Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

ALSO PRESENT

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the August 19, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Public Service Minutes 08/19/2024

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the Well 27 Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $189,700.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the Well 27 Rehabilitation, in the amount of $189,700.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.

Purchase of Replacement Diffuser Membranes for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant from LAI & Associates Inc. in the amount of $52,128.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Replacement Diffuser Membranes for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $52,128.00, from LAI & Associates Inc.

Approve Biosolids Application Spring Lease Program Payments to Jackie Stuenkel in the amount of $54,000.00 and Bob Bluer in the amount of $43,500.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Biosolids Land Application Lease Payments, in the amount of $54,000.00 to Jackie Stuenkel and $43,500.00 to Bob Bluer, for the 2024 Spring season.

Award of Contract for the Cass Street / Jefferson Street Streetscape Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $87,011.03

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Contract for the Cass Street / Jefferson Street Streetscape Repair Project, in the amount of

$87,011.03, to PT Ferro Construction Co.

Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2024 Bulk Roadway Signs Material to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $46,009.50

Sean Mikos discussed Purchase Order No. 1 for Roadway Sign Materials, in the amount of $46,009.50, to Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Meade Electric Co. Inc. in the Annual amount of $100,000.00

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract, in the amount of $100,000.00, to Meade Electric Co.

Purchase of Five (5) Ford Rangers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $213,885.00

Sean Mikos discussed the purchase of five (5) Ford Rangers, in the amount of $213,885.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.

Payments for Emergency Contractor Tree and Brush Removal for the July 14 - July 15, 2024 Storm Events in the amount of $231,961.25

Greg Ruddy discussed the Emergency Contractor Tree and Brush Removal, in the amount of $231,961.25, for the July 14-15, 2024 Storm Events. Five (5) contractors provided these services.

Award of Contract for Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installation at 575 E. Jackson Street to Sunset Sewer & Water in the amount of $39,870.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installation to 575 E Jackson Street, in the amount of $39,870.00, to Sunset Sewer & Water.

Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $49,400.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $49,400.00, to RJN Group Inc.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1822-20, 1823-20, 1824-20, 1825-20, 1826-20, 1827-20, 1828-20, 1829-20, 1830-20, and 1831-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Change Order No. 4 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of ($26,601.65) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $10,935.68

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 4 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of ($26,601.65), to Davis Concrete Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 4 and final in the amount of $10,935.68.

Change Order No. 4 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount of $4,006.19 and Payment Request No. 9 and Final in the amount of $4,006.19

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 4 for the 2022-2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract, in the amount of $4,006.19, to Van-Mack Electric Inc. Also discussed was Payment Request No. 9 and final, in the amount of $4,006.19.

Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Database and GIS Support Services to Great Pyrenees Technology LLC in an amount not to exceed of $20,000.00

Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Database and GIS Support Services, in the amount of $20,000.00, to Great Pyreness Technology LLC.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services on the 2025 Water Main Improvement Program to K & S Engineers Inc. in the amount of $19,700.00

Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services on the 2025 Water main Improvement Program, in the amount of $19,700.00, to K & S Engineers Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1832-20, 1833-20, 1834-20, and 1835-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Theodore Street Improvement Project 1B - Parcel 0001

Sean Mikos discussed the Acquisition of Right of Way for the Theodore Street Improvement Project 1B - Parcel 0001.

Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Olympic Boulevard Improvement Project - Parcel 0017

Greg Ruddy discussed Acquisition of Right of Way for the Olympic Boulevard Improvement Project - Parcel 0017

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1836-20, and 1837-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Councilman Pat Mudron asked for explanation of the Glenwood water main at St. Joseph Hospital.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2024/9/2062_M_Public_Service_Committee_24-09-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf