Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 17, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, May 17, 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 May 17, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2021
As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5
mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will
remain at 18 members of the public.
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 and Bettye Gavin
Absent Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of
Public Works, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, and Amy Ferris - Deputy
Director of Public Utilities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the May 3, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Minutes - May 3, 2021 ID-376-20
Attachments: May 3, 2021 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No comments at this time.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the ID-377-20
Black Road Pump Station Improvements to Donohue &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $146,990.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Professional
Engineering Services agreement for the Black Road Pump Station, in the
amount of $146,990.00, to Donohue & Associates, Inc.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full council Contract Item No. ID-377.20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Contract Item Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 3 for the Phase II Engineering Services ID-378-20
for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR to Willett Hofmann &
Associates Inc. in the amount of $9,984.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed Amendment No. 3 for the
Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project, in the amount of
$9,984.00, on behalf of Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc.
b. Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the 2020 Sanitary ID-379-20
Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Austin
Tyler Construction in the amount of $51,641.77
Attachments: Approver Report
Amy Ferris, Deputy Director of Public Utilities, discussed Change Order No. 1
and final payout, in the amount of $51,641.77, on behalf of Austin Tyler
Construction.
c. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb ID-380-20
Replacement Project to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors in
the amount of $14,594.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project, in the amount of $14,594.00, to J&J Newell Concrete
Contractors.
d. Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer ID-381-20
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of ($6,978.40)
Attachments: Approver Report
Amy Ferris discussed Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of ($6,978.40), to Performance Pipelining
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Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council ID-378-20, ID-379-20, ID-380-20,
and ID-381-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates Items Approved
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for an Amigeaux’s ID-382-20
Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Amigeauxs Rest..docx
2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Request Letter
5-18-21.pdf
2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit for Amigeaux's Restaurant at 2307
Jefferson Street.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval ID-382-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Burger King ID-383-20
Restaurant at 400 E. Cass Street
Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Burger King.docx
400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Request Letter 5-18-21.pdf
400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru permit for the rebuild of Burger King at
400 E. Cass Street.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval ID-383-20.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
c. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks ID-384-20
Restaurant at 3064 Plainfield Road
Attachments: 3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter
5-18-21.pdf
3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
Memo to City Manager - Starbucks Rest..docx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 3064
Plainfield Road.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council ID-384-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
d. Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. ID-385-20
Jefferson Street - Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food
Pulled from this agenda; scrivener's error.
Various Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement ID-386-20
and Permanent Utility Easement at 2223 Hollywood Road for
the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange
Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance 2223 Hollywood easements.docx
2223 Hollywood temp easement.pdf
2223 Hollywood perm easement.pdf
6800 Parcel 0006 Lip Joliet Plat of Easement 3-12-20.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance accepting a Temporary Construction
Easement and Permanent Utility Easement at 2223 Hollywood Road.
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b. Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds ID-387-20
for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey
Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect.
No. 11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution appropriating additional Motor Fuel Tax
funds for Garnsey Ave.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman. Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council ID-386-20 and ID-387-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Amy Ferris, of the Public Utilities Department, will be leaving the Department in June 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one is in attendance or called in.
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 Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: 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, May 17, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5
mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will
remain at 18 members of the public.
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 - May 3, 2021 ID-376-20
Attachments: May 3, 2021 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda May 17, 2021
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. Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Black ID-377-20
Road Pump Station Improvements to Donohue & Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $146,990.00
Attachments: Approver Report
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 3 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the ID-378-20
Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR to Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. in
the amount of $9,984.00
Attachments: Approver Report
b. Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the 2020 Sanitary ID-379-20
Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Austin Tyler
Construction in the amount of $51,641.77
Attachments: Approver Report
c. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement ID-380-20
Project to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors in the amount of
$14,594.00
Attachments: Approver Report
d. Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation ID-381-20
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($6,978.40)
Attachments: Approver Report
VARIOUS
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a. Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for an Amigeaux’s ID-382-20
Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Amigeauxs Rest..docx
2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Request Letter
5-18-21.pdf
2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Burger King Restaurant ID-383-20
at 400 E. Cass Street
Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Burger King.docx
400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Request Letter 5-18-21.pdf
400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
c. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at ID-384-20
3064 Plainfield Road
Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Starbucks Rest..docx
3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter
5-18-21.pdf
3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf
Approver Report
d. Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. Jefferson ID-385-20
Street - Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement and ID-386-20
Permanent Utility Easement at 2223 Hollywood Road for the
Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and
Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance 2223 Hollywood easements.docx
2223 Hollywood temp easement.pdf
2223 Hollywood perm easement.pdf
6800 Parcel 0006 Lip Joliet Plat of Easement 3-12-20.pdf
Approver Report
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b. Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for ID-387-20
the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over
Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No.
11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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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