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City of Calumet City Council met July 24

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 June 23, 2025

B. Special Meeting July 7, 2025

C. Finance Committee of the Whole Meeting July 8, 2025

D. Regular City Council Meeting July 10, 2025

E. Public Safety Committee of the Whole July 14, 2025

F. Health Education and Welfare July 15, 2025

6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

A. Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (ESDA) June 2025 Report.

7. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

1. Motion to remove the Water Service Department vehicle, 2021 Ford E150 Van #1FTNETEW9CUA79531, from city insurance.

2. Motion to approve the request to waive the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of two (2) Ford Police Interceptors from Terry's Ford for the reasons outlined in the attached documents.

3. Motion to approve the request to waive the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Respond vehicle from Willowbrook Ford for reasons outlined in the attached documents.

4. Motion to approve Stop Sign warrant study at intersection of 157th & Wentworth.

5. Motion to approve the United Campbell Avenue Block Club, aka "Unity In Our Community" Nonprofit Charitable Organization fourth annual block club party celebration on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 12 pm - 6 pm.

Approve amplified noise from 11 am-7 pm and direct Public Works to place barricades to block off the side streets to Campbell Avenue (from 300 to 400 blocks) on August 30, 2025, from 10 am – 6 pm. Additionally, requesting that the Public Works Department provide 4 trash receptacles for the event. Request police and fire presence.

6. Motion to place temporary speed bump on on the block of 433 Superior closer to the light. Direct public works to install.

7. Motion to approve and direct Public Works to grate the alley for 487 Hirsch.

8. Motion to approve the PTAB settlement for PTAB Docket No. 23-31290.

9. Motion to allow God’s Worth Christian Center located at 655 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, to have outdoor service on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm. Further, to allow amplified music from 9 am to 4pm.

8. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

1. 550 Saginaw Privacy Fence 2nd Ward

2. 1354 Superior (Back) Privacy Fence 7th Ward

3. 1125 Stewart Privacy Fence 2nd Ward

4. 1471 Forest Ave Privacy Fence 6th Ward

5. 1377 Superior Ave Privacy Fence 7th Ward

6. 388 Luella Ave Privacy Fence 4th Ward

9. NEW BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1. A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CITY OF CALUMET CITY RESIDENT ALICE JENKINS

2. A Resolution for the Life and Celebration of Amelia Rodriguez, 7th Ward Resident

10. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. Motion to amend the passed motion from February 27, 2025 moved by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Gardner to reflect the correct account number as followed:

Motion to direct the City Treasurer to remit payment to Holland Asphalt in the amount of $16,900.00 plus $300.00 Cook County Permit, for the emergency demolition of property located at 451 Price, due to deterioration of structure integrity that created unsafe, unsanitary conditions. Charged to account #12707-52472 (2023B Capital Project Expenses for Demolition Expenditures)

2. Motion to amend the passed motion from July 10, 2025 moved by Alderman Williams and seconded by Alderwoman Harvey to reflect the correct account number as followed: 

Motion to approve payment to Patrick W. Walsh, Attorney at Law for invoices: 3206, 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3211; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $29,554.06 and charge account #01025-52200.

3. Motion to approve the buyback for Shanice Monterrubio as shown in the communication.

4. Motion to approve the buyback for Yaqeen Razick as shown in the communication.

5. Motion to approve the buyback for Jessica Sandoval as shown in the communication.

6. Motion to approve the buyback for Johnathan Henderson as shown in the communication.

7. Move to approve attendance of elected/appointed officials to the 112th annual Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, through Saturday, September 20th, 2025, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Further direct the City Treasurer to register and remit payment to IML on behalf of all conference attendees charging the appropriate conference travel line items. Further direct the City Treasurer to remit a $1,700.00 stipend to all attendees with the understanding that all related IML conference expenditures will be accounted for by providing receipts of same to the Treasurer's office along with the return of any monies not expended.

8. To authorize the City Treasurer to complete IRS Form 720 and issue payment to United States Treasury for $1,793.54.00 for the PCORI fee. The expense will be posted to general ledger account 01099-51130.

9. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68330, in the amount of $7,398.00, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account 03036-52349.

10. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice #68443, in the amount of $5,227.70, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

11. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice #68380, in the amount of $5,987.60, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

12. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68381 in the amount of $5,132.60, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

13. Motion to approve cost payable to HACH for quote # 101192235v1, in the amount of $8,655.10, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-53425.

14. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68453, in the amount of $12,443.20, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

15. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68451, in the amount of $5,965.00, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

16. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68445, in the amount of $23,715.42, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

17. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68381, in the amount of $5,132.60, authorize the city treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

18. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for Invoice #68441, in the amount of $7,339.30, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from Account #03036-52349.

19. Motion to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Respond vehicle for the Police Department from Willowbrook Ford in the amount of $51,645.70; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Willowbrook Ford in the amount of $51,645.70 to be paid from the DUI Fund.

20. Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Ford Police Interceptors for the Police Department from Terry's Ford in the amount of $96,056.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Terry's Ford in the amount of $96,056.00 to be charged to account 06860-57117 (Federal Asset Forfeiture- Law Enforcement Equipment).

21. Motion to authorize the City Treasurer to reclassify the Lead Service Line Replacement Project expense of $39,489.55 from account 12607-55145 (2023A Capital Project Fund) to account 01110-55145 (Capital Project Fund).

22. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #261765) for Project #02500261.001 River Oaks West Stormwater Improvements, in the amount of $28,000.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #12607-52600.

23. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #261767) for Project #02500218.001 River Oaks Watermain and Elevated Tank, in the amount of $32,820.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #30707-52600.

24. Motion to approve payment to Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo LTD. for invoice 15339 and authorize City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $17,954.00 and charge account 01025-52200.

25. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $36,946.72 for corporate legal services dated July 10, 2025, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

26. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $39,384.71 for legal services dated July 10, 2025, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

27. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Alta Industrial Equipment Co LLC in the amount of $5,417.91. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55135. This is for repairs to the lift truck.

28. Motion to approve the asbestos abatement for 610 Burnham Avenue and charge the invoice to the 2023 bond matter; further direct the City Treasurer to issue payment to Alliance Environmental in the amount of $7,225.00.

29. Motion to approve payment to Municipal Systems LLC (DACRA Tech) for invoice DT 2025-06-022. Authorize City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $5,014.00 and charge account number 01029-52126.

30. Motion to approve the purchase of ammunition from Ray O'herron in the amount of $14,452.50; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Ray O'herron in the amount of $14,452.50 to be charged to account 01060-53311.

31. 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 #06607-55135. This is for repairs and maintenance to ambulance 11.

32. Approve Payroll ($1,164,151.20)

33. Approve Bill Listing ($1,280,017.40)

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

Alderwoman Harvey

Alderwoman Wilson

Alderman Tillman

Alderman Williams

Alderman Gardner

Alderwoman Nelson

Alderwoman Phillips

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

15. ADJOURNMENT

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