Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

ABSENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug.

ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Interim Public Utilities Director, Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Grey Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Mike Eulitz - Public Assets Supervisor, and Mike Bily - Environmental Commission.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-21-18 Minutes

Motion to approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from August 21, 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

Allison Swisher took the time to introduce the Environmental Commission Member - Mike Bily.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Motion to Accept the Snow and Ice Control Policies and Procedures

Manual SNOW REMOVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Mike Eulitz, Assets Supervisor, discussed the Snow and Ice Control Policy Manual. The City of Joliet needs to lower the amount of salt used on our streets per IEPA regulations. The City uses multiple methods of alternative measures.

Motion to approve: a) Motion to Accept the Snow and Ice Control Policies and Procedures Manual 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.

5. CONTRACTS

6. CHANGE ORDERS / PAY ESTIMATES / AND FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $102,118.34 for the 2018 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A to Austin Tyler Construction - MFT Sect. No. 18-00514-00-RS CH 1 - RDWAYS RESURF CONTRACT

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed Change Order No. 1. This change order has corrected pricing for ADA ramps. Motion to recommend: a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $102,118.34 for the 2018 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A to Austin Tyler Construction - MFT Sect. No. 18-00514-00-RS to full Council 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.

7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

a. Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2018 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 18-00514-00-RS in the amount of $102,118.34 to Austin Tyler Construction RES - RW RESURFAC 2018

Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT resolution.

b. Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with New Lenox Township for the Resurfacing of Cherry Hill Road RES - CHERRY HILL RD

Greg Ruddy discussed this Intergovernmental Agreement with New Lenox Township. We would pay them to pave our portion of this road. Jim Trizna, Public Works Director, stated we will come back with a MFT Resolution once final price is received.

c. Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of 308 Lawton Avenue in the amount of $120,000.00 Res purch 308 lawton

Allison Swisher, Interim Public Utilities Director, discussed the acquisition of 308 Lawton. This is the final piece of property needed.

Motion to recommend Authorization to Approve: a) Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2018 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 18-00514-00-RS in the amount of $102,118.34 to Austin Tyler Construction; b) Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with New Lenox Township for the Resurfacing of Cherry Hill Road; and c) Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of 308 Lawton Avenue in the amount of $120,000.00 to full Council 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.

8. NEW or OLD BUSINESS, not for final action or recommendation

a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and

Water Main Breaks Hydrant and valves Report

Allison Swisher discussed that since the last report, 25 hydrants have been repaired, five valves have been repaired, and 12 new water main breaks.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn 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.

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