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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Dec. 6

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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Dec. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Larry E. Hug and Terry Morris

Absent Bettye Gavin

ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, and Brent Fraser- Operating Engineer Facilities and Assets Maintenance Manager.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the Minutes of the November 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug and Morris

Absent: Gavin

Minutes - November 15, 2021 ID-552-20 Attachments: November 15, 2021 Public Service Minutes

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None at this time.

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

CONTRACTS

a. Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of $56,420.00

Brent Fraser, Operating Engineer Facilities and Assets, discussed the Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 Campbell Street, in the amount of $56,420.00, on behalf of Adler Roofing.

b. Approval of Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Engineering Staff

Office Relocation, in the amount of $150,000.12, to Bays Rialto Building, LLC. This term is for a three year lease.

c. Award a Professional Service Contract for the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $38,911.99

Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Contract for the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $38,911.99, on behalf of CivilTech Engineering, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-2741, TMP-2828, and TMP-2833.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug and Morris

Absent: Gavin

Contract Items Approved

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the Public Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of $17,350.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed Change Order No. 1 to the Utilities Department Golf Carts Purchase contract, in the amount of $17,350.00, to Harris Golf Cars.

b. Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $23,294.00 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $58,545.31

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $23,294.00, for additional participation and balancing final quantities. Also included is Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final, in the amount of $58,545.31, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

c. Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for a time extension of 210 days to April 30, 2022 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2C project to Austin Tyler Construction.

d. Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase 2B to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $126,341.65 and Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the amount of $629,939.22

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $126,341.65, for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2B. Also discussed was Payment No. 7, in the amount of $629,939.22, on behalf of Stip Bros. Excavating.

e. Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B Watermain Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of ($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,007.91

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1B Watermain Improvements Project, in the amount of ($61,912.23), and Payment No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,007.91, on behalf of Brandt Excavating.

f. Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of ($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $197,176.24

Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($149,993.92), for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main Improvement Project. Also discussed was Payment No. 6 and Final, in the amount of $197,176.24, on behalf of Brandt Excavating.

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item No's TMP-2810, TMP-2822, TMP-2829, TMP-2830, TMP-2831, and TMP-2832.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug and Morris

Absent: Gavin

Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda

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. We are trending toward fewer water main breaks than previous years.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Hug and Morris

Absent: Gavin