Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 5, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, February 5, 2024
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 February 5, 2024
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
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 01/02/2024 TMP-6889
Attachments: 010224 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to approve the January 2, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron
Abstain: Councilman Guerrero
Public Service Minutes 01/16/2024 TMP-6943
Attachments: 011624 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to approve the January 16, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Abstain: Councilman Mudron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Broadway Street Roadway Project ID-1575-20
- MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction
Co. in the amount of $1,247,095.87
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract for
the Broadway Street Roadway Project, in the amount of $1,247,095.87, to PT
Ferro Construction Co.
Purchase of twenty-one (21) Ford Interceptors from Sutton ID-1576-20
Ford Inc. for $881,295.00 and upfit materials from Ray
O’Herron Co. Inc. for $165,348.80
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of twenty one (21)
Ford Interceptors, in the amount of $881,295.00, from Sutton Ford Inc. Also
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included are upfit materials, in the amount of $165,348.80, from Ray O'Herron
Co. Inc.
Purchase of one (1) New Caterpillar Skid Steer and ID-1577-20
Attachment from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of
$90,000.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Skid Steer and
attachment, in the amount of $90,000.00, from Altorfer Industries Inc.
Professional Services Agreement for the Force Main ID-1579-20
Assessment Program, to RJN Group Inc., in the amount of
$140,700.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional
Services Agreement for the Force Main Assessment Program, in the amount of
$140,700.00, to RJN Group Inc.
Professional Service Agreement for the Construction ID-1580-20
Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2025 Water Main
Improvement Program to K & S Engineers Inc. in the amount
of $99,885.00
Attachments: BoreLocation_Binder1
Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Service Agreement for the
Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2025 Water Main
Improvement Program, in the amount of $99,885.00, to K & S Engineers Inc.
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP ID-1581-20
in the amount of $68,445.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Purchase of Water Metering Equipment, in the
amount of $68,445.00, from Core & Main LP.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1575-20, 1576-20, 1577-20, 1579-20, 1580-20,
and 1581-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Purchase two (2) Additional Future Fire Apparatus from Fire ID-1578-20
Service Inc. for $2,314,308.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of two (2) additional future fire apparatus,
in the amount of $2,314,308.00, from Fire Service Inc. Delivery would be in
2025 and 2026.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1578-20 for approval by full Council, contingent
upon further review and recommendation from Legal. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Payment for JULIE One-Call System Services to ID-1582-20
JULIE, Inc. in the amount of $30,347.40
Anthony Anczer discussed the Payment for JULIE One-Call System Service, in
the amount of $30,347.40, to JULIE, Inc.
Approve Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the ID-1583-20
January 12 - 13, 2024 Snowstorm in the total amount of
$102,466.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Contractor Snow Removal from January 12-13, 2024
event, in the amount of $102,466.00, to four different contractors.
Change Order No. 5 for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W. ID-1584-20
Van Buren Street & 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad
Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. Reducing the amount by
($294,939.88) and Pay Request No. 6 and Final in the amount
of $76,927.55
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 5 for the Sidewalk Vault
Improvements, reducing the amount by ($294,939.88), to Lindblad Construction
Co. Also discussed was Pay Request No. 6 and Final, in the amount of
$76,927.55, to Lindblad Construction Co.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend ID-1582-20, 1583-20, and 1584-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Sean Mikos discussed the Drive Thru Permit request for 2211 Jefferson Street (Old Baker's
Square) site.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
recommend ID-1585-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks ID-1585-20
Restaurant at 2211 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application
2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit
2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Request Letter
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the ID-1586-20
Broadway St. Roadway Project- MFT Sect. No.
23-00557-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Sean Mikos discussed the IDOT MFT Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend 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
Councilman Larry Hug and Allison Swisher discussed IEPA approval process for Water Main
Construction contracts previously approved.
Municipal Services RFQ - Short List Selection
Anthony Anczer discussed this presentation and memo with the Public Service Committee.
Professional Municipal Services RFQ Presentation TMP-6923
Attachments: Municipal Services RFQ, PSC Presentation, 2-5-24.pptx
Municipal Service RFQ - Short List Selection Memo, Final
2-6-24.pdf
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-6922
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 1-26-2024_
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the Hydrant Repairs, Valve,
Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present 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, February 5, 2024 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
Public Service Minutes 01/02/2024 TMP-6889
Attachments: 010224 Public Service Minutes.pdf
Public Service Minutes 01/16/2024 TMP-6943
Attachments: 011624 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 of Contract for the Broadway Street Roadway Project - MFT ID-1575-20
Section No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $1,247,095.87
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Purchase of twenty-one (21) Ford Interceptors from Sutton Ford ID-1576-20
Inc. for $881,295.00 and upfit materials from Ray O’Herron Co. Inc.
for $165,348.80
Purchase of one (1) New Caterpillar Skid Steer and Attachment ID-1577-20
from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of $90,000.00
Purchase two (2) Additional Future Fire Apparatus from Fire ID-1578-20
Service Inc. for $2,314,308.00
Professional Services Agreement for the Force Main Assessment ID-1579-20
Program, to RJN Group Inc., in the amount of $140,700.00
Professional Service Agreement for the Construction Testing / Soil ID-1580-20
Boring Services for the 2025 Water Main Improvement Program to
K & S Engineers Inc. in the amount of $99,885.00
Attachments: BoreLocation_Binder1
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in ID-1581-20
the amount of $68,445.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Payment for JULIE One-Call System Services to JULIE, ID-1582-20
Inc. in the amount of $30,347.40
Approve Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the January 12 ID-1583-20
- 13, 2024 Snowstorm in the total amount of $102,466.00
Change Order No. 5 for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W. Van ID-1584-20
Buren Street & 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad Construction Co.
of Joliet Inc. Reducing the amount by ($294,939.88) and Pay
Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $76,927.55
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at ID-1585-20
2211 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application
2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit
2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Request Letter
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Broadway ID-1586-20
St. Roadway Project- MFT Sect. No. 23-00557-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-6922
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 1-26-2024_
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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