City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve the August 15, 2022 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
August 15, 2022 - Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $336,336.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Dekalb Street / Dora Ave roadways project.
Rejection of bids for Contract No. 2654-0622 Parks Avenue (E. Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG and Award of Contract No. 2665-0922 for the Parks Avenue (E Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG to PT Ferro Constr Co in the amount of $622,221.48
Greg Ruddy discussed the Parks Avenue (E. Liberty St - Elwood Ave) Roadway Project - 2022, in the amount of $622,221.48, to PT Ferro Constr Co.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Motor for Well 22D Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $140,968.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed Well 22D Motor replacement, in the amount of $140,968.00, to Layne Christensen Company Inc.
Award of Contract for the Repairs to the Well 22D Pump to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $35,356.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Well 22D Pump Repair, in the amount of $35,356.00, to Layne Christensen Company Inc.
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $3,312,440.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the Meter purchase, in the amount of $3,312,440.00, to Core & Main LP.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc. in the amount of $60,298.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials Purchase, in the amount of $60,298.00, to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 2 to Graybar Services Inc. in the amount of $21,634.40
Greg Ruddy discussed Purchase Order No. 2 for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order, in the amount of $21,634.40, to Graybar Services Inc.
Award of Contract for the Salt Dome retrofits to Bulk Storage Inc. in the amount of $259,033.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Salt Dome retrofits, in the amount of $259,033.00, to Bulk Storage, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4359, TMP-4360, TMP-4361, TMP-4362, TMP-4363, TMP-4364, TMP-4365, and TMP-4366. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $53,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study, in the amount of $53,000.00, to Strand Assoc. Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2021-2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Project to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. in the amount of $99,500.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, a net increase in the amount of $99,500.00, to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. Also included is a contract extension to December 31, 2022.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $9,400.00
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to table #TMP-4377. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services for the CSO Regulator Modifications Project to Seeco Consultants Inc. in the amount of $9,690.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services, in the amount of $9,690.00, to SEECO Consultants, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4368, TMP-4369, and TMP-4378. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements
Greg Ruddy discussed the Addendum to the IGA with IDOT for the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements.
Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project
Greg Ruddy discussed the Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company, estimated to be about $25,000.00, for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park
Anthony Anczer discussed this Resolution authorizing execution of Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer. There will be a new amount for memo going to Council in two weeks.
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for full Council approval TMP-4379, TMP-4380, TMP-4381, TMP-4382, and TMP-4384. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
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 Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks report.
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
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