City of Joliet Public Service Committee met June 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, and Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL May 18, 2020 Public Service Committee Minutes
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from May 18, 2020 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
NAYS: None.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Meeting Agenda, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Service Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
No one called in or emailed to speak.
4. CONTRACTS
a. Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project to Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc. in an amount not to Exceed $242,128.38 – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Spring Creek PSA Agreement
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Ave. over Spring Creek Improvement, in an amount not to exceed of $242,128.38, on behalf of Willett, Hoffman & Associates Inc.
b. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Arizona / Water / Wallace Water Main Improvement Project to P.T. Ferro Construction in the amount of $563,182.51 Arizona - Water - Wallace WM award
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Arizona / Water / Wallace Street Water Main Improvement Project, in the amount of $563,182.51, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project to Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc. in an amount not to Exceed $242,128.38 – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR; and b) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Arizona / Water / Wallace Water Main Improvement Project to P.T. Ferro Construction in the amount of $563,182.51 to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
NAYS: None.
5. CHANGE ORDERS / PAY ESTIMATES / AND FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant SST Tank Repairs Project to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $25,620.00 CH 1 - WWTP Tank Repairs
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $25,620.00, to Lindblad Construction. Also included with this Change Order is Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $4,655.00, to Engineering Solutions Team.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant SST Tank Repairs Project to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $25,620.00 to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
NAYS: None.
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. 2020 Deteriorated Neighborhood Resurfacing Program
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed the 2020 Deteriorated Neighborhood Resurfacing Program.
b. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Engineering and Construction of the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $468,600.00 – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Resolution Memo - Garnsey Engineering Funds Resolution
Jim Trizna discussed the 80% Federal / 20% Local Agreement with the State of Illinois for shares of construction for the project.
c. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $243,000.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11- 00443-00-BR
Jim Trizna discussed this MFT Resolution.
d. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $420,000.00 – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Memo - Resolution Construction MFT Funds Resolution
Jim Trizna discussed this MFT Resolution.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) 2020 Deteriorated Neighborhood Resurfacing Program; b) Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Engineering and Construction of the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $468,600.00 – MFT Sect. No. 11- 00443-00-BR; c) Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $243,000.00 – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR; and d) Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $420,000.00 – MFT Sect. No. 11- 00443-00-BR to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
NAYS: None.
7. NEW or OLD BUSINESS, not for final action or recommendation
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks
Allison Swisher discussed nine out of service hydrants, two valves repaired, and five water main breaks.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
Allison Swisher discussed the recent activity for the project. The next workshop is scheduled for June 23, 2020.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos" web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. 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 Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a cop of the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Service Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
No public comments by phone or email.
526 & 528 Harwood: Councilwoman Gavin inquired about these addresses due to flooding. Allison Swisher discussed that several gravel driveways washed down the hill and clogged a storm drain. Greg Ruddy discussed that these properties are down in a valley and stated further discussion and investigation will be happening.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
NAYS: None.
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