Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 19, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 19, 2023
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 19, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 19, 2023
Due to technical difficulties this meeting did not record audio.
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron
ROLL CALL
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director; Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director; Joe Darlington
- Burns & McDonnell; and Joe Johnson - Stantec
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
approve the minutes of the June 5, 2023 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron
June 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6062
Attachments: 060523 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
No Contracts on this Agenda
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement TMP-6027
for the 2022 Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study to
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of
$60,660.00
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed Amendment No. 1 for the
Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Comprehensive Water and
Sewer Rate Study, in the amount of $60,660.00, on behalf of Burns &
McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc.
Payment of the 2023 Membership Dues for the Lower TMP-6028
DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $94,257.09
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Membership fee, in the amount of
$94,257.09, on behalf of the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6027 and TMP-6028.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 19, 2023
Ordinance Finding Need and Necessity, Authorizing TMP-6009
Negotiations, and Authorizing the Filing of Condemnation
Proceedings for Property Necessary to Widen and
Reconfigure Houbolt Road and Olympic Boulevard by the
City of Joliet
Attachments: Olympic & Houbolt Condemnation Ordinance.docx
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Ordinance authorizing the
Administration to continue negotiations to purchase the necessary parcel and to
obtain the parcel through eminent domain powers should negotiations prove
unsuccessful.
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Budget for the Dodge TMP-6058
Durango Squad Upfit Process
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance Durango Upfit 2023.docx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance for the Budget Amendment, in the amount
of $200,000.00, for the additional Durango squad upfit process.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6009 and TMP-6058.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-6056
Attachments: 2023-06-19 PSC
Allison Swisher, Joe Darlington - Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell, and
Joe Johnson of Stantec discussed the Alternative Water Source Program
Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron
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Agenda
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 19, 2023
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda June 19, 2023
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
June 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6062
Attachments: 060523 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
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-6027
2022 Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study to Burns &
McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $60,660.00
Payment of the 2023 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines TMP-6028
Watershed Group in the amount of $94,257.09
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance Finding Need and Necessity, Authorizing Negotiations, TMP-6009
and Authorizing the Filing of Condemnation Proceedings for
Property Necessary to Widen and Reconfigure Houbolt Road and
Olympic Boulevard by the City of Joliet
Attachments: Olympic & Houbolt Condemnation Ordinance.docx
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Budget for the Dodge Durango TMP-6058
Squad Upfit Process
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance Durango Upfit 2023.docx
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda June 19, 2023
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-6056
Attachments: 2023-06-19 PSC
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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