City of Calumet City Council met Feb. 18
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #30, a 2011 Ford F-250 SD (VIN #1FTRF3B63BED10285), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments
5. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #11, a 2015 International 7400 SFA 4×2 (VIN #3HAWDAZR4FL599238), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
6. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Van #1, a 2012 Ford Van (VIN #1FTNE1EW9CDA79532), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
7. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Van #2, a 2012 Ford Van (VIN #1FTNE1EW0BDA95942), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
8. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #49, a 1995 International 4900 DT466 (VIN #1HTSDAAN1TH251650), due to significant mechanical 4 issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
9. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #52, a 2011Ford F-350 SD XL (VIN #1FTRF3B61BED10284), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
10. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of the Animal Control Truck, a 2009 Ford F-150 (VIN #1FTMF1CW1AKB55779), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
11. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #56, a 2014 Ford F-250 (VIN #1FTBF2B60EEB43139), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
12. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #10, a 2008 Ford F-450 SD XL (VIN #1FDXF46R98EB86920), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
13. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #32, a John Deere Hi Lift (VIN # DW624GD548493), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
14. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #19, a 2011 International 7400 SBA 6×4 (VIN #1HTWGAZR7CJ627616), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
15. Discussion and action on motion to authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of Truck #51, a 2011 Ford F-350 (VIN #1FTRF3B60ECEA22290), due to significant mechanical issues that render the vehicle no longer viable for service. Further, to remove from the city insurance policy and no further insurance payments.
16. Discussion and reviewing previous year’s public works plan given to Calumet City Council in 2025
a. Cost – savings initiatives:
b. Update on recent equipment investments in their impact
c. Public works– Ongoing Needs (“Wish List”)
17. Discussion and review from Public Works Administrations 2026 – 2027 Annual Planning Cycle:
a. Goals and Objectives
b. Projects/Programs
c. Task and Sub Task
d. Timelines and Milestones
e. Resource Allocation’s Metrics/Outcomes
18. Discussion and the opinion of Calumet City Council Public Works Season Plan Focuses
a. Staffing and Recruitment:
b. Infrastructure Maintenance:
i. Spring/Summer: Speed Bump List & Sidewalk Repair List
ii. Fall/Winter: Leaf Pick-Up, Flooding Alleys List & Salt
c. Beautification and Grounds: What areas would we have to cover?
d. Capital Improvement Projects:
e. Safety and Compliance:
f. Emergency Preparation:
19. Parts and/or all of the meeting may be held in Executive Session on matters pertaining to personnel, litigation and employment of specific matters qualifying for Executive Session, and action on said matters may or may not be taken prior to the conclusion of the meeting,
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