Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 16, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval January 16, 2024
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 12/18/2023 TMP-6870
Attachments: 121823 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to approve the December 18, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
Public Service Minutes 01/02/2024 TMP-6889
Attachments: 010224 Public Service Minutes.pdf
Move the approval of the 01/02/2024 minutes to the 02/05/2024 meeting, due to
no quorum to vote on the minutes.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and TMP-6915
Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the
amount of $770,057.25
Attachments: 2024 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection map.pdf
Joliet - 2024 CCTV Program Management Proposal.pdf
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract
for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program, in the amount of
$770,057.25, to National Power Rodding Corp.
Award of Contract for the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and TMP-6916
Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. in
the amount of $154,433.48
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the 2024-2025 Tree Trimming
and Removal Contract, in the amount of $154,433.48, to Arbor Tek Landscape
Services Inc.
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Payment in Full for the City of Joliet’s Share of the TMP-6917
Timberline Drive Resurfacing to Troy Township Road District
in the amount of $45,179.12
Greg Ruddy discussed the resurfacing project for the City of Joliet's share on
Timberline Drive, in the amount of $45,179.12, to Troy Township Road District.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6915, 6916, and 6917 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-6918
Replacement Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. Reducing the amount of ($450.00)
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 for
the Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract D, in the amount of
($450.00), to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-6919
Replacement Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete
Contractors Reducing the amount of ($4,053.50) and
Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $5,729.25
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - Contract C, in the amount of ($4,053.50), to J & J Newell
Concrete Contractors.
Amendment No. 1 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction TMP-6932
Coordination: Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility
Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in
the amount of $189,000.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction
Coordination, in the amount of $189,000.00, to V3 Companies.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6918, 6919, and 6932 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding TMP-6920
(JN-124-006) with the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of
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Traffic Noise Abatement Walls at the Richards Street & I-80
Interchange along with the Maintenance, Control, and
Administration of the New Sidewalk along Richard Street
from Oscar Avenue to 5th Avenue
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62380 Joliet LOU_11072023.docx
Sean Mikos discussed the Letter of Understanding with IDOT for the Noise
Abatement Walls at Richards Street and I-80 and the sidewalk along Richards
Street from Oscar Avenue to 5th Avenue.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6920 for approval by full Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Rethink Water Conservation Incentive Q4 2023 Update TMP-6933
The 4th Quarter for 2023 was the kickoff of the Rethink Conservation Incentive
Program. Anthony & Jill Parker are the Quarter 4 2023 Winner!
The 1st Quarter incentive is to install a WaterSense water - efficient fixture.
Rain Barrel Subsidy Update TMP-6934
Alllison Swisher discussed the increase in subsidy from $30 to $35 to maintain
the 50/50 split with residents.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman Guerrero asked about water pipes due to weather.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
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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
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 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
Public Service Minutes 12/18/2023 TMP-6870
Attachments: 121823 Public Service Minutes.pdf
Public Service Minutes 01/02/2024 TMP-6889
Attachments: 010224 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
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Award of Contract for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection TMP-6915
Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of
$770,057.25
Attachments: 2024 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection map.pdf
Joliet - 2024 CCTV Program Management Proposal.pdf
Award of Contract for the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and Removal TMP-6916
Contract to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. in the amount of
$154,433.48
Payment in Full for the City of Joliet’s Share of the Timberline Drive TMP-6917
Resurfacing to Troy Township Road District in the amount of
$45,179.12
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-6918
Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Reducing the
amount of ($450.00)
Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-6919
Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors
Reducing the amount of ($4,053.50) and Payment Estimate No. 4
and Final in the amount of $5,729.25
Amendment No. 1 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction Coordination: TMP-6932
Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional
Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the amount of
$189,000.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding (JN-124-006) with TMP-6920
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine
Maintenance of the Residential Side of Traffic Noise Abatement
Walls at the Richards Street & I-80 Interchange along with the
Maintenance, Control, and Administration of the New Sidewalk
along Richard Street from Oscar Avenue to 5th Avenue
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62380 Joliet LOU_11072023.docx
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Rethink Water Conservation Incentive Q4 2023 Update TMP-6933
Rain Barrel Subsidy Update TMP-6934
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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