City of Lockport City Council met May 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council 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 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION – Pastor Ernest Jones, Christ Vision Community Church
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
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion By Lobes, Seconded By Kostecki, To Review Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
1. CL-1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2023 as presented.
2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from April 19, 2023 as presented.
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending April 16, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.
4. PW-1. Approving the Appropriation and Eligibility of MFT Funds for the Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code in the Amount of $350,372 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-039 IDOT Form - BLR 14220.
Motion By Bartelsen, Seconded By Saban, To Approve Consent Agenda. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
REGULAR BUSINESS
FN-1. Bills Through April 25, 2023
Motion To Approve The Various Bills As Presented. Motion By Saban, Seconded By Mcdonald. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – Gillogly
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 1 Abstain – Motion Carried
FN-2. Cell Tower 99-Year Lease Agreements with Crown Castle for $202,475 Net of Fees
Motion To Approve Ordinance No. 23-019 A 99 Year Lease Agreement With Global Signal Acquisitions Iv Llc (Crown Castle) For Tower Easement For Facility No. 843142. Motion By Lobes, Seconded By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
CD-1. Façade & Site Improvement Grant Request for Taft School Located at 1605 S. Washington Street in the Amount of $2,195.00 for the Replacement of Wall Signage
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 23-042 A Site Improvement Grant For The Property Located At 1605 S. Washington Street In The Amount Of $2,195.00. Motion By Bergbower, Seconded By Mcdonald. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
PW-1. Award 2023 Resurfacing Project to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation in the Bid Amount of $2,882,902.93 and Approve Additional Budgeted Funds for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $3,000,000.00
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann, informed the Council that the project will cover all of Karen Springs subdivision and part of 2nd Street.
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 23-041 To Award 2023 Resurfacing Project To Gallagher Asphalt Corporation In The Bid Amount Of $2,882,902.93 And Approve Additional Budgeted Funds For A Total Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $3,000,000.00. Motion By Kostecki, Seconded By Saban. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – Gillogly
7 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 1 Abstain – Motion Carried
PW-2. Accept Quote for Secondary Clarifier Repairs in the Amount of $100,000.00 from DPS Equipment Services, Inc.
Motion To Approve Resolution No. 23-044 To Accept Quote For The Secondary Clarifier Repairs In The Amount Of $100,000.00 From Dps Equipment Services, Inc. Motion By Mcdonald, Seconded By Gillogly. Roll Call Vote On The Motion:
Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Lobes, Bergbower, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Kairis, Kostecki
Nays - None
Absent – None
Abstain – None
8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Thanks to Alderman Mark Lobes and Alderwoman Karen Kostecki for their service on City Council 2. Special plaque and dedication of Larry Schreiber’s service on Council
ADJOURNMENT
Motion By Kostecki, Seconded By Lobes, To Adjourn The City Council Meeting, 7:09 Pm. Motion Approved By Voice Vote.
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