City of Joliet Public Service Committee met April 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - April 5, 2021 ID-348-20
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the Minutes of the April 5, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Amy Ferris - Deputy Director of Engineer, Owen Dean - Civil Engineer, Jonathan Hall - Capital Program Engineer, Anthony Laws - Resident, Jesus Luna - Resident, and Cesar Cardenas - Resident.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the 2021 Roadway Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $274,111.44
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Award of the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing Contract A, in the amount of $274,111.44, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction. The Committee would like a list of the streets.
b. Award of Contract for the Youngs Avenue (Cass Street - South End) Storm Sewer Improvements Project - 2021 to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $38,638.11
Greg Ruddy discussed the storm sewer extension project on Youngs Avenue, in the amount of $38,638.11, on behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc.
c. Award of Contract for the Repair to the No. 1 Sludge Storage Tank at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cady Inc. in the amount of $108,410.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the repair of the No. 1 Sludge Storage Tank at the East Side Treatment Plant, in the amount of $108,410.00, on behalf of Cady Inc.
d. Award of Contract for the Emergency Repairs to the Princeton Well to Great Lakes Water Resources Group Inc. in the amount of $27,275.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Repairs to the Princeton Well, in the amount of $27,275.00, on behalf of Great Lakes Water Resources Group Inc.
e. Award of Contract for the 2021 Root Control Program to Duke’s Root Control in the amount of $64,557.00
Amy Ferris, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the 2021 Sewer Root Control Program, in the amount of $64,557.00, to Duke's Root Control.
f. Award of Contract for the Summit Street (Stone Street - Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - Community Block Grant - 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $341,875.57
Greg Ruddy discussed the contract for the Summit Street (Stone Street - Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement, in the amount of $341,875.57, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-350-20, ID-351-20, ID-352-20, ID-353-20, ID-354-20 and ID-355-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 4 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $13,895.09
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 4 for the ESTP Phosphorus Removal Project, in the amount of $13,895.09, on behalf of Williams Brothers Construction Inc. This also extends the contract by 119 days.
b. Change Order No. 3 and Final Payout for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Project to Hydro-Vision Technology in the amount of ($106,870.01)
Amy Ferris discussed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of ($116,590.76), on behalf of Hydro-Vision Technology.
c. Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $91,389.20
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 membership fee to the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group, in the amount of $91,389.20, on behalf of the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the fuill Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item No's ID-356-20, ID-357-20 and ID-358-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS in the amount of $274,111.44
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item No. ID-359-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
a. 1924 Mills Road Water Service
Allison Swisher discussed the circumstances of this unique situation. The Public Service Committee agrees with the staff recommendation to proceed as outlined.
313 N Eastern
Homeowner is unable to use sewer for this address. The collapse is beneath the neighbors garage. The solutions is to connect to the 8" sewer in front of the address. Owen Dean, Sewer Engineer, discussed estimated costs of
connecting to the sewer main out front and the overhead is $30,000.00. Homeowner, Anthony Laws, was present to share information of this situation. Mr. Laws is on disability and the other homeowner also does not work. The Public Service Committee suggested to get the homeowner sewer working again to by having the City get the work performed. If the homeowner goes back to gainful employment, then he would pay half of the cost. If homeowner remains on disability the homeowner half would be forgiven. The Public Utilities Department will work with Legal to draw up the proper contract.
b. Alternative Water Source Program ID-349-20
Allison Swisher discussed upcoming updates to the project via City Council Workshops, Finance Committee Meetings, Public Service Committee Meetings, and Stakeholder meetings. Regional coordination includes formation efforts of Technical Advisory Group and Mayors and Managers Groups. Public Outreach strategies were discussed. Water Allocation update was given. Water Source transfer update was given. Public Service Committee members suggested giving this thorough update at the Tuesday Council Meeting instead of Public Service Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no other comments.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to adjourn.
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