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City of Calumet City Council met December 23.

Here are 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. Regular City Council Meeting December 12, 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. Treasurer Tarka submitting the Revenue & Expenditure Status Report for the month of October 2024.

9. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

      1. Motion to approve the removal of handicap pole at 293 Manistee.

      2. Motion to place Residential Parking sign in front of 430 Warren St. Direct public works to install sign.

      3. Motion authorizing City Engineer to assist Public Works to address MWRD Inflow and Infiltration reporting requirements.

      4. Motion authorizing City Engineer to assist Public Works to address IEPA MS4 NPDES reporting requirements.

      5. Motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group for professional architectural and construction and grant management services for the design and construction of two gateway monuments and landscaping at Burnham Avenue and Harding Avenue to create branding and entrance to the planned Burnham Heritage Corridor. This project is funded by a $686,000 Main Street grant from the IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The project is intended to work with a planned study by IDOT for a Complete Street for Burnham Avenue in Calumet City to promote pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety while enhancing economic opportunity on the Burnham Corridor. The agreement is for a Lump Sum fee of $129,100, of which 80% of the fee will go to Farnsworth’s teaming partner, Cullen Construction Management, a registered IL WBE/DBE firm. The project is fully funded by a grant. No Calumet City funds are expected to be used or requested for this project. Construction is scheduled for Spring 2025.

      6. Motion authorizing City Engineer to assist the City Water Department to address Illinois Department of Natural Resources LMO Water Audit reporting requirements.

      7. Motion to authorize the Police & Fire Commission to promote one (1) patrol officer to the rank of Sergeant from the current promotional list due to the January 10, 2025, retirement of Sergeant Menclewicz.

      8. The Flood Record: The Illinois State Floodplain Management Newsletter - December 2024

      9. Motion to override the Veto action taken by Mayor Jones “Mayor Thaddeus Jones, with powers described in section 2-194 of the City of Calumet City do hereby issue a Veto of the motion made by Alderman Patton and Seconded by Alderman Wilson. “As of the City Council Action of December 04, 2024, the following motion was made and approved: Alderman Patton moved, seconded by Alderman Wilson to direct the City Attorney to dismiss Case No.CH 5512 with immediate effect."

10. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

      1. 1350 Freeland Privacy Fence 6th Ward

11. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

      1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article V of the City of Calumet City Code of Ordinances Regarding Opting Out of the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance

      2. Resolution approving the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Surface Transportation Program Shared Fund (STP Shared Fund) City of Calumet City - 2024 Grant Application - Proposed Project: State Street - State Line Road to West of Burnham Avenue Phase II.

      3. Resolution approving the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Surface Transportation Program Shared Fund (STP Shared Fund) City of Calumet City - 2024 Grant Application - Proposed Project: Dolton Road and State Street Rehabilitation - I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway) to West of Burnham Avenue Phase III.

      4. An Ordinance Levying Taxes in the City of Calumet City for the 2024 Tax Levy Year Extended in the Year 2024 for the Fiscal year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

      5. Resolution celebrating the life of long time resident Charlie Williams and extending our prayers to his family.

      6. An Ordinance Levying Taxes in the Special Service Area 98-2 in the City of Calumet City For the 2024 Tax Levy Year Extended in the Year 2024 for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

      7. A Resolution In Memory of the Life of Charlie Williams Jr.

12. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

      1. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice 65562 in the amount of $5685.10, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

      2. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256301) for Project #024MUN0222 Misc. Engineering Services for Phase 4 Community & Economic Development General Assistance, in the amount of $7,346.25 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      3. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256303) for Project #024MUN0222 Phase 7 Stormwater and Drainage, in the amount of $6,931.25 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #03036-52600.

      4. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256304) for Project #024MUN0222 Phase 10 Water System, in the amount of $20,692.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #03036-52600.

      5. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256305) for Project #024MUN0222 Phase 11 Sewer System, in the amount of $40,228.25 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #03036-52600.

      6. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256749) for Project #0240355 Arthur Street WM, in the amount of $14,850.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      7. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256300) for Project #024MUN0222 Misc. Engineering Services, in the amount of $19,410.25 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      8. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256748) for Project #0221894 USEDA Industrial Park, in the amount of $12,000.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      9. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #255132) for Project #0231389 Wentworth Woods Development, in the amount of $40,484.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #30707-52430.

      10. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256302) for Project #024MUN0222 Misc. Engineering Services, in the amount of $18,537.75 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      11. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $59,352.77 for corporate legal services dated Dec 10, 2024, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

      12. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $65,351.75 for legal services dated Dec 10, 2024, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

      13. Motion to approve payment to Time Clock Plus (TCP) for quote Q040547; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $27,491.94 and charge account #12707-55120.

      14. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $5,250.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06607-52483. This expenditure is for new radio for engine.

      15. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Fire Service Inc.in the amount of $5,860.37. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-54150. This expenditure is for repairs and maintenance to T12.

      16. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Kreykes Electric Inc.in the amount of $11,440.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55135. This expenditure is for the installation ¾ pipe to run electricity from electric room to main room and the bottom north containers.

      17. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 65570 in the amount of $8,980.80, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

      18. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #65565 in the amount of $5,967.70, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

      19. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice 65568, in the amount of $21,927.30, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

      20. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice 65564, in the amount of $7,226.86, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

      21. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice 65566, in the amount of $6,726.79, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

      22. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #256207) for Project #0230475 Lead Service Line Replacement Project - Phase II, in the amount of $16,663.75 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #12607-55145.

      23. Motion to approve cost payable to Artistic Holiday Design for Invoice 2349, in the amount of $6,375.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52704.

      24. Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to reclass Law Offices of Franks, Kelly, Matuszewich $ Andrle, PC., invoice# 12791 expense of $11,793.77 posted to 01099-55120 Computer System Upgrades to 01022-52200 Special Legal Fees/Costs.

      25. Motion to approve payment to TransLand Engineering Group (Final Invoice #3) for 2023 Green Alley MWRD Partnership Program, in the amount of $35,524.10 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

      26. Motion to approve cost payable to Advantage Dealer Group, in the amount of $33,451.00. Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52738. This is for the purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Equinox for the Calumet City Animal Control. The city will be funding it through the Cares Act Funding.

      27. Motion to approve cost payable to Advantage Dealer Group, in the amount of $33,451.00. Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52738. This is for the purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Equinox for the Calumet City Animal Control. The city will be funding it through the Cares Act Funding.

      28. Motion to approve cost payable to Advantage Dealer Group, in the amount of $33,451.00. Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52738. This is for the purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Equinox for the Calumet City Animal Control. The city will be funding it through the Cares Act Funding.

      29. Motion to approve buyback for Sheryl Tillman for their unused 2024 vacation time; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment as stated in the communication.

      30. Motion to approve buyback for Deanne Jaffrey for their unused 2024 vacation time; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment as stated in the communication.

      31. Approve Payroll ($1,062,389.11)

      32. Approve Bill List ($500,270.21)

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

15. ADJOURNMENT

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