Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 17, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Monday, October 17, 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
Councilwoman Gavin is attending remotely.
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, and
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2022 Public Service Meeting. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
September 19, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-890-20
Attachments: Public Service Minutes 091922.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 1801 W Jefferson Street Sidewalk TMP-4562
Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $183,290.31
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Award of Contract for 1801
W. Jefferson St and answered questions from the Committee concerning the
City's sidewalk program.
Award of Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment TMP-4563
Plant High Mast Lighting Upgrades Project to Elliott Electric
Inc. in the amount of $34,420.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Lighting Upgrades Project.
Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Clarifier / Arbeiter Pump TMP-4564
Station Repaint Project to Era-Valdivia Contractors Inc. in
the amount of $298,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Clarifier/
Arbeiter Pump Station Repaint Project, in the amount of $298,000.00, to
Era-Valdivia Contractors Inc.
Award of Contract for Acoustic Pipeline Inspection Project to TMP-4565
RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $38,750.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract
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for Acoustic Pipeline Inspection Project, in the amount of $38,750.00, to RJN
Group Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for TMP-4562, TMP-4563, TMP-4564, and
TMP-4565 be moved for approval by full Council. 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 for the 2022 Blended Phosphate TMP-4568
Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Blended Phosphate
Purchase, in the amount of $25,000.00, to Hawkins Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-4569
Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the
amount of $100,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Drinking Water
Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase, in the amount of $100,000.00, to
Hawkins, Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Water Treatment Plant Residuals TMP-4570
Disposal Project to Envirite of Illinois in the amount of
$156,202.23
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Water Treatment Plant
Residuals Disposal Project, in the amount of $156,202.23, to Envirite of Illinois.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4568, TMP-4569, and TMP-4570 be moved
for approval by the full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with TMP-4476
the Village of Shorewood for water metering and billing
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit 1 Shorewood Metering IGA.pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the IGA with Village of Shorewood in regards to
water metering and billing for locations on the east side of I55.
Ordinance amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the 1801 W TMP-4572
Jefferson Street Sidewalk Improvements Project
Attachments: ORDINANCE 1801 W Jefferson Sidewalk.docx
Greg Ruddy further discussed the amendment of the 2022 Annual Budget for
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the 1801 W Jefferson Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4476 and TMP-4572 be moved for approval
by the full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
VARIOUS
2023 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-4573
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2023 Roadway Reconstruction Program and the
revisions that have been made so far.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4573 be moved for approval by the full
Council. 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
New Vehicle Purchases: Greg Ruddy discussed the future purchase of City vehicles. The
City received word that new Ford vehicle orders were cancelled due to the vehicle banks not
reopening.
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-4619
Allison Swisher gave an updated presentation on the Alternative Water Source
Program and answered the Committees questions.
New Vehicle Purchases
Greg Ruddy discussed the future purchase of City Vehicles. The City received word that tnew
Ford vehicle orders were cancelled due to the vehicle banks not reopening.
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
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, October 17, 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 19, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-890-20
Attachments: Public Service Minutes 091922.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 1801 W Jefferson Street Sidewalk TMP-4562
Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $183,290.31
Award of Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant TMP-4563
High Mast Lighting Upgrades Project to Elliott Electric Inc. in the
amount of $34,420.00
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Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Clarifier / Arbeiter Pump TMP-4564
Station Repaint Project to Era-Valdivia Contractors Inc. in the
amount of $298,000.00
Award of Contract for Acoustic Pipeline Inspection Project to RJN TMP-4565
Group Inc. in the amount of $38,750.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Blended Phosphate Purchase to TMP-4568
Hawkins Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-4569
Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of
$100,000.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Water Treatment Plant Residuals TMP-4570
Disposal Project to Envirite of Illinois in the amount of $156,202.23
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the TMP-4476
Village of Shorewood for water metering and billing
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit 1 Shorewood Metering IGA.pdf
Ordinance amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the 1801 W TMP-4572
Jefferson Street Sidewalk Improvements Project
Attachments: ORDINANCE 1801 W Jefferson Sidewalk.docx
VARIOUS
2023 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-4573
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-4619
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.
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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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