City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Feb. 20

Larry E Hug - City Council Member - District 1 | City of Joliet

By Philip Gonzales

Mar 19, 2024

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Feb. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent Councilman Pat Mudron

ALSO PRESENT

Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Carri Parker - Management Analyst

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 02/05/2024

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the February 5, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Abstain: Councilman Mudron

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None at this time.

CONTRACTS

Approve Emergency Repairs to the Well 23D to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $117,195.00

Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed emergency repairs to Well 23D, in the amount of $117,195.00, with Great Lakes Water Resources Group.

Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert to Willett Hofmann & Associates in the amount of $45,721.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the design of the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert, in the amount of $45,721.00, with Willett Hofmann & Associates.

Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $494,526.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $494,526.00, with RJN Group Inc.

Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Annual Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the amount of $63,522.0

Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Annual Service Agreement, in the amount of $63,522.00, with Xylem Vue Inc.

Award of Contract for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project- MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,592,706.33

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Contract for the Theodore Street Widen and Resurface Project 1A, in the amount of $3,592,706.33, with Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1590-20, 1591-20, 1592-20, 1593-20, and 1594-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Absent: Councilman Mudron

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $257,345.00

Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Design of Joliet City Square, in an amount not to exceed of $257,345.00, to Civiltech Engineering, Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1595-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Absent: Councilman Mudron

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Accepting Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement Projects

Anthony Anczer discussed Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement Projects.

Resolution Accepting Grant of Easement for the Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project

Anthony Anczer discussed the Grant of Easement from the Joliet District 86 for the Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-02-WR in the amount of $3,592,706.33

Greg Ruddy discussed this resolution.

Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (12550 Bell Road)

Allison Swisher discussed the property to be purchased for the Grand Prairie Water Commission at 12550 Bell Road. Federal funds are used for the purchase of this property.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1596-20, 1597-20, 1598-20, and 1599-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Absent: Councilman Mudron

LICENSE AND PERMIT

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 480 Houbolt Road

Sean Mikos discussed the Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 480 Houbolt Road.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend ID-1589-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Absent: Councilman Mudron

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR

RECOMMENDATION

Non-Revenue Water Update

Anthony Anczer discussed the Non-Revenue Water Update.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero

Absent: Councilman Mudron