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City of Calumet City Council met Sept. 25

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 September 08, 2025

B. Regular City Council Meeting September 11, 2025

C. Special Meeting September 16, 2025

6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TO BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

A. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office’s (CCSAO) August 2025 Report.

B. Fire Chief Bachert submitting a completed review by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for the Fire Department.

7. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS

1. Motion to approve and direct Public Works to install Resident Only Parking with the address 1391 Buffalo Ave.

2. 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 429 154th Place.

8. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW FENCE

1. 390 Buffalo Ave 1st Ward Privacy Fence 

9. NEW BUSINESS - BUILDING PERMITS - NEW GARAGE

1. 554 Saginaw Ave 2nd Ward New Garage

10. NEW BUSINESS - FINANCIAL MATTERS

1. Motion to approve payment to Law Offices of Franks, Kelly, Matuszewich, and Andrle, PC for invoice #13062; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $6,036.29 and charge account #01025-52200 or add the appropriate legal account.

2. Motion to approve payment to Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo LTD. for invoice 16481 and authorize City Treasurer to remit payment in the amount of $14,761.41 and charge account 01025-52200.

3. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $46,258.48 for legal services dated September 10th, 2025, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

4. Motion to approve payment to Ancel Glink, P.C. in the amount of $25,807.11 for corporate legal services dated September 10th, 2025, and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01025-52200.

5. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice #69147, in the amount of $5,649.05, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

6. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice#69149, in the amount of $9,635.50, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52349.

7. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice #69146, in the amount of $8,611.72, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

8. Motion to approve cost payable to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice #69148, in the amount of $8,128.55, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52101.

9. Motion to direct the City Treasurer to issue payment to Global Waters in the amount of $150,000.00 from the 2023 Bond issue (economic development) approved by our bond holders; further direct the City Treasurer to make any and all changes to satisfy this motion.

10. Motion to approve the wentworth woods development agreement for Farnsworth for site planning and engineering; further direct the city treasurer to issue payment in the amount of $265,000 from the 2023 bond issue (economic development); further direct the mayor to sign and execute the agreement.

11. Motion to approve cost payable to Superior Pumping Services, LLC, in the amount of $14,960.00, authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-52356.

12. Motion to approve cost payable to Shorewood Home and Auto for quote #33032312, in the amount of $14,500.00, authorize the Citty Treasurer to remit payment from account #03036-53300.

13. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #262780) for Project #0230475 Lead Service Line Replacement Project - Phase II, in the amount of $20,173.98 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #12607-55145.

14. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #263721) for Project #02500992.001 Sewer and Stormwater Capital Improvement Action Plan, in the amount of $98,560.00 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #12607-52136.

15. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to HFS- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in the amount of $399,233.59. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06607-52492. This is for the 2nd quarter payment of the GEMT funds.

16. Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Panasonic Toughbook computers and related equipment from CDS Office Technologies in the amount of $11,463.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to CDS Office Technologies in the amount of $11,463.00, to be charged to 06860-57117 (Federal Asset Forfeiture- law enforcement equipment).

17. Motion to approve payment to Public Response Group (PRG) for invoice 25-389 for $7,500 and direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account #01099-52351.

18. Moton to approve payment to Calumet City Plumbing for invoice referenced #61559 in the amount of $7,821.61; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Calumet City Plumbing in the amount of $7,821.61 to be charged to account 01060-52345.

19. Motion to approve the buyback for Gregory Pearson as shown in the communication.

20. Motion to approve the buyback for Ashley Allen as shown in the communication.

21. Motion to approve payment to Gregory Ramon Design Studio Inc for Invoice #1257 - for Blue's Water Project Concept Design and Renderings, in an amount not to exceed $17,037.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52696.

22. Motion to approve payment to Pace Systems LLC in the amount of $6,350.00 for the annual scheduling software for the PD for the period between November 15, 2025, and November 14, 2026; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Pace Systems LLC in the amount of $6,350.00, to be charged to 01060-52430.

23. Motion to approve the Audit Engagement Letter dated September 12, 2025 prepared by Crowe, LLP, Independent Member of Crowe Global, Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181, for a one-year contract for the audit of the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025; and authorize the Treasurer to sign and execute the Engagement Letter documents presented and authorize the Treasurer to remit payment to Crowe, LLP, for services rendered to be paid from account number 01099-52610.

24. Motion to approve costs payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $9,986.00 (INV# 32080). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account 04007-52449.

25. Motion to approve costs payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $5,831.00 (INV# 31533). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account 04007-52449.

26. Motion to approve costs payable to Lyons-Pinner Electric, in the amount of $5,187.00 (INV# 30749). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account 04007-52447.

27. Motion to approve cost payable to Arlington, in the amount of $12,162.50 (INV #246763). Please direct the City Treasurer to remit payment from account 04007-52456.

28. Motion to approve payment to SSMMA for invoice #2025-089 for 2025 membership dues and annual meeting; further authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to SSMMA in the amount of $30,416.00 to be charged to account #01099-52353.

29. Motion to approve payment to SSMMA for invoice #2025-156 for GIS Consortium Membership Dues; further authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to SSMMA in the amount of $5,200.00 and charge to account #01085-52350.

30. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Air One Equipment, in the amount of $5,323.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55100. This is for a thermal attack pro S camera

31. Motion to approve and authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to Air One Equipment, in the amount of $5,905.00. This expenditure should be withdrawn from line item #06617-55100. This is for a blow hard fan.

32. Motion to approve payment to Farnsworth (Inv #263701) for Project #0241218 Burnham Avenue Main Street in the amount of $91,502.50 and direct City Treasurer Tarka to remit payment from account #01099-52600.

These services included design and construction management and include the WBE construction manager, Cullen Development Group, LLC.

The project is wholly funded by a $686,000 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The project is 100% reimbursable to the City after the paid invoices have been submitted to Springfield. No aspect of this project will be paid for by Calumet City.

33. Motion to approve the purchase of one (1) Panasonic Toughbook and related accessories from CDS Technologies for $4,449.00; authorize the City Treasurer to remit payment to CDS Technologies for $4,449.00 to be charged to account 01060-55114 and paid from the (DUISECTION 11-501J account).

34. Approve Payroll ($1,086,534.47)

35. Approve Emergency Bill List ($2,961.75)

36. Approve Bill List ($333,407.07)

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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