Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 31, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 31, 2023
4:30 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 31, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 31, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Anthony
Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, and Jeff
Price - Fleet.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6223
Attachments: 071723 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to approve the:July 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one in attendance.
CONTRACTS
Rejection of Bid for Contract No. 2735-0723 for the 2023 TMP-6210
Streetlight Pole Painting Project - Contract A, and Award of
Contract No. 2743-0823 for the 2023 Streetlight Pole Painting
Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the
amount of $44,160.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Rejection of the initial
bid and Award of the 2023 Streetlight Pole Painting Project - Contract A, in the
amount of $44,160.00, to Cosgrove Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Traffic Signal Materials TMP-6211
Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corp. in the amount of
$138,541.00
Sean Mikos discussed the Award of Contract for the 2023 Traffic Signal
Materials Purchase Order, in the amount of $138,541.00, to Traffic Control
Corp.
2023 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Graybar TMP-6212
Services Inc. in the amount of $216,080.83
Sean Mikos discussed the 2023 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 1, in
the amount of $216,080.83, from Graybar Services Inc.
Purchase of one (1) Fire Apparatus previously approved TMP-6213
from Fire Services in the amount of $1,502,644.00
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Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of one (1) Fire
Apparatus, in the amount of $1,502,644.00, from Fire Service, Inc.
Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder TMP-6214
from Vermeer Illinois Inc. in the amount of $76,467.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of one (1) Stump Grinder, in the amount of
$76,467.00, from Vermeer Illinois Inc.
Purchase of one (1) New Diamond Boom Arm Attachment TMP-6215
from Arends Hogan Walker LLC (AHW) in the amount of
$62,049.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of one (1) Boom Arm attachment, in the
amount of $62,049.00, from Arends Hogan Walker LLC (AHW)
Purchase of five (5) Ford Mavericks from Ron Tirapelli Ford, TMP-6216
Inc. in the amount of $151,531.30
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of five (5) Ford Mavericks, in the amount of
$151,531.30, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP TMP-6217
in the amount of $219,475.50
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the purchase of Water
Metering Equipment, in the amount of $219,475.50, from Core & Main LP.
Purchase of two (2) Ford Expeditions from Ron Tirapelli TMP-6218
Ford, Inc. in the amount of $127,302.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of two (2) Ford Expeditions, in the amount
of $127,302.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6210, 6211, 6212, 6213, 6214, 6215,
6216, 6217, and 6218 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement TMP-6219
for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street
Sidewalk Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in the
amount of $32,327.00.00
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services
Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services, in the amount of $32,327.00,
to Civiltech Engineering Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6219 for approval by the full Council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of TMP-6220
Transportation for the Cass Street (US Route 30) Moveable
Bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN
30-07-09-407-014-0000 and PIN 30-07-09-412-017-0000)
Attachments: Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Resolution.pdf
Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement.pdf
Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Exhibit.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Resolution.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Exhibit.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the Cass Street (US Route 30) moveable
bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6220 for approval by the full Council. 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-6221
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 7-25-2023_
Allison Swisher discussed the Report on Hydrants, Valve, Contracted Services,
and Water Main breaks.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, 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
Monday, July 31, 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
July 17, 2023 Public Service Minutes TMP-6223
Attachments: 071723 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
Rejection of Bid for Contract No. 2735-0723 for the 2023 TMP-6210
Streetlight Pole Painting Project - Contract A, and Award of
Contract No. 2743-0823 for the 2023 Streetlight Pole Painting
Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of
$44,160.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase TMP-6211
Order to Traffic Control Corp. in the amount of $138,541.00
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2023 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Graybar TMP-6212
Services Inc. in the amount of $216,080.83
Purchase of one (1) Fire Apparatus previously approved from Fire TMP-6213
Services in the amount of $1,502,644.00
Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder from TMP-6214
Vermeer Illinois Inc. in the amount of $76,467.00
Purchase of one (1) New Diamond Boom Arm Attachment from TMP-6215
Arends Hogan Walker LLC (AHW) in the amount of $62,049.00
Purchase of five (5) Ford Mavericks from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in TMP-6216
the amount of $151,531.30
Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in TMP-6217
the amount of $219,475.50
Purchase of two (2) Ford Expeditions from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. TMP-6218
in the amount of $127,302.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-6219
Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk
Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in the amount of
$32,327.00.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of TMP-6220
Transportation for the Cass Street (US Route 30) Moveable Bridge
over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN
30-07-09-407-014-0000 and PIN 30-07-09-412-017-0000)
Attachments: Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Resolution.pdf
Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement.pdf
Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Exhibit.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Resolution.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement.pdf
Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Exhibit.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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Public Service Committee Meeting Agenda July 31, 2023
Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valve, Utilities Contracted Services, TMP-6221
and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 7-25-2023_
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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