Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Sept. 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, September 18, 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: Mitzi Blanchard, Police Chaplain

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

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

LIAISON REPORT

1. McDonald - Finance

a. Grant funding of $1.2 M received for infrastructure projects

b. Grant funding of $190K received for Old Canal Days paving project

c. Grant funding of $354K was used for the Mary Knoll project

2. Bartelsen

a. Shred day is September 28 at City Hall, 10-12

3. Gillogly – Public Works

a. Fall branch pickup – starts week of October 7

b. Leaf pickup – starts mid-October

c. 9th Street Bridge – the City is involved in the design; this is a State-run project. The project will install a new deck; no new lanes will be added. The changes will also include a bicycle lane. When the project starts, the other bridges that can be used are Joliet and 135th Street.

4. Bergbower

a. Heritage & Architecture – evaluating options for tuckpointing

b. Bloom Lockport – garden is thriving. Developing programming to inform and educate residents.

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Star Innovation Park (Chevron Property) – update on several meetings. A current trend is using buildings for data centers; generates no traffic, would generate good tax revenue for the TIF district. The City has a master plan to guide what we are looking for. Staff will prepare more details about data centers to share with Council.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, 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 September 4, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024 as presented.

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

4. FN-2. Bills Through September 10, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

5. CD-1. Special Use Permit for a Drive-Thru Facility Within the C2 Community Commercial Zoning District and Preliminary/Final Development Plan Review “In-One-Step”; for Lot 4 in Lockport Plaza (Scooter’s Coffee Kiosk) /PZC Case #2024-008 Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-022 SUP to allow a new drive-thru facility development; and approve Resolution No. 24-092 Preliminary/Final Development Plans on Lot 4 of Lockport Plaza. (Scooter's Coffee Kiosk).

6. CD-2. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 916 S. State Street, Klunk & Forzley Law Office, in the Amount of $14,500 for Tuck-Pointing Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-093 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 916 S. State St. in the amount of $14,500.

7. CD-3. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 1036 - 1040 S. State Street, Lockport Vacuum, in the Amount of $40,000 (with provision for up to an additional $10,000) for Masonry and Structural Beam Repair, Parapet Repair, Chimney Demolition, Storefront Trim Replacement, Awning and Window Replacement Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-094 the Facade & Site Improvement Grant for property located at 1036-1040 S. State St. in the amount of $40,000 and a contingency amount of up to an additional $10,000.

8. CD-4. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 201 W. 6th Street, Adapt-A-Pak, in the Amount of $18,380 for Replacement of Overhead Dock Doors and Glass Block Window Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-095 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 201 W. 6th St., Adapt-A-Pak in the amount of $18,380.

9. CD-5. Proposal from V3 Companies, Ltd. in the Amount of $74,000.00 for Heritage Village Playground Design Services Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-098 Professional Services Agreement with V3 Companies to perform Design Services for the Heritage Village Playground in the amount not to exceed $74,000.

10. PW-1. Proposal for Briggs Street Pumping Station Amendment #1 from Thomas Engineering Group in the Amount of $397,000, for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $836,147.30 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-089 accepting the proposal for Briggs St. Pumping Station Amendment #1 from Thomas Eng. Group in the amount of $397,000, for 2 3 a revised total contract amount of $836,147.30.

11. PW-2. Proposal for I&M Canal Outfall Improvements Amendment #1 from HR Green in the Amount of $25,350, for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $59,365.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-090 accepting the proposal for I&M Canal Outfall Improvements Amendment #1 from HR Green in the amount of $25,350, for a revised total contract amount of $59,365.00.

12. PW-3. Proposal from V3 Companies, Ltd. in the Amount of $98,000.00 for IL RT 7 Drainage Improvements Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-091 accepting the proposal for IL Rt. 7 Drainage Improvements from V3 Companies, Ltd. for a total not to exceed $98,000.

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER, 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

REGULAR BUSINESS

CA-1. Professional Services Agreement with Tria Architecture for Architectural Design for HVAC and Control Systems for City Hall in an Amount Not to Exceed $251,250.00

City Administrator, Ben Benson, updated Council on the purpose of the project. Question among the Council regarding the cost of the professional services agreement. The HVAC and Control System will cover design for only the design. The design will take approximately 5 months; after which the City will accept bids for the project. The City has planned for additional roofing work and tuckpointing, which is separate from this design project.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-096 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRIA ARCHITECTURE FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR HVAC AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $251,250. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

CA-2. Approving a Change Order for an Additional $75,000 for Fiddyment Creek Stabilization Project at Maple Hill Subdivision

City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the Staff report. Discussion among the Council.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-101 A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE ON TREE REMOVAL FOR MAPLE HILL CREEK PROJECT. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

PW-1. Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $32,916.94 for PT Ferro Construction Contract for the Adams Street Headwall and Railing Repair Project

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering, updated Council on the additional costs included in the change order. As a result of the changes, the bridge will now be maintenance free for some time.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-099 A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,916.94 FOR PT FERRO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ADAMS STREET HEADWALL AND RAILING REPAIR PROJECT. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY SABAN, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:27 PM.

MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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