Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 15, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, May 15, 2023
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 15, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilman Guerrero; Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities; Anthony Anczer - Deputy
Director Engineering; Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works; Sean Mikos - Deputy Director
Engineering; and Jeff Price - Fleet Services Supt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes to approve at this time.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No Citizens in attendance at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5778
Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in
the amount of $281,725.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - Contract B, in the amount of $281,725.00, on behalf of
Davis Concrete Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5779
Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in
the amount of $251,300.00
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract
C, in the amount of $251,300.00, on behalf of J & J Newell Concrete
Contractors.
Award of Contract for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - TMP-5780
Russell Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT
SECT. NO. 23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
in the amount of $253,325.81
Sean Mikos discussed the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street)
Roadway Improvements Project, in the amount of $253,325.81, on behalf of
Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long TMP-5782
Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside
combined Sewer Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc.
in the amount of $12,628,985.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Long Term Control
Plan Phase IV, in the amount of $12,628,985.00, on behalf of D Construction
Inc. Also included is Amendment No. 5 to the Restated Professional Services
Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Elimination Project, in the
amount of $415,000.00, on behalf of Strand Associates Inc. Also included is a
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Professional Services Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term
Control Plan Phase IV, in the amount of $599,380.00, on behalf of V3
Companies of Illinois.
Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services TMP-5783
for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco
Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $65,902.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2024 Water Main
Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $65,902.00, on behalf of Seeco
Consultants, Inc.
Request to Purchase eleven (11) Navistar Large Dump TMP-5785
Trucks under the State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for
$2,433,910.82
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of 4 Dump Trucks
for Public Utilities, and 7 Dump Trucks for Public Works, in the amount of
$2,433,910.82, from Rush Truck Center.
Award of Contract for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W TMP-5786
Van Buren Street and 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad
Construction in the amount of $745,191.70
Greg Ruddy discussed the Sidewalk Vault Improvements (16 W Van Buren St
and 79 N Chicago St), in the amount of $745,191.70, on behalf of Lindblad
Construction.
Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III TMP-5789
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault
Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $69,353.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 1, in an
amount not to exceed $69,353.00, on behalf of Civiltech Engineering Inc.
Award of Contract for the Emergency Roof Replacement at TMP-5790
the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Crowther
Roofing & Sheet Metal in the amount of $54,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Roof Replacement, in the amount of
$54,000.00, to Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal.
A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to recommend for approval full Council TMP-5778, 5779, 5780, 5782, 5783,
5786, 5789, and 5790. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5785 pending information from
the Legal Department. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
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CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 2 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road TMP-5794
(US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the
amount of $10,082.66
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2 for Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road,
in the amount of $10,082.66, to D Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Lift Station TMP-5795
Modifications Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $142,064.95
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $142,064.95,
to Williams Brother Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Cesar Guerrero,
to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5794 and 5795. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-5796
Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00555-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Sean Mikos discussed this Motor Fuel Tax memo.
A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5796. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
VARIOUS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks TMP-5797
Restaurant at 1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the Starbucks Drive Thru Permit for the address of 1900
Essington Road.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Cesar Guerrero,
to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5797. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Compass Business Park Traffic Barriers TMP-5798
Greg Ruddy discussed an update for the Compass Business Park Traffic
Barriers.
Alternative Water Source Update TMP-5799
No update at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Monday, May 15, 2023 4:30 PM 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
There are no minutes to be approved at this meeting.
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 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5778
Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the
amount of $281,725.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5779
Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in the
amount of $251,300.00
Award of Contract for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell TMP-5780
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT SECT. NO.
23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$253,325.81
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Award of Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term TMP-5782
Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside combined Sewer
Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc. in the amount of
$12,628,985.00
Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the TMP-5783
2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco Consultants,
Inc. in the amount of $65,902.00
Request to Purchase eleven (11) Navistar Large Dump Trucks TMP-5785
under the State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for $2,433,910.82
Award of Contract for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W Van TMP-5786
Buren Street and 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad Construction in
the amount of $745,191.70
Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering TMP-5789
Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 1 to
Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $69,353.00
Award of Contract for the Emergency Roof Replacement at the TMP-5790
Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Crowther Roofing &
Sheet Metal in the amount of $54,000.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 2 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US TMP-5794
Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No.
16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the amount of
$10,082.66
Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications TMP-5795
Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$142,064.95
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Cora TMP-5796
Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00555-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
VARIOUS
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at TMP-5797
1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Compass Business Park Traffic Barriers TMP-5798
Alternative Water Source Update TMP-5799
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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