Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · March 20, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, March 20, 2023
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 20, 2023
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director of Public Works, Bill
Baltz - Public Utilities Superintendent, and Jeff Price - Fleet Services Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
March 6, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5451
Attachments: 030623 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for TMP-5410
Phase III Engineering for Olympic Boulevard Improvements -
Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $2,079.768.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director-Engineering, discussed the Award of Contract for
the Phase III Engineering for Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Section No.
21-00544-00-PV, in the amount of $2,079,768.00, to Civiltech Engineering Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Utilities Restoration Program TMP-5411
in the amount of $600,000.00
Bill Baltz, Field Ops Superintendent, discussed the Award of Contract for the
2023 Utilities Restoration, in the amount of $600,000.00, on behalf of Lindblad
Construction Co. of Joliet Inc., Construction by Camco Inc., and Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. to be paid to the contractors based on the unit prices provided
in their bids.
Award of Contract for the Landscape Maintenance Services TMP-5412
(Utilities) to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the amount of
$113,054.00
Bill Baltz discussed the 2023 Landscape Maintenance Services (Utilities)
Contract, in the amount of $113,054.00, to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc.
Pricing was received for four years and will be brought back each year.
Purchase of Three (3) Tandem Axle Rollers from Burris TMP-5414
Equipment Co. in the amount of $70,509.00
Jeff Price, Fleet Services, discussed the purchase of three tandem Axle Rollers,
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in the amount of $70,509.00, from Burris Equipment Co.
Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer BC 1500 Chipper from TMP-5415
Vermeer Illinois Inc. in the amount of $92,206.56
Jeff Prices discussed the purchase of one new Vermeer BC 1500 Chipper, in
the amount of $92,206.56, from Vermeer Illinois Inc.
Purchase of Three (3) Zero Turn Mowers from Bristol TMP-5416
Equipment and Rentals for $32,150.00
Jeff Price discussed the purchase of three Zero Turn Mowers, in the amount of
$32,150.00, from Bristol Equipment and Rentals.
Purchase of twenty (20) Police Pursuit Vehicles from Morrow TMP-5417
Brothers in the amount of $813,400.00
Jeff Price discussed the purchase of 20 Police Pursuit Vehicles, in the amount
of $813,400.00, from Morrow Brothers.
Purchase of two (2) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning TMP-5418
machines for the Public Utilities Department from E H Wachs
Co. in the amount of $62,640.00
Bill Baltz discussed the purchase of 2 vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning
machines, in the amount of $62,640.00, on behalf of E H Wachs Co.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Brass fittings to TMP-5419
Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,628.00
Bill Baltz discussed the purchase of brass fittings, in the amount of $26,628.00,
from Underground Pipe & Valve.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Valve / B-box parts to TMP-5420
Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,312.50
Bill Baltz discussed the purchase of Valve / B-box parts, in the amount of
$26,312.50, from Underground Pipe & Valve.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council # TMP-5410, 5411,
5412, 5414, 5415, 5416, 5417, 5418, 5419, and 5420. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an TMP-5421
Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County Relating
to the Construction of Ridge Road
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Attachments: Resolution
Ridge Road Kendall County IGA.docx
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Intergovernmental
Agreement with Kendall County relating to the construction of Ridge Road.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in TMP-5422
support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water
Conservation”
Attachments: Resolution
Bill Baltz discussed the Resolution in support of the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge
for Water Conservation."
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council #TMP-5421, and
5422. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CONSENT AGENDA
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant TMP-5423
at 3201 Channahon Road
Attachments: 3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Application for a Drive Thru Permit for the Dunkin'
Restaurant at 3201 Channahon Road.
Mutli-Way Stop Request at the Intersection of McDonough TMP-5424
Street and Tall Tree Lane
Attachments: PSC Memo McDonough Tall Tree Stop Study 3-20-23.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the request for approval of a Multi-Way Stop installation
at the intersection of McDonough Street and Tall Tree Lane.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to approve # TMP-5423, and 5424 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
1500 block of California - Potholes and dumping was taken care of by Public Works for the
section that is City. A good portion of this area is not City. Councilwoman Gavin asked about
getting a street light in this area. Greg Ruddy will research and get back to Councilwoman
Gavin.
Mrs. Warren - Pothole patching on Plainfield Road. Greg requested the location from
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Councilwoman Gavin.
Councilman Morris asked Public Works about mattresses dumped on the west side of
Gardner. Greg Ruddy will have it checked out.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public present 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, March 20, 2023 4:30 PM 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
March 6, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5451
Attachments: 030623 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 Professional Engineering Services for Phase TMP-5410
III Engineering for Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Section No.
21-00544-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $2,079.768.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Utilities Restoration Program in the TMP-5411
amount of $600,000.00
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Award of Contract for the Landscape Maintenance Services TMP-5412
(Utilities) to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the amount of
$113,054.00
Purchase of Three (3) Tandem Axle Rollers from Burris Equipment TMP-5414
Co. in the amount of $70,509.00
Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer BC 1500 Chipper from Vermeer TMP-5415
Illinois Inc. in the amount of $92,206.56
Purchase of Three (3) Zero Turn Mowers from Bristol Equipment TMP-5416
and Rentals for $32,150.00
Purchase of twenty (20) Police Pursuit Vehicles from Morrow TMP-5417
Brothers in the amount of $813,400.00
Purchase of two (2) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning TMP-5418
machines for the Public Utilities Department from E H Wachs Co.
in the amount of $62,640.00
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Brass fittings to TMP-5419
Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,628.00
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Valve / B-box parts to TMP-5420
Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,312.50
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental TMP-5421
Agreement with Kendall County Relating to the Construction of
Ridge Road
Attachments: Resolution
Ridge Road Kendall County IGA.docx
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in TMP-5422
support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation”
Attachments: Resolution
CONSENT AGENDA
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Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at TMP-5423
3201 Channahon Road
Attachments: 3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Mutli-Way Stop Request at the Intersection of McDonough Street TMP-5424
and Tall Tree Lane
Attachments: PSC Memo McDonough Tall Tree Stop Study 3-20-23.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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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