Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Nov. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, November 6, 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, JR Gillogly

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderwoman, Susan King

ABSENT: Alderman, Patrick McDonald

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

Deputy Chief,Ron Huff

Director of Public Works and Engineering, Brian Lovering

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

LIAISON REPORT

1. Saban – Advanced screening of Season 3 of Somebody Somewhere at the Roxy last week 2. Pugh

a. Office of the Year announced – Detective Chris Neyhart – will be honored at the 2024 Autumn Awards Banquet on 11/8 at Embers

b. Coffee with a Cop – 11/18, 9-11 am, coffee and pastry pairing

c. Lockport Love - 11/19 at 5:30, Family liaison meeting at the police department d. Special Olympics – registration open for the final fundraiser of the year. Trivia Night, Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm at the American Legion. Cost is $30 per person, with teams between 8-10 people. Get more info at: dhenning@lockportpolice.info or 815-838- 2132 ext 2223.

3. Bartelsen – reminder about the Beautification Recognition for Fall and Halloween decorations. Awards are planned for Jan/Feb 2025.

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, KING, PUGH

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – MCDONALD

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2024 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Periods Ending October 13 & 27, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll periods as presented.

4. FN-2. Bills Through October 29, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

5. CD-1. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 948 N. State Street, Lupine Montessori, in the Amount of $50,000 for Rebuild Front Façade with Architectural Features, New Windows, Doors and Awning, Dumpster Enclosure, and Landscaping Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-104 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 948 N. State St. in the amount of $50,000.

6. CD-2. Fire Alarm & Fire Sprinkler System Installation Assistance Program for 900 - 936 N. State Street, Maryknoll Plaza, in the Amount of $20,000 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-105 the Fire Alarm & Fire Sprinkler System Installation Program Grant for the property located at 900-936 N. State St. in the amount of $20,000.00.

7. CD-3. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 900 - 936 N. State Street, Maryknoll Plaza, in the Amount of $80,000 for Façade Improvements Consisting of New Metal Fascia, Soffit and Columns, Repainting, and New Decorative Storefront Glass Treatment Suggested Action: Resolution No. 24-106 the Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 900-936 N. State St. in the amount of $80,000.

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – MCDONALD

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:08 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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