Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 5.

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, Paulina Martinez - Director of Economic Development, Laura Pacino - 7 Brew Restaurant

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the April 14, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Public Service Minutes 04/14/2025

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2025 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the 2025 On-call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of $400,000.00, Construction by Camco, Austin Tyler Construction, and Airy's Inc.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program in the Amount of $600,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program, in the amount of $600,000.00, to Lindblad Construction Co, Davis Concrete, and PT Ferro Construction.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $93,800.00

Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $947,739.00, to Hoerr Construction Inc. Also discussed was Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $93,800.00, to RJN Group Inc. for Program Professional Services.

Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage Tank Project, in the amount of $14,742,000.00, to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC.

Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 Emergency Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $39,836.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Repair Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3, in the amount of $39,836.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $136,300.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the College Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion, in the amount of $136,300.00, to Trotter and Associates Inc.

Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of $37,218.71

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of a Foreman Truck, in the amount of $73,509.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. Also discussed was the purchase of a Knapheide Truck body, in the amount of $37,218.71, from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago.

Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $115,837.50

Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of Replacement Return Activated Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $115,837.50, from Drydon Equipment Inc.

Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00

Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of water metering equipment, in the amount of $2,314,998.00, from Core & Main LP.

Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount of $273,000.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance Contract, in the amount of $273,000.00, to Beary Landscaping Management.

Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31

Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Membership Dues, in the amount of $100,704.31, for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 281-25, 269-25, 270-25, 282-25, 271-25, 273-25, 274-25, 275-25, 283-25, 272-25, and 279-25 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

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $902,799.72

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of ($138,804.43), to Len Cox & Sons Excavating. Also discussed was final payment in the amount of $902,799.72.

Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $95,750.00

Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $95,750.00, to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc.

Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc.

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction, in the amount of ($1,686.40) to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $182,933.00

Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT-I80 Reconstruction coordination, in the amount of $182,933.00, to V3 Companies. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 277-25, 278-25, 284-25, and 276-25 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 the 2025 Annual Budget for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual budget for the CSOLTCP Phase IV in the amount of $750,000.00.

Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution to Acquire property for the Downtown Levee Improvements in the amount of $7,000.00.

Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020)

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution granting an easement to IDOT for the Jefferson Street (US 30) moveable bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehab Project.

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Company

Greg Ruddy discussed the maintenance agreement of the traffic signal improvement at this intersection.

Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals

Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Director, discussed the MOU between the County of Will and the City of Joliet related to Parking Lot use for the IHSA Baseball Finals.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 294-25, 300-25, 301-25, 302-25, and 303-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road

Greg Ruddy and Laura Pacino discussed the drive thru request for 7 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 290-25 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

Report of Utilities' Maintenance Activities

Allison Swisher discussed the Public Utilities Maintenance activities report.

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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