Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 3, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 3, 2022
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 January 3, 2022
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 3, 2022
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
Councilwoman Gavin attended remotely.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of
Public Utilities, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Tony Anczer - Deputy
Director-Engineering.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug to approve the
Minutes of the December 20, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Morris
Abstain: Gavin
Minutes - December 20, 2021 ID-586-20
Attachments: December 20, 2021 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue TMP-2966
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $358,916.83
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, dicussed the Contract for the
Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project, in the amount of $358,916.83,
on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer TMP-2979
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of $3,539,389.25
Attachments: Exhibit 1- 2022 SS Rehab Program.docx
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2022 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $3,539,389.25, on behalf of
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Performance Pipelining Inc. Also included was Amendment No. 2 for
Professional Service Agreement, in the amount of $272,760.00, on behalf of
RJN Group.
c. Award of Contract for the Fairview Water Main TMP-2980
Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction in the
amount of $2,260,286.50
Tony Anczer discussed the Fairview Water Main Improvements Project, in the
amount of $2,260,286.50, on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction.
d. Award of Contract for the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main TMP-2981
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in
the amount of $1,292,292.00
Tony Anczer discussed the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $1,292,292.00, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction,
Inc.
e. Award of Contract for the West Acres Water Main TMP-2982
Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $2,563,156.08
Tony Anczer discussed the West Acres Water Main Improvements Project, in
the amount of $2,563,156.08, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
f. Award of Contract for the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water TMP-2983
Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco, Inc.
in the amount of $1,802,861.06
Tony Anczer discussed the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $1,802,861.06, on behalf of Construction by Camco,
Inc.
g. Award of Contract for the Buell / Western / Reed Water TMP-2984
Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the
amount of $1,060,194.61
Tony Anczer discussed the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main Improvement
Project, in the amount of $1,060,194.61, on behalf of Brandt Excavating Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Item No's TMP-2966, TMP-2979,
TMP-2980, TMP-2981,TMP- 2982, TMP-2983, and TMP-2984.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point TMP-2985
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Repair Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating Inc.
in the amount of ($15,958.92) and Payment No. 3 and Final in
the amount of $2,376.44
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($15,958.92), on
behalf of Brandt Excavating Inc. Also included was payment No. 3 and final in
the amount of $2,376.44.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay
Estimates/Final Payments Item No. TMP-2985.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet TMP-2969
Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3
Attachments: WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Ordinance
WALSH- SSA List
WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Plat
HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Ordinance
HELEN - SSA List
HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Plat
DORA 2022 SSA 3 Ordinance
DORA SSA 3 - List
DORA SSA 3 - Plat
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Ordinance proposing the
establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1-3. This is a one
time fee to the homeowners in the special area. It is a separate bill issued to the
property owner by the City of Joliet.
b. Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity Avenue / TMP-2970
Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No.
21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83
Attachments: Resolution - CHARITY HELEN BLR 09111 AWARD
Mike Todorovic discussed the Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity
Avenue / Helen Ave in the amount of $358,916.83. This amount of should be
$354,566.83. The corrected amount will be reflected at City Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
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to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's TMP-2969 and TMP-2970.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-587-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 12-30-2021
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed they Hydrant Repairs,
Valves, and Contracted Utilities for 2021.
Terry Morris inquired about upcoming Construction Projects: The Public Utilities
Department will be sending out letters to each of the affected areas. The
communication plan is being put together for the 2022 projects.
Infrastructure Bill: Allison Swisher gave an update to the Public Service
Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, 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 - Final
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, January 3, 2022 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 20, 2021 ID-586-20
Attachments: December 20, 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 Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue TMP-2966
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $358,916.83
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b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-2979
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$3,539,389.25
Attachments: Exhibit 1- 2022 SS Rehab Program.docx
c. Award of Contract for the Fairview Water Main Improvements TMP-2980
Project to Steve Speiss Construction in the amount of
$2,260,286.50
d. Award of Contract for the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main TMP-2981
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the
amount of $1,292,292.00
e. Award of Contract for the West Acres Water Main TMP-2982
Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $2,563,156.08
f. Award of Contract for the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main TMP-2983
Improvements Project to Construction by Camco, Inc. in the
amount of $1,802,861.06
g. Award of Contract for the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main TMP-2984
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of
$1,060,194.61
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair TMP-2985
Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount
of ($15,958.92) and Payment No. 3 and Final in the amount of
$2,376.44
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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a. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet TMP-2969
Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3
Attachments: WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Ordinance
WALSH- SSA List
WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Plat
HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Ordinance
HELEN - SSA List
HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Plat
DORA 2022 SSA 3 Ordinance
DORA SSA 3 - List
DORA SSA 3 - Plat
b. Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen TMP-2970
Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the
amount of $358,916.83
Attachments: Resolution - CHARITY HELEN BLR 09111 AWARD
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-587-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 12-30-2021
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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