Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 16.

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, Nick Gornick - Plant Operations Superintendent, Phil Bzdusek - Strand Associates, Inc., Joe Darlington - Burns & McDonnell

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 09/03/2024

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the September 3, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac Truck Purchase 2024 - Utilities Department to Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $357,730.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the purchase of a Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac Truck Purchase, in the amount of $357,730.00, from Standard Equipment Company.

Award of Contract for the Sewer Pipe Television Truck Purchase and Modification - Utilities Department to EJ Equipment Inc. in the amount of $239,922.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Sewer Pipe Television Truck Purchase, in the amount of $239,922.00, from EJ Equipment Inc.

Professional Services Agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project to Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $6,175,114.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, in the amount of $6,175,114.00, to Strand Assoc Inc. A presentation was given to the Public Service Committee.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1841-20, 1842-20, and 1843-20 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. 1 for the Fairmont Water Tower

Demolition Project to Green Demolition Services in the amount of $18,200.00

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Fairmont Water Tower Demolition, in the amount of $18,200.00, to Green Demolition Services.

Change Order No. 1 for the Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $19,550.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Purchase of Water Metering Equipment, in the amount of $19,550.00, from Core & Main LP

Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $51,000.00

Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $51,000.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.

Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1844-20, 1845-20, 1846-20, and 1847-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility Easement from Will County for Fiber Conduit Installation North of Washington Street from (Chicago Street - Scott Street)

Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 16, 2024

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed Grant of a Public Utility Easement from Will County for Fiber Conduit Installation.

Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Will for an Easement for Fiberoptic Conduit Installation

Greg Ruddy discussed the 50 year Memorandum of Understanding for the Easement for Fiberoptic Conduit Installation.

Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Various Items Associated with the Cass Street (US Route 30) Bridge over the Des Plaines River Maintenance of Various items associated with the Cass Street Bridge.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 1.

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution declaring property as Surplus for items at the Motor Maintenance Division.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1848-20, 1849-20, 1850-20, 1851-20, and 1852-20 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

Alternative Water Source Program - Review through 06/30/2024

Joe Darlington of Burns & McDonnell presented a review through 6/30/24 of the Alternative Water Source Program.

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

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