Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 2, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 2, 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 November 2, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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: James Capparelli - City Manager, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works,
Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering,
Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Owen Dean - Civil Engineer II, and Bob
Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Abstain: Morris
Minutes - October 18, 2021 ID-528-20
Attachments: Public Service Meeting Minutes 10-18-21
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens in attendance at this meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Manager Policy Regarding Delay of City Council TMP-2585
Action on Public Service Committee Recommended Council
Memos
City Manager, James Capparelli and Public Service Committee members
discussed the policy regarding the delay of Public Service items going to City
Council at a subsequent meeting.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Rock Salt Purchase 2021-2022 ID-530-20
to Morton Salt at a Unit Price of $68.20 per ton
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2021-2022 Salt Purchase,
at a unit price of $68.20 per ton, on behalf of Morton Salt.
b. Award of Contract for Emergency Repairs to the 11D No. TMP-2693
2 Booster Pump to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in
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the amount of $49,995.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the emergency repairs to
the 11D No. 2 Booster Pump, in the amount of $49,995.00, on behalf of Great
Lakes Water Resources Group.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-530-20 and
TMP-2693.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved.
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer TMP-2659
Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to
RJN Group in the amount of $115,000.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed Amendment No. 2, in
the amount of $115,000.00, on behalf of RJN Group.
b. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services TMP-2660
Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program
Financial Planning / Rate Services Project to Burns &
McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $11,750.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $11,750.00, on
behalf of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co Inc.
c. Change Order No. 3 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell TMP-2661
Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Section No.
18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $($8,610.05) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the
amount of $15,070.37
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, discussed Change Order No.
3, in the amount of ($8,610.05), on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. Also
discussed was Payment No. 5, in the amount of $15,070.37, on behalf of PT
Ferro Construction Co.
d. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-2662
Replacement Project to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors,
Inc. in the amount of $12,514.76 and Payment Estimate No. 3
in the amount of $35,873.68
Mike Todorovic discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $12,514.76, on
behalf of J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc.
e. Change Order No. 1 for Time Extension on the Lead TMP-2664
Water Service Line Replacement Phase I to Stip Bros
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Excavating
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, an extension of time for final
completion, on behalf of Stip Bros. Excavating.
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's TMP-2659, TMP-2660, TMP-2661,
TMP-2662 and TMP-2664.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders/Pay Estiimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction TMP-2663
Easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the
Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange
Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Section No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance Sharp Property Solutions Houbolt temp easement
6800 Parcel 0011 Standard Bank plat temp easement sharp
Sharp Property Solutions - Temporary Easement
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance accepting a temporary easement at Lot 2
of Chicago Gravel Co.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No. TMP-2663.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-527-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 10-22-2021 (003)
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
b. Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead Sewer and Backflow ID-529-20
Prevention Program - A Solution to Sanitary Sewer
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Basement Backups
Attachments: Overhead Sewer Program and Backflow Prevention Memo
Owen Dean, Civil Engineer II, discussed an update of the proposed cost sharing
overhead sewer and backflow prevention program. This will be brought back to
the next meeting under the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public in attendance.
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
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 - October 18, 2021 ID-528-20
Attachments: Public Service Meeting Minutes 10-18-21
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Manager Policy Regarding Delay of City Council Action on TMP-2585
Public Service Committee Recommended Council Memos
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Rock Salt Purchase 2021-2022 to ID-530-20
Morton Salt at a Unit Price of $68.20 per ton
b. Award of Contract for Emergency Repairs to the 11D No. 2 TMP-2693
Booster Pump to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the
amount of $49,995.00
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CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-2659
Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN Group in the
amount of $115,000.00
b. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for TMP-2660
the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate
Services Project to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the
amount of $11,750.00
c. Change Order No. 3 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / TMP-2661
Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 18-00511-00-FP
to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $($8,610.05) and
Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $15,070.37
d. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-2662
Project to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$12,514.76 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of
$35,873.68
e. Change Order No. 1 for Time Extension on the Lead Water TMP-2664
Service Line Replacement Phase I to Stip Bros Excavating
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at TMP-2663
Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road
(Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and
Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance Sharp Property Solutions Houbolt temp easement
6800 Parcel 0011 Standard Bank plat temp easement sharp
Sharp Property Solutions - Temporary Easement
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-527-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 10-22-2021 (003)
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b. Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead Sewer and Backflow ID-529-20
Prevention Program - A Solution to Sanitary Sewer Basement
Backups
Attachments: Overhead Sewer Program and Backflow Prevention Memo
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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