Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 31, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 31, 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 31, 2022
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 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
Councilwoman Gavin attended remotely.
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities and Tony Anczer - Deputy
Director-Engineering, and Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the
Minutes of the January 18, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - January 18, 2022 ID-622-20
Attachments: January 18, 2022 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite TMP-3152
Chemical purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in
the amount of $157,950.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Sodium Hypochlorite
Chemical purchase, in the amount of $157,950.00, on behalf of Hawkins Water
Treatment Group.
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-3153
Hypochlorite Chemical purchase to Hawkins Water
Treatment Group in the amount of $339,690.00
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of the Drinking Water Sodium
Hypochlorite Chemical, in the amount of $339,690.00, from Hawkins Treatment
Group.
c. Award of Contract for the 2022 Aluminum Sulfate Solution TMP-3154
purchase to USALCO LLC in the amount of $549,295.14
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of 2022 Aluminum Sulfate Solution, in
the amount of $549,295.14, from USALCO LLC.
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d. Award of Contact for the 2022 Manganese Sulfate TMP-3155
Chemical purchase to Carus Corporation in the amount of
$307,334.16
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Manganese Sulfate Chemical, in the
amount of $307,334.16, to Carus Corporation.
e. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sodium Permanganate TMP-3156
Chemical purchase to Carus Corporation in the amount of
$340,467.84
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Permanganate Chemicals, in
the amount of $340,467.84, to Carus Corporation.
f. Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Sodium Bisulfite TMP-3157
Chemical purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in
the amount of $41,040.00
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite Chemicals, in the
amount of $41,040.00, from Hawkins Water Treatment Group.
g. Award of Contracts for the 2022 Biosolids Disposal TMP-3158
Program to New Era Spreading in the amount of
$1,535,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2022 Biosolids Disposal Program, in the amount
of $1,535,000.00, to New Era Spreading.
h. Award of Contract for the repair to the No. 2 and No. 3 TMP-3159
Sludge Storage Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment
Plant to Cady Inc. in the amount of $209,738.00
Allison Swisher discussed the repair to the No. 2 and No. 3 sludge storage tanks
at the Eastside Treatment Plant, in the amount of $209,738.00, to Cady, Inc.
i. Award of Contract for the Parkview Water Main TMP-3160
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$2,615,855.86
Tony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering discussed the Parkview Water Main
Improvements, in the amount of $2,615,855.86, to Brandt Excavating.
j. Award of Contract for the Essington ComEd Crossing TMP-3161
Water Main Improvements project to P.T. Ferro Construction
in the amount of $1,195,807.34
Tony Anczer discussed the Essington ComEd Crossing Water Main
Improvements project, in the amount of $1,195,807.34, to P.T. Ferro
Construction.
k. Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 3 and TMP-3162
Edgerton Drive Water Main Improvements project to Austin
Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $5,191,773.69
Tony Anczer discussed the Garnsey Park Phase 3 and Edgerton Drive Water
Main project, in the amount of $5,191,773.69, to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
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l. Award of Contract for the Oakview Water Main TMP-3163
Improvements project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $2,986,986.43
Tony Anczer discussed the Oakview Water Main Improvements Project, in the
amount of $2,986,986.43, to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-3152,
TMP-3153, TMP-3154, TMP-3155, TMP-3156, TMP-3157, TMP-3158,
TMP-3159, TMP-3160, TMP-3161, TMP-3162, AND TMP-3163.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments on this Agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances/Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-621-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 1-24-2022 (003)
Allison Swisher gave an update on this report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, 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
Monday, January 31, 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 18, 2022 ID-622-20
Attachments: January 18, 2022 Public Service Meeting 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 2022 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite TMP-3152
Chemical purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the
amount of $157,950.00
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-3153
Hypochlorite Chemical purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment
Group in the amount of $339,690.00
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c. Award of Contract for the 2022 Aluminum Sulfate Solution TMP-3154
purchase to USALCO LLC in the amount of $549,295.14
d. Award of Contact for the 2022 Manganese Sulfate Chemical TMP-3155
purchase to Carus Corporation in the amount of $307,334.16
e. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sodium Permanganate TMP-3156
Chemical purchase to Carus Corporation in the amount of
$340,467.84
f. Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Sodium Bisulfite Chemical TMP-3157
purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the amount of
$41,040.00
g. Award of Contracts for the 2022 Biosolids Disposal Program to TMP-3158
New Era Spreading in the amount of $1,535,000.00
h. Award of Contract for the repair to the No. 2 and No. 3 Sludge TMP-3159
Storage Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to
Cady Inc. in the amount of $209,738.00
i. Award of Contract for the Parkview Water Main Improvements TMP-3160
Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of $2,615,855.86
j. Award of Contract for the Essington ComEd Crossing Water TMP-3161
Main Improvements project to P.T. Ferro Construction in the
amount of $1,195,807.34
k. Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 3 and Edgerton TMP-3162
Drive Water Main Improvements project to Austin Tyler
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $5,191,773.69
l. Award of Contract for the Oakview Water Main Improvements TMP-3163
project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$2,986,986.43
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments on this Agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances/Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda January 31, 2022
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-621-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 1-24-2022 (003)
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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