Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 18, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 18, 2025
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 18, 2025
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 02/03/2025 TMP-8220
Attachments: 02032025 Public Service Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the February 3, 2025 Public Service
Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one present at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water ID-2070-20
Model Update Phase 1 to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
Amount of $116,600.00
Attachments: 2401733.00_Proposal_WaterModelPhase1_Rev1.pdf
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Professional
Services Agreement for the Water Model Update Phase 1, in the amount of
$116,600.00, to Baxter & Woodman Inc.
Purchase of Two (2) Ford Explorers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, ID-2071-20
Inc. in the Amount of $82,898.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of 2 vehicles for the
Police Department, in the amount of $82,898.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
Purchase of Two (2) Ford Mavericks from Ron Tirapelli Ford, ID-2072-20
Inc. in the Amount of $63,566.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of 2 Ford Mavericks for the Department of
Community Development, in the amount of $63,566.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford,
Inc.
Purchase of a Ford F250 4x4 Plow Truck from D'Orazio Ford ID-2073-20
in the Amount of $62,050.70
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a Ford F250 4X4 Plow Truck for the
Buildings and Grounds Division, in the amount of $62,050.70, from D'Orazio
Ford.
Purchase of a Ford Transit KUV from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. ID-2074-20
in the Amount of $71,861.00
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Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a Ford Transit KUV vehicle for the Fire
Department, in the amount of $71,861.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
Purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly from Shorewood ID-2075-20
Home & Auto in the Amount of $103,346.22
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly for the
Roadways Division, in the amount of $103,346.22, from Shorewood Home &
Auto.
Purchase of a Planer Attachment from Altorfer Industries ID-2076-20
Inc. in the Amount of $27,110.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a Planer Attachment for the Roadways
Division, in the amount of $27,110.00, from Altorfer Industries Inc.
Purchase of a Pelican Street Sweeper from Standard ID-2077-20
Equipment Co Inc. in the Amount of $333,933.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the purchase of a Pelican Street Sweeper for the
Roadways Division, in the amount of $333,933.00, from Standard Equipment
Co. Inc.
Award of Contract for the Rosalind Street Culvert ID-2078-20
Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the
Amount of $368,268.01
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Contract for the
Rosalind Street Culvert Replacement Project, in the amount of $368,268.01, to
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2025 Small Water Meter ID-2080-20
Replacement Program to United Meters, Inc. in the Amount
of $2,196,860.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the 2025 Small Water Meter Replacement Program,
in the amount of $2,196,860.00, to United Meters, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2070-20, 2071-20, 2072-20, 2073-20,
2074-20, 2075-20, 2076-20, 2077-20, 2078-20, and 2080-20 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Line Replacement ID-2081-20
Phase 4 Contract to Stip Bros. Excavating, Inc. in the
amount of $111,800.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Line
Replacement Phase 4 Contract, in the amount of $111,800.00, to Stip Bros.
Excavating, Inc.
Amendment No. 2 for Phase III Engineering Services for the ID-2082-20
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Garnsey Avenue Bridge Over Spring Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Section No. 11-00433-00-BR, a Reduction in
the Amount of ($17,210.90) and Payment Request No. 29 and
Final in the Amount of $980.56 to Willett, Hofmann &
Associates
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 2 for Phase III Engineering Services for
the Garnsey Avenue Bridge Over Spring Creek Improvement Project, for a
reduced amount of (17,210.90), to Willett, Hofmann & Associates.
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement ID-2083-20
for the 2024 Water Main and Lead Water Service Line
Replacement Program Construction Engineering Services to
Burns & McDonnell Inc. in the Amount of $665,934.26
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2024 Water Main and Lead Water Service Line Replacement
Program, in the amount of $665,934.26, to Burns & McDonnell Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-2081-20, 2082-20, and 2083-20 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the Phase I ID-2084-20
Engineering Study for US Route 6 (Houbolt Road - I-55) in
the Amount of $602,667.00
Attachments: 2025 Route 6 IGA Budget Amendment Resolution.docx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the
Phase I Engineering Study for US Route 6 (Houbolt Road - I55), in the amount
of $602,667.00, for the City of Joliet Portion of the IGA.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Illinois ID-2085-20
Cash Farm Lease with Edwin and Leona Meyer, L.P. for
Property at County Line and Black Roads
Attachments: Resolution
CASH FARM LEASE - City of Joliet - (Final as of 1-30-2025
(1263741.7).pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of
an Illinois Cash Farm Lease for property at County Line and Black Roads.
Resolution Approving a Facility Encroachment Agreement ID-2087-20
with CSX Transportation Inc. Related to the Railroad Street
2025 Water Main Improvement Project
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Attachments: Resolution
CSX1025274 Agreement.pdf
Anthony Anczer discussed the Resolution Approving a Facility Encroachment
Agreement for the Railroad Street 2025 Water Main Improvement Project with
CSX Transportation Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-2084-20, 2085-20, and 2087-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
No items at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one present at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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 02/03/2025 TMP-8220
Attachments: 02032025 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 Professional Services Agreement for the Water Model ID-2070-20
Update Phase 1 to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of
$116,600.00
Attachments: 2401733.00_Proposal_WaterModelPhase1_Rev1.pdf
Purchase of Two (2) Ford Explorers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in ID-2071-20
the Amount of $82,898.00
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Purchase of Two (2) Ford Mavericks from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. ID-2072-20
in the Amount of $63,566.00
Purchase of a Ford F250 4x4 Plow Truck from D'Orazio Ford in the ID-2073-20
Amount of $62,050.70
Purchase of a Ford Transit KUV from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the ID-2074-20
Amount of $71,861.00
Purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly from Shorewood ID-2075-20
Home & Auto in the Amount of $103,346.22
Purchase of a Planer Attachment from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the ID-2076-20
Amount of $27,110.00
Purchase of a Pelican Street Sweeper from Standard Equipment ID-2077-20
Co Inc. in the Amount of $333,933.00
Award of Contract for the Rosalind Street Culvert Replacement ID-2078-20
Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the Amount of
$368,268.01
Award of Contract for the 2025 Small Water Meter Replacement ID-2080-20
Program to United Meters, Inc. in the Amount of $2,196,860.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase ID-2081-20
4 Contract to Stip Bros. Excavating, Inc. in the amount of
$111,800.00
Amendment No. 2 for Phase III Engineering Services for the ID-2082-20
Garnsey Avenue Bridge Over Spring Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Section No. 11-00433-00-BR, a Reduction in the Amount of
($17,210.90) and Payment Request No. 29 and Final in the
Amount of $980.56 to Willett, Hofmann & Associates
Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the ID-2083-20
2024 Water Main and Lead Water Service Line Replacement
Program Construction Engineering Services to Burns & McDonnell
Inc. in the Amount of $665,934.26
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the Phase I ID-2084-20
Engineering Study for US Route 6 (Houbolt Road - I-55) in the
Amount of $602,667.00
Attachments: 2025 Route 6 IGA Budget Amendment Resolution.docx
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Illinois Cash ID-2085-20
Farm Lease with Edwin and Leona Meyer, L.P. for Property at
County Line and Black Roads
Attachments: Resolution
CASH FARM LEASE - City of Joliet - (Final as of 1-30-2025
(1263741.7).pdf
Resolution Approving a Facility Encroachment Agreement with ID-2087-20
CSX Transportation Inc. Related to the Railroad Street 2025 Water
Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
CSX1025274 Agreement.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 The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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