Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 14, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 14, 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 July 14, 2025
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, and Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E.
Hug, to approve the 06/30/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Mudron
Public Service Minutes 06/30/2025 TMP-8794
Attachments: 06302025 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one at this time.
CONTRACTS
Approval of Purchase of One (1) HazMat Specific Truck 398-25
Assembly from Marshall Chevrolet for the Fire Department
Haz-Mat Team in an Amount not to Exceed $86,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of one HazMat
Specific Truck Assembly, in the amount of $86,000.00, from Marshall Chevrolet.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend 398-25 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 Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station 399-25
Replacement Program - Benton Lift Station and Greenfield
Lift Station on behalf of Airy’s Construction Inc. for a
Deduction in the Amount of ($9,884.33) and Payment No. 5
and Final in the Amount of $161,877.02
Attachments: Approver Report
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Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station
Replacement Program - Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift Station, in the
amount of ($9,884.33). Also discussed was Payment No. 5.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora 401-25
Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP
to of Austin Tyler Construction Inc., for a Deduction in the
Amount of ($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and
Final in the Amount of $19,785.61
Attachments: Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue
Roadway Project, in the amount of ($24,552.88) from Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. Also discussed was Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 399-25, and 401-25 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 411-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at
Center Street Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT
Contract No. 62R22 / JN-125-033
Attachments: Resolution
JN125-033 62R22 City of Joliet IGA_I-80 at Center St
07012025.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for the I-80
at Center Street Interchange. This is part of the reconstruction of the
interchange.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 412-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at
Center Street Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT
Contract No.62R22 / JN-125-035
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R22 JN-125-035 Combined PDF.pdf
Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for the
I-80 at Center Street Interchange. This is for relocation of water and sewer
work.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
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Sherri Reardon, to recommend 411-25, and 412-25 for approval by full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack 405-25
in the Box Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit request for the location of 2307
Jefferson Street.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 405-25 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
Pat Mudron discussed Republic Avenue pavement marking painting. Greg Ruddy will look
into this.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one 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
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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, July 14, 2025 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 06/30/2025 TMP-8794
Attachments: 06302025 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
Approval of Purchase of One (1) HazMat Specific Truck Assembly 398-25
from Marshall Chevrolet for the Fire Department Haz-Mat Team in
an Amount not to Exceed $86,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda July 14, 2025
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station 399-25
Replacement Program - Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift
Station on behalf of Airy’s Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the
Amount of ($9,884.33) and Payment No. 5 and Final in the Amount
of $161,877.02
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora 401-25
Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP to of
Austin Tyler Construction Inc., for a Deduction in the Amount of
($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount
of $19,785.61
Attachments: Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 411-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street
Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No. 62R22 /
JN-125-033
Attachments: Resolution
JN125-033 62R22 City of Joliet IGA_I-80 at Center St
07012025.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 412-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street
Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No.62R22 /
JN-125-035
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R22 JN-125-035 Combined PDF.pdf
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the 405-25
Box Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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 The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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