City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met May 3.
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, May 3, 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 7:11 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderman, Patrick McDonald
Alderman, Matt Kairis
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
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
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
• Darren Deskin
• JR Gillogly
• Joanne Bartelsen
• Patrick McDonald
• Jonathan Pugh
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Saban – Summer Art Series
a. May 26 – Singing in the Rain – at the Roxy
b. June 2 – Fridays in the Park – Truman’s Ridge band
c. June 5 – Monday night Cruisin in Lockport starts
2. Bartelsen
a. Spring/Summer Beautification Recognition
b. To enhance the competition this year: 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50 c. Separate recognition for Fall and Winter seasons
3. McDonald
a. City of Lockport received Budget Award – 8th year in a row from the Government Finance Officers Association
4. Gillogly
a. City of Lockport received Illinois Fluoridation Act Award from the Illinois Department of Public Health
b. Branch pick-up starts this week – branches must be less than 5 inches in diameter 5. Benson
a. Old Canal Days – June 8-11
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CA-1. Stakeholder Meeting for the City of Lockport to Utilize DCEO Grant Funds in the Amount of $360,245.00 for Maryknoll Dr. Watermain Installation Project
City Administrator, Ben Benson, extended thanks to Brent, Lisa and Lance, who prepared the presentation for the grant. Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, shared details about how the grant funds will be used for the watermain project.
Deskin raised question about the route of the watermain; an easement will be obtained.
DIRECTION: FOR INFORMATION ONLY
CD-1. Final Development Plan Review for a Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility, Lot 1A (Panda Express) in Rose Lockport Center /PZC Case #2023-003
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report for the proposed development for Panda Express.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the May 17 City Council Meeting
Alderman Darren Deskin recused himself prior to the Council review of agenda item CD-2.
CD-2. Special Use Permit to Allow Expansion of the Existing Lockport Cemetery for the Property Generally Located East of Madison Street and North of 7th Street
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report. The Applicant is seeking to acquire an adjacent plot which requires review and rezoning of the entire property. The cemetery is privately held.
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda for the May 17 City Council Meeting
Alderman Darren Deskin returned to the Council meeting upon completion of discussion on agenda item CD-2.
PW-1. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Homer Tree Service, Inc.
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, presented the Staff Report to release the surety bond in its entirety.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the May 17 City Council Meeting
AT-1. Amendment to Section 130.01 of Lockport Code of Ordinances Correcting the Definition of Assault
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the Staff Report. The amendment is intended to correct an error on the definition of Assault; it is currently defined the same as Battery. The issue was identified by City Police.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the May 17 City Council Meeting
AT-2. Amendment to Chapter 111 of the City's Liquor Code Amending Class M (Haunted House/Paint Ball), Class N (Truck Stops), Increase the Caps on Class M and N, and Prohibit the Sale of Mini-Sized Packaged Liquor
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the Staff Report for the amendment to City’s Liquor Code for retail liquor sales. The sales is limited to off-site consumption, not sales for on site consumption.
Discussion among the Council ensued to clarify the Class N truck stop, large truck stop requirements to sell packaged liquor. The combined total of liquor licenses to be approved by the Liquor Commissioner will be limited to a max of 3 for Class N, and a max of 2 for Class M. Regular gas stations within the City of Lockport do not sell packaged liquor.
DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda for the May 17 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn The Committee Of The Whole Meeting, At 7:51 Pm. Motion By Bartelsen, Seconded By Gillogly. Motion Passed By Voice Vote.
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