Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met May 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron

Absent 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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 05/05/2025

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the 05/05/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Award of Contract for the 2025 School Zone Flasher Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Mobotrex, Inc. in the Amount of $41,597.00

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the 2025 School Zone Flasher Materials Purchase Order No. 1, in the amount of $41,597.00, from Mobotrex, Inc.

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No.

14-00475-00-BR to Willett, Hoffman, & Associates, in the Amount of $38,782.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Services Agreement for Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project, in the amount of $38,782.00, to Willett, Hoffman, & Associates.

Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the Amount of $42,300.00

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the purchase of additional meter equipment, in the amount of $42,300.00, from Core & Main LP.

Approval of Purchase of Two (2) Twenty-Four-Inch DeZURIK Check Valves from LAI & Associates Inc. in the Amount of $36,300.00

Anthony Anczer discussed the purchase of two twenty-four inch DeZurik Check Valves, in the amount of $36,300.00, from LAI & Associates Inc.

Approval of Purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly from Shorewood Home & Auto in the Amount of $122,644.38

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly, in the amount of $122,644.38, from Shorewood Home & Auto.

Approval of Purchase and Installation of Three (3) One-Ton Dump Bodies from Henderson Products Inc. in the Amount of $162,424.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of three One-Ton Dump Bodies, in the amount of $162,424.00, from Henderson Products Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend 306-25, 308-25, 310-25, 311-25, 312-25, and 313-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS

Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 14-00475-00-BR to Willett, Hoffman, & Associates, a Deduction in the Amount of ($14,035.08), and Payment Request No. 26 and Final in the Amount of $6,335.45

Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No. 3 for the Phase I Engineering Services for Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek, in the amount of (14,035.08), to Will Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Central Joliet on Behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to the Project Completion Date

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 which is a zero dollar time extension.

Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Far West Joliet on Behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to the Project Completion Date

Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2, a zero dollar change, to extend contract dates.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend 309-25, 314-25, and 315-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project Easement Exhibit - Eastern Avenue (30-07-15-308-010)

Anthony Anczer discussed Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on South Eastern Avenue, in the amount of $4,100.00, for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project.

Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase 1 Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 14-00475-00-BR

Resolution Requesting the Closure of State Route 171 for the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade

Greg Ruddy discussed the State Route 171 temporary closure for a parade to take place on September 13, 2025 at 1 pm.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend 320-25, 321-25, and 323-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None at this time.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one present at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn.The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Mudron

Absent: Councilwoman Reardon

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