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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 1

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

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

ALSO PRESENT

Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Jeff Price - Fleet Superintendent

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2023 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one in attendance at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the Knowlton Avenue Lift Station to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $37,310.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the Knowlton Avenue lift station, in the amount of $37,310.00, to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc.

Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Final Tank Drive for the Number 1 Final Tank at the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC in the amount of $50,685.58

Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of a Replacement Final drive for the Number 1 tank at the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $50,685.58, to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.

Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of $290,000.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of $290,000.00, to Davis Concrete Construction Co.

Purchase of one (1) Replacement Motor from Holman Parts Distribution Inc. in the amount of $33,494.36

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Purchase of one (1) Replacement motor, in the amount of $33,494.36, from Holman Parts Distribution Inc. This memo is also going to the 5/2/23 Council Meeting.

Purchase of two (2) Harley Davidson Motorcycles from Fox River Harley Davidson in the amount of $56,688.76

Greg Ruddy discussed the Purchase of two (2) Harley Davidson Motorcycles, in the amount of $56,688.76, from Fox River Harley Davidson.

Purchase of Two (2) Combination Backhoe Loaders for Public Utilities from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of $330,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of two (2) Combination Backhoe Loaders for Public Utilities, in the amount of $330,000.00, from Altorfer Industries Inc.

Award of Contract for the Garden Street (West of Kellogg Street) Culvert Repair Project 2023 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $130,224.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Contract for the Garden Street (West of Kellogg Street) culvert repair project 2023, in the amount of $130,224.00, with Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Approval to Purchase and Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within the Ottawa Street Parking Deck

Greg Ruddy discussed the Purchase and Install of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station within the Ottawa Street Parking Deck.

Award of Contract for the Olympic Boulevard Improvements - MFT Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $10,788,484.59

Sean Mikos discussed the Olympic Boulevard Improvements, in the amount of $10,788,484.59, to D Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp in the amount of $717,260.25

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program, in the amount of $717,260.25, to National Power Rodding Corp.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5690, 5691, 5692, 5693, 5694, 5695, 5696, 5699, and 5701. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend rejection by full Council TMP-5701. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Payment for the 2023 Membership Dues for the Lower DuPage River Watershed Group in the amount of $27,140.62

Allison Swisher discussed this required annual membership in the amount of $27,140.62.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5704. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks

Allison Swisher discussed this report.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one in attendance at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/5/1836_M_Public_Service_Committee_23-05-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf