Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · September 6, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Tony Anczer -
Deputy Director Engineering, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the August 15, 2022 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
August 15, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-865-20
Attachments: Public Service Committee 08-15-22 Meeting Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue TMP-4359
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP to Austin
Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $336,336.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Dekalb Street / Dora Ave
roadways project.
Rejection of bids for Contract No. 2654-0622 Parks Avenue TMP-4360
(E. Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG
and Award of Contract No. 2665-0922 for the Parks Avenue
(E Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG
to PT Ferro Constr Co in the amount of $622,221.48
Greg Ruddy discussed the Parks Avenue (E. Liberty St - Elwood Ave) Roadway
Project - 2022, in the amount of $622,221.48, to PT Ferro Constr Co.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Motor TMP-4361
for Well 22D Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the
amount of $140,968.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed Well 22D Motor
replacement, in the amount of $140,968.00, to Layne Christensen Company Inc.
Award of Contract for the Repairs to the Well 22D Pump to TMP-4362
Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of
$35,356.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Well 22D Pump Repair, in the amount of
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$35,356.00, to Layne Christensen Company Inc.
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP TMP-4363
in the amount of $3,312,440.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the Meter purchase,
in the amount of $3,312,440.00, to Core & Main LP.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials TMP-4364
Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc.
in the amount of $60,298.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials Purchase, in the
amount of $60,298.00, to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase TMP-4365
Order No. 2 to Graybar Services Inc. in the amount of
$21,634.40
Attachments: 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No.2.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed Purchase Order No. 2 for the 2022 Electrical Materials
Purchase Order, in the amount of $21,634.40, to Graybar Services Inc.
Award of Contract for the Salt Dome retrofits to Bulk Storage TMP-4366
Inc. in the amount of $259,033.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Salt Dome retrofits, in the amount of $259,033.00, to
Bulk Storage, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4359, TMP-4360,
TMP-4361, TMP-4362, TMP-4363, TMP-4364, TMP-4365, and TMP-4366. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-4368
for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study to Strand Assoc.
Inc. in the amount of $53,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study, in the amount of
$53,000.00, to Strand Assoc. Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2021-2022 Hazardous Tree TMP-4369
Trimming and Removal Project to Arbor Tek Transportation,
Inc. in the amount of $99,500.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, a net increase in the amount of
$99,500.00, to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. Also included is a contract
extension to December 31, 2022.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-4377
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for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water
and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to
Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $9,400.00
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to table #TMP-4377. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services for the CSO TMP-4378
Regulator Modifications Project to Seeco Consultants Inc. in
the amount of $9,690.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services, in
the amount of $9,690.00, to SEECO Consultants, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4368, TMP-4369, and
TMP-4378. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb TMP-4379
Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No.
22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental TMP-4380
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for
the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements
Attachments: Resolution
55 &59 Addendum.pdf
55 & 59 Addendum Exhibit A.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Addendum to the IGA with IDOT for the I-55 and IL
Route 59 Interchange Improvements.
Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering TMP-4381
Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the
Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project
Attachments: Resolution
Millsdale Road Grade Separation Payment MOU.docx
Millsdale Road Grade Separation Agreement_UP.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Union
Pacific Railroad Company, estimated to be about $25,000.00, for the Millsdale
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Road Grade Separation Project.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee TMP-4382
Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services
Associated with the Compass Business Park
Attachments: Resolution
Anthony Anczer discussed this Resolution authorizing execution of Professional
Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer. There will be a new amount for memo
going to Council in two weeks.
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as TMP-4384
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution declaring Certain City of Joliet Property
as Surplus.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4379, TMP-4380,
TMP-4381, TMP-4382, and TMP-4384. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-866-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 8-26-2022 (003).pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Contracted Services,
and Water Main Breaks report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
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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, September 6, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
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
August 15, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-865-20
Attachments: Public Service Committee 08-15-22 Meeting Minutes.pdf
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
Award of Contract for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway TMP-4359
Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in the amount of $336,336.00
Rejection of bids for Contract No. 2654-0622 Parks Avenue (E. TMP-4360
Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG and
Award of Contract No. 2665-0922 for the Parks Avenue (E Liberty
St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG to PT Ferro
Constr Co in the amount of $622,221.48
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Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Motor for TMP-4361
Well 22D Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount
of $140,968.00
Award of Contract for the Repairs to the Well 22D Pump to Layne TMP-4362
Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $35,356.00
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in TMP-4363
the amount of $3,312,440.00
Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials TMP-4364
Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc. in the
amount of $60,298.00
Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order TMP-4365
No. 2 to Graybar Services Inc. in the amount of $21,634.40
Attachments: 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No.2.pdf
Award of Contract for the Salt Dome retrofits to Bulk Storage Inc. in TMP-4366
the amount of $259,033.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-4368
Fairmont Corrosion Control Study to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the
amount of $53,000.00
Change Order No. 1 for the 2021-2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming TMP-4369
and Removal Project to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. in the
amount of $99,500.00
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-4377
Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary
sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc. in
the amount of $9,400.00
Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services for the CSO TMP-4378
Regulator Modifications Project to Seeco Consultants Inc. in the
amount of $9,690.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb Street / TMP-4379
Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in
the amount of $331,986.00
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental TMP-4380
Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the
I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements
Attachments: Resolution
55 &59 Addendum.pdf
55 & 59 Addendum Exhibit A.pdf
Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with TMP-4381
Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade
Separation Project
Attachments: Resolution
Millsdale Road Grade Separation Payment MOU.docx
Millsdale Road Grade Separation Agreement_UP.pdf
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee Agreement TMP-4382
for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the
Compass Business Park
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus TMP-4384
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, ID-866-20
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 8-26-2022 (003).pdf
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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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