Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 5, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Greg
Ruddy - Public Works Director, Jeff Price - Fleet, Mark Huonder - Net Lease Properties, Kathy
Garthus - Resident, and Bob O'Kon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to
approve the minutes of the June 19, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
June 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6120
Attachments: 061923 Public Service Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Kathy Garthus discussed wanting something done for sound barrier in her neighborhood .
CONTRACTS
Request to Purchase New Vehicles for the Department of TMP-6100
Public Works, the Police Department, and the Public Utilities
Department totaling $579,136.48
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the purchase of new vehicles,
in the amount of $579,136.48, for Public Works, Police, and Public Utilities.
Request to Approve a Spring Lease Payment to Jackie TMP-6114
Stunkel in the amount of $39,900.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Spring Lease payment
for biosolids application, in the amount of $39,900.00, to Jackie Stunkel.
Renewal of Contract 2657-0822 for the 2022 - 2023 Small TMP-6116
Meter Replacement Program with Calumet City Plumbing
(CCP) in the amount of $1,043,169.75
Tony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the renewal of the
2022-2023 Small Meter Replacement Program, in the amount of $1,043,169.75,
with Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co, Inc.
Request to Purchase 2 Navistar Large Dump Trucks under TMP-6118
State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for $313,780.16
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of 2 dump trucks, in the amount of
$313,780.16, from Rush Truck Center.
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Request to Purchase the 2023 Bulk Roadway Signs Material 341-23
Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control & Protection Inc. in
the amount of $46,009.50
Greg Ruddy discussed the Purchase of 2023 Bulk Roadway Signs Purchase, in
the amount of $46,009.50, to Traffic Control & Protection Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6100,
TMP-6114, TMP-6116, TMP-6118, and 341-23. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning TMP-6107
and Investigations Program to National Power Rodding
Corp. in the amount of $45,000.00
Tony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer
Cleaning and Investigations Program, in the amount of $45,000.00, to National
Power Rodding Corp.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6107. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for 7Brew Restaurant at TMP-6106
2421 Jefferson St
Attachments: 2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Application
2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Request
2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru Permit request for 7Brew located at 2421
Jefferson Street.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6106. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Cardenas
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding TMP-6101
(LU-123-022) with the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of
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Traffic Noise Abatement Walls along the Eastbound Lanes of
I-80 approximately 200 Feet East of Rock Run Creek
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R28 City of Joliet LOU_06092023 (LU-123-022)
Greg Ruddy discussed the Memo of Understanding for Noise Abatement Walls
along the Eastbound Lanes of I-80 approximately 200 feet east of Rock Run
Creek.
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding TMP-6102
(LU-123-023) with the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of
Traffic Noise Abatement Walls at the Houbolt Road & I-80
Interchange
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R27 City of Joliet LOU_06092023 (LU-123-023)
Greg Ruddy discussed the Memo of Understanding for Noise Abatement Walls
at the Houbolt Road & I-80 Interchange.
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding TMP-6103
(JN-123-044) with the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of
Traffic Noise Abatement Walls along the Westbound Side of
I-80 at the Larkin Avenue Interchange, Eastbound Side of
I-80 Immediately East of Midland Avenue, Water Main at
Midland Avenue & I-80, and the Highway Lighting at the
Midland Avenue Underpass of I-80
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R89 City of Joliet IGA 06092023 (JN-123-044)
Contract 62R89 Exhibit A 06092023 (JN-123-044)
Greg Ruddy discussed the Letter of Understanding for Routine Maintenance of
the Residential Side of the Noise Abatement Walls along Westbound side of
I-80 at the Larkin Avenue Interchange, Eastbound side of I-80 east of Midland
Ave, Water Main at Midland Avenue & I-80, and Highway lighting at
Midland Ave Underpass.
Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and TMP-6104
Temporary Construction Easement from the Joliet Ravens
Club for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control
Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer
Overflow Regulators
Attachments: Resolution
Ravens Club of Joliet Easement Agreement_Combined
Allison Swisher discussed the Public Utilities Easement from the Joliet Ravens
Club for Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV.
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Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from the TMP-6105
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan
Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow
Regulators
Attachments: Resolution
City of Joliet 75-year non-exclusive easement; File No.
22-NO-010 (KY)
Allison Swisher discussed the Public Utility Easement Resolution from the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Great Chicago for the Combined
Sewer Overflow.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval by full Council TMP-6101, TMP-6102,
TMP-6103, TMP-6104, and TMP-6105. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted TMP-6108
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 6-23-2023_.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed this report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one spoke at this time.
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
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 4:00 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
June 5, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6120
Attachments: 061923 Public Service Minutes
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
Request to Purchase New Vehicles for the Department of Public TMP-6100
Works, the Police Department, and the Public Utilities Department
totaling $579,136.48
Request to Approve a Spring Lease Payment to Jackie Stunkel in TMP-6114
the amount of $39,900.00
Renewal of Contract 2657-0822 for the 2022 - 2023 Small Meter TMP-6116
Replacement Program with Calumet City Plumbing (CCP) in the
amount of $1,043,169.75
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Request to Purchase 2 Navistar Large Dump Trucks under State of TMP-6118
Illinois Purchasing Agreement for $313,780.16
Request to Purchase the 2023 Bulk Roadway Signs Material TMP-6119
Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control & Protection Inc. in the
amount of $46,009.50
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and TMP-6107
Investigations Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the
amount of $45,000.00
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for 7Brew Restaurant at 2421 TMP-6106
Jefferson St
Attachments: 2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Application
2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Request
2421 Jefferson 7Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding (LU-123-022) with TMP-6101
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine
Maintenance of the Residential Side of Traffic Noise Abatement
Walls along the Eastbound Lanes of I-80 approximately 200 Feet
East of Rock Run Creek
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R28 City of Joliet LOU_06092023 (LU-123-022)
Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding (LU-123-023) with TMP-6102
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine
Maintenance of the Residential Side of Traffic Noise Abatement
Walls at the Houbolt Road & I-80 Interchange
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R27 City of Joliet LOU_06092023 (LU-123-023)
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Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding (JN-123-044) with TMP-6103
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine
Maintenance of the Residential Side of Traffic Noise Abatement
Walls along the Westbound Side of I-80 at the Larkin Avenue
Interchange, Eastbound Side of I-80 Immediately East of Midland
Avenue, Water Main at Midland Avenue & I-80, and the Highway
Lighting at the Midland Avenue Underpass of I-80
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R89 City of Joliet IGA 06092023 (JN-123-044)
Contract 62R89 Exhibit A 06092023 (JN-123-044)
Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and Temporary TMP-6104
Construction Easement from the Joliet Ravens Club for the
Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV -
Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators
Attachments: Resolution
Ravens Club of Joliet Easement Agreement_Combined
Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from the TMP-6105
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the
Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV -
Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators
Attachments: Resolution
City of Joliet 75-year non-exclusive easement; File No.
22-NO-010 (KY)
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-6108
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 6-23-2023_.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
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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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