Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 5, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 5, 2020
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2020
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 2020
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting
to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public)while adhering to
social distancing guidelines.During meetings, any member of the public physically present in
the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live
feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is
recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their
nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can register “To Be Called” to speak up to 24
hours in advance on theJoliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Comments can also be
emailed in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, and Bettye Gavin
Absent Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Greg Ruddy - Public Works
Administrator, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Mike Eulitz - Public Assets
Supervisor, and Jerry Hervey - Resident.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the September 14, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
Minutes TMP-0474
Attachments: Minutes - 9-14-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one signed up nor attending the meeting to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details
can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Purchase a Skid Steer Loader for the City of Joliet Public 112-20
Works Department - Roadways Division from Altorfer
Industries, Inc. in the amount of $82,500.00
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Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Mike Eulitz, Public Assets Supervisor, discussed the Skid Steer Loader
purchase, in the amount of $82,500.00, to Altorfer, Industries.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin to recommend for approval to full
Council Contract Item No. 112-20.
No Second Motion - Motion Lost.
Motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Gavin
Nay: Hug
b. Purchase a Ford F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the 113-20
Department of Public Works - Sign Division to Ron Tirapelli
Ford in the amount of $32,789.76
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Mike Eulitz discussed this purchase of a F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the Sign
Division, in the amount of $32,789.76, to Ron Tirapelli Ford.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin to recommend for approval to full
Council Contract Item No. 113-20.
No Second Motion - Motion Lost.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Gavin
Nay: Hug
c. Award a Contract for the 2020 Traffic Signal Materials 114-20
Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount
of $100,201.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed the 2020 Traffic Signals
Materials Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation, the amount of
$100,201.00.
d. Award a Contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive 115-20
Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No.
20-00526-00-FP to P.T Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $627,152.89
Greg Ruddy discussed the contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive
Roadway Improvement Project - 2020, in the amount of $627,152.89. to P.T.
Ferro Construction Co.
Contract Memos 114-20 and 115-20 Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend
to the full Council item No's 114-20 and 115-20 for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Hug, and Gavin
Absent: Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,038.66 TMP-0480
to the 2019 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project and
Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $9,393.58
on behalf of Globe Construction, Inc.
Jim Trizna discussed Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $1,038.66, to Globe
Construction. Also discussed was the Final payment in the amount of
$9,393.58.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
approve Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item No. TMP-0480.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
b. Approve Payment for VueWorks Asset Management 116-20
Annual Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data
Transfer Solutions in the amount of $70,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the payment for the VueWorks Asset Management
Annual Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data Transfer
Solutions, in the amount of $70,000.00.
c. Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,216.12 117-20
and Payment No. 19 and Final in the amount of $ 32,792.88
for the 2018 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to
Van Mack Electric Company
Jim Trizna discussed Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $3,216.12, and
Final Payment in the amount of $32,792.88 to Van Mack Electric Company.
d. Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and 118-20
Debris Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to
Various Contractors in the amount of $174,537.00
Mike Eulitz discussed the payment in the amount of $174,537.00, to Various
Contractors for the removal of trees due to the storm of August 10, 2020.
e. Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Rock Run and West 119-20
Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
($32,795.00)
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 6, in the amount of ($32,795.00),
to Visu-Sewer.
f. Approve Change Order No. 9 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 120-20
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount
of $10,030.00
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Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 9, in the amount of $10,030.00, to
Michels Corporation.
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend
to the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item No's 116-20, 117-20,
118-20, 119-20, and 120-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
Absent: Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program 122-20
Jim Trizna this yearly Roadway Reconstruction Program, in the amount of
$1,230,000.00.
b. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from 123-20
the Will County Stormwater Planning Committee for the
Eastside WWTP Rain Garden and Bioretention Basin Project
in the amount of $15,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed this Resolution Authorizing acceptance of a Grant
from the Will County Stormwater Planning Committee, in the amount of
$15,000.00.
c. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 124-20
Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project
- 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP in the amount of
$407,748.89
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution, in the amount of $407,748.89.
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug to recommend to
the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item No's 122-20, 123-20 and 124-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
Absent: Morris
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NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted 087-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Hydrants Report 9-25-20
Allison discussed this report.
b. Alternative Water Source Program 088-20
Allison Swisher discussed the last stakeholder meeting was last week and about
35 people attended. Lake Michigan allocation application was submitted. The
City is in the homestretch for negotiating agreements with the City of Chicago
and Indiana Communities. A workshop will be scheduled in November.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one signed up nor attending to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details
can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bettye Gavin, seconded by Larry E. Hug, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation,
please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois
60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Monday, October 5, 2020 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting
to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public)while adhering to
social distancing guidelines.During meetings, any member of the public physically present in
the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live
feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is
recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their
nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can register “To Be Called” to speak up to 24
hours in advance on theJoliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Comments can also be
emailed in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes 09-14-2020 TMP-0474
Attachments: Minutes - 9-14-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda October 5, 2020
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details
can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the
agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on
an agenda item is
entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally
respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in
conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Service Committee shall be
called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to
speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Purchase a Skid Steer Loader for the City of Joliet Public Works 112-20
Department - Roadways Division from Altorfer Industries, Inc. in
the amount of $82,500.00
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
b. Purchase a Ford F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the Department of 113-20
Public Works - Sign Division to Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount of
$32,789.76
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
c. Award a Contract for the 2020 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase 114-20
Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $100,201.00
d. Award a Contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive 115-20
Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No.
20-00526-00-FP to P.T Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$627,152.89
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,038.66 to the TMP-0480
2019 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project and Payment Estimate
No. 6 and Final in the amount of $9,393.58 on behalf of Globe
Construction, Inc.
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b. Approve Payment for VueWorks Asset Management Annual 116-20
Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data Transfer
Solutions in the amount of $70,000.00
c. Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,216.12 and 117-20
Payment No. 19 and Final in the amount of $ 32,792.88 for the
2018 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van Mack
Electric Company
d. Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris 118-20
Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to Various
Contractors in the amount of $174,537.00
e. Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Rock Run and West Park 119-20
Interceptor Rehabilitation Project in the amount of ($32,795.00)
f. Approve Change Order No. 9 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 120-20
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of
$10,030.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program 122-20
b. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Will 123-20
County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside WWTP
Rain Garden and Bioretention Basin Project in the amount of
$15,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A.pdf
c. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Mason 124-20
Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT
Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP in the amount of $407,748.89
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted 087-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Hydrants Report 9-25-20
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b. Alternative Water Source Program 088-20
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details
can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page. This section
is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda,
except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an
agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do
not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who
engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be
called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to
speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation,
please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois
60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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