Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Oct. 2.

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 2, 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, 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. Angela Adolph – Administrator, Lockport Township High School

a. Thank you to Lockport Police Department and Will County for support and partnership

b. Thank you for the support for the Internship opportunities at LTHS; 30 students that are interns will be attending the next City Council meeting

c. Three meetings scheduled October 3, 10, 24 for residents to provide input/feedback

d. October 8, Young Hearts for Life, cardiac screening for kids

e. October 24, College and Career Night

f. October 29, Give Something Back at Central Campus

g. Host dinner and fall play, free for residents age 60 and over

h. Madrigal dinner December 6-8

i. December 6, 10th annual veterans recognition night in the East gym

j. December, the Nutcracker, tickets available for $25

k. 299 students that are scholars, 160 from Lockport

2. McDonald

a. Fiscal Budget – finalize the first draft in the next few weeks

3. Bartelsen

a. Happy Birthday to Ben Benson!

b. Reminder – October is breast cancer awareness month.

c. Reminder – Recognition and Beautification Awards – submit your nominations

d. Shred Day last weekend – was a success! Thank you for participation

4. Pugh

a. Today from 3-5 pm Lockport Officers participated in “Cones with a Cop” at the Lockport Dairy Queen. This was very well attended and we thank members of the Lockport Community who were able to attend

b. On Wednesday, October 9, 4-7 pm, Lockport Officers will be participating in “Tip a Cop” at Coom’s Corner. This is a Special Olympics fundraiser where Officers help waiters and waitresses bring out food and non-alcoholic drinks to customers. Tips will go to Special Olympics as a donation.

c. On Saturday, October 12, Lockport Officers will be participating in the Rotary Club of Lockport’s 6th annual Coffin Races. The event starts at 1 pm in the Hamilton Street Lot for those interested in attending.

5. Gillogly

a. Fall Branch pickup starts next week – one sweep thru the City

b. Leaf pickup will start October 14 and will run until all leaves are picked up

c. Shout out to Public Works team members

d. Citizen reached out regarding bee infestation in parkway trees; Public Works came out and resolved the issue

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. 10th Anniversary of the City of Lockport and Asiago - Declaration for the Establishment of Sister Cities Relationship between Lockport, Illinois USA and Asiago, Vincenza, Italy

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN, 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 18, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024 as presented.

3. CL-3. Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 25, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 25, 2024 as presented.

4. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending September 15, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

5. FN-2. Bills Through September 24, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

6. CA-1. 2025 Annual Schedule of Meetings for Lockport City Council, Committee of the Whole, Planning & Zoning, Board of Police Commissioners, and Heritage & Architecture Suggested Action: Approve the 2025 Schedule of Meetings as presented.

7. CD-1. Text Amendment to Chapter 155 (Sign Code) of the Lockport Code of Ordinances/PZC Case #2024-005 Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-023 amending Chapter 155 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances as it pertains to Regulations for Temporary Signs in Residential Districts.

8. CD-2. Site Improvement Grant Request for 16716 W. 159th Street, Rocco's Pub, in the Amount of $10,000, to Repave the Existing Gravel Parking Lot, Replace the Fence and Construct a New Trash Enclosure Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-100 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 16716 W. 159th Street in the amount of $10,000.

MOTION BY PUGH, 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

REGULAR BUSINESS

AT-1. Amendment to Chapter 134 of the City Code to Create Three Classes of Tobacco Licenses and Regulations

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-024 AMENDING CHAPTER 134 OF THE LOCKPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE REGULATIONS ON TOBACCO LICENSES CREATING THREE TOBACCO LICENSE CLASSES. 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

NEW BUSINESS

1. Mayor Streit discussed with Council the consideration of work that Staff is conducting research to understand the possible benefits or potential impacts of pursuing a Data Center option on the Chevron property.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:24 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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