CALUMET — The Village of Calumet extended the contract of Village Manger Megan Haselden and approved a salary increase.

At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Calumet Village Council reviewed a proposal from Haselden which outline changes to her current contract with the Village.

In it, she proposed extending the the length from two years to three years. Haselden also proposed a salary more commensurate with, while still below, similar nearby villages like Lake Linden and Laurium.

In subsequent years, an automatic 3 percent raise would take effect with the Council able to increase it to a 5 percent if they so choose.

A phone allowance was increased due to increased pricing and a one-time lump sum addition was included to cover a raise that was not given in her second year.

After presenting the proposed changes, Haselden outlined explained her her rationale why the Council should accept the contract and continue her employment.

She said in the time she has been Village Manager, she has helped to nearly triple money in the general fund, applied for and was awarded several grants, kept the village under budget on each line item, and completed codification.

She mentioned zoning and permitting as areas in which she’d like to improve.

The Council unanimously approved the contract proposal and praised Haselden for all she’s achieved.

Council members labeled her as “impressive” and a “godsend.”

The other major undertaking at the meeting was looking at the updated wording on the Dangerous Buildings Ordinance.

The ordinance was supported by President Pro-tem Pamela Que who said it would “give [the village] teeth in enforcement,” something she said they currently lack when it comes to doing anything about unsafe buildings in the community.

The ordinance defines conditions which could lead to a building being designated dangerous and what the village can do about those buildings.

The council appeared supportive and when it came to a vote the measure passed unanimously. Wording will be posted on the village website and published in print.

In other action, the council:

• Looked through changes to the FY25 budget amendments and the FY26 budget. A Budget Public Hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday with a special meeting of the Council scheduled immediately afterward to approve the budget. Updated numbers will be computed prior to the public hearing to ensure the most up-to-date information is being provided.

• Approved paying bills totaling $67,932.19.

• Heard from a member of the public concerned about potential loss of funds due to the changes made by the current administration in Washington. She urged Council to get in touch with state and federal representatives to ensure funding continues to flow to Calumet.

Village Council President Rob Tarvis said the current climate is full of uncertainty but, at the state level, both sides of the aisle are focused on roads so hopefully our state representatives will ensure money for that purpose comes Calumet’s way.

• Heard from another member of the public concerning snow build up in the alley between 5th and 6th streets. He told the council he used his own equipment to clear a path so that trash pick up could continue for the people and businesses who use the alley.

Council members thanked him for his help and hoped a plan could be implemented soon to help address the snow build up in the area.