Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 17, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 17, 2024
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2024
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2024
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Joe
Darlington - Burns & McDonnell, Owen Dean - Public Utilities Engineer, Delia Ulloa-Jimenez -
Interpreter -City of Joliet, Gabriel Chavez - Resident, Luis Andrade - Resident, Cordelia Dunn
- Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
approve the June 3, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
Public Service Minutes 06/03/2024 TMP-7388
Attachments: 06032024 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Approve Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the West Park ID-1718-20
Lift Station from Metropolitan Industries in the amount of
$57,470.00
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the Purchase of a
Replacement Pump for the West Park Lift Station, in the amount of $57,470.00,
to Metropolitan Industries.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary ID-1719-20
Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the
amount of $95,700.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $95,700.00, to RJN Group Inc.
Award of Contract for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - ID-1720-20
Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section
No. 24-00565-00-FP 2024 to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $540,786.10
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Richmond Street
(Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No.
24-00565-00-FP 2024, in the amount of $540,786.10, to PT Ferro Construction
Co.
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Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson ID-1733-20
- Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad
Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$19,435,945.95
This item is being pulled from the Public Service Agenda, Pre-Council Agenda,
and City Council Agenda per Greg Ruddy.
Purchase of Three (3) F550 Chassis for Roadways for ID-1723-20
$211,269.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of three (3) F550
Chassis for the Roadways Department, in the amount of $211,269.00, from Ron
Tirapelli Ford Inc.
Purchase of Three (3) Kenworth Large Dump Trucks from ID-1724-20
Henderson Products Inc. for $849,201.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of three (3) Kenworth Large Dump Trucks
for Roadways, in the amount of $849,201.00, from Henderson Products Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval ID-1718-20, 1719-20, 1720-20,
1723-20, and 1724-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Payment of the 2024 Wastewater Discharge Permit ID-1725-20
Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the
amount of $152,500.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Payment of the 2024 Wastewater Discharge
Permit Fees, in the amount of $152,500.00, to the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval ID-1725-20 for approval by
full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jimmy John’s ID-1726-20
Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road
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Attachments: 7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Permit
Application.docx
7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Request
Letter.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the Application for Drive Thru Permit for Jimmy John's
Restaurant at the location of 7801 Caton Farm Road. This replaces the
TaCanijo Restaurant that was slated to be here.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1726-20 for approval by full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, ID-1727-20
Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water
Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the
Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program
Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters
Attachments: IGA to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission Draft
6-12-24 For Member Approval.pdf
GPWC-Members-Lake Michigan Water Supply Agreement
Draft 6-12-24 (With Maps).pdf
GPWC Bylaws Draft 6-5-2024 For Member Approval.pdf
GPWC-Joliet Program Management Agreement Draft 6-5-24
For Member Approval (With Ex A).pdf
Joliet Ordinance Establishing GPWC and Related
Approvals-Draft 6-5-24.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water
Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply
Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of
Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and other related Matters.
Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget ID-1731-20
for the Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project, the
Award of Contracts, and the Purchase of Material
Attachments: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget Entryway
Landscaping in the Amount of $250000 - Copy.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget Amendment in the
amount of $250,000.00 for the Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project,
the Award of Contract, in the amount of $484,195.00, with Allied Landscape
Inc., and the Purchase of Materials in the amount of $68,058.20 for
beautification of 13 locations throughout the City.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
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Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1731-20 for approval by full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the ID-1728-20
Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Sean Mikos discussed the MFT Resolution.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real ID-1729-20
Estate Sales Agreement (Southeast Corner of County Line
and Black Roads) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Village of Shorewood for the Purchase of Real Property
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Joliet-Black and County Line Agreements (RE
IGA) .pdf
Joliet-Shorewood IGA for Real Estate Acquisition.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of a multi use site and nearby
easements, in the amount of $2,500,000.00, and Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Village of Shorewood.
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the ID-1732-20
Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square &
Watermain Improvements Project - Section No.
21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00
Attachments: Resolution
This item has been pulled from Public Service, Pre-Council, and City Council
Meeting per Greg Ruddy.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1727-20, 1728-20, and 1729-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Independent Review TMP-7424
Update
Attachments: 2024-06-17 PSC.pptx
Joe Darlington - Burns & McDonnell, discussed the Alternative Water Source
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Program Independent Review Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Note
Sanitary Sewer Service Issue at 1 S Cagwin from the sewer lateral for 424 W Washington
Street. The owner of 424 W Washington Street is looking for financial assistance in the
form of a payment plan. The City would prefund the work and the resident would have 2
years to pay this back. Public Service Committee suggested getting the quotes and
coming back.
Note
Cordelia Dunn from 129 Pleasant St is present to inquire about having her home listed as
a historic property. Her information was given to the City Clerk staff.
Note
Sanitary Sewer Issue at 150 Ruby Street. The owner is looking for assistance in repairs of
the broken sewer line. It is recommended that some quotes be obtained.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Monday, June 17, 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 06/03/2024 TMP-7388
Attachments: 06032024 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
Approve Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the West Park Lift ID-1718-20
Station from Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $57,470.00
Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer ID-1719-20
Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of
$95,700.00
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Award of Contract for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset ID-1720-20
Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
24-00565-00-FP 2024 to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $540,786.10
Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - ID-1733-20
Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad
Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$19,435,945.95
Purchase of Three (3) F550 Chassis for Roadways for ID-1723-20
$211,269.00
Purchase of Three (3) Kenworth Large Dump Trucks from ID-1724-20
Henderson Products Inc. for $849,201.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approve Payment of the 2024 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees ID-1725-20
to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of
$152,500.00
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jimmy John’s Restaurant ID-1726-20
at 7801 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: 7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Permit
Application.docx
7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, ID-1727-20
Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply
Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize
Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and
Other Related Matters
Attachments: IGA to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission Draft
6-12-24 For Member Approval.pdf
GPWC-Members-Lake Michigan Water Supply Agreement Draft
6-12-24 (With Maps).pdf
GPWC Bylaws Draft 6-5-2024 For Member Approval.pdf
GPWC-Joliet Program Management Agreement Draft 6-5-24
For Member Approval (With Ex A).pdf
Joliet Ordinance Establishing GPWC and Related
Approvals-Draft 6-5-24.pdf
Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the ID-1731-20
Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project, the Award of
Contracts, and the Purchase of Material
Attachments: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget Entryway
Landscaping in the Amount of $250000 - Copy.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Richmond ID-1728-20
Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate ID-1729-20
Sales Agreement (Southeast Corner of County Line and Black
Roads) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of
Shorewood for the Purchase of Real Property
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Joliet-Black and County Line Agreements (RE IGA)
.pdf
Joliet-Shorewood IGA for Real Estate Acquisition.pdf
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the ID-1732-20
Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square &
Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in
the amount of $2,501,760.00
Attachments: Resolution
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NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Independent Review Update TMP-7424
Attachments: 2024-06-17 PSC.pptx
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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