Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 6, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 6, 2021
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 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 and Terry Morris
Absent Bettye Gavin
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director
- Engineering, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, and Brent Fraser- Operating Engineer
Facilities and Assets Maintenance Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the November 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Minutes - November 15, 2021 ID-552-20
Attachments: November 15, 2021 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk
has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of
the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at TMP-2741
815 Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of
$56,420.00
Brent Fraser, Operating Engineer Facilities and Assets, discussed the
Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 Campbell Street, in the amount of
$56,420.00, on behalf of Adler Roofing.
b. Approval of Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities TMP-2828
Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building,
LLC in the amount of $150,000.12
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Engineering Staff
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Office Relocation, in the amount of $150,000.12, to Bays Rialto Building, LLC.
This term is for a three year lease.
c. Award a Professional Service Contract for the Design / TMP-2833
Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson -
Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $38,911.99
Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Contract for the Design /
Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster) Water Main
Improvement Project, in the amount of $38,911.99, on behalf of CivilTech
Engineering, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-2741,
TMP-2828, and TMP-2833.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the TMP-2810
Public Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the
amount of $17,350.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed Change Order No. 1 to the
Utilities Department Golf Carts Purchase contract, in the amount of $17,350.00,
to Harris Golf Cars.
b. Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone TMP-2822
Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG
2021 to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$23,294.00 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the
amount of $58,545.31
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed Change Order No. 2, in the
amount of $23,294.00, for additional participation and balancing final quantities.
Also included is Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final, in the amount of
$58,545.31, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
c. Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead TMP-2829
Service Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler
Construction
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for a time extension of 210 days
to April 30, 2022 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2C project to
Austin Tyler Construction.
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d. Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement TMP-2830
Phase 2B to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of
$126,341.65 and Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the
amount of $629,939.22
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $126,341.65,
for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2B. Also discussed was
Payment No. 7, in the amount of $629,939.22, on behalf of Stip Bros.
Excavating.
e. Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B TMP-2831
Watermain Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in
the amount of ($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and
Final in the amount of $161,007.91
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1B
Watermain Improvements Project, in the amount of ($61,912.23), and Payment
No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,007.91, on behalf of Brandt Excavating.
f. Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water TMP-2832
Main Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the
amount of ($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and
Final in the amount of $197,176.24
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($149,993.92),
for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main Improvement Project. Also discussed
was Payment No. 6 and Final, in the amount of $197,176.24, on behalf of
Brandt Excavating.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final
Payments Item No's TMP-2810, TMP-2822, TMP-2829, TMP-2830, TMP-2831,
and TMP-2832.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-553-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
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Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2021
Allison Swisher discussed this report. We are trending toward fewer water main
breaks than previous years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: 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, December 6, 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 - November 15, 2021 ID-552-20
Attachments: November 15, 2021 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk
has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of
the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 TMP-2741
Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of $56,420.00
Approval of Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering TMP-2828
Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount
of $150,000.12
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c. Award a Professional Service Contract for the Design / TMP-2833
Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster)
Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $38,911.99
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the Public TMP-2810
Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of
$17,350.00
b. Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge TMP-2822
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG 2021 to Austin
Tyler Construction in the amount of $23,294.00 and Payment
Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $58,545.31
c. Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service TMP-2829
Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction
d. Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase TMP-2830
2B to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $126,341.65 and
Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the amount of $629,939.22
e. Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B TMP-2831
Watermain Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the
amount of ($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in
the amount of $161,007.91
f. Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main TMP-2832
Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the
amount of $197,176.24
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-553-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2021
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda December 6, 2021
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council 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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