Lockport council approves consent agenda; several routine resolutions and minutes pass

At its regular session the Lockport City Council approved a consent agenda that included approval of special and regular meeting minutes, payroll through Jan. 4, bills through Jan. 13, and multiple resolutions and planning items.

Approved items listed by staff included Resolution 25-109 releasing a bond at Silo Bend; Resolution 26-004 releasing a bond for Scooter's Coffee; Resolution 26-006 releasing a bond at Oak Creek Phase 3A; Ordinance 26001 (special-use permit for an auto body facility with outdoor storage); final development plan 2026-002 for Crest Champion; and Resolution 26-003 approving a concept plan at the corner of 159th and Farrell (referenced as "Duncan's Baskin" in the meeting materials). The consent motion passed by roll call.

Separately in Committee of the Whole, Public Works asked the council to vacate an unused portion of 3rd Street west of State/Commerce Street and transfer divided ownership to adjacent property owners (approx. 0.011 acres each), which staff recommended. That matter was presented for advice and consent.

Public Works also asked to place a resolution authorizing purchase of a 2026 John Deere wheel-drive loader for the street department on the next regular council agenda. The loader, a replacement for a 2008 unit, has a requested authorization amount not to exceed $270,563.78; staff said the grappler rake attachment would improve handling of large tree sections.

Finally, leadership moved to go into executive session under exception 2(c)(11) to discuss pending litigation; staff stated there would be no action after executive session and the meeting would not return to open session.