Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · September 19, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, September 19, 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 September 19, 2022
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 19, 2022
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg
Ruddy - Public Works Director, Nick Gornick, Bill Baltz, and Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the September 6, 2022 Public Service Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
September 6, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-883-20
Attachments: Public Service Minutes 090622.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Ammonia Analyzers TMP-4473
for the Westside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment
Plants to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $57,650.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the purchase of YSI
ammonia analyzers, in the amount of $57,650.00, on behalf of Gasvoda &
Assoc Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4473 for full Council approval. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $158,006.61 and Final TMP-4474
Payout in the amount of $258,103.36 for the Essington Road
and W Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Len Cox
& Sons Excavating
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1,
in the amount of $158,006.61, on behalf of Len Cox & Sons Excavating.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for TMP-4475
the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street
(Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final September 19, 2022
CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $82,972.10
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Contract for the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street Water Main
Improvement Project, in the amount of $82,972.10, on behalf of CivilTech
Engineering, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4474 and TMP-4475 for full Council approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Modifications to the City of Joliet Utility Design & Inspection TMP-4480
Policy Manual
Anthony Anczer presented the modifications to the City of Joliet Utility Design &
Inspection Policy Manual.
Emergency Water Main Break Notification Procedures TMP-4481
Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Water Main Break Notification
Procedures utilizing the Smart Message Community Alerts system.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None 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
Monday, September 19, 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
September 6, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-883-20
Attachments: Public Service Minutes 090622.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 Purchase of Ammonia Analyzers for the TMP-4473
Westside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plants to
Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $57,650.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda September 19, 2022
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $158,006.61 and Final TMP-4474
Payout in the amount of $258,103.36 for the Essington Road and
W Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for the TMP-4475
Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson -
Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $82,972.10
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Modifications to the City of Joliet Utility Design & Inspection Policy TMP-4480
Manual
Emergency Water Main Break Notification Procedures TMP-4481
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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