Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 21, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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 February 21, 2023
ROLL CALL
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg
Ruddy - Public Works Director, and Sean Mikos - Deputy Director of Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2023 Public Service Committee meeting. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
February 6, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5302
Attachments: PSC Minutes 2.6.23
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Refurbishment of the Well 30D TMP-5257
Pump to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of
$48,352.50
Award of Contract for the Refurbishment of the Well 30D Pump to Layne
Christensen Company in the amount of $48,352.50
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the refurbishment of Well
30D Pump, in the amount of $48,352.50, to Layne Christensen Company.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Public Works Landscape TMP-5258
Restoration Program to Seasons Landscape in the amount
of $58,401.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program to
Seasons Landscape in the amount of $58,401.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the 2023 Public Works
Landscape Restoration Program, in the amount of $58,401.00, on behalf of
Season Landscape.
Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement TMP-5175
Phase 4 Contract to Stip Brothers Excavating, Inc. in the
amount of $1,051,700.25
Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 Contract to
Stip Brothers Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,051,700.25
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Lead Service Line
Replacement Phase 4, in the amount of $1,051,700.25, on behalf of Stip Bros
Excavating, Inc.
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water TMP-5259
Loss Control Program to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. in the
amount of $423,510.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss Control Program
to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. in the amount of $423,510.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Water Loss Control Program, in the amount of
$423,510.00, on behalf of M.E. Simpson Co. Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Tree Trimming Contract to TMP-5260
Homer Tree Care Inc. in the amount of $129,500.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Tree Trimming Contract to Homer Tree Care Inc.
in the amount of $129,500.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the 2023 Tree Trimming Contract, in the amount of
$129,500.00, on behalf of Homer Tree Care Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Polymer purchase to TMP-5261
Polydyne Inc. in the amount of $146,150.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Polymer purchase to Polydyne Inc. in the
amount of $146,150.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Bulk Polymer purchase, in the amount of
$146,150.00, on behalf of Polydyne Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-5257, TMP-5258, TMP-5175, TMP-5259,
TMP-5260, and TMP-5261for 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
Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter TMP-5262
Reading System to Core & Main LP in the amount of
$80,187.00
Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter Reading System to
Core & Main LP in the amount of $80,187.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Annual Software Program payment, in the
amount of $80,187.00, on behalf of Core & Main LP.
Payment for the Cash Contribution balance of the Feasibility TMP-5263
Cost Share Agreement (FCSA) to the Department of the Army
in the amount of $31,188.00
Payment for the Cash Contribution balance of the Feasibility Cost Share
Agreement (FCSA) to the Department of the Army in the amount of $31,188.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the City's share of the
Section 205 Feasibility Cost Share Agreement, in the amount of $31,188.00, for
the Joliet Downtown Floodplain Levee/Floodwall project.
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement TMP-5265
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for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 project for
Construction Engineering to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
amount of $60,000.00
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Lead Service
Line Replacement Phase 4 project for Construction Engineering to Baxter &
Woodman Inc. in the amount of $60,000.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 for Construction
Engineering Services, in the amount of $60,000.00, on behalf of Baxter &
Woodman Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and TMP-5271
Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the
amount of ($7,773.67) and Final Payment in the amount of
$53,079.21
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to
National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of ($7,773.67) and Final Payment
in the amount of $53,079.21
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning
and Inspection Program, in the amount of ($7,773.67), to National Power
Rodding Corp. Also discussed was Payment No. 10 and final, in the amount of
$53,079.21, on behalf of National Power Rodding Corp.
Change Order No. 2 for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive TMP-5272
Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No.
20-00526-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $1,200.00 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the
amount of $1,200.00
Change Order No. 2 for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway
Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP to P.T. Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $1,200.00 and Payment Request No. 5 and
Final in the amount of $1,200.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Mason Avenue / Salem
Drive, in the amount of $1,200.00, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Change Order No. 1 for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project to TMP-5273
Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of
$137,945.75
Change Order No. 1 for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes
Water Resources Group in the amount of $137,945.75
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $137,945.75,
to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend TMP-5262, TMP-5263, TMP-5265, TMP-5271,
TMP-5272, and TMP-5273 for approval by the full Council. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-5303
Allison Swisher discussed the update of the Alternative Water Source Program -
Commission formation.
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
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 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
February 6, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5302
Attachments: PSC Minutes 2.6.23
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 Refurbishment of the Well 30D Pump to TMP-5257
Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $48,352.50
Award of Contract for the 2023 Public Works Landscape TMP-5258
Restoration Program to Seasons Landscape in the amount of
$58,401.00
Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 TMP-5175
Contract to Stip Brothers Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$1,051,700.25
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss TMP-5259
Control Program to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. in the amount of
$423,510.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Tree Trimming Contract to Homer TMP-5260
Tree Care Inc. in the amount of $129,500.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Polymer purchase to Polydyne TMP-5261
Inc. in the amount of $146,150.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter TMP-5262
Reading System to Core & Main LP in the amount of $80,187.00
Payment for the Cash Contribution balance of the Feasibility Cost TMP-5263
Share Agreement (FCSA) to the Department of the Army in the
amount of $31,188.00
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-5265
Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 project for Construction
Engineering to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$60,000.00
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection TMP-5271
Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of
($7,773.67) and Final Payment in the amount of $53,079.21
Change Order No. 2 for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway TMP-5272
Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP to
P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $1,200.00 and
Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $1,200.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project to TMP-5273
Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of
$137,945.75
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Alternative Water Source Program Update TMP-5303
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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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