Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 19, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 19, 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 July 19, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 19, 2021
As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at
regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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
Meeting started at 4:47 pm. Bettye Gavin is on the way.
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public
Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director of Public Utilities, Owen Dean - Civil Engineer, Vincent
Alessio - Joliet Township, and Jake Jakovich, Resident.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the July 6, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Minutes - July 6, 2021 ID-441-20
Attachments: Public Service Meeting Minutes 7-6-21
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
No Contracts on this Agenda.
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this Agenda.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF ID-442-20
Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington
and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
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Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0004.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0004.pdf
Approver Report
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Resolution accepting a
Public Utility Easement, in the amount of $2,000.00, from JMF Industries LLC.
b. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and ID-443-20
Temporary Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois
LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington
and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0003.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0003.pdf
Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution accepting a Public Utility Easement
and Temporary Construction Easement, in the amount of $5,650.00, with
Stonemor Illinois LLC.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman. Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's ID-444-20 and ID-445-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Portillo’s ID-444-20
Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue
Attachments: Portillos Permit
Exhibit - 1444 Larkin Portillos Drive Thru
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Drive Thru Permit for a
Portillo's Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue.
Bettye Gavin joined the meeting at 4:52 pm.
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Smoothie King ID-445-20
Restaurant at 2504 W. Jefferson Street
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Attachments: Smoothie King Permit
Exhibit - 2504 Jefferson Smoothie King Drive Thru
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit request for a Smoothie King
Restaurant at 2504 W. Jefferson Street near the Menards.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Various Item No's ID-444-20 and
ID-445-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Various Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
314 Dewey - Sewer Issue
Allison Swisher discussed this. Owen Dean investigated pricing and the lowest price is
around $13,000.00 from Stip Bros. The Homeowner will pay half through a payment plan.
The City will move forward with hiring Stip Bros. to complete the work.
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-446-20
Attachments: Altnerative Water Source Presentation
Allison Swisher discussed the update of the Alternative Water Source Program.
The focus of this update is in regards to engineering and 8 Capital
Improvements Projects.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
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, July 19, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at
regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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 - July 6, 2021 ID-441-20
Attachments: Public Service Meeting Minutes 7-6-21
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
No Contracts on this Agenda.
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this Agenda.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda July 19, 2021
a. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF ID-442-20
Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington and
Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0004.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0004.pdf
Approver Report
b. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and Temporary ID-443-20
Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois LLC (PIN
05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington and Jefferson
Interceptor Sewer Project
Attachments: Resolution
Easement Agreement for Parcel 0003.pdf
Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0003.pdf
Approver Report
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Portillo’s Restaurant at ID-444-20
1444 N. Larkin Avenue
Attachments: Portillos Permit
Exhibit - 1444 Larkin Portillos Drive Thru
b. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Smoothie King ID-445-20
Restaurant at 2504 W. Jefferson Street
Attachments: Smoothie King Permit
Exhibit - 2504 Jefferson Smoothie King Drive Thru
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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