Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 4, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 4, 2023
4:00 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 December 4, 2023
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director of Public Works, Allison
Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Joe
Nordman - Roadways Engineer, Sherri Reardon - Councilwoman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to
approve the November 20, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Public Service Minutes 11/20/2023 TMP-6741
Attachments: 112023 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one wishes to speak at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award a Contract for Professional Engineering Services for TMP-6693
the Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation Pilot Program to
Safe Step LLC in the amount of $50,000.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the pilot program for the
Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation, in the amount of $50,000.00, to Safe
Step LLC. Joe Nordman, Roadways Engineer, discussed the program in detail.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to remove COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6693: Award a Contract for
Professional Engineering Services for the Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation
Pilot Program to Safe Step LLC in the amount of $50,000.00. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Award of Contract for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-6714
Program - Bridalwreath Acres, Stonegate, Black Road Acres,
and Bevan Acres to National Power Rodding Corp. in the
amount of $2,428,331.50
Attachments: 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Exhibit.docx
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2024 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $2,428,331.50, to National
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Power Rodding Corp. Also discussed was Amendment No. 1, in the amount of
$241,600.00, on behalf of RJN Group Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing - TMP-6715
Contract C MFT Section No. 23-00561-00-RS to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $2,963,546.94
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Public Works, discussed the 2023 Roadways
Resurfacing Contract C, in the amount of $2,963,546.94, on behalf of PT Ferro
Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing - TMP-6716
Contract D to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$3,211,812.92
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing Contract D, in the
amount of $3,211,812.92, on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 Tree Trimming and TMP-6717
Removal Contract to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount
of $140,955.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2023-2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract, in
the amount of $140,955.00, with Homer Tree Service Inc. Public Service
Committee members want to table this to review the contract wording.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Pat
Mudron, to table COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6717: Award of Contract for the 2023
- 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the
amount of $140,955.00. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Award of Contract for the 921 E. Washington Street Site TMP-6718
Improvements project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $198,365.75
Anthony Anczer discussed the 921 E Washington Street Site Improvement
project, in the amount of $198,365.75, to PT Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for Drinking Water Quality Compliance TMP-6719
Analytical Testing Services to Suburban Laboratories, Inc. in
the amount of $30,680.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Drinking Water Quality
Compliance Analytical Testing Service, in the amount of $30,680.00, on behalf
of Suburban Laboratories, Inc.
Award of Job Order Contracting Agreement for the Public TMP-6720
Utilities SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
System Maintenance Service Agreement to
Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the amount of
$40,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the SCADA System Maintenance Service Agreement,
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in the amount of $40,000.00, on behalf of Wunderlich-Malec Environmental.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6714, 6715, 6716, 6718, 6719, and 6720 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington TMP-6721
Street Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP to
Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of ($15,187.70)
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Eastern Avenue /
Washington Street Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP, in the
amount of ($15,187.70), on behalf of Tyler Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Biosolids Disposal Contract TMP-6722
to New Era Spreading Inc. in the amount of $256,077.17
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Biosolids Disposal
Contract, in the amount of $256,077.17, with New Era Spreading Inc.
Change Order No. 3 for the Black Road Lift Station TMP-6723
Modifications Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $56,180.17
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Black Road Lift Station
Modifications project, in the amount of $56,180.17, to Williams Brothers
Construction, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6721, 6722, and 6723 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance Adopting Street Opening and Pavement TMP-6724
Restoration Regulations
Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Street Opening and Pavement
Restoration Regulations.docx
Street Opening & Pavement Restoration Regulations.docx
Sean Mikos discussed the Ordinance Adopting Street opening and pavement
restoration regulations.
Ordinance Adopting Parking Lot Lighting Regulations TMP-6725
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Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Parking Lot Lighting
Regulations.docx
Parking Lot Lighting Regulations.doc
Sean Mikos discussed the Ordinance Adopting Parking Lot lighting regulations
to limit light pollution to neighboring properties.
Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax TMP-6726
Funds for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway
Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP
Attachments: supplemental resolution.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the MFT Resolution for the Eastern Avenue / Washington
Street Roadway Project.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2023 TMP-6727
Roadways Resurfacing Contract C - MFT Section No.
23-00561-00-RS in the amount of $2,963,546.94
Attachments: 2023 Resurfacing MFT Resolution.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the MFT resolution for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing
Contract C.
Resolution Accepting the Assignment and Assumption of TMP-6728
Grant of Public Water Line Easement Agreement for the
Rock Run Collection Off-Site Water Mains
Attachments: Resolution - rrcwatereasement (002) - FINAL 11-27-23.docx
Assignment and Assumption of Public Water Line Easement
RMJ 09.15.23.docx
Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Accepting the Assignment and
Assumption of grant of Public Water line easement for the Rock Run Collection
Off-Site Water mains.
Resolution Approving an Agreement for use of Right-of-Way TMP-6729
between the City of Joliet and Vero Fiber Networks
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet IL - Vero ROW Agreement - 11-10-2023.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Agreement for the use of Right-of-way between City
of Joliet and Vero Fiber Networks.
Resolution Approving a Highway Authority Agreement TMP-6730
between the City of Joliet and Saint Sebastian Investment
LLC for the Property Located at 1160 W. Jefferson St
Attachments: 1160 W Jefferson HAA Resolution.docx
HAA 2023_10_06 with updated figures.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Highway Authority Agreement between the City of
Joliet and Saint Sebastian Investment LLC for underground storage tanks at the
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location of 1160 W Jefferson St.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6724, 6725, 6726, 6727, 6728, 6729, and
6730 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CONSENT AGENDA
Multi-Way Stop Request at Country Glen Drive and Ryehill TMP-6735
Drive
Greg Ruddy discussed the request for stop sign installation at Country Glen
Drive and Ryehill Drive. Public Works is recommending the installation of the
stop sign at this location.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6735 for approval by full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-6731
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2023_.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Report on Hydrant Repairs, valve, utilities
contracted services, and water main breaks.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wishes to speak at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
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, December 4, 2023 4:00 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
Public Service Minutes 11/20/2023 TMP-6741
Attachments: 112023 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
Award a Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the TMP-6693
Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation Pilot Program to Safe Step
LLC in the amount of $50,000.00
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Award of Contract for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation TMP-6714
Program - Bridalwreath Acres, Stonegate, Black Road Acres, and
Bevan Acres to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of
$2,428,331.50
Attachments: 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Exhibit.docx
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing - Contract TMP-6715
C MFT Section No. 23-00561-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co.
in the amount of $2,963,546.94
Award of Contract for the 2023 Roadways Resurfacing - Contract TMP-6716
D to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $3,211,812.92
Award of Contract for the 2023 - 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal TMP-6717
Contract to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $140,955.00
Award of Contract for the 921 E. Washington Street Site TMP-6718
Improvements project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $198,365.75
Award of Contract for Drinking Water Quality Compliance TMP-6719
Analytical Testing Services to Suburban Laboratories, Inc. in the
amount of $30,680.00
Award of Job Order Contracting Agreement for the Public Utilities TMP-6720
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System
Maintenance Service Agreement to Wunderlich-Malec
Environmental in the amount of $40,000.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street TMP-6721
Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP to Austin
Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of ($15,187.70)
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Biosolids Disposal Contract to TMP-6722
New Era Spreading Inc. in the amount of $372,077.17
Change Order No. 3 for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications TMP-6723
Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$56,180.17
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Ordinance Adopting Street Opening and Pavement Restoration TMP-6724
Regulations
Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Street Opening and Pavement
Restoration Regulations.docx
Street Opening & Pavement Restoration Regulations.docx
Ordinance Adopting Parking Lot Lighting Regulations TMP-6725
Attachments: Ordinance Adopting the Parking Lot Lighting Regulations.docx
Parking Lot Lighting Regulations.doc
Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for TMP-6726
the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Project - MFT
Section No. 21-00535-00-FP
Attachments: supplemental resolution.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2023 TMP-6727
Roadways Resurfacing Contract C - MFT Section No.
23-00561-00-RS in the amount of $2,963,546.94
Attachments: 2023 Resurfacing MFT Resolution.pdf
Resolution Accepting the Assignment and Assumption of Grant of TMP-6728
Public Water Line Easement Agreement for the Rock Run
Collection Off-Site Water Mains
Attachments: Resolution - rrcwatereasement (002) - FINAL 11-27-23.docx
Assignment and Assumption of Public Water Line Easement
RMJ 09.15.23.docx
Resolution Approving an Agreement for use of Right-of-Way TMP-6729
between the City of Joliet and Vero Fiber Networks
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet IL - Vero ROW Agreement - 11-10-2023.pdf
Resolution Approving a Highway Authority Agreement between the TMP-6730
City of Joliet and Saint Sebastian Investment LLC for the Property
Located at 1160 W. Jefferson St
Attachments: 1160 W Jefferson HAA Resolution.docx
HAA 2023_10_06 with updated figures.pdf
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CONSENT AGENDA
Multi-Way Stop Request at Country Glen Drive and Ryehill Drive TMP-6735
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-6731
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2023_.pdf
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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