Will County Gazette

City of Lockport City Council met Oct. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Lockport, Illinois was held on Wednesday, October 1, 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

MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Lockport Village – formerly known as SOS Village, - Open House, Friday, Oct 10, 12-1:30 pm, 17545 Village Ln, Lockport. Tour newly updated 17 foster homes

2. LTHS – Angela Adolph

a. Thank you to the City, Public Works, Police and Fire, for participating in our Community event to support the High School during the recent lockdown.

b. Superintendent Morning Walks and Talks – John Dr. Robert McBride for an engaging conversation on Wednesday morning at East Campus. Reserve your spot between 7:45 am -9 am on October 22.

c. 2 merit scholarship finalists, which represent the highest students in the country. Credited to the advanced placement classes.

d. Lockport will be adding an 8th period to the day, allowing for more students to take advantage of dual credit or AP classes.

e. This is Homecoming Week

f. College Week on October 23

g. Fall Musical – 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee – October 31-Nov 1

LIAISON REPORT

1. King – Special events

a. Roxy Movie Nights - Sunday October 19 – Hocus Pocus – 3:00 meet the Sanderson Sisters, 4 pm movie

b. Roxy Movie Nights – Saturday November 29 – The Muppets Christmas Carol – 630 pm Carolers and Winter Coat Drive, 7 pm movie

c. Christmas in the Square – 222 E 9th Street, Saturday November 29, 1-5 pm, includes the d. December 6

i. Cookie Walk – December 6, 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Ticket sales begin Friday, November 7 at noon.

ii. Jingle Bell Jam @ Dellwood Park – December 6

iii. State Street Mistetoe Market

e. Buon Decimo Anniversario – Celebrating 11 years as Sister Cities

f. Fall Newsletter online

g. Oktoberfest, St. Dennis and St. Joseph Catholic Academy – October 5 and 6, 11-5 pm both days

2. Pugh – Police Department

a. On Monday, Sept 29, the Lockport Police Department proudly hosted a Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Illinois at Coom’s Corner Sports Grill. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the hard work of everyone involved, the event raised more than $1,200 for Special Olympics Illinois through the Law Enforcement Torch Run. It was a wonderful evening of connection, support and giving back. We are especially grateful to Coom’s Corner Sports Grill for their hospitality and partnership and to everyone who came out to make a difference for such an inspiring cause.

b. The Lockport Police Department hosted a free car seat check lane at Walmart on Sunday, Sept 28. Trained officers inspected more than 20 car seats to ensure proper installation, fit and compliance, helping families keep their children as safe as possible on the road. In addition, the department donated 10 car seats to families in need, reinforcing our commitment to child safety regardless of financial circumstances. A special thank-you goes to Walmart for generously hosting this event. As a reminder, the Lockport Police Department offers free car seat checks at the station Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 815-838-2133.

3. Gillogly – Public Works

a. Fall Branch pick-up starts October 6 – there will be one pass thru the City

4. Bergbower – Bloom

a. September 27 transplant event – LTHS

b. October 14 7pm at the Lockport Public Library – Putting your plants to bed, how to prepare them for winter. Conservation foundation will be presenting awards for yards that have native plantings.

5. Bartlesen

a. Fall and Winter 2025 Property Beautification Contest 10/1-12/31/25. Recognition and winners awarded at City Council on February 4, 2026

b. City of Lockport Annual Shred Day – Saturday, October 18, 9-12 noon, City Hall Parking Lot c. October is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness

6. Cardamone

a. New City Planner, Alyssa Jaje

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MOTION BY BERGBOWER, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, 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. CL-1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025 as presented

2. CL-2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2025 as presented

3. FN-1. Payroll Period Ending September 14, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the payroll period as presented

4. FN-2. Bills Through September 23, 2025 Suggested Action: Approve the various bills as presented

5. FN-3. Resolution No. 25-070 Approval of a One-Year Agreement with Arctic Wolf, for a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Platform Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-070 a One-Year Agreement with SHI International Corp (Arctic Wolf) for Security Information and Event Management Platform in the Amount of $66,355.30

6. FN-4. Resolution No. 25-071 Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into a Three-Year Agreement with Sikich, LLP for Audit Services for 2025-2027 the Fiscal Years Suggested Action: Approve Resolution No. 25-071 Authorizing the City Administrator to Enter into a Three-Year Agreement with Sikich, LLP for Audit Services for the 2025-2027 Fiscal Years

MOTION BY MCDONALD, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY, 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

REGULAR BUSINESS

CA-1. Resolution No. 25-074 Authorizing the City Administrator to Purchase the Dellwood Tire Property for $550,000 for Future Development at 701-711 S. State Street, Downtown Lockport

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 25-074 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE THE DELLWOOD TIRE PROPERTY FOR $550,000 FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT 701- 711 S. STATE STREET, DOWNTOWN LOCKPORT. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY GILLOGLY. 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

CD-1. Resolution 25-072 Facade and Site Improvement Grant for the Property at 900 E. 9th Street in the Amount of $21,283.50

Director of Community & Economic Development, Lance Thies, presented the Staff Report. Discussion among Council ensued.

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 25-072 FACADE AND SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 900 E. 9TH STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,283.50. MOTION BY DESKIN, SECONDED BY KING. 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

PW-1. Resolution No. 25-073 Accept Proposal from Concentric Integration, LLC for PRV Positions SCADA Feedback for a Total Not-To-Exceed Fee of $106,000.00

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-073 ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR PRV POSITIONS SCADA FEEDBACK FROM CONCENTRIC INTEGRATION, LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $106,000.00. MOTION BY GILLOGLY, SECONDED BY PUGH. 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 KING, SECONDED BY PUGH, TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7:32 PM. MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE.

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