City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 3

By Philip Gonzales

Sep 29, 2021

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris

ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, and Amy Ferris - Deputy Director of Public Utilities.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Bettye Gavin, seconded by Terry Morris, to approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Minutes - April 19, 2021

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 Exterior Cleaning of the City’s Water Storage Tanks Contract to National Wash Authority, LLC in the amount of $34,000.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the award of the Exterior Cleaning of the City's Water Storage Tanks, in the amount of $34,000.00, on behalf of National Wash Authority, LLC.

b. Award of Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Residuals Disposal Project 2021 to Envirite of Illinois, Inc. in the amount of $215,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Water Treatment Plant Residuals Disposal Project, in the amount of $$215,000.00, on behalf of Envirite of Illinois, Inc.

c. Award of Contract for the Wellhouse Upgrades - 2021 to Tori Construction, LLC in the amount of $175,543.20

Allison Swisher discussed the Wellhouse Upgrades, in the amount of $175,543.20, on behalf of Tori Construction, LLC.

d. Award of Contract for the Purchase of Golf Carts for the Utilities Division to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of $33,697.00

Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of golf carts, in the amount of $33,697.00, to Harris Golf Cars.

e. Award of Contract for the Lift Station Pump Replacement - 2021 to Xylem Water Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $47,801.60

Allison Swisher discussed the Left Station Pump Replacement, in the amount of $47,801.60, on behalf of Xylem Water Solutions, Inc.

f. Award of Contract for the 2021 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of $492,921.50

Amy Ferris, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the 2021 Sewer Cleaning Program, in the amount of $429,921.50, on behalf of National Power Rodding.

g. Award of Contract for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 21-00539-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $191,282.00

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2021 Pavement Marking Program, in the amount of $191,280.00, to Superior Road Striping, Inc.

h. Purchase of Automated Brine Maker for the Roadways Department from Cargill, Inc. in the amount of $71,237.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of the Automated Brine Maker for the Roadways Division, in the amount of $71,237.00, from Cargill, Inc. This is used for snow operations.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-362-20, ID-363-20, ID-364-20, ID-365-20, ID-366-20, ID-367-20, ID-368-02 and ID-369-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Contract Items Approved

Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2021 CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the Emergency East Duncan Throttle Pipe Replacement to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $6,824.33

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 and final payment, in the amount of $6,824.33, on behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No. ID-370-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item Approved

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at 1871 Houbolt Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV

Greg Ruddy discussed the reconstruction of this interchange at Houbolt Road (I-80-US Route 6). This is a temporary easement for driveway grading.

b. Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $191,282.00

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item No's ID-371-20 and ID-372-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris

Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved

Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2021

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks

Allison Swisher discussed the fire hydrants, watermains and valves repaired.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one is in attendance or called in.

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.