City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Nov. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Mark Lobes
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Larry Schreiber
Alderman, Matt Kairis
ABSENT: Alderwoman, Karen Kostecki
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
Chief of Police, Richard Harang
PRESS PRESENT: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
INVOCATION – Steve Bednarcik, Police Chaplain
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Bartelsen
a. Fall Beautification Awards
i. Alison Wolz Residence – 2006 S. Hamilton
ii. Easton Gotts Residence – 602 Gloria Street
iii. Jason & Nicole Cash Residence – 17922 S. McCabe Lane
iv. Wendy Miotti Residence – 1402 Strawberry Hill Drive
v. Rebecca Xenos-Gallagher Residence – 400 Tonelli Trail
b. Winter Decoration nominations – November 11 thru December 10; recognition on December 15. Submit on the Lockport website.
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Sophia Marcial, Certificate of Recognition for a perfect score on her AP exam
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FN-1. 2021 Property Tax Levy
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund presented the property tax levy details. CPI is determined by the Federal Government. The City determines any proposed tax levy; Public Hearing is required if the levy is over 5%. The City is proposing a levy that is less than 5% and will be presented at the December 1 City Council meeting. The City requests property tax levy to the County from which the tax rate is defined. The City of Lockport Total Direct Tax Rate is expected to be lower for the next year. The City tax rate has decreased each of the past 7 years. For next year, the EAV is expected to increase, and the City taxes is expected to decrease.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
FN-2. 2021 Real Estate Tax Abatement for Julco LLC per the Redevelopment Agreement
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund presented a summary of the 5th and final year of the tax abatement for Julco LLC. Julco LLC is a light manufacturing company. When they were looking for a location for their business, the City offered a tax abatement program. Julco is one of 2 businesses that the City had negotiated such a program with. The other company that has similar incentive, was abated last year.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
CA-1. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Will County and City of Lockport for Traffic Signal Preemption Devices
City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the Staff report of the traffic signal preemption agreement.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting CED-1. Maker Space Support Grant for 207 W. 6th Street 2
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the update on the Maker Space Support Grant for Second City Greens. The request is for $2,800 grant.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
CED-2. Amendment to Chapter 151 of the City Code Requiring Inspections of Rental Properties That Have Failed to Register
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented an updated on the status of the Rental Property program, and specifically those Owners that have failed to register. Staff recommendation to modify Chapter 151 of the City Code to require mandatory safety inspections to start after January 1, 2022 for unregistered accounts. The change to the code was reviewed and approved by the landlord committee. The goal of this change is to enforce compliance of the Rental Property registration program. Once an unregistered property becomes compliant, then the inspections will not be mandated. The goal of the inspections is to ensure safety for residence such as ensuring that there is no gas leak, no exposed wires, proper smoke alarms, proper carbon dioxide alarms, and other similar safety concerns. Any inspections will be done by City Building Inspectors.
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
PZ-1. Final Plat of Subdivision of Lockport Square Third Resubdivision (Lots 9A & 10A) / PZC Case# 2021-012
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report on the Final Plat of Subdivision. The adjustment is a simple resubdivision. Planning & Zoning did review the plan and recommended approval.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
PW-1. Award and Approve Contract with New Era Spreading Inc. for the Land Application of Sludge from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the Staff Report for the sludge removal. In the past the City sought 3 bids; New Era was the lowest overall cost. Seeking approval for the contract that would cover 2022 and 2023, for an amount at or under $15,000.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the December 1 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AT 7:39 pm. MOTION BY SCHREIBER, SECONDED BY SABAN. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE.
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