The City Council meeting included public comments regarding street maintenance, property conditions, the residency requirements for city employees, and the necessity of vehicle updates for public works, fire, and police departments. The Council also discussed the status of a land contract for River Oaks LN Auto and a request for a Class 8 tax incentive renewal for a commercial strip center at 1757 Revol Drive, citing the risk of vacancy due to high tax assessments.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City of Calumet City Regular City Council Meeting
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The agenda focuses on operational and administrative items for the city. Key discussion topics include staffing concerns and department reports from water and sewer, police, HR, and IT. The council will address new business actions such as rehiring local workers, planning for an upcoming waste contract, promoting a recruitment event, authorizing vehicle acquisitions, and filling vacancies within the Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the council will consider building permits for privacy fences, various handicap parking ordinances, a proclamation for Polish American History Month, and property tax incentives. Financial matters include processing refunds for overpayment, settling legal cases, approving payments for legal and professional services, and authorizing capital improvement projects.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
Calumet City Council Special Meeting
The council engaged in a detailed discussion regarding fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and concerns over potential wasteful spending involving city vendors. Key actions included the approval of an amended salary ordinance and extensive deliberations regarding the authority for creating meeting agendas and safeguarding official electronic communications for elected officials. The council passed motions directing legal counsel to draft ordinances to clarify agenda creation protocols, establish protections for official electronic communications, and update specific administrative position titles. Additionally, the council approved the appointment of special counsel to address matters concerning the use of city-issued credit cards.
Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting
Calumet City Council Special Meeting
The meeting addressed public comments regarding storm recovery, infrastructure improvements, and resident concerns. The City Administrator provided a detailed defense regarding the procurement process for residential waste collection services in response to allegations of bid rigging. The council discussed the initiation of legal action against the Mayor concerning the unauthorized use of city-issued credit cards and audit findings. Additionally, the council voted to draft an ordinance repealing the Comptroller portion of the City Administrator's duties to transfer those responsibilities to the City Clerk. An executive session was held to discuss the employment of specific individuals.
