Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Dec. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, December 4, 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, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderwoman, Susan King

ABSENT: NONE

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

City Administrator, Ben Benson

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. McDonald – Finance Update

a. Newly graduated Mike E will be onboarding

b. Longest tenured employee Tom, submitted for retirement

c. Update on Playground

2. Pugh – Police Liaison

a. Lockport Love Parade – Christmas gift giveaway parade takes place on Saturday, December 14. This will be helping 6 families this Christmas season. The event starts at the Lockport American Legion with a hot breakfast being served from 8-9 am. The parade will be 9-11 am.

b. Shop with a Cop – Takes place at Walmart after the Lockport Love parade. Event starts at 12 noon until approximately 1 pm. Lunch will be provided afterwards at Coom’s Corner for all who participated. A big thank you to the Lockport Citizens Police Academy Alumni who are coming out to support the cause and wrap all the gifts for the children.

3. Bartelsen – Beautification

a. Fall/Winter 2024 contest reminder – accepting applications thru December 31. One winner per ward will be chosen and will be announced on February 5. A flyer has been created and can be dropped off at any homes to be nominated, for nominees to scan a QR code to submit their nomination.

4. Christina – Bloom Program

a. February 18 kick-off for Bloom event

b. April 22, around earth day, will be handing out plants and information on planting native

c. April 26, recycle day

d. June 24, composting

e. October 14, how to close plant beds down for the season

f. Behind Route 66 garden, planning to create a small outside theatre to host gardening classes

g. Contacted by Urban Canopy, a composting company – proposing an idea to support compost pick-up service for residents. There is a minor cost to residents for the program. The City will create a survey to residents to gauge interest in the program.

5. Gillogly – Public Works update

a. The City has 45 houses within the city boundaries that have lead pipes for water service. The source of the lead is at the homes pipes, and is not within the City pipes. The current City has a program to help replace the lead pipes up to the homes’ meter over the next 3-5 years. Residents are responsible for replacing lead pipes within the home. More information is available on the City’s website: water city map.

6. Saban

a. Lockport Women’s Club – Christmas Crossroads attendance was record numbers

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

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 November 20, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from November 20, 2024 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending November 24, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

4. FN-2. 2025 City of Lockport Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-112 Adopting the budget of the City of Lockport for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.

5. FN-3. 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance Suggested Action: Approve Ordinance No. 24-113 the Levying and Assessing of taxes for the City of Lockport, Will County, Illinois, for the fiscal year of said City commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.

6. FN-4. Property/Liability & Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewals Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-116 Accepting proposal for the City's Property/Liability Ins. Policy 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025; and Resolution No. 24-117 accepting proposal for the City Workers' Comp. Ins. Policy renewal 1/1/2025-12/31/2025.

7. CD-1. Authorizing Applications for and Execution of a Technical Assistance Agreement Under the Regional Transportation Authority's (RTA) General Authority to Make Such Grants in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $33,000 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24- 118 Authorizing application for and execution of a Technical Assistance Agreement under the Regional Transportation Authority's (RTA) General Authority to make such grants.

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

REGULAR BUSINESS

FN-1. Bills Through November 26, 2024

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY

7 AYES, 0 NAY, 0 ABSENT, 1 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 18, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PER THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. MOTION BY KING, SECONDED BY SABAN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

PW-1. Authorizing the City of Lockport to Borrow Funds from Water Pollution Control Loan Program and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute Any and All Necessary Documents

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 24-030 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOCKPORT, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO BORROW FUNDS FROM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LOAN PROGRAM; APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-122 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY SABAN. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY BARTELSEN, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:21 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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