City of Lockport City Council met Oct. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, October 4, 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 Lou Wold, Cross Point Church
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, Joann Bartelsen
Alderwoman, 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
Finance Director, Lisa Heglund
Chief of Police, Richard Harang
LIAISON’S REPORT
1. Bartelsen – reminder to take pictures for submissions for Fall beautifications
2. Deskin
a. Cemetery Board – finally obtained license thru the State of Illinois so that they can start selling graves
b. Ben Benson is celebrating his 10th year as City Administrator at the City of Lockport
3. Pugh
a. Lockport Police Department will be taking part in the Rotary Club of Lockport 5t Annual Coffin Race, which takes place on Saturday, October 14th from 1-4 pm. The event starts with a short parade from City Hall to the 900 block of South Hamilton Street where the races take place.
b. Lockport Police Department will also be taking part in this year’s Trunk or Treat, which is being held at the Lockport Township Office located at 1463 S. Farrell Road. This event takes place on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
c. Oktoberfest, 25th anniversary – St. Joseph – live music all weekend, more information online
d. Lockport Township High School foundation board – special thanks to the City for the support of Taste of Lockport event.
4. Mayor
a. Lockport Township High School foundation board – internship program – investing in our resident students
b. Theatrical Tragedy – Josiah Posey – author from Lockport, will be holding a book signing at Coom’s Corner – November 4th
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Native Plantings presentation - Tara Neff from the Conservation Foundation
a. Benefits of Native Plant Gardens
b. www.theconservationfoundation.org
c. Conservation@Home
d. Conservation@Work
e. Contact
• Twitter: @tcfheron
• Instagram: tcfheron
• Facebook: TheConservationFoundation
• Email: Tara Neff – tneff@theconservationfoundation.org
f. Discussion of options on the Chevron property where native plantings may be able to be used
g. Ideas for community groups to collaborate on native plantings throughout the City of Lockport
h. Ideas for residents to incorporate native plantings into landscapes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD, 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 20, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 20, 2023 as presented.
2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 20, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 20, 2023 as presented.
3. CL-3. Special Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Special Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2023 as presented.
4. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending September 17, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.
5. AT-1. Amendment to Chapter 111 of the Code of the City of Lockport to Allow the Delivery, Dispensing, and Serving of Alcohol at City Hall Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 23-029 amending Chapter 111 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances adding §111.25 to allow the delivery, dispensing, and serving of alcohol at City Hall.
6. PW-1. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Prologis Building 7 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-083 to release the Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Prologis Park Building 7.
7. PW-2. Initial Acceptance for Heritage Crossing Building 7 Trailer Parking Expansion Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-084 for initial acceptance of Heritage Crossing Building 7 Trailer Parking Expansion.
8. PW-3. Authorize Surface Transportation Program Local Funding for the IL Route 7 (9th St) Channelization Project in the Total Amount of $6,620,000.00 and Accept Proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Construction Engineering Services for a Not-to Exceed Amount of $1,003,160.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-087 to authorize Surface Transportation Program local funding for the Illinois Route 7 (9th St.) Channelization Project in the total amount of $6,620,000.00 and accept proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for construction engineering services for a not-to exceed amount of $1,003,160.00.
9. PW-4. Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax/Rebuild Illinois Funds for Maintenance of Streets and Highways Under the Illinois Highway Code in the Amount of $3,700,000.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-088 BLR 14220 the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax/Rebuild Illinois Funds for Maintenance of Streets and Highways under the Illinois Highway Code in the amount of $3,700,000.00.
MOTION BY SABAN, 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 26, 2023
MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:
AYES – SHEEHAN, PUGH, MCDONALD, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN ABSENT – NONE
ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY
7 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 1 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED
CD-1. Amendment to Chapter 156, City's Zoning Code to Add §156.076: Star Innovation District Overlay
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-030 AMENDING CHAPTER 156, ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF LOCKPORT BY ADDING §156.076: STAR INNOVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, 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
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:51 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.
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