City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Feb. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 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 7:00 pm.
INVOCATION – Steve Bednarcik, Police Chaplain
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Mark Lobes
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Patrick McDonald
Alderman, Matt Kairis
Alderwoman, Karen Kostecki
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
Chief of Police, Richard Harang
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Saban
a. Lockport Restaurant Week - February 27-March 12 – Eatlockport.com
b. Summer Art Series in downtown Lockport; book by Justin Casadena.
2. Benson
a. Open House for New Avenue signalization – March 2
3. McDonald
a. City website: cityoflockport.net
i. Full Lockport 2023 Budget is available
ii. For the last 8 years the City of Lockport has received accolades for the quality of the budget report
4. Ben Benson, City Administrator, informed the Council of a contract for holiday lights. The expenses would be funded as follows: $13,000 from City funds, $17,000 from Committee funds. 5. Kostecki – Conventional Site Plan Review Committee – approved the construction project at Walsh, and will be starting this Summer.
MAYOR’S REPORT
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CA-1. 3-Year Agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions to Provide Fireworks Services on July 3rd Annually for the Fourth of July Celebration
Ben Benson, City Administrator, presented the Staff Report regarding the Mad Bomber contract. Proposed costs for Mad Bomber Productions is $22k for 2023, and offers $23k for 2024 and $24k for 2025 if desired. Discussion among the Council ensued. Alderman Gillogly asked if the City has reached out to local businesses to sponsor the fireworks to extend the show. The cost is approximately $1K per minute. The City will consider options.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
AT-1. Amendment to Sec. 152.21 of the City Code to Allow Contractor's Bond to be Forfeited to the City for Failure to Timely Request Reimbursement or for a Final Inspection
Sonni Williams, City Attorney, presented the Staff Report regarding the proposed amendment to the City Code. The goal is to provide efficiency for reimbursement within 1 year after the closure of the project.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
CD-1. Amendment to Chapter 150, Historic Preservation Code of the City of Lockport Code of Ordinances /2023-001 TA
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report for a proposed amendment to the City Code. The modifications consist of restructuring various sections of the Chapter with an emphasis on certain sections such as procedures, review criteria, and design guidelines. A new section was added for the "Jurisdiction" of the Historic Preservation area and a map depicting the Historic District Boundaries is referenced for clarity. Definitions were also added for the two districts. (National Register and Local Historic Districts).
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
CD-2. Façade & Site Improvement Grant Request of $7,095.08 for 831 S. State Street
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report for a façade grant request. The request is intended to cover the repair, replacement and re-painting of the rotted trim and sheathing as well as front door replacement and parapet repair. The property is located within the National Register of Historic Places, Historic District and located within the Target Area of the Façade & Site Improvement Program as designated by the City of Lockport. The grant request is for half of the total cost of the project.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
CD-3. Amended Façade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 829 S. State Street to Add $7,400.00 From the Original Approved Amount of $5,836.50 for a Total Amount to $13,236.50
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report for a façade grant request. The request is to repair of the damaged stucco and repainting. The property is located within the National Register of Historic Places, Historic District and located within the Target Area as designated by the City of Lockport. The stucco application is intended to mimic the appearance of brick to tie the building’s and adjacent building’s appearance.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
PW-1. Accept Quote from Davey Resource Group, Inc. to Complete City-Wide Tree Survey for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $50,000.00
Brent Cann, Public Works Director, presented the Staff Report on the proposed contract for a city-wide tree survey. The survey would be a 2-year project on 13,000 trees. Requesting approval for a budget not to exceed $50,000. The survey would collect details about the address location, tree species, nearby utilities, general health, issues. The data would be loaded into a GIS system. The goal is to survey on an 8 year cycle. The survey will also identify homes that have no parkway trees.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the March 1 City Council Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
1. St. Joseph Church is hosting a Chili Cookoff, this Saturday at 5 pm, at the school activity center. The new chapter of the Knights of Columbus is running the event.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AT 7:30 pm. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE.
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