Mike Callis
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 7:35:13
- Avg per meeting
- 21:41
- Segments
- 8358
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Top issues during term (20)
Water system transfer to White House Utility District
Roughly $32,300 in severance and bonus costs paid from ratepayer funds, plus a pending counteroffer of $3.5 million cash against the city's $8.2 million water debt.
EPA Sewer Compliance Order
About $3 million committed tonight, with total costs potentially in the tens of millions — likely paid through new fees or rate increases on sewer customers.
Richland Park Sewer project delays
No liquidated damages or clawback applied on this extension.
City fee structure overhaul (Ordinance 25-60 / draft 26-41)
Could cut applicant printing costs by roughly 90% per sheet.
Industrial district land-use rules change
Metal siding would cut construction costs for large industrial buildings but could affect the appearance of key corridors.
111 Strawberry Street rezone
Roughly $100,000 in sidewalk funds went unspent last year; the current allocation must be spent within 60 days.
Liberty Street traffic and parking complaints
Speed cushions cost a few thousand dollars; a full traffic study would cost more — estimates were requested.
East Knight Street access and State Route 109 congestion
New business tax revenue from bypass growth could ease budget pressures.
Meta grant for park project
The city previously committed up to $1.5 million; the new application could ask for less.
Athletic field lighting policy at city parks
Running lights dark-to-11 p.m. daily would roughly double the ~$75,000 annual lighting budget.
Alley abandonment off Portland Boulevard
The city spent $1,500 on an appraisal of the roughly 6,000-square-foot parcel, which appraised near $15,000.
Old Westmoreland Road residential growth
Off-site road improvements could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and affect whether dense developments remain feasible.
Police K9 grant
Grant funding offsets generator costs the city previously prepared the site for at its own expense.
Portland City Lake development and boat ramp
The city has been investing steadily in lake amenities including parking, paving and fish stocking.
Rezonings on Fountain Head Road, TGT Road and North Russell Street
Driver Safety matching grant program
Matching grant — the city would share program costs.
Natural gas pipeline engineering — Red River Crossing
Engineering services agreement; cost not stated in published materials.
Coker Ford/Rapids Road natural gas extension denied
$1.2 million construction cost with a 70-year payback at current subscription.
South Broadway Rezonings (840 South Broadway and 0 South Broadway)
Could bring new commercial businesses and tax revenue to a long-vacant corner, though specific tenants aren't lined up yet.
Loan for Park Improvements
About $160,000 a year in debt service, possibly offset by the sales tax increase if it passes in May.
Decisions during term (258)
Recorded while Callis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.