Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Feb. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 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 Ernest Jones, Christ Vision Community Church

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderman, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, JR Gillogly

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderwoman, Renee Saban

ABSENT: Alderman, Patrick Sheehan

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 REPORT

1. Saban – Restaurant Week Feb 26 thru March 10 throughout Lockport – mention “Restaurant Week” to get the specials

2. Benson – Tours at Lockport Township High School every Tuesday night

3. Gillogly – the City received an apology from BNSF regarding the delays on the quiet zone. They expect to complete the quiet zone within 30 days.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

AYES – PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – SHEEHAN

ABSTAIN – NONE

7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED

1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 7, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 7, 1 2 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 7, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from February 7, 2024 as presented.

3. CD-1. Text Amendment to Chapter 156 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances, Specifically for Accessory Structures and Uses/Case #2024-001 TA Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-002 amending Chapter 156 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances as it pertains to regulations for specific accessory structures and uses.

4. CD-2. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request from 921 S. State Street in the Amount of $8,725.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-013 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 921 S. State Street in the amount of $8,725.00.

5. CD-3. Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Grant Request from 944-946 N. State Street in the Amount of $35,000 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-014 the Fire Alarm & Fire Sprinkler System Installation Program Grant for the properties located at 944-946 N. State Street in the amount of $35,000.00.

6. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending February 4, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

7. FN-2. Bills Through February 8, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

8. PW-1. Proposal from Chamlin & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $28,750.00 for HOA Stormwater Management Facility Investigations Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24- 015 accepting the proposal for HOA Stormwater Management Facility Investigations from Chamlin & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $28,750.00.

9. PW-2. Task Order from V3 Companies for IL 171 and New Avenue Intersection Improvements Phase ll Engineering for a Total Not-to-Exceed Fee of $249,765.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-016 to accept the Task Order for IL 171 and New Ave. Intersection Improvements Phase II Engineering from V3 Companies in the amount of $249,765.00.

10. PW-3. Appropriation and Eligibility of MFT Funds for the Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code in the Amount of $350,812 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-017 for the cost, design, and eligibility of the MFT to the project.

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

AYES – PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, BARTELSEN, SABAN

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – SHEEHAN

ABSTAIN – NONE

7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT, 0 ABSTAIN – MOTION CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY MCDONALD, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:05 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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