Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 6, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, February 6, 2023
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 6, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2023
ROLL CALL
Councilman Morris joined the meeting at 4:35 pm
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering,
Brent Fraser, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering,
and Bob O'Kon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 Public Service Committe. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
January 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5220
Attachments: 01172023 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal TMP-5162
Project to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of
$49,677.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Contract for the Olympic
Boulevard Tree Removal Project, in the amount of $49,677.00, to Homer Tree
Service Inc.
Award of a Professional Services Contract for Roadway TMP-5173
Mapping and Asset Capture to Cyclomedia Technology Inc.
in the amount of $183,520.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the award of contract for Roadway mapping and asset
management capture, in the amount of $183,520.00, to Cyclomedia Technology
Inc.
Purchase of GPS Survey Equipment from Seiler Geospatial TMP-5176
in the amount of $199,955.83
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the purchase of GPS
Survey Equipment, in the amount of $199,955.83, from Seiler Geospatial.
Award of four-year Professional Services Contract for TMP-5177
Unarmed Security Services for the Joliet Gateway
Transportation Center and Pace Bus Station to Allied
Universal Security Services in the amount of $1,237,087.69
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Brent Fraser, Operating Engineer, discussed the four year Professional Services
Contract for Unarmed Security Services at the Gateway Transportation Center
and the Pace Bus Station, in the amount of $1,237,087.69, to Allied Universal
Security Services.
Purchase of two (2) Ford Ranger Pickup trucks from Tirapelli TMP-5188
Ford, Inc. in the amount of $78,244.48 and one (1) Ford
Ranger Pickup truck from Castle Ford in the amount of
$39,774.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of 2 Ford Rangers, in the amount of
$78,244.48, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. Also discussed was the purchase of 1
Ford Ranger, in the amount of $39,774.00, from Castle Ford.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval TMP-5162, TMP-5173, TMP-5176,
TMP-5177, and TMP-5188 for approval by the 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 Harwood Street (Sterling Avenue TMP-5178
- East Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021
MFT Section No. 21-000536-00-FP to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in the amount of $92,352.05 and Payment
Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $89,256.21
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $92,352.05, to
Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Also discussed was Payment estimate No. 3 in
the amount of $89,256.21.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-5179
for the 2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter &
Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $1,230,970.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 for design and construction
engineering, in the amount of $1,230,970.00, to Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
There are 10 new water main projects for 2023.
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-5180
for the 2022 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter &
Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $18,930.72
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 2 to the 2022 Water Main
Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $18,930.72, to Baxter &
Woodman, Inc.
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Water Service Line TMP-5189
Replacement Phase 3B to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the
amount of $1,954.75 and Payment No. 5 and Final in the
amount of $35,286.85
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Water Service Line
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Replacement Phase 3B, in the amount of $1,954.75, to Brandt Excavating Inc.
Also discussed was Payment No. 5 & Final in the amount of $35,286.85.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval TMP-5178, TMP-5179, TMP-5180, and
TMP-5189 for approval by the full Council. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5181
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 -
Broadway Street (West Jefferson Street - West Marion
Street)
Attachments: Broadway SSA 1 Ordinance.doc
Broadway SSA 1 Plat.pdf
Broadway SSA 1 PO list.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearing to establish the 2023 Joliet Special
Service Area No. 1 - Broadway Street (West Jefferson St - West Marion Street).
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5182
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 -
Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street)
Attachments: Cora SSA 2 Ordinance.DOC
Cora SSA 2 Plat.pdf
Cora SSA 2 PO List.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearing to establish the 2023 Joliet Special
Service Area No. 2 - Cora Street (Frank Ave - Russell Street).
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5183
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 -
Stone St (North Center St - North Hickory St)
Attachments: Stone SSA 3 Ordinance.DOC
Stone SSA 3 Plat.pdf
Stone SSA 3 PO List.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearing to establish the 2023 Joliet Special
Service Area No. 3 - Stone St (North Center St - North Hickory St).
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for TMP-5190
the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at Route 6 and Hollywood
Boulevard
Attachments: Resolution
rt6Cost Sharing Agreement for Traffic Signals 2023.docx
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Greg Ruddy discussed the agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals at
Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for TMP-5191
the Installation and Maintenance of Signs on City Property to
Benefit the Houbolt Road Extension
Attachments: Resolution
houboltsignexhibit.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the installation and maintenance of signs on City
Property to benefit the Houbolt Road Extension.
Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Wisconsin TMP-5193
Central Ltd. Concerning Essington ComEd Crossing Water
Main Improvements Project in the amount of $12,200.00
Attachments: Resolution
7810-W License Joliet IL Leithton sub MP 6.87.pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the License Agreement for the Essington ComEd
Crossing Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $12,200.00, with
Wisconsin Central Ltd.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval TMP-5181, TMP-5182, TMP-5183,
TMP-5190, TMP-5191, and TMP-5193 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
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-5221
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 01-26-23 (003).pdf
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valve
Repairs, and Water Main breaks.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one 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:
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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 6, 2023 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
January 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5220
Attachments: 01172023 Public Service Committee 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 Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal Project TMP-5162
to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $49,677.00
Award of a Professional Services Contract for Roadway Mapping TMP-5173
and Asset Capture to Cyclomedia Technology Inc. in the amount of
$183,520.00
Purchase of GPS Survey Equipment from Seiler Geospatial in the TMP-5176
amount of $199,955.83
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Award of four-year Professional Services Contract for Unarmed TMP-5177
Security Services for the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center and
Pace Bus Station to Allied Universal Security Services in the
amount of $1,237,087.69
Purchase of two (2) Ford Ranger Pickup trucks from Tirapelli Ford, TMP-5188
Inc. in the amount of $78,244.48 and one (1) Ford Ranger Pickup
truck from Castle Ford in the amount of $39,774.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Harwood Street (Sterling Avenue - TMP-5178
East Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 MFT
Section No. 21-000536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in
the amount of $92,352.05 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the
amount of $89,256.21
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-5179
2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman,
Inc. in the amount of $1,230,970.00
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-5180
2022 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman,
Inc. in the amount of $18,930.72
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement TMP-5189
Phase 3B to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,954.75
and Payment No. 5 and Final in the amount of $35,286.85
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5181
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Broadway
Street (West Jefferson Street - West Marion Street)
Attachments: Broadway SSA 1 Ordinance.doc
Broadway SSA 1 Plat.pdf
Broadway SSA 1 PO list.pdf
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Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5182
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Cora
Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street)
Attachments: Cora SSA 2 Ordinance.DOC
Cora SSA 2 Plat.pdf
Cora SSA 2 PO List.pdf
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance TMP-5183
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 - Stone St
(North Center St - North Hickory St)
Attachments: Stone SSA 3 Ordinance.DOC
Stone SSA 3 Plat.pdf
Stone SSA 3 PO List.pdf
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the TMP-5190
Maintenance of Traffic Signals at Route 6 and Hollywood
Boulevard
Attachments: Resolution
rt6Cost Sharing Agreement for Traffic Signals 2023.docx
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the TMP-5191
Installation and Maintenance of Signs on City Property to Benefit
the Houbolt Road Extension
Attachments: Resolution
houboltsignexhibit.pdf
Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Wisconsin Central TMP-5193
Ltd. Concerning Essington ComEd Crossing Water Main
Improvements Project in the amount of $12,200.00
Attachments: Resolution
7810-W License Joliet IL Leithton sub MP 6.87.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-5221
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 01-26-23 (003).pdf
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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