City of Lockport City Council met Sept. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, September 20, 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 - Bill Carroll, Police Chaplain
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit
Alderman, Patrick Sheehan
Alderman, Jonathan Pugh (arrived after roll call)
Alderman, Patrick McDonald
Alderman, JR Gillogly
Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower
Alderman, Darren Deskin
Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen
Mayor Pro Tem, Renee Saban
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator, Ben Benson
City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams
City Clerk, Kathy Gentile
Director of Public Works, Brent Cann
Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies
Chief of Police, Richard Harang
PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Saban - Taste of Lockport – Saturday, 9/26, sponsored by LTHS Foundation – 12 vendors
2. Deskin – update on Bonnie Brae IGA meeting – recommendation to bring 10 topics at the next meeting in preparation for a future Council meeting. The current IGA expires in August, 2030. The City will be holding a Special Committee of the Whole Workshop on September 27.
3. Benson – October 18 – special event at the State of Illinois Museum for the owners of Tallgrass.
4. McDonald – Cover Ridge project completed. Looks great.
5. Bartelsen
a. Thank you to Brent for assistance at the recent Lockport Shred event. Residents were very thankful. Thanks to JP and Patrick.
b. Reminder about the Fall Beautification recognition. Nominate your neighbors and send in pictures.
6. Pugh – updates on upcoming events with the Police Department
• Halloween – Trick or Treat hours 4-7 pm
• Haunted Squads – Lockport Police department partnering once again with Hell’s Gate Haunted House passing out candy in neighborhoods
• Saturday, September 23 – Car Seat Install from 10 am – 12 pm at Walmart in Lockport, 16241 Farrell Road
• Thursday, October 19 – Cone with a Cop – 4-6 pm at McDonald’s at 16519 W. 159th Street. Designed to bring police officers and families together. Complimentary cone for those 12 and under with an adult.
• It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that the deteriorating health of Santos “Citgo”, Lockport’s very own K9 who worked for the Police Department and served the residents of this great City from 2014-2021. After Santos retired in 2021, he enjoyed the last couple years living with Officer Ganger and his family at their home in Worth. However, with the progressive decline in the health of Santos, Offiger Ganger made a very difficult decision to end Santos’ suffering. Therefore, Officer Ganger and the Lockport Police Department would like to invite you to stop in at the Lockport Police Department (community room) on Wednesday, October 4 at 10 am to say their final goodbyes to Santos.
7. Gillogly - fall branch pick-up starts October 2
8. Mayor Streit
• Spooky Night Out – fun event this past weekend, fundraiser for their legacy project
• Received some positive feedback about the City, the downtown. Mayor expressed thanks for a Cooperative Council and excellent Staff.
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Tara Neff from the Conservation Foundation - Native Plantings presentation – This agenda item will be rescheduled for October 4.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – SHEEHAN, PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – NONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2023 as presented.
2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2023.
3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending September 3, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.
4. CA-1. 3-Year Extension of a Lease Agreement with SpaceLab Makerspace for the Use and Occupancy of a Portion of the Central Square Building Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-080 a 3 year extension Lease Agreement for use of a portion of the Central Square Building by SpaceLab Makerspace.
5. CA-2. Approving a License for Springview Sweets LLC, a Bakery, for Use of a Portion of the Lockport Train Station Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-081 a license agreement with Springview Sweets, LLC for use of a portion of the City of Lockport Metra Train Station for a Bakery Shop.
6. CA-3. Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the City of Lockport Regarding Cost Sharing for the Lockport Loop Trail Feasibility Study Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-079 an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and City of Lockport regarding the Lockport Loop Trail Feasibility Study.
7. CD-1. Land Lease Option Agreement between AC Power LLC and the City of Lockport Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-082 the Land Lease Option Agreement with AC Power, LLC. 8. CD-2. Façade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 916 S. State Street in the Amount of $13,963.00 for Window Replacement of 2nd Story Windows Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-078 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 916 S. State St. in the amount of $13,963.00.
MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – SHEEHAN, PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – NONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
REGULAR BUSINESS
FN-1. Bills Through September 12, 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY PUGH. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – SHEEHAN, PUGH, MCDONALD, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN ABSENT – NONE
ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
PW-1. Proposal from Concentric Integration for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrades for Wells 12 and 13 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $143,300.00
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-089 TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM CONCENTRIC INTEGRATION FOR SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) UPGRADES FOR WELLS 12 AND 13 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $143,300.00. MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – SHEEHAN, PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN
ABSENT – NONE
ABSTAIN – NONE
8 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY SABAN, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:18 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
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