City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
ABSENT : None.
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, McEvilly - Purchasing / Contracts Administrator, Nick Gornick - Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Mike Eulitz - Public Assets Supervisor, Owen Dean - Civil Engineer II, and David Ortiz - Civil Engineer I.
Councilman Hug is on his way.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes - 9-4-18
Motion to approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from September 4, 2018 was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS: None.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request for Authorization to Submit the proposed Sewer Use Ordinance to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
USEPA Ordinance
Sewer Ordin to USEPA
Nick Gornick, WWTP Superintendent, discussed the draft USEPA Sewer
Use Ordinance.
b. STP Shared Funds Projects
STP share funds
Jim Trizna, Public Works Director, discussed the Surface Transportation Program Shared Funds for regional projects. The City of Joliet has two (2) projects to recommend to Will County Governmental League for possible funding.
Motion to approve: a) Request for Authorization to Submit the proposed Sewer Use Ordinance to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and; b) STP Shared Funds Projects was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote:
AUDIO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES
AYES: NAYS:
5. Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. None.
CONTRACTS
a. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Snow Removal for Municipal Lots for 2018 / 2019 Snow Season for $22,890.00 and for the 2019 / 2020 Snow Season for $24,860.00 to Trizzino Concrete
Snow plowing municipal lots - 2018 council memo
Meg McEvilly, Purchasing Administrator, discussed the multiple year snow removal contracts.
b. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511- 00-FP in the amount of $520,999.90 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Charity-Nowell RW Award
David Ortiz, Civil Engineer I, discussed the award of contract for Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
c. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Purchase of LED Streetlight Luminaires for the SENO Neighborhoods in the amount of $53,700.00 to Graybar Inc.
LED lights Award
Jim Trizna discussed the LED streetlight purchase for the SENO Neighborhoods.
d. Request for Authorization to Purchase of two (2) 2 1⁄2 ton dump trucks with plow accessories (to be submitted – bid opening 9/14/18)
Mike Eulitz, Public Assets Supervisor, discussed the purchase of two dump trucks for snow removal as well as daily use.
Larry Hug joined the meeting at 4:43 pm.
e. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Shelby Street (Illinois – Market) Water Main Improvements Project in the amount of $145,570.01 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. shelby award
Nick Gornick discussed the award of contract for Shelby Street to connect a dead end of water main to improve water quality.
f. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for 2018 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $223,400.00
2018 misc san swr repairs
Owen Dean, Civil Engineer II, discussed the award of contract for Misc. Point Repairs to Brandt Excavating Inc.
Motion to recommend: a) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Snow Removal for Municipal Lots for 2018 / 2019 Snow Season for $22,890.00 and for the 2019 / 2020 Snow Season for $24,860.00 to Trizzino Concrete; b)Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP in the amount of $520,999.90 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.; c) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Purchase of LED Streetlight Luminaires for the SENO Neighborhoods in the amount of $53,700.00 to Graybar Inc.; d) Request for Authorization to Purchase of two (2) 2 1⁄2 ton dump trucks with plow accessories; e) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Shelby Street (Illinois – Market) Water Main Improvements Project in the amount of $145,570.01 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.; and f) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for 2018 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $223,400.00 to full council was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
6. Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
None.
CHANGE ORDERS / PAY ESTIMATES / AND FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2018 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project in the amount of $52,157.16 to Globe Construction Co.
CH 2 - Sidewalk-Curb Replace
David Ortiz discussed Change Order No. 2 to Globe Construction for additional damage to sidewalks due to parkway trees. There is a punchlist to complete for regrading.
b. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $27,948.00 and Final Payment in the amount of $27,948.00 to Great Lakes Water Resources Group for the Well 11D Removal Project
co 3 well 11d
Nick Gornick discussed Change Order No. 3 for reinstallation of the oil tubes and shafts to Well 11D.
c. Request for Authorization to Approve Payment No. 3 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Landscaping Contract in the amount of $4,879.92 to Pedersen Company
Pay 3 - Ball Park Landscape
David Ortiz discussed Final Payment No. 3.
d. Request for Authorization to Approve Payment Request No. 2 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Exterior Fencing Contract to Action Fence Contractors Inc. in the amount of $52,050.00
pay 2 - Ball Park fence
David Ortiz discussed Final Payment No. 2 for Exterior Fencing.
e. Request for Authorization to Approve Payment No. 5 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Site Work and Excavation Contract in the amount of $61,037.73 to Hoppy’s Landscaping Inc.
Pay 5 - Park Site Work-Excavat
David Ortiz discussed Final Payment No. 5 for site work and excavation.
Motion to recommend: a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2018 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project in the amount of $52,157.16 to Globe Construction Co.; and b) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $27,948.00 and Final Payment in the amount of $27,948.00 to Great Lakes Water Resources Group for the Well 11D Removal Project to full Council was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS: None.
Motion to approve: c) Request for Authorization to Approve Payment No. 3 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Landscaping Contract in the amount of $4,879.92 to Pedersen Company; d) Request for Authorization to Approve Payment Request No. 2 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Exterior Fencing Contract to Action Fence Contractors Inc. in the amount of $52,050.00; and e) Request for Authorization to Approve Payment No. 5 and Final for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Site Work and Excavation Contract in the amount of $61,037.73 to Hoppy’s Landscaping Inc. was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. NAYS: None.
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511- 00-FP in the amount of $514,549.90 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
CH 2 - Sidewalk-Curb Replace
David Ortiz discussed the MFT Resolution.
b. Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Greenfield Sanitary District for the Transfer of Assets and Responsibilities of the Greenfield Sanitary District to the City of Joliet
res greenfield
Owen Dean discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement with Greenfield Sanitary District. The District will be dissolved and assets will belong to the City of Joliet and we will bill residents directly.
Motion to recommend: a) Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00- FP in the amount of $514,549.90 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.; and b) Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Greenfield Sanitary District for the Transfer of Assets and Responsibilities of the Greenfield Sanitary District to the City of Joliet to full Council was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS:
Proceedings of the City of Joliet Public Service Committee held on September 17, 2018
None.
8. NEW or OLD BUSINESS, not for final action or recommendation
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks
Valve Hydrant Break Report 09112018
Nick Gornick discussed that 25 hydrants have been repaired, two valves repaired, and five water main breaks since the last report. There have been a total of 169 watermain breaks for the year.
b. Downtown Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements Project Construction Update
Construction Progress Memo_091718
Owen Dean discussed the Downtown Sanitary and Storm Sewer construction. The purpose of this timeframe is to stay ahead of the courthouse installation.
Bettye Gavin asked about a homeowner water connection. Nick Gornick explained what typical connection procedure is. Nick will check into and get back to Councilwoman Gavin.
Councilman Hug asked about the Sanitary District payments. Owen explained that the assets are in decent shape. The District has not taken any payments for many years. Nick explained the value of the asset is greater than what we are owed.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. Adjournment
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