Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 2.

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 of Engineering, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Jeff Price - Fleet Services Director, Todd Lenzie - Interim Corporate Counsel, Daniel Scott - Resident

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Public Service Minutes 08/18/2025

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the 08/18/2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

Resident Daniel Scott from 809 Bronk Road addressed Public Service Committee in regards to connecting to the city water service.

CONTRACTS

Approval of the Reclassification of a Secretary I Position to Utilities Clerk in the Department of Public Utilities

Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Approval of the Reclassification of a Secretary I Position to Utilities Clerk in the Department of Public Utilities.

Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 4 to Traffic Control Corp. in the Amount of $222,798.00

Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 4 to Traffic Control Corp. in the Amount of $222,798.00.

Approval of Purchase for One (1) Specialized Dive Team Van from Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $208,075.00

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed Approval of Purchase for One (1) Specialized Dive Team Van from Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $208,075.00.

Approval of Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition SSV from Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc., in the Amount of $52,782.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Approval of Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition SSV from Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc., in the Amount of $52,782.00.

Approval of Repair for a Street Sweeper ST111 by Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $34,388.62

Greg Ruddy discussed the Approval of Repair for a Street Sweeper ST111 by Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $34,388.62.

Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00

Greg Ruddy discussed the Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 462-25, 463-25, 464-25, 465-25, 466-25, and 470-25 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 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $7,750.00 and Payment Request No. 4 in the Amount of $7,362.50

Sean Mikos discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025

Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $7,750.00 and Payment Request No. 4 in the Amount of $7,362.50.

Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Theodore Street Project 1A Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., in the Amount of ($28,888.06) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $243,573.70

Sean Mikos discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Theodore Street Project 1A Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., in the Amount of ($28,888.06) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $243,573.70.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 467-25 and 469-25 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions Authorizing Approval of Water Service Agreements for 809 Bronk Road

Allison Swisher discussed Resolutions Authorizing Approval of Water Service Agreements for 809 Bronk Road.

Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program – MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST

Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 482-25 and 483-25 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

None at this time.

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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