City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Nov. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: James Capparelli - City Manager, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Owen Dean - Civil Engineer II, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the Minutes of the October 18, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Abstain: Morris
Minutes - October 18, 2021 ID-528-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens in attendance at this meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Manager Policy Regarding Delay of City Council Action on Public Service Committee Recommended Council Memos
City Manager, James Capparelli and Public Service Committee members discussed the policy regarding the delay of Public Service items going to City Council at a subsequent meeting.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Rock Salt Purchase 2021-2022 to Morton Salt at a Unit Price of $68.20 per ton
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2021-2022 Salt Purchase, at a unit price of $68.20 per ton, on behalf of Morton Salt.
b. Award of Contract for Emergency Repairs to the 11D No. 2 Booster Pump to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $49,995.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the emergency repairs to the 11D No. 2 Booster Pump, in the amount of $49,995.00, on behalf of Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's ID-530-20 and TMP-2693.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved.
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Amendment No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN Group in the amount of $115,000.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed Amendment No. 2, in the amount of $115,000.00, on behalf of RJN Group.
b. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate Services Project to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $11,750.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $11,750.00, on behalf of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co Inc.
c. Change Order No. 3 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $($8,610.05) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $15,070.37
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, discussed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of ($8,610.05), on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment No. 5, in the amount of $15,070.37, on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co.
d. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $12,514.76 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $35,873.68
Mike Todorovic discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $12,514.76, on behalf of J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc.
e. Change Order No. 1 for Time Extension on the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Phase I to Stip Bros Excavating
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, an extension of time for final completion, on behalf of Stip Bros. Excavating.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay
Estimates/Final Payments Item No's TMP-2659, TMP-2660, TMP-2661, TMP-2662 and TMP-2664.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders/Pay Estiimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance accepting a temporary easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item No. TMP-2663.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
b. Proposed Cost Sharing Overhead Sewer and Backflow Prevention Program - A Solution to Sanitary Sewer Basement Backups
Owen Dean, Civil Engineer II, discussed an update of the proposed cost sharing overhead sewer and backflow prevention program. This will be brought back to the next meeting under the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
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