Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron

ALSO PRESENT:

Councilman Guerrero; Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities; Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering; Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works; Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering; and Jeff Price - Fleet Services Supt.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No minutes to approve at this time.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No Citizens in attendance at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of $281,725.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract B, in the amount of $281,725.00, on behalf of Davis Concrete Construction Co.

Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in the amount of $251,300.00

Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract C, in the amount of $251,300.00, on behalf of J & J Newell Concrete Contractors.

Award of Contract for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT SECT. NO. 23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $253,325.81

Sean Mikos discussed the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway Improvements Project, in the amount of $253,325.81, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Award of Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside combined Sewer Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $12,628,985.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Long Term Control Plan Phase IV, in the amount of $12,628,985.00, on behalf of D Construction Inc. Also included is Amendment No. 5 to the Restated Professional Services Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Elimination Project, in the amount of $415,000.00, on behalf of Strand Associates Inc. Also included is a Professional Services Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV, in the amount of $599,380.00, on behalf of V3 Companies of Illinois.

Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $65,902.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $65,902.00, on behalf of Seeco Consultants, Inc.

Request to Purchase eleven (11) Navistar Large Dump Trucks under the State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for $2,433,910.82

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of 4 Dump Trucks for Public Utilities, and 7 Dump Trucks for Public Works, in the amount of $2,433,910.82, from Rush Truck Center.

Award of Contract for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W Van Buren Street and 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $745,191.70

Greg Ruddy discussed the Sidewalk Vault Improvements (16 W Van Buren St and 79 N Chicago St), in the amount of $745,191.70, on behalf of Lindblad Construction.

Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $69,353.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 1, in an amount not to exceed $69,353.00, on behalf of Civiltech Engineering Inc.

Award of Contract for the Emergency Roof Replacement at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal in the amount of $54,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Roof Replacement, in the amount of $54,000.00, to Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal.

A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval full Council TMP-5778, 5779, 5780, 5782, 5783, 5786, 5789, and 5790. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5785 pending information from the Legal Department. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Change Order No. 2 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $10,082.66

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2 for Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road, in the amount of $10,082.66, to D Construction Inc.

Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $142,064.95

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $142,064.95, to Williams Brother Construction Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5794 and 5795. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00555-00-FP

A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5796. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

VARIOUS

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 1900 Essington Road

Sean Mikos discussed the Starbucks Drive Thru Permit for the address of 1900 Essington Road.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5797. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Compass Business Park Traffic Barriers TMP-5798

Greg Ruddy discussed an update for the Compass Business Park Traffic Barriers.

Alternative Water Source Update TMP-5799 No update at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Guerrero

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