Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Aug. 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, August 6, 2025 in the Lockport Township Community Room, located at 1463 Farrell Road, Lockport, IL. 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, Susan King

Alderman, Jonathan Pugh

Alderman, Patrick McDonald

Alderman, JR Gillogly

Alderwoman, Christine Bergbower

Alderman, Darren Deskin

Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen

Alderman, Steve Cardamone

ABSENT: NONE

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk, Kathleen Gentile

City Attorney, Michael Carroll

Chief of Police, John Arizzi

Finance Director, Lisa Heglund

City Administrator, Ben Benson

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies

Director of Public Works, Brian Lovering

PRESS: Cathy Wilker, LCTV

Jessie Molloy

LIAISON REPORT

1. King

a. Cruise into Lockport – Monday nights, 4-8 – last 3 dates, August 11, August 18, August 25

b. Movies at Illuminate – August 8 – School of Rock, starts at 7, movie at dusk

c. Fridays in the Park – August 22 – 7 pm

d. Fire Fest – August 9, 1-6 pm, hosted by Main Street Lockport, at 10th Street

e. Movie at the Roxy – August 23 – exclusive screening of The Fright Stuff, tickets for sale on the City Website

f. Sweet & Savory – September 14 – tickets on sale August 15 at noon

2. Bartelsen - Spring/Summer Beautification Contest

a. Baumgart Residence – 1322 S. Hamilton

b. Beltran Residence – Ward 1

c. Georgiou Residence - 16542 Eastlake Parkway

d. Skrabis Residence – 16010 W. Iriqois Drive

e. 4th Place - Nowling Residence – 615 S. State Street

f. 3rd Place – Muscatella Residence – 16823 S. Sunset Ridge Court

g. 2nd Place – Kuhl Residence – 15402 W. Summerwind Drive

h. 1st Place – Linklater Residence – 521 South Street

3. Pugh – Police Liaison Report

a. On Wednesday August 13, 4-7 pm Lockport Police Officers will be at Culver’s for Burgers & Badges. A fundraiser for Special Olympics, 10% of every order will be donated to Special Olympics, Illinois and Lockport Officers will be serving food and taking donations.

b. Officers Ganger, Henning and Pendl will be formally honored by the Homer Township Fire Protection District for their bravery and courageous actions. While on duty, the officers observed a house fire in progress behind Thornton’s gas station. Before the arrival of the fire department, they selflessly forced entry into the home, at great personal risk, to search for potential victims. Fortunately, no residents were inside at the time. However, the officers were able to save the family pets. In recognition of their extraordinary efforts, the Homer Township Fire District Board of Trustees will formally recognize officers Ganger, Henning, and Pendl at their next meeting, August 20, 4 pm.

c. The Lockport Police Community Event, August 2 at Lockport East High School was a tremendous success. We welcomed over 1000 attendees and served more than 800 hot dogs throughout the day. A heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses, sponsors and community partners who helped make this event truly special.

4. McDonald – Finance

a. Two new hires

b. HVAC work being done on the City Hall building; door 3 will be available, for anyone that needs to conduct City business

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN - NONE

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

1. CC-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2025 as presented.

2. CC-2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2025Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2025 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending July 20, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

4. FN-2. Bills Through July 29, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented

MOTION BY CARDAMONE, SECONDED BY KING, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL

VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – NONE

ABSTAIN - NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY CARDAMONE, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING,

7:19 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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