Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Aug. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, August 7, 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: Bill Carroll, Police Chaplain

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mayor, Steve Streit

Alderwoman, Renee Saban

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderman, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderwoman, Susan King

ABSENT: Alderman, JR Gillogly

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Administrator, Ben Benson

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

Chief of Police, Richard Harang

Director of Public Works and Engineering, Brian Lovering

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

LIAISON REPORT

1. McDonald

a. The City recently hired several new resources in Finance Department

2. Deskin

a. Grandchild born one hour ago, Noah Michael

3. Bartelsen

a. Paper Shredding event Saturday, September 28

b. Spring & Summer Property Beautification Recognition

i. 4th place: Van Duerm residence – 1046 E. 8th Street

ii. 3rd place: Nowling residence – 615 S. State

iii. 2nd place: Georgiou residence – 16542 Eastlake Parkway

iv. 1st place: Baar residence - 141 N. Hamilton Street

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Update on the proposal for a City Flag

2. Superintendent Robert McBride – presented an update on the Central campus construction. By Friday, August 8, major construction will be completed. Teachers will be on-site August 14 to start setup for the upcoming school year. The ceiling has been repaired, the lighting is updated and much brighter. Environmental assessments have been conducted, to identify any airborne toxins; this is done on an ongoing basis.

3. The City of Lockport will be conducting a facility assessment on the City building.

4. Lockport Cemetery Association Recognition of the Board members – Thank you for your efforts to improve the record keeping and financials, and conducting the research to identify and maintain the history of the residents at-rest in the cemetery. Among those buried at the cemetery include George Gaylord, William Gooding, Hiram Norton, John Lane, Holder Sisson, Ichabod Codding, and Ebenezer Collins. Recognition of the following current Board members:

a. Andrea Zoelle

b. Sandy Vasco – also the CEO of the Will County Historical Society

c. Gina Wysocki

d. Darren Deskin - President

e. Brian Smith

f. Gerald Adelmann

g. Lee Szpur

h. Ron Lif – Treasurer

i. Ronald Caneva

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 17, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 17, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from July 17, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from July 17, 2024 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending July 21, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

4. FN-2. Bills Through July 30, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

5. CA-1. Reappointment of Laura Rogers to the City of Lockport Video Gaming Commission Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-037 reappointment of Laura Rogers to the City of Lockport Video Gaming Commission for a three year term to April 30, 2027.

6. AT-1. 6-Month Review of Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the IL Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1, et seq. Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-079 6-month review of closed session meeting minutes as required by Open Meetings act, 5 ILCS 120, et seq.

7. PW-1. Declare Water Dept. #208, 2008 Ford F-250 2wd. Vin #1FTNF20548EE05501 Vehicle as Surplus Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-077 authorizing the City of Lockport to declare Water Dept. #208, 2008 Ford F-250 2wd VIN#1FTNF20548EE05501 vehicle as surplus

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

PUBLIC HEARING

AT-1. Declaring Surplus Property Located at Southeast Corner of MacGregor Rd. and Treeline Dr., PIN 11-04-13-413-024-0000, Lockport, IL 60441, a Stormwater Detention Basin, and Authorizing Conveying it to Woodlands HOA

MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY MCDONALD. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented recap of the history of the property and the circumstances that led to the surplus property.

MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BARTELSEN. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-019 DECLARING SURPLUS PUBLIC PROPERTY WITH PIN 11-04-13-413-024-0000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING THE PROPERTY TO WOODLANDS OF LOCKPORT TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, INC. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

AYES – SABAN, BARTELSEN, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, MCDONALD, PUGH, KING, STREIT 

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

REGULAR BUSINESS

CA-1. Declare 2014 Ford Explorer as Surplus

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-081 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOCKPORT TO DECLARE THE CED DEPT. VEHICLE #303, 2014 FORD EXPLORER VIN#1FM5K8ARXEGC26035 WITH 70,518 MILES AS SURPLUS. MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY KING. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

CA-2. Purchase 2 Vehicles from Bettenhausen Auto for Community Economic Development Department Employees

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-086 THE PURCHASE OF TWO VEHICLES FROM BETTENHAUSEN AUTO FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY SABAN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

AT-1. 20-Year Lease Agreement with AC Power for Use of Portion of the Star Innovation District for Solar Facility

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented Staff report. The Lease Agreement will allow the use of the Chevron property for installation of solar panels, have financing in-place and pay the City rent. This is a 20-year lease agreement with options to have 3 5-year lease extensions. The property will generate $200,000 in revenue. Members of the community will have the opportunity to join the co-op for solar power.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-083 A 20-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AC POWER FOR SOLAR FACILITY ON A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE STAR INNOVATION DISTRICT. MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY SABAN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

AT-2. Changes to the Use Restrictions on the Former MWRD Property and Indemnification Agreements with Chevron to Allow for Solar Farm Facility

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, provided an update to Council regarding environmental liability. Chevron has indemnified MWRD and the City for any liability for the solar facility.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-084 APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE QUIT CLAIM DEED AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS TO ALLOW SOLAR FARM FACILITY ON A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY MWRD. MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

PW-1. Proposal from Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Well 15 VFD Installation Design-Build in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $374,541.00

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-076 ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC. FOR WELL 15 VFD INSTALLATION DESIGN-BUILD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $374,541.00. MOTION BY KING, SECONDED BY SABAN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

CD-1. Concept Plan for a 385 Unit Residential Development Generally Located South of 163rd Street, North of 167th Street, and West of I-355. (Silo Bend West, by M/I Homes)/PZC Case #2024-007

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-078 A CONCEPT PLAN FOR SILO BEND WEST 385-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF 163RD ST., NORTH OF 167TH ST., AND WEST OF I-355 (M/I HOMES). MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY PUGH. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION: AYES – SABAN, BARTELSEN, BERGBOWER, DESKIN, MCDONALD, PUGH, KING

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – GILLOGLY

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 8:05 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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