Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 14, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, November 14, 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 November 14, 2022
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Absent Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities; Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works; Anthony
Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering; Russ Lubash, Traffic Engineer; and Bob O'Kon, Herald
News
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 1, 2022 Public Service Minutes TMP-4784
Attachments: Nov 1 2022 Public Service Minutes.pdf
Unable to vote to approve the minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting due to
Councilman Morris absence. Move to next Public Service Meeting for approval.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
No Contracts on this Agenda
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment TMP-4750
Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams
Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75
Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Lift
Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the
amount of $65,306.75
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed Change Order No. 1, in the
amount of $65,306.75, to Williams Brothers Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer TMP-4751
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of ($37,570.11)
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to
Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($37,570.11)
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 5,
in the amount of ($37,570.11) to Performance Pipelining Inc. This also extends
the contract to Sept. 2023.
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-4752
Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group
Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Page 1 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 14, 2022
Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of
$50,000.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2 for additional professional
services, in the amount of $50,000.00, to RJN Group Inc.
Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation TMP-4753
and Rehabilitation Program Professional Services
Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00
Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation
Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of
$31,500.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $31,500.00, to
RJN Group Inc.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-4754
for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water
and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to
Strand Assoc. Inc in the amount of $67,600.00
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Compass
Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary sewer infrastructure
needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc in the amount of $67,600.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Compass Business Park,
in the amount of $67,600.00, to Strand Assoc. Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-4750, TMP-4751, TMP-4752, TMP-4753, and
TMP-4754 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with TMP-4755
the County of Will for the Placement of License Plate
Reading Cameras Located on County Highways
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will
for the Placement of License Plate Reading Cameras Located on County
Highways
Attachments: Resolution
Will County IGA for LPRs
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed this IGA with Will County.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-4755 for approval by the Full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
Page 2 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 14, 2022
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
2022 Roadway Resurfacing Program Update TMP-4780
Attachments: 2022 Resurfacing Update 11-14-2022.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resurfacing Program Update.
2022 Sidewalk Program Update TMP-4781
Attachments: 2022 Sidewalk Program Update 11-14-2022.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Sidewalk Program Update.
Discussion Regarding On-Street Bike Lanes TMP-4782
Greg Ruddy and Councilman Hug discussed On-Street Bike Lanes. Russ
Lubash, Traffic Engineer, discussed the Drauden Road bike lane which was
done in 2020. Theodore will have off street improvements.
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-4783
Attachments: prn_20221114_publicservicecomm_v2.pptx
Allison Swisher discussed a brief update of the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
Page 3 of 3
Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, November 14, 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
November 1, 2022 Public Service Minutes TMP-4784
Attachments: Nov 1 2022 Public Service 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
No Contracts on this Agenda
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant TMP-4750
Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers
Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75
Page 1 of 2
Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda November 14, 2022
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-4751
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($37,570.11)
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-4752
Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in
the amount of $50,000.00
Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and TMP-4753
Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN
Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-4754
Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary
sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc in the
amount of $67,600.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the TMP-4755
County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading
Cameras Located on County Highways
Attachments: Resolution
Will County IGA for LPRs
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
2022 Roadway Resurfacing Program Update TMP-4780
2022 Sidewalk Program Update TMP-4781
Discussion Regarding On-Street Bike Lanes TMP-4782
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-4783
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.
Page 2 of 2