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City of Calumet City Council met Aug. 22

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Special Meeting August 7, 2024

B. Regular City Council Meeting August 8, 2024

6. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance -------------------------------------- Ald. Gardner

Public Safety ------------------------------- Ald. Williams

Public Utilities ----------------------------- Ald. Wilson

Ordinance & Resolution ------------------ Ald. Tillman

Health, Education & Welfare ------------ Ald. Navarrete

Permits & Licenses ----------------------- Ald. Patton

Public Works ------------------------------ Ald. Smith

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Jones

Alderman Navarrete

Alderwoman Wilson

Alderman Tillman

Alderman Williams

Alderman Gardner

Alderman Patton

Alderman Smith

8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

A. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) July 2024 Report Calumet City.

B. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) July 2024 Report Calumet City Police Department.

C. Mercury Weekly Grant Update for August 8, 2024.

D. Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (ESDA) July 2024 Report.

9. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

1. Motion to approve the block party for the 1400 Block of Freeland and allow amplified music until 11pm.

2. Motion authorizing Mayor to sign and release original Water Department vehicle title to CCMSI on the 2011 Ford Expedition, VIN #1FMJU1G5XBEF48833 totaled on 7/11/2024 and remove from city insurance.

3. Motion to approve and execute the Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement (BLR 05530) and the Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded PE/ROW (BLR 05310PE) for the Dolton Road and State Street Rehabilitation Phase II Project.

4. Motion to direct Public Works to install two (2) Temporary Speed Bumps on Freeland Avenue between Memorial Drive and 153rd Street.

10. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

1. 324 Pulaski Fence 1st Ward

2. 460 Buffalo Fence 1st Ward

3. 651 Price Fence 1st Ward

4. 610 Hirsch Fence 1st Ward

5. 289 Paxton Fence 3rd Ward

6. 521 Crandon Fence 4th Ward

7. 43 157th Street Fence 5th Ward

8. 141- 147 157th Street Fence 5th Ward

9. 337 155th Street Fence 5th Ward

10. 46 166th Place Fence 6th Ward

11. 604 Calhoun Fence 7th Ward

11. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - FENCE VARIANCE

1. 85 Paxton Fence Variance 3rd Ward

12. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1. Motion by City Council authorizing Mayor and Clerk to execute MFT General Maintenance Program Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code for allocations for General Maintenance and Sidewalk and Concrete Repair and Replacement.

13. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. Motion to approve Holland Asphalt Services Inc. proposal, in the amount of $24,900.00 for the demolition of 5 Webb and direct City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52645.

2. Motion to approve Holland Asphalt Services Inc. proposal, in the amount of $28,600.00 for the demolition of 243 Pulaski and direct City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099- 52645.

3. Motion to approve Holland Asphalt Services Inc. proposal, in the amount of $23,900.00 for the demolition of 241 Pulaski and direct City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52645.

4. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $27,438.14 for legal services dated August 12, 2024, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

5. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $40,569.70 for corporate legal services dated August 12, 2024, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

6. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $14,017.86. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55100. This expenditure is for radios for the new engine.

7. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $31,278.60. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06607- 52483. This expenditure is for new portable radios.

8. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60451, in the amount of $9,070.58; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

9. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60591, in the amount of $7,651.40; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

10. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60592, in the amount of $12,917.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

11. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60596, in the amount of $9,819.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

12. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60597, in the amount of $11,434.05; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

13. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60598, in the amount of $8,642.10; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

14. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60599, in the amount of $8,112.60; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

15. Motion to approve payment to Public Response Group Inc (Inv #24-920) for Stormwater Plan Mailer, in the amount of $9,790.08 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52351.

16. Motion to approve payment to Public Response Group Inc (Inv #24-901) for Property Tax Informational Mailer, in the amount of $9,202.58 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52351.

17. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60924, in the amount of $15,987.30; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

18. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 60970, in the amount of $13,387.75; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

19. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 63922, in the amount of $5,121.55; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

20. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 63929, in the amount of $7,648.50; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

21. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #253773) for Project #024MUN0222, in the amount of $39,589.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

22. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #253771) for Project #024MUN0222, in the amount of $26,870.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

23. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #253770) for Project #024MUN0222, in the amount of $26,240.25 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

24. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #253769) for Project #024MUN0222, in the amount of $6,630.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

25. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #253767) for Project #024MUN0222, in the amount of $17,487.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

26. Motion to approve cost payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of 9,697.60 (INV#30092). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #04007-52449.

27. Motion to approve cost payable to Keystone Cooperative Inc. (INV# 293860), in the amount of $5,126.34. Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52009. 

28. Motion to approve payment to Law Office of Anthony Bass, in the amount of $15,000.00 for Legal and Consulting Services dated July 20, 2024 - August 20, 2024, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200. (hourly billing per ordinance and per city council direction)

29. Motion to approve the contract agreement with Juan Gutierrez for janitorial services at the Chicago Strike Force building; authorize the City Treasurer to remit monthly payments to Juan Gutierrez in the amount of $5,500.00 per month to be charged to account #01060-52515 (Strike Force Expenses). This is a reimbursable Strike Force Expense.

30. Motion to approve payment to Peterson, Johnson & Murray for invoice numbers 143260, 143261, 143262, 143263, 143264, 143265, 143266, 143267, 143268 & 143269 in the amount of $39,827.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $39,827.00 and charge account number #01025-52200.

31. Motion to approve payment to Lexitas for the Court hearing transcriber invoices for Months February 2nd , 2024 through July 19th, 2024 from Court reporting account #01022-51903 in the amount of $6,600.00.

32. Approve Payroll 8/2/24 ($1,057,056.67)

33. Approve Payroll 8/16/24 ($1,007,539.24)

34. Approve Emergency Bill List ($829.00)

35. Approve Bill List ($1,326,016.63)

14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

16. ADJOURNMENT

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