Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 18, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, January 18, 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 18, 2022
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 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, and Tony Anczer - Deputy Director-Engineering.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve the
Minutes of the January 3, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - January 3, 2022 ID-607-20
Attachments: January 3, 2022 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
a. Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the TMP-3056
2022 City-Wide Roadway Resurfacing Program to Robinson
Engineering Ltd. In the amount of $195,000.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2022 Professional
Engineering Services Agreement, in the amount of $195,000.00, on behalf of
Robinson Engineering Ltd.
b. Award of Professional Service Contract for the 2022-2023 TMP-3079
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program to
Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$28,215.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2022-2023 National Bridge Inspection Standards
Program, in the amount of $28,215.00, to Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval Contract Item No's TMP-3056 and TMP-3079 for
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approval by the full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Contract TMP-3057
with Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc. for the Downtown
Floodplain Levee Project in the amount of $172,543.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Professional Services
Contract for the Downtown Levee Floodplain Project, in the amount of
$199,798.00, on behalf of Rempe-Sharpe & Associates. The amount of
$172,543.00 in the title should be $199,798.00.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay
Estimates/Final Payments Item No. TMP-3057 with the corrected amount in the
title of $199,798.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
b. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Utilities Electrical TMP-3058
Maintenance Service Agreement to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the
amount of $12,245.02
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed Change Order No. 1, an
increase in the amount of $12,245.02, to the 2021 Utilities Electrical
Maintenance Service Agreement to Elliott Electric.
c. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate TMP-3060
Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of
$27,497.22
Allison Swisher discussed this Change Order, in the amount of $27,497.22, on
behalf of Carus Chemical Corp..
d. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate TMP-3061
Solution Purchase to Usalco, LLC in the amount of
$125,891.72
Allison Swisher discussed this change order, in the amount of $125,891.72, to
Usalco, LLC.
e. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate TMP-3062
Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of
$42,760.00
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Allison Swisher discussed this change order, in the amount of $42,760.00, on
behalf of Carus Chemical Corp.
f. Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Emergency Repairs TMP-3063
Project to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of
$13,690.50
Allison Swisher discussed this change order, in the amount of $13,690.50, on
behalf of Layne Christensen Company.
g. Payment for Emergency Repairs to the No. 1 Digester at TMP-3064
the Eastside Wastewater Plant to Joseph J. Henderson &
Son, Inc. in the amount of $52,967.25
Allison Swisher discussed Emergency Repairs to Digester No. 1, in the amount
of $52,967.25, on behalf of Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.
h. Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning TMP-3065
and Investigations Program to National Power Rodding in
the amount of ($8,980.40) and Final Payment in the amount
of $11,528.64
Allison Swisher discussed this change order, in the amount of $($8,980.40), on
behalf of National Power Rodding.
i. Change Order No. 5 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer TMP-3066
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of ($231,894.47)
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 5,
in the amount of ($231,894.47), on behalf of Performance Pipelining Inc.
j. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadway Resurfacing TMP-2967
Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 20-00525-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($40,780.17) and Payment
Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $12,216.29
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, a net deduction in the amount of
($40,780.17), to the contract for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing Contract.
k. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-2968
Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $100,492.03 and Payment
Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $185,588.72
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $100,492.03, to
PT Ferro Construction Co. for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B.
l. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($202,815.65) and TMP-3080
Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of
$105,660.55 for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, a net deduction in the amount
of ($202,815.65), for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main Improvements. Also
discussed was the final payment in the amount of $105,660.55.
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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's TMP-3058, TMP-3060, TMP-3061,
TMP-3062, TMP-3063, TMP-3064, TMP-3065, TMP-3066, TMP-2967,
TMP-2968, and TMP-3080.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the TMP-2971
2020 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
20-00530-00-RS in the amount of $100,492.03
Attachments: Roadways Resurfacing B Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds.
b. Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as TMP-3081
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
Auction List November 2021
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution declaring 22 vehicles as surplus property
from the Motor Maintenance Division.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's TMP-2971 and TMP-3081.
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. Public Utilities On-Call Contracting
Allison Swisher discussed an update to on-call contractors. The current process uses a
rotating list using time and material. This contract will switch to a contracted on-call list of
contractors with bid pricing. This contract will be advertised and will come to Council in March
2022.
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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
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Tuesday, January 18, 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 - January 3, 2022 ID-607-20
Attachments: January 3, 2022 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. Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the 2022 TMP-3056
City-Wide Roadway Resurfacing Program to Robinson Engineering
Ltd. In the amount of $195,000.00
b. Award of Professional Service Contract for the 2022-2023 TMP-3079
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program to Willett
Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $28,215.00
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CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Contract with TMP-3057
Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc. for the Downtown Floodplain
Levee Project in the amount of $172,543.00
b. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Utilities Electrical TMP-3058
Maintenance Service Agreement to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the
amount of $12,245.02
c. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate Solution TMP-3060
Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of $27,497.22
d. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate Solution TMP-3061
Purchase to Usalco, LLC in the amount of $125,891.72
e. Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate TMP-3062
Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of
$42,760.00
f. Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Emergency Repairs Project TMP-3063
to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $13,690.50
g. Payment for Emergency Repairs to the No. 1 Digester at the TMP-3064
Eastside Wastewater Plant to Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. in
the amount of $52,967.25
h. Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and TMP-3065
Investigations Program to National Power Rodding in the amount
of ($8,980.40) and Final Payment in the amount of $11,528.64
i. Change Order No. 5 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-3066
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($231,894.47)
j. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadway Resurfacing Contract TMP-2967
A - MFT Sect. No. 20-00525-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of ($40,780.17) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final
in the amount of $12,216.29
k. Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-2968
Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $100,492.03 and Payment
Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $185,588.72
l. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($202,815.65) and TMP-3080
Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $105,660.55
for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project to
Brandt Excavating
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 TMP-2971
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
20-00530-00-RS in the amount of $100,492.03
Attachments: Roadways Resurfacing B Resolution
b. Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus TMP-3081
Attachments: Resolution
Auction List November 2021
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Public Utilities On-Call Contracting
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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