Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · August 1, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Monday, August 1, 2022
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg
Ruddy - Public Works Director, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director - Engineering, Jayne
Bernhard, Bob Okon, Heidi Voirol, Angela Knight, and Briana Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
approve the minutes of the July 18, 2022 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Abstain: Councilwoman Gavin
July 18, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-838-20
Attachments: JULY 18 2022 public service minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2022-2023 Small Meter TMP-4168
Replacement Program in the amount of $993,495.00 to
Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2022-2023 Small
Meter Replacement Program contract, in the amount of $993,495.00, to
Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of four (4) Asphalt TMP-4169
hotbox / reclaimers to Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. in the
amount of $124,996.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the purchase of four (4)
Asphalt hotbox / reclaimers, in the amount of $124,996.00, to Monroe Truck
Equipment, Inc.
Award of Contract for the Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - TMP-4171
Mills Road) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Sect.
No. 22-00548-00-FP
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the Helen Avenue
(Charity Ave - Mills Road) Roadway Improvement Project -2022, in the amount
of $261,523.96, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
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Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's
TMP-4168, TMP-4169, and TMP-4171. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-4173
Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in the amount of $46,425.42
Mike Todorovic and Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 to the 2021
Roadways Resurfacing Contract A, in the amount of $46,425.42, on behalf of
Austin Tyler Construction.
Change Order No. 1 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road TMP-4174
(US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $256,444.17
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1, a net addition in the amount of
$256,444.17, to the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I80)
Roadway Reconstruction Project, on behalf of D Construction, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by full Council Change Orders/Pay
Estimates / Final Payments Item No's TMP-4173 and TMP-4174. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds TMP-4175
for the 2021 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT
Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Required for MFT funds to be used.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-4176
Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT SECT NO. 22-00548-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Required for MFT Funds to be used.
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding TMP-4188
Between the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. - USS
Chicago Base for a Monument at Bicentennial Park
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Attachments: Resolution Approving an MOU -Submarine Monument
MOU Submarine Monument
Submarine Monument Proposal
Bluff-Street-Tour-Map-2015
USS Chicago Base
Jayne discussed this Resolution approving a MOU between United States
Submarine Veterans Inc. - USS Chicago Base for a Monument at Bicentennial
Park.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval to the full Council Item No's TMP-4175,
TMP-4176, and TMP-4188. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
VARIOUS
2023 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-4178
Greg Ruddy discussed the proposed streets for reconstruction in 2023.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval to the full Council Various item No
TMP-4178. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-837-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 7-25-2022 (003).pdf
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
Community Water Conservation Plan TMP-4207
Angela Knight, Engineering Intern for the Public Utilities Department, discussed
the Community Water Conservation Plan. The goal of the plan is to include the
Community into conservation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, August 1, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 18, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-838-20
Attachments: JULY 18 2022 public service minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2022-2023 Small Meter Replacement TMP-4168
Program in the amount of $993,495.00 to Calumet City Plumbing &
Heating Co., Inc.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of four (4) Asphalt hotbox / TMP-4169
reclaimers to Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. in the amount of
$124,996.00
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Award of Contract for the Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills TMP-4171
Road) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Sect. No.
22-00548-00-FP
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing Contract TMP-4173
A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. in the amount of $46,425.42
Change Order No. 1 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US TMP-4174
Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No.
16-00503-00-PV to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$256,444.17
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the TMP-4175
2021 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No.
21-00540-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Helen TMP-4176
Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2022 - MFT SECT NO. 22-00548-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between TMP-4188
the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. - USS Chicago Base
for a Monument at Bicentennial Park
Attachments: Resolution Approving an MOU -Submarine Monument
MOU Submarine Monument
Submarine Monument Proposal
Bluff-Street-Tour-Map-2015
USS Chicago Base
VARIOUS
2023 Roadway Reconstruction Program TMP-4178
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, ID-837-20
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 7-25-2022 (003).pdf
Community Water Conservation Plan TMP-4207
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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