City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Allison Swisher – Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer – Deputy Director Engineering, Greg Ruddy – Director of Public Works, and Sean Mikos – Deputy Director Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 12/15/2025 TMP-9343 Attachments: 12152025 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the 12/15/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Hug
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Approval of the 2026 Rock Salt Purchase Contract with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt Inc. for Bulk Rock Salt at the Average Unit Price of $67.20 per Ton for a Not to Exceed Amount of $470,375.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the 2026 Rock Salt Purchase Contract at the average unit price of $67.20 per ton for a not to exceed amount of $470,375.00, with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt Inc.
Approval of Purchase of One (1) Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper from Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $448,690.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of one Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper, in the amount of $448,690.00, from Standard Equipment Co.
Award of Contract for the 2026 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase to USALCO LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $792,805.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the 2026 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase, in the not-to-exceed amount of $792,805.00, to USALCO LLC.
Award of Contract for the 2026 Biosolids Disposal Program to New Era Spreading Inc. in the Amount of $2,516,550.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2026 Biosolids Disposal Program, in the amount of $2,516,550.00, to New Era Spreading Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Univar Solutions USA LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $467,325.00
Attachments: blank Univar-CityOfJoliet2026BleachExt Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite
Purchase, for the not-to-exceed amount of $467,325.00, to Univar Solutions USA LLC.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Water Treatment Residual Rule Compliance Assistance to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $46,284.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for Water Treatment Residual Rule Compliance Assistance, for the not-to-exceed amount of $46,284.00, to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD.
Approval of Purchase of One Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Valve Turning Machine for the Public Utilities Department from E.H. Wachs in the Amount of $32,794.00
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of one vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning machine, in the amount of $32,794.00, from E.H. Wachs. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 3-26, 4-26, 11-26, 12-26, 13-26, and 15-26 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Unleaded Fuel Purchases to Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. in the Amount of $120,837.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Unleaded Fuel Purchases, in the amount of $120,837.00, to Al Warren Oil Company. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025-2026 Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $51,004.14
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2025-2026 Sidewalk Maintenance Contract, in the amount of $51,004.14, to PT Ferro Construction Co.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Bituminous Surface Treatment – Contract A to AC Pavement Striping Co., an Increase in the Amount of $9,421.60 ,and Payment No. 2 & Final in the Amount of $9,650.00
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Bituminous Surface Treatment, in the amount of $9,421.60, to AC Pavement Striping Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 2 and Final.
Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project – East Joliet Contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the Amount of $22,065.40 and Payment No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $30,936.68
Sean Mikos discussed Change order No. 3 for the 2024 Sidewalk / curb replacement Project – East, in the amount of $22,065.40, to Davis Concrete Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 4 and final. Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek
Improvement Project – MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $15,000.00
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 2 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over spring Creek Improvements Project, in the amount of $15,000.00, to Hutchison Engineering, Inc.
Approval of Payments for Contractor Snow Removal Operations for the November 29th – November 30th, 2025 Snowstorm in the Amount of $135,505.50
Greg Ruddy discussed the approval of Payments for Contractor Snow Removal Operations, in the amount of $135,505.50, for the November 29th – 30th, 2025 Snowstorm event.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change order No. 1 for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project, for adjustments to project completion dates, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($559,493.40) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $1,148,647.82
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project, for the reduced amount of ($559,493.40), to Airy’s Inc. Also discussed was Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final.
Approval of Payment for Emergency Repairs to the Water Main in the Des Plaines River Crossing to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $388,881.01
Allison Swisher discussed the payment for emergency repairs to the Water Main in the Des Plaines River Crossing, in the amount of $388,881.01, to Airy’s Inc.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway (Theodore to Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway (Theodore to Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project, for adjustments to Project completion dates, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Prairie Water
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes – Final January 5, 2026
Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Anthony Anczer discussed Change order No. 1 for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Projects, for adjustments to project completion dates, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 5-26, 6-26, 7-26, 8-26, 9-26, 10-26, 16-26, 17-26, 18-26, 20-26, and 21-26 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR
Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Approving supplemental motor fuel tax funds.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 33-26 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
Report on Utilities’ Maintenance Activities TMP-9367 Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 12-22-2025_
Allison Swisher discussed hydrant repairs, valve repairs, water main breaks, and contracted services.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Page 5 of 6
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes – Final January 5, 2026 to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
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