City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met March 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, March 1 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 8:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Mark Lobes
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Patrick McDonald
Alderman, Matt Kairis
Alderwoman, Karen Kostecki
ABSENT: Alderwoman, Renee Saban
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
VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED
INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY KAIRIS, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
Ayes –Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – Saban
Abstain – None
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
1. CL-1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 15, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 15, 2023 as presented.
2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 15, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 15, 2023 as presented.
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending February 19, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.
4. CA-1. 3-Year Agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions to Provide Fireworks Services on July 3rd Annually for the Fourth of July Celebration Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-011 an agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for annual 4th of July Fireworks Display on July 3rd from 2023 through 2025.
5. 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 Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 23-007 amending Section 152.21 of Chapter 152 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances relating to Contractor's Bond.
6. CD-1. Amendment to Chapter 150, Historic Preservation Code of the City of Lockport Code of Ordinances /2023-001 TA Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 23-005 amending Chapter 150, Historic Preservation Code of the City of Lockport, Code of Ordinances.
7. CD-2. Façade & Site Improvement Grant Request of $7,095.08 for 831 S. State Street Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-012 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 831 S. State St. in the amount of $7,095.08.
8. 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 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-016 to amend Resolution No. 22- 072 for Facade and Site Improvement Grant Request for the property located at 829 S. State St. from $5,836.50 to $13,236.50.
9. 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 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-015 accepting a quote from Davey Resource Group, Inc. to complete a City-Wide Tree Survey for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00.
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
Ayes –Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – Saban
Abstain – None
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
REGULAR BUSINESS
FN-1. Bills Through February 21, 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY KOSTECKI. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
Ayes –Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – Saban
Abstain – Gillogly
6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 1 Abstain – Motion Carried
PW-1. Accept Proposal from HR Green, Inc. for Phase III Engineering Services for Old 9th Street@ BNSF Railroad Quiet Zone Project for a Total Not-to-Exceed Fee of $39,949.00
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-014 TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM HR GREEN, INC. FOR PHASE III ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR OLD 9TH STREET @ BNSF RAILROAD QUIET ZONE PROJECT FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $39,949.00. MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
Ayes –Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – Saban
Abstain – None
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
Adjournment
Motion By Bergbower, Seconded By Kostecki, To Adjourn The City Council Meeting, 8:23 Pm.
Motion Approved By Voice Vote.
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