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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Aug. 4.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the 07/14/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

Public Service Minutes 07/14/2025 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

No one present at this time.

CONTRACTS

Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $88,288.70

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of one Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck, in the amount of $88,288.70, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.

Approval of Purchase of HazMat Project Specific Up Fit from EZ Stak LLC in the Amount of $42,662.08

Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of two HazMat vehicle upfits, in the amount of $42,662.08, from EZ Stak LLC.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Hickory - Spring Creek Cleaning Project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the Amount of $130,000.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025 Hickory-Spring Creek Cleaning Project, in the amount of $130,000.00, to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating.

Award of Contract for the 2025-2027 Native Landscaping

Maintenance and Restoration Project to McGinty Bros., Inc. in the Amount of $180,733.50

Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the 2025-2027 Native Landscape Maintenance and Restoration Project, in the amount of $180,733.50, to McGinty Bros. Inc.

Award of Professional Services Contract with Frost Solutions, LLC to provide Roadway Temperature Sensors for 2025-2029 in the Annual Amount of $38,346.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Services Contract to provide Roadway Temperature Sensors for 2025-2029, in an annual amount of $38,346.00, with Frost Solutions, LLC.

Approval of Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to Jackie Stunkel in the Amount of $71,400.00, to Homerding Family Farms LLC in the Amount of $57,000.00, and to James Fleishman in the Amount of $51,600.00

Allison Swisher discussed the Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to Jackie Stunkel, Homerding Family Farms LLC, and James Fleishman, in the amounts of $71,400.00, $57,000.00, and $51,600.00 accordingly. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 417-25, 418-25, 415-25, 416-25, 420-25, and 424-25 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. 2 for the Joliet Street / Ottawa Street Streetscape Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount ($32,087.08) and Payment Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $5,874.73

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Street / Ottawa Street Streetscape Repair Project, in the amount of ($32,087.08), to PT Ferro Construction Co. Also discussed was Payment Estimate No. 2.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street (Highland Avenue - Clement Street) Roadway Project- MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($29,442.65) and Payment Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $4,216.55

Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street Roadway Project, in the amount of ($29,442.65), to Austin Tyler Construction INc. Also discussed was Payment Estimate No. 2.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Acres Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Lex Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($378,659.53) and Pay Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $1,462,680.70

Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Acres Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of ($378,659.53), to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 422-25, 427-25, and 421-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between the City of Joliet and 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Use of a City Owned Parking Facility

Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Approving a 2 year License Agreement between City of Joliet and 311 Ottawa Building LLC for use of a City Owned River Wall Parking Facility.

Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on Essington Road (Adesso Ln. - Galena Dr.) from ComEd for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project

Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on Essington Road for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project from ComEd.

Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement, Related Easements, and Ancillary Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water Commission

Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement, Related Easements, and Ancillary Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water Commission.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #431-25: Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement, Related Easements, and Ancillary Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water Commission. 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 shared the statistics of the Maintenance Activities.

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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