City of Joliet Public Service Committee met July 6.
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, Steve Jones - Interim City Manager, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Mike Eulitz - Public Assets Supervisor, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL June 15, 2020 Public Service Committee Minutes Public Service Committee
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from July 6, 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 “Public Comments” web page.
No one registered to speak, no one emailed, and no public were present.
4. CONTRACTS
a. Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract to P.T. Ferro in the amount of $225,650.00 Award - Spoils Hauling
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Spoils Hauling Contract, in the amount of $225,650.00, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
b. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Legacy Pointe Subdivision Units 2 & 3 Public Improvements – 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction in the amount of $402,308.41 Award Contract - Legacy Pointe Improvements
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the Legacy Pointe Subdivision Public Improvements, in the amount of $402,308.41, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract to P.T. Ferro in the amount of $225,650.00; and b) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Legacy Pointe Subdivision Units 2 & 3 Public Improvements – 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction in the amount of $402,308.41 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 Chicago Street Roadway Improvement – MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV to P.T. Ferro Construction Company in the amount of $356,757.90 CO 1 - Chicago Street Project
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $356,757.90, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
b. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 9 and Final Payout for the Downtown Storm and Sanitary Improvement Project to D Construction in the amount of ($316,059.61) CO 9 and Final - Downwn Storm and Sanitary Project
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 9 and Final, in the amount of ($316,059.61), on behalf of D Construction.
c. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of ($386,441.96) CO 8 - 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehab
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 8, in the amount of ($386,441.98), on behalf of Michels Corporation. Also requested is an extension of the contract by 60 days.
d. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining in the amount of $214,345.70 CO 1 - 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehab. Prog
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $214,345.70, on behalf of Performance Pipelining Inc. This also includes a contract extension of 300 days.
e. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $35,000.00 CO 4 - Rock Run and West Park Rehab
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $35,000.00, on behalf of Visu-Sewer. This also includes a contract extension of 153 Days.
f. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler in the amount of $ 35,950.00 CO 3 - Belmont Interceptor
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $35,950.00, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction. Also included is a contract extension of 45 days.
g. Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals due to the Storm of May 23, 2020 to Various Contractors in the amount of $90,422.50 Payment - Tree Removals
Mike Eulitz, Public Assets Supervisor, discussed the Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals due to the storm on May 23, 2020. Invoice Totals were: D. Ryan Tree & Landscape $70,437.50, Arbor Tek Landscape $6,300.00, and Balanced Environmental $13,685.00.
h. Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Contract for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project – 2019 to Rempe-Sharpe & Associates in the amount of $ 27,255.00 Amendment 2 - Downtown Flood plain Memo Floodplain Levee - Service Contract
Jim Trizna discussed Amendment No. 2 for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project, in the amount of $27,255.00, on behalf of Rempe-Sharpe & Associates.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvement – MFT Sect. No. 16-00491- 00-PV to P.T. Ferro Construction Company in the amount of $356,757.90; b) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 9 and Final Payout for the Downtown Storm and Sanitary Improvement Project to D Construction in the amount of ($316,059.61); c) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of ($386,441.96); d) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining in the amount of $214,345.70; e) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $35,000.00; f) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler in the amount of $ 35,950.00; g) Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals due to the Storm of May 23, 2020 to Various Contractors in the amount of $90,422.50; and h) Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Contract for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project – 2019 to Rempe-Sharpe & Associates in the amount of $ 27,255.00 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. Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvements Contract – MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV in the amount of $256,399.90
Greg Ruddy discussed the MFT Funds.
b. Resolutions Associated with the Centerpoint Business Center I-80 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project - Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Joliet and Centerpoint Joliet LLC
- Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement
Allison Swisher discussed the I-80 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvements Contract – MFT Sect. No. 16- 00491-00-PV in the amount of $256,399.90; and b) Resolutions Associated with the Centerpoint Business Center I-80 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project - Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Joliet and Centerpoint Joliet LLC - Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement 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 Valve Hydrant Break Report 6-29-2020
Allison Swisher discussed the repair of 17 fire hydrants, 4 valve repairs, and 10 water main breaks.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
Allison thanked Council Representatives for attending the last meeting. The second stakeholder meeting will be coming soon.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments’ web page. 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 one signed up to be called, no emails, and no public in attendance.
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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