Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 20, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Monday, November 20, 2023
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 20, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Director Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Public Works, Allison
Swisher - Director Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering, Rod Tonelli
- Interim City Manager, Joe Nordman - Roadways Engineer, Rita Renwick - Tree Advisory
Board, Ron Van Dyke - Tree Advisory Board
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to
approve the November 6, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
Public Service Minutes 11/6/2023 TMP-6689
Attachments: 110623 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the Construction of Chicago TMP-6660
Connection Facilities - Preconstruction Services to Walsh
Construction Company II, LLC as Construction Manager
At-Risk in the amount of $1,975,000.00
Allison Swisher, Director Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the
Construction of Chicago Connection Facilities-Preconstruction Services, in the
amount of $1,975,000.00, to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC.
Purchase of Anti-Icing / De-Icing Fluids for the 2023 - 2024 TMP-6670
Snow Removal Season
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Public Works, discussed the Purchase of Anti-Icing
/ De-Icing Fluids for the 2023 - 2024 Snow Removal Season.
Professional Services Agreement for the Development of TMP-6671
ProjectDox E Plan for the City of Joliet to Avolve Software in
the amount of $72,483.75
Sean Mikos, discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the
Development of ProjectDox E Plan for the City of Joliet, in an amount of
$72,483.75, to Avolve Software.
Approve Repairs to the Well 12D Pump to Layne Christensen TMP-6672
Company Inc. in the amount of $31,416.00
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Allison Swisher discussed the Repairs to the Well 12D Pump, in the amount of
$31,416.00, to Layne Christensen Company Inc.
Award of Professional Services Contract for the TMP-6673
Underground Storage Tank Design, Installation, and Start Up
for the Cass Street Fuel Station and Cedarwood Fuel Station
to Petroleum Technologies Equipment Inc. in the amount of
$1,519,925.00
Greg Ruddy, Director Public Works, discussed the Professional Services
Contract for the Underground Storage Tank Design, Installation, and Start Up for
the Cass Street Fuel Station and Cedarwood Fuel Station and Cedarwood Fuel
Station, in the amount of $1,519,925.00, to Petroleum Technologies Equipment
Inc.
Approve Repairs to the 2006 Vac Con Sewer Jetter / Vacuum TMP-6675
Combo Truck to EJ Equipment Inc. in the amount of
$55,097.75
Allison Swisher discussed the Repairs to the 2006 Vac Con Sewer Jetter /
Vacuum Combo Truck, in the amount of $55,097.75, to EJ Equipment Inc.
Award of Professional Service Agreement for the Spring TMP-6676
Creek Siphon Preliminary Engineering to SEECO
Consultants in the amount of $43,660.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of
Professional Service Agreement for the Spring Creek Siphon Preliminary
Engineering, in the amount of $43,660.00, to SEECO Consultants.
Award of Contract for the 2024-2025 City-Wide Newsletter to TMP-6692
Liberty Creative Solutions in the amount of $201,528.00
Rod Tonelli, Interim City Manager, discussed the Contract for the 2024-2025
City-Wide Newsletter, in the amount of $201,528.00, to Liberty Creative
Solutions.
Award a Contract for Professional Engineering Services for TMP-6693
the Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation Pilot Program to
Safe Step LLC in the amount of $50,000.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Award of Contract for Professional Engineering
Services for the Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation Pilot Program, in the
amount of $50,000.00, to Safe Step LLC. Item was tabled.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6660, 6670, 6671, 6672, 6673, 6675, 6676,
and 6692 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
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-6677
Replacement Program - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete
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Contractors in the amount of $39,216.00
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Program - Contract C, in the amount of $39,216.00, to J & J
Newell Concrete Contractors.
Change Order No. 3 for the Lead Water Service Line TMP-6678
Replacement Phase 3C Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc.
in the amount of $151,745.40
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 3 for the Lead Water Service Line
Replacement Phase 3C Project, in the amount of $151,745.40, to Stip Bros.
Excavating Inc.
Change Order No. 3 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb TMP-6679
Replacement Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete
Construction Co. in the amount of $13,385.00
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 3 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project - Contract A, in the amount of $13,385.00, to Davis
Concrete Construction Co.
Change Order No. 8 for the 2021 Sanitary Rehabilitation TMP-6680
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($489,538.07) and Final Payment No. 17 in the amount of
$735,000.92
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 8 for the 2021 Sanitary
Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $735,000.92, to Performance
Pipelining Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary Rehabilitation TMP-6681
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($619,402.10) and Final Payment No. 9 in the amount of
$293,293.53
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary
Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of ($619,402.10) and Final Payment No.
9, in the amount of $293,293.53, to Performance Pipelining Inc.
Payment No. 4 and Final for the 2022 Resurfacing Contract C TMP-6682
to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$614,335.48
Greg Ruddy discussed Payment No. 4 and Final for the 2022 Resurfacing
Contract C, in the amount of $614,335.48, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 2 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance TMP-6683
Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount
of $64,120.00 and Payment Request No. 7 in the amount of
$67,664.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance
Assistance Contract, in the amount of $64,120.00, to Van-Mack Electric Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Lawrence Avenue Lift Station TMP-6690
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Rehabilitation to J.S. Alberico Construction Co. Inc. in the
amount of ($14,760.00)
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Lawrence Avenue Lift
Station Rehabilitation, in the amount of ($14,760.00), to J.S. Alberico
Construction Co. Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to recommend TMP-6677, 6678, 6679, 6680, 6681, 6682, 6683,
and 6690 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilman
Guerrero
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2024 Special TMP-6650
Service Areas No.’s 1 and No. 2
Attachments: Propose Bridge Ordinance 2024 SSA 1.doc
Bridge Street SSA 1 Property Owner Spread Sheet.pdf
Bridge Street SSA 1 Plat.pdf
Propose Adella Ordinance 2024 SSA 2.doc
Adella_Second SSA 2 Property Owner Spread Sheet.pdf
Adella_Second SSA Plat.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2024
Special Service Areas No.'s 1 and No. 2.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to recommend TMP-6650 for approval by 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
Winter Water Main Construction Discussion TMP-6684
Allison Swisher discussed the Winter Water Main Construction.
Greg Ruddy discussed the Tree Inventory and Grant Opportunities.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to
adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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, November 20, 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
Public Service Minutes 11/6/2023 TMP-6689
Attachments: 110623 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 the Construction of Chicago Connection TMP-6660
Facilities - Preconstruction Services to Walsh Construction
Company II, LLC as Construction Manager At-Risk in the amount
of $1,975,000.00
Purchase of Anti-Icing / De-Icing Fluids for the 2023 - 2024 Snow TMP-6670
Removal Season
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Professional Services Agreement for the Development of TMP-6671
ProjectDox E Plan for the City of Joliet to Avolve Software in the
amount of $72,483.75
Approve Repairs to the Well 12D Pump to Layne Christensen TMP-6672
Company Inc. in the amount of $31,416.00
Award of Professional Services Contract for the Underground TMP-6673
Storage Tank Design, Installation, and Start Up for the Cass Street
Fuel Station and Cedarwood Fuel Station to Petroleum
Technologies Equipment Inc. in the amount of $1,519,925.00
Approve Repairs to the 2006 Vac Con Sewer Jetter / Vacuum TMP-6675
Combo Truck to EJ Equipment Inc. in the amount of $55,097.75
Award of Professional Service Agreement for the Spring Creek TMP-6676
Siphon Preliminary Engineering to SEECO Consultants in the
amount of $43,660.00
Award of Contract for the 2024-2025 City-Wide Newsletter to TMP-6692
Liberty Solutions in the amount of $201,528.00
Award a Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the TMP-6693
Completion of the Sidewalk Evaluation Pilot Program to Safe Step
LLC in the amount of $50,000.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-6677
Program - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in the
amount of $39,216.00
Change Order No. 3 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement TMP-6678
Phase 3C Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the amount of
$151,745.40
Change Order No. 3 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement TMP-6679
Project - Contract A to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the
amount of $13,385.00
Change Order No. 8 for the 2021 Sanitary Rehabilitation Program TMP-6680
to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($489,538.07) and
Final Payment No. 17 in the amount of $735,000.92
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary Rehabilitation Program TMP-6681
to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($619,402.10) and
Final Payment No. 9 in the amount of $293,293.53
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Payment No. 4 and Final for the 2022 Resurfacing Contract C to TMP-6682
Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $614,335.48
Change Order No. 2 for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance TMP-6683
Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount of
$64,120.00 and Payment Request No. 7 in the amount of
$67,664.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Lawrence Avenue Lift Station TMP-6690
Rehabilitation to J.S. Alberico Construction Co. Inc. in the amount
of ($14,760.00)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2024 Special TMP-6650
Service Areas No.’s 1 and No. 2
Attachments: Propose Bridge Ordinance 2024 SSA 1.doc
Bridge Street SSA 1 Property Owner Spread Sheet.pdf
Bridge Street SSA 1 Plat.pdf
Propose Adella Ordinance 2024 SSA 2.doc
Adella_Second SSA 2 Property Owner Spread Sheet.pdf
Adella_Second SSA Plat.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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