City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Nov. 1
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Terry Morris Absent Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
ALSO PRESENT
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Jeff Price - Fleet Services, and Joe Nordman - Roadways Engineer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2022 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
October 17, 2022 - Public Service Minutes ID-902-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Purchase of one (1) Ford Escape for the Department of Public Utilities from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $29,525.24 TMP-4660
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the purchase of one (1) Ford Escape for the Department of Public Utilities, in the amount of $29,525.24, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director position from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $45,000.00 TMP-4661
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director position, in the amount of $45,000.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by the Full Council TMP-4660 and TMP-4661. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of ($10.41) and Payment Estimate No. 11 and Final in the Amount of $173,137.42 for the Lead Service line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. TMP-4645
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of ($10.41) with a contract extension to June 30, 2022, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Amendment No. 1 for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project to Ciobra Group Inc. in the amount of $34,594.66 - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR TMP-4654
Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement, in the amount of $34,594.66, to Ciorba Group Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant South Grit Chamber Building Replacement Project to C&T Construction Inc. in the amount of $38,395.75 TMP-4657
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Treatment Plant South Grit Chamber Building Replacement, in the amount of $38,395.75, to C&T Construction Inc.
Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2023 Water System Rehabilitation Program to SEECO Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $36,780.00 TMP-4663
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Construction testing / soil boring services for the 2023 Water System Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $36,780.00, on behalf of SEECO Consultants, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by the full Council, TMP-4645, TMP-4654, TMP-4657, and TMP-4663. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $34,594.66
Greg Ruddy discussed this Motor Fuel Tax Resolution.
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the Purchase of a Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director Position
Public Service Committee reviewed this ordinance.
TMP-4679
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by the Full Council TMP-4664 and TMP-4679.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
VARIOUS
Update on City Vehicle Purchases TMP-4680
Jeff Price, Fleet Services, discussed an update on City Vehicle Purchases.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks TMP-4690
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
Discussion regarding process to award Underground Fuel Tank Replacement
TMP-4691
Joe Nordman, Roadways Engineer, discussed the award of Fuel Underground Tank Replacement at 2 locations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
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