Public Service Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, June 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 ROLL CALL Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director of Engineering APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Service Minutes 06/02/2025 TMP-8711 Attachments: 060225 Public Service Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the 06/02/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS No one present at this time. CONTRACTS Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the 349-25 Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project to SEECO Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $51,965.00 Attachments: Approver Report Alllison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project, in the amount of $51,965.00, to SEECO Consultants Inc. Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials 345-25 Purchase Order No. 3 to Traffic Control Corp in the Amount of $56,156.00 Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 3, in the amount of $56,156.00, to Traffic Control Corp. Approve Purchase of Replacement Sluice Gates for the 350-25 Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant from LAI & Associates Inc. in the Amount of $41,700.00 Page 1 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the Replacement Sluice Gates Purchase for the ESTP, in the amount of $41,700.00, from LAI & Associates Inc. Approve the Payment of the 2025 Wastewater Discharge 357-25 Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the Amount of $152,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed the Payment of the 2025 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees, in the amount of $152,500.00, to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Award of Contract for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - 346-25 Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $895,000.06 Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed the County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvement Project, in the amount of $895,000.06, to PT Ferro Construction Co. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval 349-25, 345-25, 350-25, 357-25, and 346-25 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: Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I, Phase II, and 352-25 Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL to Iteris Inc. in the Amount of $149,919.73 Attachments: Approver Report Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvements, in the amount of $149,919.73, to Iteris Inc. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Well 28D 353-25 Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $26,668.65 Page 2 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $26,668.65, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group. Approve Cost Adjustment for Thirteen (13) Navistar Chassis 351-25 Purchases from 2023 for $256,313.20 Attachments: Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the cost adjustment for 13 Navistar trucks, in the amount of $256,313.20, from Rush Truck Centers Inc. Approve Change Order No. 3 for Olympic Boulevard 355-25 Improvements - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to D Construction Inc., a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,809,268.20), and Payment Request No. 15 & Final in the Amount of $226,410.84 Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Olympic Boulevard Improvements, in the amount of ($1,809,268.20), to D Construction. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 15 and final. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Olympic Boulevard / 354-25 Houbolt Road Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $248,128.09 and Payment Request No. 12 & Final in the Amount of $414,880.37 Attachments: Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvement Project, in the amount of $248,128.09, to PT Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 12 and final. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 352-25, 353-25, 351-25, 355-25, and 354-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II of the City of 364-25 Joliet Code of Ordinances to Establish 2 Hour Free Street Parking, Weekdays 7 A.M. - 7 P.M., in Zones A, B and C in the Downtown Area Page 3 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2025 Attachments: Parking Ordinance updated 6-6-25.docx Parking Zone Map 2025 final version.pdf Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article II to establish 2 hour free street parking in Zones A, B, and C in the downtown area Weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm. Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for 368-25 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the Amendment No. 2 Resolution to spend Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds. Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 369-25 Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase C Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-05-TL in the Amount of $1,200,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for ADTMS Phase C project. Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 370-25 County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR in the Amount of $895,000.06 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed Rebuild IL Bond Fund appropriation. Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the 372-25 Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive Attachments: Resolution Letter of Understanding.pdf Approver Report Sean Mikos discussed the Letter of Understanding between IDOT and City of Joliet for IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive. Page 4 of 5 Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2025 Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds and 371-25 Approving a Request for Expenditure / Authorization of Rebuild Illinois Funds in the amount of $420,000.00 for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution PG 1 BLR09150_Garnsey Ave ovr Spring Crk_Req Auth of Rebuild Funds.pdf Approver Report Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution to appropriate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 364-25, 368-25, 369-25, 370-25, 372-25, and 371-25 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 Nothing at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT No one present at this time. 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 Page 5 of 5