Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met March 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 - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Councilwoman Jan Quillman, Will Jernigan - Cavanaugh, Tory Wagoner - Cavanaugh

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the February 18, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Public Service Minutes 02/18/2025

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

Councilwoman Quillman stepped up but indicated that she will address the matter when ID-2098-20 is addressed.

CONTRACTS

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Investigations Program, to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $539,650.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Investigations Program, in the amount of $539,650.00, to RJN Group Inc.

Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase B - Network Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 - MFT Section Number 21-00546-04-TL - To Heartland Business Systems in the Amount of $79,430.81

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase B - Network Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 - MFT Section Number 21-00546-04-TL - in the amount of $79,430.81, to Heartland Business Systems.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the Amount of $511,140.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program, in the amount of $511,140.00, to Cavanaugh & Associates PA.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Water Treatment Residual Rule Compliance Assistance to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD in the Amount of $63,874.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for Water Treatment Residual Rule Compliance Assistance, in the amount of $63,874.00, to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD.

Award of Contract for the Wesmere Valve Bolts Replacement Project to Stip Bros Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $1,139,875.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Wesmere Valve Bolts Replacement Project, in the amount of $1,139,875.00, to Stip Bros Excavating Inc. Councilwoman Quillman addressed the concerns she has regarding this item.

Item continued awaiting review from the Legal Department.

This item was forward without recommendation.

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Purchase and Upfit of Twenty-Two (22) Ford 2025 Ford Explorer Pursuit Interceptor Vehicles, Twenty-One (21) for the Police Department and One (1) for the Fire Department, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,428,002.70

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Purchase and Upfit of Twenty-Two (22) Ford 2025 Ford Explorer Pursuit Interceptor Vehicles, Twenty-One (21) for the Police Department and One (1) for the Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $1,428,002.70.

Award of Contract for the Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,055,015.08 and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering Design Services for Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project to V3 Companies in the Amount of $150,000.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project, in the amount of $2,055,015.08 and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering Design Services for Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project to V3 Companies in the amount of $150,000.00, to Steve Spiess Construction Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2094-20, 2095-20, 2096-20, 2097-20, 2099-20, and 2100-20 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 Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for Adjustment of Project Completion Dates

Anthony Anczer discussed the Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for adjustment of project completion dates.

Change Order No. 2 for the Parkview North Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Decreased Amount of ($370,112.94)

Anthony Anczer discussed the Change Order No. 2 for the Parkview North Water Main Improvements Project, for a decreased amount of ($370,112.94), to PT Ferro Construction Co.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-2101-20, and 2102-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase B Network Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 - MFT Section No. 21-00546-04-TL in the Amount of $79,430.81

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase B Network Switch Materials Purchase Order No. 1 - MFT Section No. 21-00546-04-TL in the amount of $79,430.81.

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Renwick Road and Olde Renwick Trail

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Renwick Road and Olde Renwick Trail.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2103-20, and 2104-20 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

Sherri Reardon inquired about the a grate along Essington Rd. Greg Ruddy said he would send someone out to investigate.

Report on Utilities' Maintenance Activities

Allison Swisher discussed the report on Utilities' Maintenance Activities.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one 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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