Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 28, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, February 28, 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 February 28, 2022
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 28, 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 attending remotely.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Jeff Price - Superintendent, Fleet
Services, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, and Brent Fraser - Operating
Engineer, Facilities and Assets.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve the
Minutes of the February 14, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - February 14, 2022 ID-658-20
Attachments: February 14, 2022 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens at this time.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract extension for the 2022 Lawn Mowing TMP-3320
Services Program (Utilities) to Beary Landscape
Management in the amount of $119,360.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2022 extension
for the Lawn Mowing Services Program, in the amount of $119,360.00, on
behalf of Beary Landscape Management.
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Utilities Restoration TMP-3321
Program
Tony Anczer discussed the 2022 Utilities Restoration Program, for an amount
not to exceed of 600,000.00, on behalf of Lindblad Construction Co., P.T. Ferro
Construction Co., and Austin Tyler Constructions Inc.
c. Award of Contract for the 2022 Utilities Spoils Hauling TMP-3322
Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$286,750.00
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Tony Anczer discussed the 2022 Utilities Spoils Hauling Project, in the amount
of $286,750.00, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
d. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and TMP-3323
Inspection Program to National Power Rodding in the
amount of $774,274.35
Attachments: 2022 SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION MAP.docx
Tony Anczer discussed the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program, in
the amount of $774,274.35, on behalf of National Power Rodding. Also included
is a Professional Service Agreement, in the amount of 74,995.00, on behalf of
RJN Group Inc.
e. Award of Contract for the Roofing Envelope Replacement TMP-3324
at Joliet Slammers Stadium located at 1 Mayor Art Schultz
Drive to Adler Roofing in the amount of $135,000.00
Brent Fraser, Operating Engineer - Facilities and Assets, discussed the Roofing
Envelope Replacement at Joliet Slammers Stadium located at 1 Mayor Art
Schultz Drive, in the amount of $135,000.00, on behalf of Adler Roofing.
f. Award of Contract for the Roofing Envelope Replacement TMP-3325
at Bicentennial Park located at 201 W Jefferson Street to
Adler Roofing in the amount of $158,000.00
Brent Fraser discussed the Roofing Envelope Replacement at Bicentennial Park
located at 201 W Jefferson Street, in the amount of $158,000.00, on behalf of
Adler Roofing.
g. Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald TMP-3326
Drive Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of $2,318,134.78
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Illinois Route 53 at
Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements, in the amount of $2,318,134.78, on
behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
h. Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III TMP-3327
Engineering Services for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald
Drive Intersection Improvement Project - Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH to Jacob and Hefner not to exceed the
amount of $135,682.00
Attachments: REV 220112-Proposal 21.016 -City of Joliet-Emerald & 53 -
Construction Phase Services - February 15, 2022
Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Services agreement, in the amount of
$135,682.00, on behalf of Jacob and Hefner.
i. Professional Services Agreement for a Public TMP-3329
Right-of-Way ADA Transition Plan with Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $49,556.00
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Attachments: ADA Transition Plan - Agreement - 20220301
Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Right-of-Way ADA Transition Plan, in the
amount of $49,556.00, on behalf of Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
j. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Sanitary TMP-3330
Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN
Group Inc. in the amount of $539,150.00
Tony Anczer discussed the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and
Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of
$539,150.00, on behalf of RJN Group Inc.
k. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Annual TMP-3331
Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem
Vue Inc. in the amount of $56,974.00
Tony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the 2022
Annual Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring in the amount of
$56,974.00, on behalf of Xylem Vue Inc.
l. Professional Services Agreement for Department of Public TMP-3333
Utilities Safety Consulting Services - 2022 with Sheffield
Safety and Loss Control in the amount of $250,075.00
Tony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for The
Department of Public Utilities Safety Consulting Services - 2022, in the amount
of $250,075.00, on behalf of Sheffield Safety and Loss Control.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-3320,
TMP-3321, TMP-3322, TMP-3323, TMP-3324, TMP-3325, TMP-3326,
TMP-3327, TMP-3329, TMP-3330, TMP-3331 and TMP-3333.
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. 7 for the Eastside Wastewater TMP-3218
Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams
Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $203,422.17
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 7 for the Eastside Wastewater
Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project, in the amount of $203,422.17, on
behalf of Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. and extend the construction
contract by 32 days.
b. Amendment No. 1 Professional Service Agreement for TMP-3328
Construction Engineering Services for the 2022 Watermain
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Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $1,389,385.65
Tony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 Professional Service Agreement for
Construction Engineering Services for the 2022 Watermain Rehabilitation
Program, in the amount of $1,389,385.65, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman
Consulting Engineers. A revised memo was distributed at the meeting.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates /
Final Payments Item No's TMP-3218 and TMP-3328.
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 Accepting the Dedication of Right-of-way from TMP-3335
Cadence Premier Logistics and Ryan Co for Illinois Route 53
and Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution - Emerald at Rte. 53 Dedication
Rt53-Emerald Dedication signed
Greg Ruddy discussed the Right of way from Cadence Premier Logistics.
b. Resolution in support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge TMP-3362
for Water Conservation”
Attachments: Resolution
Tony Anczer discussed the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water
Conservation."
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-3335 and TMP-3362.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Pop’s Beef TMP-3336
Restaurant at 1866 Jefferson Street
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Attachments: 1866 Jefferson - Drive Thru Permit
1866 Jefferson Pops Beef Drive Thru Exhibit-Copy
1866 Jefferson Pops Beef Drive Thru Request Letter
Greg Ruddy discussed this drive thru permit.
b. Approve the 2022 Fleet Unit Purchase Plan TMP-3337
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2022 Fleet Unit Purchase Plan.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Various Item No's TMP-3336 and
TMP-3337.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Various Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-657-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 2-18-2022 (003)
This report will be discussed at the next Public Service Committee Meeting on
March 14, 2022.
b. Communication Plan for the Construction of the 2022 TMP-3350
Watermain Rehab Program
This presentation will be held at the March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting by
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities.
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, February 28, 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 - February 14, 2022 ID-658-20
Attachments: February 14, 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. Award of Contract extension for the 2022 Lawn Mowing TMP-3320
Services Program (Utilities) to Beary Landscape Management in
the amount of $119,360.00
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Utilities Restoration Program TMP-3321
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c. Award of Contract for the 2022 Utilities Spoils Hauling Project to TMP-3322
P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $286,750.00
d. Award of Contract for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection TMP-3323
Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of $774,274.35
Attachments: 2022 SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION MAP.docx
e. Award of Contract for the Roofing Envelope Replacement at TMP-3324
Joliet Slammers Stadium located at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive to
Adler Roofing in the amount of $135,000.00
f. Award of Contract for the Roofing Envelope Replacement at TMP-3325
Bicentennial Park located at 201 W Jefferson Street to Adler
Roofing in the amount of $158,000.00
g. Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive - TMP-3326
Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
in the amount of $2,318,134.78
h. Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering TMP-3327
Services for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project - Sect.
No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob and Hefner not to exceed the
amount of $135,682.00
Attachments: REV 220112-Proposal 21.016 -City of Joliet-Emerald & 53 -
Construction Phase Services - February 15, 2022
i. Professional Services Agreement for a Public Right-of-Way ADA TMP-3329
Transition Plan with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$49,556.00
Attachments: ADA Transition Plan - Agreement - 20220301
j. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer TMP-3330
Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the
amount of $539,150.00
k. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Annual Service TMP-3331
Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the
amount of $56,974.00
l. Professional Services Agreement for Department of Public TMP-3333
Utilities Safety Consulting Services - 2022 with Sheffield Safety
and Loss Control in the amount of $250,075.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
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a. Change Order No. 7 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment TMP-3218
Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $203,422.17
b. Amendment No. 1 Professional Service Agreement for TMP-3328
Construction Engineering Services for the 2022 Watermain
Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $XXXX
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right-of-way from TMP-3335
Cadence Premier Logistics and Ryan Co for Illinois Route 53 and
Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution - Emerald at Rte. 53 Dedication
Rt53-Emerald Dedication signed
b. Resolution in support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for TMP-3362
Water Conservation”
Attachments: Resolution
VARIOUS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Pop’s Beef Restaurant TMP-3336
at 1866 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 1866 Jefferson - Drive Thru Permit
1866 Jefferson Pops Beef Drive Thru Exhibit-Copy
1866 Jefferson Pops Beef Drive Thru Request Letter
b. Approve the 2022 Fleet Unit Purchase Plan TMP-3337
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-657-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 2-18-2022 (003)
b. Communication Plan for the Construction of the 2022 TMP-3350
Watermain Rehab Program
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda February 28, 2022
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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