Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Oct. 18.

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 18, 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: Steve Bednarcik, Police Chaplain

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

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY SABAN, 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 October 4, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2 2023 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from October 4, 2023 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending October 1, 2023 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

4. AT-1. Accept the Proposal from Chamlin & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $393,000 to Design the 2024 Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Replacement and Roadway Reconstruction Project Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-092 accepting the proposal from Chamlin & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $393,000 to design the 2024 Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Replacement & Roadway Reconstruction Project.

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER, TO APPROVE 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

REGULAR BUSINESS

FN-1. Bills Through October 11, 2023

MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY DESKIN, 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

AT-1. Establishing the Procedure for Sale or Lease of Surplus Public Real Estate and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Procedure

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 23-031 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF SURPLUS PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE PROCEDURE. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY SABAN.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

AYES – Sheehan, Pugh, McDonald, Gillogly, Bergbower, Deskin, Bartelsen, Saban, Streit

ABSENT – None

ABSTAIN – None

9 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED

CD-1. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 118 E. 10th Street in the Amount up to $20,000 for the Replacement of Marble Slates with Stone Across Front Facade

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented an update on details related to the materials for this project. The Commission is considering alternative material, that are more cost effective but serve the aesthetic required for the building. As a non-profit, the Moose has limited funds for building maintenance, up to a maximum of $10,000. The City is expecting bids by this Friday. Seeking approval for up to $50,000 for the project. A decision is needed as soon as possible to protect the building from further damage; without the marble panels, the building is open and exposed.

Discussion among the Council ensued regarding the cost and options for materials. The City has an estimate for black brick, which was $6,000, significantly less than the cost of the new 1x2 material. If the Council recommends a different alternative, the Moose will need to appeal the Heritage and

Architecture’s decision. Recommendation to continue this item until the November City Council meeting, wherein the City can review and discuss the materials and costs.

MOTION TO CONTINUE CD-1 FACADE & SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUEST FOR 118 E. 10TH STREET UNTIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 1. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY PUGH.

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

OPEN FLOOR FOR COMMENTS

1. Nancy Hockenberry – 27 year resident of Lockport and Homer Township – as a resident, she has not received any services from Homer Township. Recommending dissolving Homer Township as an entity. City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, will provide insight to City Council if this is possible.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY SABAN, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:23 PM.

MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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