Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 1, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, May 1, 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 May 1, 2023
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Absent Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Sean Mikos -
Deputy Director Engineering, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Jeff Price -
Fleet Superintendent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-5722
Attachments: 041723 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2023 Public Service
Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one in attendance at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Pump TMP-5690
for the Knowlton Avenue Lift Station to Gasvoda & Assoc
Inc. in the amount of $37,310.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Purchase of a
Replacement Pump for the Knowlton Avenue lift station, in the amount of
$37,310.00, to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Final TMP-5691
Tank Drive for the Number 1 Final Tank at the Aux Sable
Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technologies
LLC in the amount of $50,685.58
Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of a Replacement Final drive for the
Number 1 tank at the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of
$50,685.58, to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-5692
Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in
the amount of $290,000.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of $290,000.00, to Davis
Concrete Construction Co.
Purchase of one (1) Replacement Motor from Holman Parts TMP-5693
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Distribution Inc. in the amount of $33,494.36
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Purchase of one (1)
Replacement motor, in the amount of $33,494.36, from Holman Parts
Distribution Inc. This memo is also going to the 5/2/23 Council Meeting.
Purchase of two (2) Harley Davidson Motorcycles from Fox TMP-5694
River Harley Davidson in the amount of $56,688.76
Greg Ruddy discussed the Purchase of two (2) Harley Davidson Motorcycles, in
the amount of $56,688.76, from Fox River Harley Davidson.
Purchase of Two (2) Combination Backhoe Loaders for TMP-5695
Public Utilities from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of
$330,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of two (2) Combination Backhoe
Loaders for Public Utilities, in the amount of $330,000.00, from Altorfer
Industries Inc.
Award of Contract for the Garden Street (West of Kellogg TMP-5696
Street) Culvert Repair Project 2023 to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. in the amount of $130,224.00
Sean Mikos discussed the Contract for the Garden Street (West of Kellogg
Street) culvert repair project 2023, in the amount of $130,224.00, with Austin
Tyler Construction Inc.
Approval to Purchase and Install Electric Vehicle Charging TMP-5697
Stations within the Ottawa Street Parking Deck
Greg Ruddy discussed the Purchase and Install of an Electric Vehicle Charging
Station within the Ottawa Street Parking Deck.
Award of Contract for the Olympic Boulevard Improvements TMP-5699
- MFT Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in
the amount of $10,788,484.59
Sean Mikos discussed the Olympic Boulevard Improvements, in the amount of
$10,788,484.59, to D Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and TMP-5701
Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp in the
amount of $717,260.25
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the 2023 Sanitary
Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program, in the amount of $717,260.25, to
National Power Rodding Corp.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5690, 5691, 5692,
5693, 5694, 5695, 5696, 5699, and 5701. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend rejection by full Council TMP-5701. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Payment for the 2023 Membership Dues for the Lower TMP-5704
DuPage River Watershed Group in the amount of $27,140.62
Allison Swisher discussed this required annual membership in the amount of
$27,140.62.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-5704. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
No Ordinances or Resolutions on this Agenda
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-5705
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 4-21-2023 .pdf
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one in attendance at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
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