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City of Calumet City Council met May 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. Regular City Council Meeting April 24, 2025

B. Special Meeting April 28, 2025

C. Special Meeting Swearing In May 1, 2025

D. Special Meeting May 6, 2025

E. Special Meeting May 8, 2025

F. Regular City Council Meeting May 8, 2025

G. Ordinance & Resolutions Committee Meeting May 15, 2025

6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

A. Treasurer Tarka submitting the Revenue and Expenditure Status Report for the month of April 30, 2025.

B. Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (ESDA) April 2025 Report.

C. Motion to add attached financial policies and procedures to the official records of the City Council. 

7. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

1. Motion to approve Resident Parking Only Sign in front of 755 May St. Direct public works to install sign.

2. Motion to approve Resident Only Parking sign in front of 124 157th St. Direct public works to install the sign.

3. Motion to approve Residential Parking sign in front of 136 Warren St. Direct public works to install the sign.

4. Motion to approve request for street closure of Pulaski Road from Wentworth Avenue to Lincoln for the 2025 Line Dance Party on Saturday, June 28th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Direct Public Works to install vehicle barriers, porta potties, tents and garbage cans on Pulaski Road and notify ESDA for traffic control.

5. Motion to approve the reappointment of Nicole Rudder, Calumet City, Illinois, as Deputy Treasurer for the City of Calumet City for the term of May 1, 2025 to expire on April 30, 2026.

6. Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the handicap parking ordinance to approve and add a handicap pole to be located at 281 Cornell Avenue.

7. Motion to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to amend the handicap parking ordinance to approve and add a handicap pole to be located at 321 155th Street

8. Motion to approve the placement of temporary speed bumps on 153rd Superior Avenue and direct Public Works to install.

9. Motion to approve the placement of temporary speed bumps on 1247 Balmoral Avenue and direct Public Works to install.

10. Motion to approve the Graduation Party at 438 Freeland Avenue. Further to approve amplified music Permission for the Graduation Party - May 24, 2025, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Further direct Public Works to provide barricades, tables, and chairs for the event.

11. Motion to authorize Mayor to execute SEECO Consultants to perform geotechnical engineering services in advance of Huntington Drive Reconstruction Project HD240375 (City G-127) in the amount of $7,860. This work will help identify project scope need for the design and the release of $1,000,000 in DCEO construction funding.

12. Motion by Council authorizing Mayor to execute a contract with Farnsworth Group for stormwater and site design services at the Public Works Facility in the amount of $157,100. This project is associated with the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) State Award 1785-55223 (Calumet City No. G141) in the amount of $750,000 whereas the engineering and construction administration will be funded through the DCEO funding with the remainder utilized through a public bid for construction to improve the Public Works Facility.

13. Motion by City Council to authorize Public Work to the execute an access agreement for 2025 and approval for Public Works to work with OAI a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides stormwater and green infrastructure landscape services, training, and job recruitment services at City stormwater facilities.

14. Motion to approve amplified music and live band for graduation gathering on May 24th at 434 155th St. from 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

15. Motion to direct the city attorney to draft An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of Chapter 90, Article V, Division 1 of the Municipal Code of Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois Governing Handicap Parking by removing 370 Prairie; Direct Public Works to remove the sign.

16. Motion to approve resident only parking signs with address for 590 & 640 Muskegon. Please direct Public Works to install.

8. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

1. 505 Calhoun Privacy Fence 2nd Ward

2. 1521 Kenilworth Drive Privacy Fence 6th Ward

3. 211 153rd Street Privacy Fence 1st Ward

9. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1. A RESOLUTION INDUCING BOUNA BEEF LLC TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

2. A RESOLUTION INDUCING CAFÉ BORGIA TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

3. A RESOLUTION INDUCING SUPER MANAGEMENT, INC. TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

4. A RESOLUTION INDUCING FATBURGER & BUFFALO WING EXPRESS TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

5. A RESOLUTION INDUCING CARAMELCRISP LLC TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

6. A RESOLUTION INDUCING HAMADA OF JAPAN CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

7. A RESOLUTION INDUCING THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

8. A RESOLUTION INDUCING KILWIN’S CHOCOLATES FRANCHISE, INC TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

9. A RESOLUTION INDUCING ROUNDY’S ILLINOIS, LLC TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

10. A RESOLUTION INDUCING PORTILLO’S HOT DOGS, LLC TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

11. A RESOLUTION INDUCING TRADER JOE’S EAST INC. TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

12. A RESOLUTION INDUCING THE UPPER DECK COMPANY TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY

13. ORDINANCE ABATING THE TAXES HERETO LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2023A, OF THE CITY OF CALUMET CITY, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

10. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to transfer $216,000 from the Ambulance/Paramdic Fund to the Firefighter’s Pension for the period ending April 30, 2025. Also, authorize the City Treasurer to transfer $814,000 from the Ambulance/Paramedic Fund to the Police Pension Fund for the period ending April 30,2025.

2. Motion to approve the PTAB settlement.

3. Motion to authorize payment in an amount, not to exceed $350,000.00, and authorize the City Treasurer to make payment from account number 12708-55108 (Acquisition of Property, 2023B Bond Capital Project Expense Account) to Victor Fein, as Trustee of the Vernon D. Fein Residuary Trust regarding Resolution no. 25-06 passed during a regularly-scheduled council meeting on 01-23-2025 (settlement agreement attached to resolution for the purchase of 1077 159th Street-former Cassidy Tire Co.) for land exchange with Mohammed Abdallah and 59th Property, LLC.

4. Motion to approve payment to Callyo 2009 Corp. in the amount of $23,400.00 for the investigative solutions applications for the performance period between 07-01-2025 and 06-30-2026; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Callyo 2009 Corp. in the amount of $23,400.00, to be charged to account #06860-57119. Note: This is a Strike Force Expense.

5. Motion to approve payment to Law Offices of Franks, Kelly , Matuszewich and Andre, P.C for invoice #12945; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $14,604.85 and charge account #01025-52200 or add the appropriate legal account.

6. Motion to approve payment to Track & Trap Invoice #1709 for Community Wildlife Services from April 16th - April 30th in the amount of $7,900 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01060-52487.

7. Motion to approve payment to CentralSquare Technologies for Renewal Order #: Q-219745 (invoice# 437660) renewal from August 9, 2025, through August 8, 2026; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $37,320.93 and charge account #12707-55120.

8. Motion to approve payment to CentralSquare Technologies for Renewal Order #: Q-216963 renewal from August 9, 2025, through August 8, 2026; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $30,494.64 and charge account #12707-55120.

9. Motion to approve payment to CentralSquare Technologies for Renewal Order #: Q-219715 renewal from August 9, 2025, through August 8, 2026; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $20,984.02 and charge account #12707-55120.

10. Motion to approve payment to CDW Government for Barracuda E-Mail Protection Renewal; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $13,894.20 and charge account #01028-52371.

11. Motion to approve payment to De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC for the lease of the 2023 Yukon Denali, period 12/21/2024 - 06/20/2025 (invoice# 588683887) in the amount of $7,463.88 and direct City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01021-55100.

12. Motion to approve payment to Chicago White Sox Ticket Office for the annual Father's Day event, in the amount of $10,000.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52729.

13. Motion to approve Invoice 20250506 for Ultimate F/X in the amount of $17,500 for deposit, and $17,500 to be paid on July 3, 2026, total amount $35,000. Direct Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52704.

14. Motion to approve the buyback for Kameron Rice as shown in the communication.

15. Motion to approve payment to Prompt IO for subscription fee Invoice 5294 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $14,950.00 from account #01099-52990

16. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Chicagoland Diesel in the amount of $11,414.63. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06607-54150. This is for full maintenance on Amb #11.

17. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Air One Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $10,498.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55100. This is for full maintenance on Amb #11.

18. Motion to approve payment to Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for invoice #101108.00 - for CRS preparation, in an amount not to exceed $3,652.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52990.

19. Motion to approve payment to Civic Plus for invoice 333943; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $9,429.46 and charge account #01022-51903.

20. Motion to approve cost payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $18,888.00 (INV# 19398A). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #04007-52447.

21. Motion to approve cost payable to Arlington, in the amount of $7,067.80 (INV #229374). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #04007-52456.

22. Motion to approve cost payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $6,902.09 (INV# 31462). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #04007-52449.

23. Motion to approve cost payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $27,779.70 (INV# 30774). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #04007-52449.

24. Motion to approve payment to State Farm Insurance Companies for repairs performed on the 2024 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMSK8BH7RGA67991; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $6,180.72 and charge account #01050-52270.

25. Approve Payroll ($1,069,986.81)

26. Approve Emergency Bill List ($1,977.00)

27. Approve Bill List ($1,235,639.57)

11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance -------------------------------------- Ald. Williams

Public Safety ------------------------------- Ald. Gardner

Public Utilities ----------------------------- Ald. Phillips

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

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

Permits & Licenses ----------------------- Ald. Harvey

Public Works ------------------------------ Ald. Nelson

12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Jones

Alderman Harvey

Alderwoman Wilson

Alderman Tillman

Alderman Williams

Alderman Gardner

Alderman Nelson

Alderman Phillips

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

15. ADJOURNMENT

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