Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Sept. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, September 17, 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

Alderman, Steve Cardamone

ABSENT: Alderwoman, Joanne Bartelsen

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 – Special events

a. Mission 1895 ending Sunday 9/27 – mission1895.com

2. Pugh – Police Department

a. On Monday Sept 29, the Lockport Police Department will host a tip-a-Cop Fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Illinois at Coom’s Corner Sports Grill 1225 E. 9th Street Lockport from 4-7 pm. During this event, officers will assist the wait staff, and all tips collected will directly benefit Special Olympics Illinois through the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The department invites the community to join us in raising money for this worthy cause – all are welcome.

b. The application process for new police officers closes on Monday September 22, 2025 at 4 pm. Anyone that is interested in the hiring process can find additional information at cityoflockport.net and click on the employment opportunities tab. The mandatory orientation and written exam will be held October 5, 2025 8 am at Lockport Township High School East campus.

c. Gratitude to the police department for support at the Lockport Township High School

3. Gillogly – Public Works

a. Route 7 Channelization is entering its final phase. On track for an early November completion.

b. Branch pickup starts October 6

4. Bergbower - Bloom

a. 2026 community garden in Bonnie Brae Park in coordination with the Park District, 20 plots, each 4’ x 8’

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – BARTELSEN

ABSTAIN - NONE

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

1. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025 as presented.

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2025 as presented.

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending August 31, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented.

4. FN-2. Bills Through September 9, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented

5. CD-1. Ordinance No. 25-014 Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Cabinet Fabrication Business; Final Development Plans for a Second Expansion of Lot 12 of Prime Business Park (Styleline Custom Cabinetry) Suggested Action: Ordinance No. 25-014 Approve Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Cabinet Fabrication Business; Final Development Plans for a Second Expansion of Lot 12 of Prime Business Park (Styleline Custom Cabinetry).

MOTION BY CARDAMONE, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION:

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

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – BARTELSEN

ABSTAIN - NONE

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

REGULAR BUSINESS

CD-1. Ordinance No. 25-013 Amendment to Springs at Lockport, Planned Development; Preliminary-Final Development Plan Review; In-One-Step to Allow a Car Wash on "Lot 2" of Springs Re-subdivision (Mister Car Wash)

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report.

Master Developer and property owner, Richard Silverman, presented to Council and was available to answer questions.

Discussion among the Council ensued.

Public Comments:

1. Liz Winters – raised concern about the type of business proposed on the property

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-013 AMENDMENT TO SPRINGS AT LOCKPORT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PRELIMINARY-FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW; IN-ONE-STEP TO ALLOW A CAR WASH ON "LOT 2" OF SPRINGS RE-SUBDIVISION (MISTER CAR WASH). MOTION BY KING, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION: AYES – KING, PUGH, MCDONALD, GILLOGLY, BERGBOWER, CARDAMONE

NAY - NONE

ABSENT – BARTELSEN

ABSTAIN – NONE

PRESENT - DESKIN

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

OPEN FLOOR FOR COMMENTS

1. Julean Buckley – resident for 35 years. Recently added $40K improvements on her home. Seeking permits to add porch and patio; encountering issues and getting denied permits. Other homes in Lockport have the type of porch that she is looking to add onto the front of her home.

Currently being required to add a roof onto her porch that will change the design and add $5K to the cost of the enhancement to her home.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:38 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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