Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 5, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 5, 2022
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022
Page 1 of 1
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering; Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director; Bob
OKon - Herald News; Gary Middendorf - Herald News; Nick Gornick - Wastewater
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 14, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-924-20
Attachments: 111422 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to approve the November 14, 2022 Public Service Minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
Abstain: Councilman Morris
November 1, 2022 Public Service Minutes TMP-4784
Attachments: Nov 1 2022 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to approve the November 1, 2022 Public Service Minutes. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Abstain: Councilwoman Gavin
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2022 Traffic Signal Materials TMP-4826
Purchase Order No. 2 to Traffic Control Corp in the amount
of $43,760.00
Attachments: 2022 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2 Quote
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the replacement purchase of a
traffic control cabinet, in the amount of $43,760.00, on behalf of Traffic Control
Corp. Councilwoman Gavin and Greg Ruddy discussed looking into bollards to
safeguard the cabinet. This was given prior approval to place the order by the
City Manager.
Page 1 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022
Award of Contract for the 2022 - 2023 Bulk Rock Salt TMP-4833
Purchase with the State of Illinois, Morton Salt Inc., and
Cargill Salt Inc. to Purchase Salt at the average unit price of
$78.36 per ton
Greg Ruddy discussed the annual Rock Salt purchase, for an average price of
$78.36 per ton, from Morton Salt Inc. and Cargill Salt Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP #4826 and TMP-4833 for approval by the full
Council. 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 in the amount of $9,181.72 and Payment TMP-4819
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $53,669.36 for the
2022 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No.
22-00550-00-ST to Superior Road Striping Inc.
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 1 to the 2022 Pavement Marking
Program, in the amount of $9,181.72, to Superior Road Striping Inc.
Change Order No. 3 for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main TMP-4834
Improvement Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the
amount of $16,564.24
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Public Utilities, discussed Change Order No. 3
for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of
$16,564.24, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4819 and TMP-4834 for approval by the full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 TMP-4820
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No.
22-00550-00-ST in the amount of $9,181.72
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable TMP-4821
Water Supply Surrounding the Property at 818 E. Cass Street
Attachments: 818 E. Cass GW Ordinance Form
818 E. Cass GW Ordinance Exhibit A
Greg Ruddy discussed this ordinance in regards to 818 E Cass St.
Page 2 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-4820 and TMP-4821 for approval by the full
Council. 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
Well 18D Failure ID-938-20
Nick Gornick, Wastewater Supt., discussed the repairs to bring Well 18D back
online and inform the Public Service Committee. The City Manager authorized
Public Utilities to move forward with the replacement purchase.
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted ID-925-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2022 (003).pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the Hydrant, Valve, Utilities Contract Services and
Water Main Breaks.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one 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
Page 3 of 3
Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, December 5, 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
November 14, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-924-20
Attachments: 111422 Public Service Minutes.pdf
November 1, 2022 Public Service Minutes TMP-4784
Attachments: Nov 1 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 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase TMP-4826
Order No. 2 to Traffic Control Corp in the amount of $43,760.00
Attachments: 2022 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2 Quote
Page 1 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda December 5, 2022
Award of Contract for the 2022 - 2023 Bulk Rock Salt Purchase TMP-4833
with the State of Illinois, Morton Salt Inc., and Cargill Salt Inc. to
Purchase Salt at the average unit price of $78.36 per ton
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,181.72 and Payment TMP-4819
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $53,669.36 for the 2022
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 22-00550-00-ST to
Superior Road Striping Inc.
Change Order No. 3 for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main TMP-4834
Improvement Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount
of $16,564.24
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 TMP-4820
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 22-00550-00-ST in
the amount of $9,181.72
Attachments: Resolution
Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water TMP-4821
Supply Surrounding the Property at 818 E. Cass Street
Attachments: 818 E. Cass GW Ordinance Form
818 E. Cass GW Ordinance Exhibit A
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, ID-925-20
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 11-28-2022 (003).pdf
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
Page 2 of 3
Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda December 5, 2022
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.
Page 3 of 3