Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Nov. 20.

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 20, 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 Lou Wold, Cross Point Church

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. Bergbower

a. Heritage & Architecture – historic preservation district plan design. Concepts and ideas about the future of the historic downtown master plan. The goal is to have one master plan for the City that incorporates the H&A preservation plan with the City’s master plan.

i. Alderman Deskin requested plan and cost estimates for all the buildings within the district. Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, informed the Council that the City has a list of the facades in the City; any project depend on the Owner’s ability to spend money on repairs. The City can guide the Owners.

2. Saban

a. November 30 – Christmas in the Square, 1-5 pm at City Hall. Tree lighting at 4:20 pm.

b. Lockport Women’s Club – Christmas Crossroads this weekend at LTHS high school

3. Gillogly

a. Leaf pickup will continue thru end of December

b. Public Works wants to notify the Council of an ordinance will be presented to Council.

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Lockport Hero Banner Check presentation to the VFW

a. Every branch represented

b. 15 bronze stars

c. 1 silver star

d. 8 purple heart recipients

e. Applications for future banners are already available, on the City of Lockport website for 2025. Submit your application now to hold your spot.

f. Presentation to Lockport’s VFW - $3,976

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, KING, PUGH

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – MCDONALD

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

1. CL-1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2024 as presented.

3. CL-3. Special Joint City Council and Plan & Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes from November 13, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Special Joint City Council and Plan & Zoning Commission Workshop Meetings Minutes from November 13, 2024 as presented.

4. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending November 10, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

5. AT-1. Amendment to Chapter 156 of the City's Zoning Code to Change the Definition of Tobacco Shop and Allow Tobacco Shop and Smoke Shop in C-1, C-2, C-2T, and C-3 Zoning Districts with a Special Use Permit Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-026 amending Chapter 156 Zoning Code of the City of Lockport changing the definition of Tobacco Shop.

6. CD-1. Facade & Site Improvement Grant Request for 116-120 E. 9th Street in the Amount of $20,315 to Tuckpoint the Building Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-110 the Facade & Site Improvement Grant for the property located at 116-120 E. 9th Street in the amount of $20,315.

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER, 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

PUBLIC HEARING

PH-1. 2025 Budget Public Hearing

MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY KING. 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

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund, presented the Budget Report.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. 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

DIRECTION: ADD TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 4 MEETING

REGULAR BUSINESS

FN-1. Bills Through November 12, 2024

MOTION TO APPROVE THE VARIOUS BILLS AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY KING. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – MCDONALD

ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY

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

AT-1. Amendment to Chapter 111 of the City Code to Create Class O Liquor License for the Retail Sale of Alcohol for On-Site Consumption for a Stadium (Sports) and the Limitation to Class O to One

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams presented an update to the Council regarding proposed uses for the change.

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-030 AMENDING CHAPTER 111 OF THE LOCKPORT CODE OF ORDINANCES CREATING CLASS O LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A SPORTS STADIUM. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY BARTELSEN. 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

CD-1. Concept Plan for a 278 Unit Residential Development Generally Located North of Bruce Road, East of I-355, and South of Cedar Ridge Estates (Sadie Ridge by M/I Homes) /PZC Case #2024-011

MOTION TO DEFER THIS ITEM TO THE DECEMBER 4, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PER THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2024. MOTION BY KING, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. 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

PW-1. Award the 8th Street Pedestrian Bridge Improvements to Alliance Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $492,443.50, and Award a Professional Engineering Contract to Civiltech, Inc. in the Amount of $49,958.00 for Phase III Engineering for the 8th Street Pedestrian Bridge Improvements

City Administrator, Ben Benson, provided an update to Council on the amount of the award.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-107 TO AWARD THE 8TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLIANCE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $492,443.50.00. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER. 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

AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-108 TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO CIVILTECH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,958.00 FOR PHASE III ENGINEERING FOR THE 8TH STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY KING. 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

PW-2. Award the 2025-2027 Municipal Facility Cleaning & Custodial Services to Eco-Clean Maintenance in the Amount of $178,764.00

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-111 TO AWARD THE 2025-2027 MUNICIPAL FACILITY CLEANING & CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO ECO-CLEAN MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,764.00. MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. 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 SABAN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:27 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

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