City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Sep 1, 2022

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Councilwoman Gavin is attending remotely.

Present: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Terry Morris

ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Joe Nordman - Roadways Engineer, and Katie Smith - Economic Development and Community Manager.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2022 Public Service Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris

May 2, 2022 Public Service Minutes

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No citizens in attendance.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium Blended Phosphate Purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the amount of $74,700.00

TMP-3736

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium Blended Phosphate Purchase, in the amount of $74,700.00, to Hawkins Water Treatment Group.

Award of Contract for the Purchase of Gas Detection Equipment at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to LAI-LTD in the amount of $69,635.00

TMP-3737

Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Gas Detection Equipment at the ESTP, in the amount of $69,635.00, to LAI-LTD. Councilman Hug advised asking the Clerk if this item can be voted on tomorrow at the Council Meeting.

Award of Contract for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,090,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for the Black Road Lift Station

TMP-3738

Modifications Project, in the amount of $2,090,000.00, to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. This will be on the Council agenda for May 17, 2022. Also included is a Construction Engineering Services Agreement, in the amount of $231,135.00, on behalf of Donohue & Associates Inc.

Amended Award of Contract for the Parkview Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of $2,647,441.36

TMP-3739

Tony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the correct award amount for the Parkview Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,647,441.36, to Brandt Excavating. This will also be on the May 17, 2022 Council Meeting.

Award of Contract for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Central Joliet Area to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $295,685.00

TMP-3740

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Central Area, in the amount of $295,685.00, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. The limits of this project are between I-55 and IL Route 7.

Purchase of three (3) Pavement Recycler and Hot Box Trailers from Midwest Paving Equipment in the amount of $132,054.00

TMP-3741

Joe Nordman, Roadways Engineer, discussed the purchase of three (3) Pavement Recycler and Hot Box Trailers, in the amount of $132,054.00, from Midwest Paving Equipment.

Award of Contract for the City-Wide Newsletter for 2022-2023 to One Step Print in the amount of $163,123.77

TMP-3747

Katie Smith, Community and Economic Development Manager, discussed the 2022-2023 City-Wide Newsletter, in the amount of $163,123.77, from One Step Print.

Award of Contract for the Lawrence Avenue Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to J S Alberico Const Co Inc in the amount of $748,000.00

TMP-3778

Tony Anczer discussed the Contract for the Lawrence Avenue Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $748,000.00, to J S Alberico Const Co Inc. Also included is a Construction Engineering Service Agreement, in the amount of $65,900.00, on behalf of Trotter and Associates Inc.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval Contract Item No's TMP-3736, TMP-3737, TMP-3738, TMP-3739, TMP-3740, TMP-3741, TMP-3747 and TMP-3778,.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Payment of the 2022 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $89,642.12

TMP-3742 T

Allison Swisher discussed the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group Membership, in the amount of $89,642.12, for the 2022 Membership. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($82,033.68) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,149.12 for the Forest Park Phase II Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

MP-3744

Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Forest Park Phase II Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of ($82,033.68), from Austin Tyler Construction Inc. and the final payment in the amount of $161,149.12.

Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($131,020.99) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $67,597.82 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP

TMP-3748

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 to the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020, in the amount of ($131,020.99), on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 4 and final in the amount of $67,597.82.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Item No's TMP-3742, TMP-3744, and TMP-3748.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-3794 Attachments: Alternative Water Source - presentation

Allison Swisher discussed the Alternative Water Source Program Update. Items discussed were the Program Schedule and Cost Scope Modification.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris