Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Aug. 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, August 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

Alderwoman, Renee Saban

Alderwoman, Joann Bartelsen

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderman, JR Gillogly

Alderman, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderwoman, Susan King

ABSENT: NONE

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. Lisa submitted ???

b. Recent retire at the Waste Water Treatment plant; new Hire Steve Silar

2. Saban

a. Last Friday in the Park, September 6 at 7 pm, Class of 68 and Taco Truck. Thanks to Donna Nevels and Summer Art Series on the Concern Series with large attendance

b. Spooky Night Out, 21 and over, September 14, 7-11 at Hells Gate, sponsored by Lockport Womens Club and Summer Art Series. SpookyNightOut.com

3. Bergbower

a. Sweets and Savory September 15, 11 am – 3 pm. Tickets on sale at: www.universe.com/sweetsavory24

b. 1040 S. State Street – Heritage and Architecture is looking at options to restore the 2nd floor windows to original design, and replace the awning. A façade grant will be presented to Council in the future.

4. Pugh

a. New newest officers, Officer Jonathan Walczak and Officer Brooke Blenck will be graduating from the Police Training Institute police academy tomorrow afternoon. After that they immediately being the 12 week Field Training Program before being released on their own.

b. Lockport Officers will be participating in the Special Olympics Fundraiser, Burgers & Badgers, which takes place on Wednesday, August 28, from 4-7 pm at our Lockport Culvers.

5. Bartelsen

a. Saturday, September, 10 am-12, Shredding Event at City Hall, free to residents. First come, first served.

b. Property Beautification Recognition Program – we will hold the annual recognition event in January/February. The awards will be determined by Council members. Each ward will be represented by 2 Council members. Council members will nominate one property from their ward. The link to nominate will be sent to all Council members. Annually 5 residents will be recognized; 1 by the Mayor, 4 from the Council members.

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Update from Zack and Matthew – Flag Committee – provided an update on the flag design, and plan to present to Council in the next few weeks

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Bergbower, Deskin, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Pugh, King Nay - None

Absent – None

Abstain – None

8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

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

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

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

4. FN-2. Bills Through August 13, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

5. CA-1. Professional Services Contract with V3 and Lago Vista HOA to Fund the Costs to Repair Storm Water Ponds in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24- 085 the Professional Services Agreement with V3 Companies for Lago Vista Storm Water Pond work in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.

6. CA-2. 4-Year License Agreement with Legacy Events, LLC for Use of the Chevron Site as a Temporary Parking Lot for Haunted House Operations Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-087 a License Agreement with Legacy Events, LLC, to use the City-Owned property, Area 2 of the Star Innovation District as parking lot for Hell's Gate Haunted House for the term of 2024 to 2027.

7. PW-1. Proposal from Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $60,302.40 for Design Engineering Services for Roadway Improvements to 3rd Street (State St. West to End) and 6th Street (State St. West to End) and Pavement Cores for the 2025 Resurfacing Project. in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $60,302.40 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-082 accepting the proposal to design 3rd Street and 6th Street Roadway Improvements and Pavement Cores for the 2025 Resurfacing Project from Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed fee of $60,302.40

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

Ayes – Saban, Bartelsen, Bergbower, Deskin, Gillogly, Mcdonald, Pugh, King Nay - None

Absent – None

Abstain – None

8 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain – Motion Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Motion By Pugh, Seconded By Saban, To Adjourn The City Council Meeting 7:18 Pm. Motion Approved By Voice Vote.

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