Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 5, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, May 5, 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 May 5, 2025
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT:
Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Paulina Martinez - Director of Economic Development,
Laura Pacino - 7 Brew Restaurant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to approve the April 14, 2025 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
Public Service Minutes 04/14/2025 TMP-8537
Attachments: 041425 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2025 On-Call Excavation and 281-25
Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of
$400,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Contract for the 2025
On-call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of
$400,000.00, Construction by Camco, Austin Tyler Construction, and Airy's Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program 269-25
in the Amount of $600,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program, in the amount
of $600,000.00, to Lindblad Construction Co, Davis Concrete, and PT Ferro
Construction.
Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer 270-25
Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the
Amount of $947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the
Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the
Amount of $93,800.00
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Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Program, in the amount of $947,739.00, to Hoerr Construction Inc. Also
discussed was Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $93,800.00, to RJN Group
Inc. for Program Professional Services.
Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage 282-25
Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the
Amount of $14,742,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated
Water Storage Tank Project, in the amount of $14,742,000.00, to CB&I Storage
Tank Solutions LLC.
Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 271-25
Emergency Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group
in the Amount of $39,836.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the Emergency Repair Contract for the 10D Booster
Pump No. 3, in the amount of $39,836.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources
Group.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College 273-25
Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and
Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount
of $136,300.00
Attachments: Trotter PSA & Proposal - College Park & Springwood LS.pdf
Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the Professional Services Agreement for the College
Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion, in the amount of $136,300.00, to
Trotter and Associates Inc.
Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron 274-25
Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval
of the Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from
Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of
$37,218.71
Attachments: Approver Report
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the purchase of a Foreman
Truck, in the amount of $73,509.00, from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. Also
discussed was the purchase of a Knapheide Truck body, in the amount of
$37,218.71, from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago.
Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated 275-25
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Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment
Plant from Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of
$115,837.50
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the Purchase of Replacement Return Activated
Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of
$115,837.50, from Drydon Equipment Inc.
Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from 283-25
Core & Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement
Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of water metering equipment, in the
amount of $2,314,998.00, from Core & Main LP.
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance 272-25
Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount
of $273,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the 2025-2026 Landscape
Maintenance Contract, in the amount of $273,000.00, to Beary Landscaping
Management.
Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower 279-25
DesPlaines Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed the 2025 Membership Dues, in the amount of
$100,704.31, for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend 281-25, 269-25, 270-25, 282-25, 271-25,
273-25, 274-25, 275-25, 283-25, 272-25, and 279-25 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
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water 277-25
Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating
for a Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate
No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $902,799.72
Attachments: Approver Report
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Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of ($138,804.43), to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating. Also discussed was final payment in the amount of $902,799.72.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line 278-25
Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in
the Amount of $95,750.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $95,750.00, to
Stip Bros. Excavating Inc.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / 284-25
Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of
($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the
Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction
Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Sean Mikos discussed Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue /
Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction, in the amount of ($1,686.40) to
Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 276-25
Reconstruction Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer
Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services
Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $182,933.00
Attachments: EX_WSP_OverallContractsExhibit_2024-09-12.pdf
Approver Report
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT-I80 Reconstruction
coordination, in the amount of $182,933.00, to V3 Companies.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 277-25, 278-25, 284-25, and 276-25 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 294-25
Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV
- Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow
Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2025.docx
Approver Report
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Allison Swisher discussed the Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual budget for
the CSOLTCP Phase IV in the amount of $750,000.00.
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the 300-25
Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN
30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Downtown Levee Exhibit 1.pdf
Downtown Levee Exhibit 2.pdf
Downtown Levee Exhibit 3.pdf
Approver Report
Sean Mikos discussed the Resolution to Acquire property for the Downtown
Levee Improvements in the amount of $7,000.00.
Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department 301-25
of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable
Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN
30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020)
Attachments: Resolution
1. Jefferson Street Bridge Affidavit of Title.pdf
2. Jefferson Street Bridge Alta.pdf
3. Jefferson Street Bridge Temporary Construction
Easement.pdf
4. Jefferson Street Bridge Plat.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution granting an easement to IDOT for the
Jefferson Street (US 30) moveable bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehab
Project.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 302-25
the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of
Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport
Company
Attachments: Resolution
Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Laraway and
Marcella - PARTIALLY SIGNED.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy discussed the maintenance agreement of the traffic signal
improvement at this intersection.
Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 303-25
Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to
Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals
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Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit_A_IHSA_MOU_2025_2026.docx
Approver Report
Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Director, discussed the MOU between
the County of Will and the City of Joliet related to Parking Lot use for the IHSA
Baseball Finals.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend 294-25, 300-25, 301-25, 302-25, and 303-25 for
approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 290-25
Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road
Attachments: 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thur Permit Request Letter.pdf
2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
Greg Ruddy and Laura Pacino discussed the drive thru request for 7 Brew
Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 290-25 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
Report of Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8547
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 4-23-2025_.pdf
Allison Swisher discussed the Public Utilities Maintenance activities report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one 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
Monday, May 5, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 04/14/2025 TMP-8537
Attachments: 041425 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 2025 On-Call Excavation and 281-25
Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program in the 269-25
Amount of $600,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer 270-25
Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of
$947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Fairmont Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to
RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $93,800.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage 282-25
Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount
of $14,742,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 Emergency 271-25
Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of
$39,836.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College Park 273-25
and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and Rehabilitation to
Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $136,300.00
Attachments: Trotter PSA & Proposal - College Park & Springwood LS.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron Tirapelli 274-25
Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval of the
Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from Knapheide
Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of $37,218.71
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated Sludge 275-25
Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from
Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $115,837.50
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & 283-25
Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the
Amount of $2,314,998.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance 272-25
Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount of
$273,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines 279-25
Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31
Attachments: Approver Report
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water Main 277-25
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a
Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and
Final in the Amount of $902,799.72
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line 278-25
Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the
Amount of $95,750.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / 284-25
Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section
No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and
Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on
behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction 276-25
Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility
Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the
Amount of $182,933.00
Attachments: EX_WSP_OverallContractsExhibit_2024-09-12.pdf
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the Combined 294-25
Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and
Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the
Amount of $750,000.00
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2025.docx
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet 300-25
Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the
Amount of $7,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Downtown Levee Exhibit 1.pdf
Downtown Levee Exhibit 2.pdf
Downtown Levee Exhibit 3.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department of 301-25
Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge
Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN
30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020)
Attachments: Resolution
1. Jefferson Street Bridge Affidavit of Title.pdf
2. Jefferson Street Bridge Alta.pdf
3. Jefferson Street Bridge Temporary Construction
Easement.pdf
4. Jefferson Street Bridge Plat.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the 302-25
Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road
and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Company
Attachments: Resolution
Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Laraway and Marcella -
PARTIALLY SIGNED.pdf
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between 303-25
the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use
for the IHSA Baseball Finals
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit_A_IHSA_MOU_2025_2026.docx
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 Brew 290-25
Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road
Attachments: 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thur Permit Request Letter.pdf
2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Report of Utilities' Maintenance Activities TMP-8547
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 4-23-2025_.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
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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