Will County Gazette

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Jan. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

REGULAR MEETING of the Committee of the Whole of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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 7:14 pm.

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: Alderman, Darren Deskin

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams

City Administrator, Ben Benson

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

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSENT OR ACTION AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CA-1. Valet Services Contract with Valet Parking Authority (VPA) for Valet Services Throughout Downtown Lockport in 2025 for an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000

City Administrator, Ben Benson, presented the Staff Report. Discussion among the Council ensued regarding funding for the valet services, and consideration of alternatives to pay for the service.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

AT-1. Third Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Lockport Square at Farrell Rd., Lot 6, to Extend the Date to Obtain Occupancy by July 31, 2026

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the Staff Report. Due to various reasons, the Owner/Developer has not commenced the construction of the self-storage building yet and has requested until July 31, 2026 to complete the construction along with the certificate of occupancy. The construction project is an approximate 14 month build-out; planned to start in the second quarter of 2025.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

AT-2. 6-Month Review of Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the IL Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1, et seq.

City Attorney, Sonni Choi Williams, presented the Staff Report.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

CD-1. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Rose Center Lot 1A Panda Express

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff report. DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

CD-2. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Gas N Wash Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff report. DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

CD-3. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Rose Center

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff report. All improvements have been completed and inspected.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

PW-1. Task Order for Water Model and Master Plan from Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for $174,400.00

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering presented the staff report. The model will be used to assess performance and determine recommendations for improvements and efficiencies. Discussion among the Council about the City’s loop system, which allows visibility to water flow thru the system and identify where low pressure areas may exist.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

PW-2. Task Order for Bonnie Brae Facility Plan from Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for a Total Amount of $199,966.00

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering presented the staff report. The final report will be submitted to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to make the project eligible for IEPA Wastewater Pollution Control Loan Program (WPCLP) funding. Discussion among the Council ensued.

DIRECTION: Add to the Consent Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

PW-3. Proposal for Milne Creek Reach 1 Project and Execution of Section 319 Grant Agreement

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering presented the staff report. This request is for a Professional Service contract to design and build the Milne Creek Reach 1 Project. Discussion among the Council ensued. Milne Creek Reach 1 is one of several areas considered. The project is intended to stabilize the creek banks and enhance water quality.

DIRECTION: Add as an Action Item to the Agenda for the February 5, 2025 City Council Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY KING TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AT 7:53 PM. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.

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