Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 20, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 20, 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 20, 2021
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 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
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director
- Engineering, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Jeff Price - Superintendent -
Motor Maintance, and Derek Conley - Director of Economic Development
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman. Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the December 6, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Minutes - December 6, 2021 ID-565-20
Attachments: December 6, 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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022 - TMP-2876
REVISED
Jeff Price, Superintendent of Motor Maintenance, discussed the Motor Fuel
Purchase contract, for the purchase of Unleaded Fuel from AL Warren Oil Co.
and Grade #2 Diesel Fuel from Gladieux Trading & Marketing Company, LP.
b. Award of Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service TMP-2869
Contract - 2022 to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the amount of
$239,625.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2022 Electrical
Maintenance Service Contract, in the amount of $239,625.00, on behalf of Elliott
Electric, Inc.
c. Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Tower TMP-2902
Reconditioning Project to Era Valdivia Contractors in the
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amount of $1,567,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Laraway Road Water Tower Reconditioning
Project, in the amount of $1,567,000.00, on behalf of Era Valdivia Contractors.
Also discussed was the Construction Engineering Services Agreement, in the
amount of $106,379.00, on behalf of KLM Engineering.
Award of Contract for the Professional Engineering Services TMP-2870
for the Phase I, Phase II and Phase III Engineering Services
for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System
Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No.
21-00546-00-TL to Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $364,397.00
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, discussed the Phase I, II, and
III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System
Improvements Project - Phase A, in the amount of $364,397.00, on behalf of
Iteris, Inc.
e. Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 TMP-2903
Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman
Inc. in the amount of $1,269.900.00
Tony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the Professional
Services Agreement for the 2023 Water System Rehabilitation Program, in the
amount of $1,269,900.00, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman Inc.
f. Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter TMP-2906
Reading System to Core & Main in the amount of $69,727.00
Tony Anczer discussed the Renewal of Meter Reading Software service fee,
hosting service, and support, in the amount of $69,727.00, on behalf of Core &
Main.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-2876,
TMP-2869, TMP-2902, TMP-2870, TMP-2903, and TMP-2906.
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 the Prior Street (Pleasant - West TMP-2871
End) Roadway Improvements Project - CDBG to Austin Tyler
Construction Co. in the amount of ($38,722.90) and Payment
No. 4 and Final in the amount of $43,176.51
Mike Todorovic discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($38,722.90),
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on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 4
and Final in the amount of $43,176.51.
b. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate TMP-2872
Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of
$42,760.00
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $42,760.00, on
behalf of Carus Chemical Corp.
c. Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services TMP-2873
Agreement for the Combined SCADA Control Center to
Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $14,200.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services
Agreement for the Combined SCADA System Control Center, in the amount of
$14,200.00, on behalf of Strand Associates Inc.
d. Change Order No. 6 for the Eastside Wastewater TMP-2904
Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams
Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $77,783.02
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 6 for the Eastside Wastewater
Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project, in the amount of $77,783.02, on
behalf of Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. Also included was a time
extension of 121 days.
e. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Public Works Landscape TMP-2896
Restoration Program to Seasons Landscaping in the amount
of $7,849.00 and Payment Request No. 2 and Final in the
amount of $17,230.00
Mike Todorovic discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Public Works
Landscape Restoration Program, in the amount of $7,849.00, on behalf of
Seasons Landscaping. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 2 and final in
the amount of $17,230.00.
f. Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Contract TMP-2905
for the Structural Review and Construction Phase
Engineering for the Centerpoint Intermodal Center North
Bridges / Structures to Rempke-Sharpe & Associates in the
amount of $8,700.00
Mike Todorovic discussed Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services
Contract for the Structural Review and Construction Phase Engineering for the
Centerpoint Intermodal Center North Bridges / Structures, in the amount of
$8,700.00, on behalf of Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc.
g. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 on-call Lead Service TMP-2907
Line Replacement Program in the amount of $100,000.00
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the On-Call Lead Service Line
Replacement Program, in the amount of $100,000.00, on behalf of Stip Bros.
Excavating, Austin Tyler Construction Inc., and Brandt Excavating Inc.
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A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Morris, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final
Payments Item No's TMP-2871, TMP-2872, TMP-2873,TMP- 2904, TMP-2896,
TMP-2905, and TMP-2907.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds TMP-2874
for the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I,
Phase II and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet
Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement
Project - Phase A - MFT Section Number 21-00546-00-TL in
the amount of $364,397.00
Attachments: Resolution
Mike Todorovic discussed this Resolution in the amount of $364,397.00.
b. Resolution Appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds TMP-2875
for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I-80)
Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section Number
16-00503-00-PV in the amount of $715,588.25
Attachments: Resolution
Mike Todorovic discussed Resolution in the amount of $715,588.25.
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 TMP-2874 and TMP-2875.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Absent: Gavin
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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a. Public Utilities Office Staff Relocation
Derrick Conley discussed the additional properties that were reviewed for the Public Utilities
staff for relocation. Two (2) additional properties were looked at and reviewed. The lease
agreement for 116 N Chicago will be brought back to Council.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
Allison Swisher discussed an update regarding this program.
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 Committee members 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 meeting 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
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, December 20, 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 - December 6, 2021 ID-565-20
Attachments: December 6, 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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022, Bid TMP-2876
2614-1221 (To be submitted - Bid Opening 12-20-22)
b. Award of Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract TMP-2869
- 2022 to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the amount of $239,625.00
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c. Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Tower TMP-2902
Reconditioning Project to Era Valdivia Contractors in the amount of
$1,567,000.00
d. Award of Contract for the Professional Engineering Services for TMP-2870
the Phase I, Phase II and Phase III Engineering Services for the
Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement
Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL to Iteris, Inc.
in the amount of $364,397.00
e. Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 Water TMP-2903
System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
amount of $1,269.900.00
f. Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter TMP-2906
Reading System to Core & Main in the amount of $69,727.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for the Prior Street (Pleasant - West End) TMP-2871
Roadway Improvements Project - CDBG to Austin Tyler
Construction Co. in the amount of ($38,722.90) and Payment No. 4
and Final in the amount of $43,176.51
b. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate TMP-2872
Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of
$42,760.00
c. Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for TMP-2873
the Combined SCADA Control Center to Strand Assoc Inc. in the
amount of $14,200.00
d. Change Order No. 6 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment TMP-2904
Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $77,783.02
e. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Public Works Landscape TMP-2896
Restoration Program to Seasons Landscaping in the amount of
$7,849.00 and Payment Request No. 2 and Final in the amount of
$17,230.00
f. Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Contract for the TMP-2905
Structural Review and Construction Phase Engineering for the
Centerpoint Intermodal Center North Bridges / Structures to
Rempke-Sharpe & Associates in the amount of $8,700.00
g. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 on-call Lead Service Line TMP-2907
Replacement Program in the amount of $100,000.00
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the TMP-2874
Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II and
Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic
Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT
Section Number 21-00546-00-TL in the amount of $364,397.00
Attachments: Resolution
b. Resolution Appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the TMP-2875
Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway
Reconstruction Project - MFT Section Number 16-00503-00-PV in
the amount of $715,588.25
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-567-20
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee members 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 meeting 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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