City of Lockport City Council met May 17.
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 17, 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 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderman, Matt Kairis
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
ABSENT: Alderman, Patrick McDonald
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
City Administrator, Ben Benson
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 BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY KAIRIS, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – PUGH, KAIRIS, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BERGBOWER, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – MCDONALD
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
1. CL-1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2023 as presented.
2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from May 3, 2023 as - presented.
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending April 30, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.
4. AT-1. Amendment to Section 130.01 of Lockport Code of Ordinances Correcting the Definition of Assault Suggested Action: Ordinance No. 23-018 amending Section 130.01 of Chapter 130 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances correcting the definition of Assault.
5. 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 Suggested Action:
Approve Resolution No. 23-043 the Final Development Plans for a 2,667 sf Commercial Building for a Restaurant with drive thru facility in Rose Lockport Center, Lot 1A (Panda Express Restaurant).
6. PW-1. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Homer Tree Service, Inc. Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-040 for the Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Homer Tree Service, Inc.
MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY KAIRIS, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – PUGH, KAIRIS, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BERGBOWER, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – MCDONALD
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
REGULAR BUSINESS
FN-1. Bills Through May 9, 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – PUGH, KAIRIS, DESKIN, BERGBOWER, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – MCDONALD
ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY
6 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 1 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
AT-1. 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 Class N Prohibit the Sale of Mini-Sized Packaged Liquor
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-016 AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE LOCKPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO CLASS M, CLASS N, INCREASE THE CAP ON CLASS M & CLASS N LIQUOR LICENSES, AND CLASS N PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF MINI-SIZED ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – PUGH, KAIRIS, GILLOGLY, DESKIN, BERGBOWER, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – MCDONALD
ABSTAIN – NONE
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
CD-1. 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
Alderman Deskin recused himself from the discussion and the vote, due to his role outside of Council, related on the Cemetery Association. Discussion among the Council ensued. Alderman Pugh recommended that the City have more engagement with the Board and maintenance of the property. The Cemetery Association is a 501C13 organization; we cannot force City representation on the Board. The City can contact the County office, when issues arise.
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-017 THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF LOCKPORT CEMETERY. MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – PUGH, KAIRIS, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – MCDONALD
ABSTAIN – DESKIN
6 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 1 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
After the motion was completed, Alderman Deskin provided Council with history on the Cemetery Association. In 2022, the Cemetery Association was formed. 10 people were appointed by County Executive and approved by the County Board; 5 members of the Board were from the City of Lockport. Over 170 years, approximately 6,000 people are buried on the Cemetery property. Over the history of the property, there has been lack of good investment. The Association is looking to improve the management, financial investments and operations of the Cemetery. The Cemetery averages 24 burials per year; 250 plots remain. The Association is looking to ensure a foreseeable future for the Cemetery.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY SABAN, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:50 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
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