Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Jan. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council 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 7:00 p.m.

INVOCATION: Pastor Ernest Jones, Christ Vision Community Church

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

LIAISON REPORT

1. Bartelsen – nominations for Fall/Winter beautification. On February 5, announcement of the winners.

2. Saban – Summer Art Series – new name and logo: Lockport Community Arts Council

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Mayor Streit provided an update on his meeting with Arcadis for the Star Innovation District, and the proposed RFQ.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – DESKIN

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

1. CL-1. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2024 as presented.

2. CL-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2024 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2024 as presented.

3. CD-1. Release of Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements excluding Parkway Trees for Clover Ridge Unit 3 Phases 1 & 2 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-127 to release the Bond and Initial Acceptance of Site Improvements for Clover Ridge Unit 3 Phases 1 & 2.

4. CD-2. Adoption of the Star Innovation District Workshop Scenario Evaluation Report Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-128 adopting the Star Innovation District Workshop Scenario Evaluation Report.

5. FN-1. Bills Through January 7, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented.

6. FN-2. Payroll Periods Ending December 22, 2024 & January 5, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

7. PW-1. Purchase a 2025 Ford F750 SuperCab for the Public Works & Engineering Department for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $234,739.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-121 authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-750 Supercab Base for the Public Works & Engineering Department for a total cost not to exceed $234,739.00.

8. PW-2. Purchase a Forklift for the Wastewater Division for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $32,755.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-123 authorizing the purchase of a forklift for the Wastewater Division for a total cost not to exceed $32,755,00.

9. PW-3. Purchase a Sign Truck for the Street Department for a Total Cost Not to Exceed $85,000.00 Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-126 authorizing the purchase of a sign truck for the Street Department for a total cost not to exceed $85,000.

10. PW-4. Appropriation of MFT Funds in the Amount of $456,000 and Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 24-125 appropriation of MFT Funds in the amount of $456,000 and Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality under the IL Highway Code.

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – DESKIN

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

REGULAR BUSINESS

PW-1. Awarding the 2025 Water Main Replacement and Road Reconstruction Project to PT Ferro Construction and the Phase III Engineering Professional Engineering Service Contract to Civiltech Engineering, Inc.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-001. MOTION BY PUGH, SECONDED BY KING. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – DESKIN

ABSTAIN – GILLOGLY

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

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-001 RESOLUTION NO. 25-007. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY BERGBOWER. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – DESKIN

ABSTAIN – NONE

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

NEW BUSINESS

1. Bergbower – Informed the Council that Darren Deskin wants to introduce term limits on the Council members.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY SABAN, SECONDED BY MCDONALD, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:14 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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