Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 5, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 5, 2021
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 April 5, 2021
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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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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 email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public
Utilities, Derek Conley - Economic Development Director, Jeffrey Price - Superintendent -
Fleet Services, and Owen Dean - Civil Engineer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the
Minutes of the March 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - March 15- 2021 ID-325-20
Attachments: March 15, 2021 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one is present and no one has called in for public comments.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Award a Contract for the 2021 Public Works Landscape ID-330-20
Restoration Program to Seasons Landscape in the amount
of $35,226.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Landscape Restoration
Program, in the amount of $35,226.00, on behalf of Seasons Landscape.
b. Award the Price Agreement for the 2021 Street ID-331-20
Maintenance Materials Contracts
a) City of Joliet Aggregate Price Agreement Contract
b) City of Joliet Bituminous Patching Materials Contract
Greg Ruddy discussed the Aggregate Price Agreement and the Bituminous
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Patching Materials Price agreements at the unit prices listed with the companies
listed for each.
c. Award of Contract for the 2021 On-Call Lead Water ID-332-20
Service Line Replacement Program to Stip Bros. Excavating,
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc., and Brandt Excavating, Inc.
in the amount of $350,000.00 based on unit prices provided
in their bids
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities discussed the 2021 On-Call Lead
Water Service Line Replacement Program, in the amount of $350,000.00, based
on unit prices with multiple contractors provided in their bids.
d. Award of Contract for the 2021 Utilities Restoration ID-333-20
Program to Lindblad Construction, Construction by Camco,
and P.T. Ferro Construction in an amount not to exceed of
$600,000.00 based on unit prices provided in their bids
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Utilities Restoration Program, in an amount
not to exceed of $600,000.00, based on unit prices with multiple contractors
provided in their bids.
e. Approve a Professional Engineering Services Agreement ID-334-20
for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard
(Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and
Improvements to Patrick Engineering, Inc. in the amount not
to exceed $2,407,705.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard
(Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek), in an amount not to exceed $2,407,705.00,
on behalf of Patrick Engineering, Inc. subject to the approval of a Memorandum
of Understanding with Cullinan Properties, Inc. regarding reimbursement of
payment for Phase II engineering services.
f. Payment for Emergency Water Main Repairs and Valve ID-335-20
Replacements to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$40,252.88
Allison Swisher discussed the payment for emergency repairs, in the amount of
$40,252.88, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-330-20,
ID-331-20, ID-332-20, ID-333-20, ID-334-20, and ID-335.20
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
g. Approve the 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule ID-336-20
Attachments: 2021 Vehicle Purchase Exhibit
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule for the purchase of
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23 proposed units as part of the ongoing 5-year vehicle replacement plan.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No. ID-336-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Gavin and Morris
Nay: Hug
Contract Items ID-330-20 through ID-335-20 approved by all Council members.
Contract Item ID-336-20 approved by two Council members.
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 and Final ID-337-20
Payment for the Demolition of 100-106 E. Washington Street
Attachments: Change Order 2 100-106 E Washington St
Derek Conley, Director of Economic Development, discussed this change order,
in the amount of $24,339.92, and final payment, in the amount of $64,339.92,
on behalf of Grosshening, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates /
Final Payments Item No. ID-337-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item Approved
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin ID-338-20
Restaurant at 3000 Maple Road
Attachments: Permit - Dunkin Restaurant
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin' Restaurant at 3000
Maple Road.
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N’ Wash Car ID-339-20
Wash at 3000 Maple Road
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Attachments: Permit - 3000 Maple Rd - Lenny's Car Wash
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit for the Gas N' Wash Car Wash at
3000 Maple Road.
c. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a McDonald’s ID-340-20
Restaurant at 2885 Plainfield Road
Attachments: Permit - McDonalds - 2885 Plainfield Rd
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit for the existing McDonald's
Restaurant at 2885 Plainfield Road.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Various Item No's ID-338-20,
ID-339-20 and ID-340-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Various Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an ID-341-20
Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve
District of Will County and the City of Joliet for a Public
Bikeway along Essington Road and Theodore Street
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - Essington & Theodore Multi-Use Path
Greg Ruddy discussed an Intergovernmental Agreement for a public bikeway
along Essington Road and Theodore Street between the Forest Preserve District
of Will County and the City of Joliet.
b. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection ID-342-20
Agency Low Interest Loan L175465 for the 2021 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Attachments: Resolution
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Low
Interest Loan L175465 with the IEPA.
c. Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as ID-343-20
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
Surplus Vehicle Auction List
Greg Ruddy discussed the list of surplus property to be sold via auction or sold
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as scrap.
d. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection ID-344-20
Agency Low Interest Loan L175431 for the 2021 Water Main
Rehabilitation Program
Attachments: Resolution
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Program low
interest loan L175431 with the IEPA.
e. A Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of ID-345-20
Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT A - Memo of Understanding
Derek Conley discussed the Resolution entering into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC.
f. Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 31, Article V, ID-346-20
Section 31-281.F Requirements of unpolluted discharges
Attachments: Ordinance Article V Sewers Section 31-281.docx
Exhibit A Section 31-281 Proposed Revisions.docx
Allison Swisher discussed replacement of Chapter 31, Article V, Section
31-281.f.
g. Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City ID-347-20
of Joliet to include Funding of $440,830.00 and Approval of
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services
for the Project Management Services to Oversee the Houbolt
Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and
Roadway Reconstruction Project Phase I, II, and III to T.Y.
Lin International in an amount not to exceed $740,830.00
Attachments: Ordinance - Houbolt Road Interchange Project
Houbolt Road Project Agreement
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance to amend the 2021 budget, in the amount
of $440,830.00, for the Project Management Services to Oversee the Houbolt
Road Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project Phase I, II,
and III. Also included is Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $740,830.00 on
behalf of T.Y. Lin International.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's ID-341-20, ID-342-20, ID-343-20, ID-344-20, ID-345-20, ID-346-20, and
ID-347-20.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Channahon Community Park Overhead Sewer Conversion TMP-1318
Allison Swisher and Owen Dean, Civil Engineer discussed the Overhead Sewer
Conversion for this property.
b. 313 N. Eastern Avenue Overhead Sewer Conversion TMP-1319
Owen Dean discussed this situation. The committee asked for additional
information.
c. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-328-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-26-2021 (003)
Allison Swisher discussed the five hydrants, five valves and 23 watermain
breaks repaired. There are total of 87 watermain breaks for 2021.
d. Alternative Water Source Program ID-329-20
This subject will be updated on the second meeting of each month instead of
each meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one is present and no one called in.
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
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
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, April 5, 2021 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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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 email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - March 15- 2021
Attachments: March 15, 2021 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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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. Award a Contract for the 2021 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program
to Seasons Landscape in the amount of $35,226.00
b. Award the Price Agreement for the 2021 Street Maintenance Materials
Contracts
a) City of Joliet Aggregate Price Agreement Contract
b) City of Joliet Bituminous Patching Materials Contract
c. Award of Contract for the 2021 On-Call Lead Water Service Line
Replacement Program to Stip Bros. Excavating, Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.,
and Brandt Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $350,000.00 based on unit prices
provided in their bids
d. Award of Contract for the 2021 Utilities Restoration Program to Lindblad
Construction, Construction by Camco, and P.T. Ferro Construction in an amount
not to exceed of $600,000.00 based on unit prices provided in their bids
e. Approve a Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Phase II
Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard (Houbolt Road - Rock Run
Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements to Patrick Engineering, Inc. in the
amount not to exceed $2,407,705.00
f. Payment for Emergency Water Main Repairs and Valve Replacements to
Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $40,252.88
g. Approve the 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule
Attachments: 2021 Vehicle Purchase Exhibit
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 and Final Payment for the
Demolition of 100-106 E. Washington Street
Attachments: Change Order 2 100-106 E Washington St
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VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Restaurant at 3000 Maple
Road
Attachments: Permit - Dunkin Restaurant
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N’ Wash Car Wash at 3000
Maple Road
Attachments: Permit - 3000 Maple Rd - Lenny's Car Wash
c. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a McDonald’s Restaurant at 2885
Plainfield Road
Attachments: Permit - McDonalds - 2885 Plainfield Rd
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the City of Joliet for a
Public Bikeway along Essington Road and Theodore Street
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - Essington & Theodore Multi-Use Path
b. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest
Loan L175465 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Attachments: Resolution
c. Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
Surplus Vehicle Auction List
d. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest
Loan L175431 for the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Program
Attachments: Resolution
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e. A Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Cullinan
Joliet, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT A - Memo of Understanding
f. Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 31, Article V, Section 31-281.F
Requirements of unpolluted discharges
Attachments: Ordinance Article V Sewers Section 31-281.docx
Exhibit A Section 31-281 Proposed Revisions.docx
g. Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to include
Funding of $440,830.00 and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional
Engineering Services for the Project Management Services to Oversee the
Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway
Reconstruction Project Phase I, II, and III to T.Y. Lin International in an amount
not to exceed $740,830.00
Attachments: Ordinance - Houbolt Road Interchange Project
Houbolt Road Project Agreement
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Channahon Community Park Overhead Sewer Conversion
b. 313 N. Eastern Avenue Overhead Sewer Conversion
c. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water
Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-26-2021 (003)
d. Alternative Water Source Program
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.
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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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