Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Nov. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present

ALSO PRESENT:

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

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 November 4, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Public Service Minutes 11/04/2024

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the Well Rock 3 Emergency Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions LLC in the amount of $181,197.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Award of Contract for the Well Rock 3 Emergency Rehabilitation, in the amount of $181,197.00, to Water Well Solutions LLC.

Award of Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $184,226.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation, in the amount of $184,226.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.

Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Department Portable Generator Purchase Project to Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $139,999.00

Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of portable generator, in the amount of $139,999.00 from Metropolitan Industries.

Purchase of One (1) Bucket Truck from Custom Truck One Source Inc. in the amount of $157,012.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the purchase of one bucket truck, in the amount of $157,012.00, from Custom Truck One Source Inc. Award of Contract for the Pilcher Park (Highland Park Drive) ID-1904-20

Culvert Repair Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $187,990.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Award of Contract for the Pilcher Park (Highland Park Drive) Culvert Repair, in the amount of $187,990.00, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary Engineering for the 2026 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $866,400.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary Engineering for the 2026 Water System Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $866,400.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,019,296.84

Sean Mikos discussed the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B, in the amount of $2,019,296.84, to PT Ferro Construction Co. The streets covered are Theodore St, Ingalls Ave, and Caton Farm Road.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1900-20, 1901-20, 1902-20, 1903-20, 1904-20, 1905-20, and 1906-20 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

Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program to Stantec

Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $117,057,335.00

Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program, in the amount of $117,057,335.00, to Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1907-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regard to Local Limits and Administrative Enforcement Remedies

Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regard to Local Limits and Administrative Enforcement

Remedies. Local Limits are updated periodically.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS in the amount of $2,019,296.84

Sean Mikos discussed the MFT Resolution for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1908-20, and 1909-20 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

Pat Mudron discussed Jackson St road cuts. Will these be restored prior to the asphalt plants closing for the winter.

Note Essington Road - sewer structure repairs: These are going to be included in a 2025 contract to utilize a better manhole ring and rehabilitation by July 2025.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

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