Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 3, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 3, 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 April 3, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Terry Morris
Absent Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Tony Anczer -
Deputy Director Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
approve the minutes of the March 20, 2023 Public Service Committee meeting. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
March 20, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5538
Attachments: 032023 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for TMP-5413
the completion of the City-Wide Tree Inventory to Great
Lakes Urban Forestry Management in the amount of
$229,950.00
This item has been pulled from the agenda.
Award of Contract for the 2023 On-Call Excavation and TMP-5495
Underground Utility Repair Program
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the Award of Contract for the
2023 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program, in the
amount of $350,000.00, awarded to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., Airy's Inc.,
and PT Ferro Construction Co., to be paid to the contractors based on the unit
prices provided in their bids.
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5413 and TMP-5495.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this Agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for TMP-5496
the Olympic Boulevard Improvement Project Parcels
0008,0009, 0010, 0015, 0019, 0022, 0023
Attachments: Resolution
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit A.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit B.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit C.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit D.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit E.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit F.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit G.pdf
Olympic Plat Exhibit 1 of 2.pdf
Olympic Plat Exhibit 2 of 2.pdf
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Right-of-Way improvements
for 7 parcels of Olympic Boulevard.
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5496. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Emergency Purchase of Sodium Permanganate
Allison Swisher discussed the emergency purchase of Sodium Permanganate, in the amount
of $100,620.00, from Hawkins Water Treatment Group. This emergency purchase is until
Carus is back in production.
Emergency Roof repair from storm damage incurred March 31, 2023. We are in the process
of getting pricing for repairs.
Overview of Final Water Supply Agreement with City of TMP-5497
Chicago
Attachments: Joliet PSC Presentation 4-3-23 Chicago Agreement.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the overview of Final Water Supply Agreement with
City of Chicago. This will be presented to full Council at Pre-Council on 4/17/23
as well as at the City Council Meeting on 4/18/23. This presentation will be
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made to Chicago City Council on 4/19/23.
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-5506
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-27-2023
Allison Swisher discussed the Water Main breaks, Hydrants,
Valves, and Contracted Services.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug 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, April 3, 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 20, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5538
Attachments: 032023 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 the TMP-5413
completion of the City-Wide Tree Inventory to Great Lakes Urban
Forestry Management in the amount of $229,950.00
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 ON-CALL EXCAVATION TMP-5495
AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY REPAIR PROGRAM
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda April 3, 2023
No Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments on this Agenda
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the TMP-5496
Olympic Boulevard Improvement Project Parcels 0008,0009, 0010,
0015, 0019, 0022, 0023
Attachments: Resolution
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit A.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit B.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit C.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit D.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit E.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit F.pdf
Olympic ROW Acquisition Exhibit G.pdf
Olympic Plat Exhibit 1 of 2.pdf
Olympic Plat Exhibit 2 of 2.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Overview of Final Water Supply Agreement with City of Chicago TMP-5497
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-5506
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 3-27-2023
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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