Award
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the report on Well 15, which is presented in conjunction with PW-3 above. A total of 9 bidders submitted bids; requesting award to the low bidder in the amount of $4,104,000, to Tinneman Construction Company. The majority of the cost is the EPA loan fund.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
PW-5. Phase 2 Design to Combine the 5th – 9th Street Design Engineering Services for CIP Roadway and Water Main Projects
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the update on the Phase 2 design, which will include finishing of the curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sidewalks, aprons, and curbs. This request includes 4 projects from the CIP; by combining projects it allows us to substantially reduce the overall cost and save money. The work for these projects is similar to the projects that were completed at 17th and Jefferson, and State to Madison. Phase 2 Design engineering services for 4 projects, originally planned for years 2022-2025, in the amount of $357,750 to Strand Associates. The original budgeted amount was planned to be $414,400, representing nearly a $50,000 savings. The work will be coordinated over a period of 4 years. A discussion among the Council ensued, related to the impact tree canopies and street widths in the older neighborhoods. Council requested better to include within the Phase 2 design, to ensure adequate opportunity for resident awareness and feedback, including notifications and City open houses.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda on the September 18 City Council Meeting.
AT-2. Proposed Draft 2 Amendment to Chapter 110 of the City Code Creating Video Gaming Terminal Licensing and Regulations
Mayor Steve Streit presented a summary of the proposed changes to City Code. Specific discussion around screening on video gaming area requirement for existing businesses. The City will be requiring complete screening. Discussion around setting up the Code to allow existing businesses to have an option to appeal to the gaming commission with their proposed design and cost of meeting the compliance requirements. Discussion on the possibility for the City to partially fund the compliance cost by using proceeds from gaming revenue. Recommendation to require a cap on the City funding/grants, the details of which would be written into the Code. The gaming revenue, as defined in the Resolution, is intended to be used for redevelopment or improvements in the downtown, for exterior of downtown buildings. Discussion among the Council ensued related to the possibility of having a requirement for approval of any/all signage. Discussion among the Council to limit or remove the A/B class licenses.
DIRECTION: City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, will create draft 3 of the amendment to Chapter 110 of the City Code, based on discussion and feedback received from City Council.
OPEN FLOOR COMMENTS
Joe Gallas, Stagecoach Saloon – 5 local businesses would be affected by a requirement to build a full-wall screening for the gambling machines. Requesting that all 5 businesses be grandfathered in, and exempt from the proposed ordinance changes. Stagecoach Saloon opened 3 months ago; the design and investment cost nearly $500K. Had the screening requirements been provided prior to the build-out, he would have incorporated the changes into his design. As it stands, the current design does not provide the space to be able to build out the walls as required. Stagecoach Saloon is in compliance with the current code, but would not be in compliance with the proposed new ordinance changes. Discussion among the Council regarding how to support any hardship cases..
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY LOBES, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AT 8:38 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
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