City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Aug. 2.
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, August 2, 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 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderman, Patrick Sheehan
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh
Alderman, Patrick McDonald
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Alderwoman, Renee Saban
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator, Ben Benson
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Chief of Police, Richard Harang
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED
INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Bartelsen – summer nominations for beautification awards have been made. The nominations for fall entries are open.
2. Saban – Summer Art Series – this Friday, August 4th, is Concert in the Park at the Public Landing.
3. Mayor –
a. Updated the members of the City Council about events about fields (former Chevron Property-Star Innovation Center) that are difficult to develop, but solar fields may be more conducive development with community buy-in opportunities such as getting 10% off the utility bills if they sign. The City could take the revenue from leasing the fields to offset the maintenance of the fields.
b. Caton Farm Rd. to Bruce Rd. connection project update: a private developer that did the Houbolt Rd. Bridge is interested in the bridge project. The rub being that a 4-lane bridge over the canal into a 2-lane road doesn’t make sense. CED may coordinate the project. The cost would can be done with private investment.
4. Pugh –
a. Lockport Community Event will be held on Saturday, August 5th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lockport High School, East Campus, on the parking lot off of Farrell Rd.
b. The 5-0 took place on July 22nd and a total of $187,000 was raised.
c. Burgers & Badges Fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, August 16th, starting at Culver’s in Lockport. 10% of the sales proceeds will go to the Special Olympics.
d. Officer Truhlar was recognized by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists for “exceptional D.U.I. enforcement”. Officer Truhlar has made nearly 200 D.U.I. arrests to date.
RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
M-1. Reappointment of Pete Colarelli and Laura Rogers and Appointment of Kevin Hulch to the City of Lockport Video Gaming Commission
DIRECTION: Add to Action Agenda for the August 16 City Council Meeting
PW-1. Accept Quote from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for Replacement of Two Submersible Pumps at New Avenue Lift Station in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $33,506.24
Director Cann presented his report for the need for the pump replacement. Alderman Pugh asked when the original pumps were installed. Director Cann responded that the pumps were likely installed 18 years ago.
DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the August 16 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AT 7:24 PM. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE.
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