City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Aug. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
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1. ROLL CALL
Called to order at 4:35 pm
PRESENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
ABSENT: Councilman Terry Morris.
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, and Amy Wagner - Deputy Director of Engineering.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL July 20, 2020 Public Service Committee Minutes
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from July 20, 2020 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
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.
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.
None at this time.
4. CONTRACTS
a. Request for Authorization to Approve the Replacement of the Well Rock 3 Motor to Layne Christenson Company Inc. in the amount of $140,946.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Well Rock 3 Motor Replacement, in the amount of $140,946.00, on behalf of Layne Christensen Company Inc.
b. Request for Authorization to Approve the Repairs to the Number 2 Blower at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to JR Cross Co. in the amount of $31,957.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Number 2 Blower repair, in the amount of 31,957.00, on behalf of JR Cross Co.
c. Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. not to exceed $150,000.00
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the Award of the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract, for time and material in an amount not to exceed of $150,000.00, on behalf of Van-Mack Electric Inc.
d. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Roadway Resurfacing Contract B – MFT Sect. No 20-00530-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,433,640.56
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B, in the amount of $2,433,640.56, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Approve the Replacement of the Well Rock 3 Motor to Layne Christenson Company Inc. in the amount of $140,946.00; b) Request for Authorization to Approve the Repairs to the Number 2 Blower at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to JR Cross Co. in the amount of $31,957.00; c) Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. not to exceed $150,000.00; and d) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Roadway Resurfacing Contract B – MFT Sect. No 20-00530-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,433,640.56 to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS: None.
5. CHANGE ORDERS / PAY ESTIMATES / AND FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of ($31,536.64)
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of ($31,536.64), on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Motion to Recommend for approval a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of ($31,536.64) to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS: None.
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 5951 Theodore Street
Jim Trizna discussed the Drive Thru permit for a Dunkin' Restaurant at 5951 Theodore Street. There is a Food and Fuel proposed for this piece of property and the Dunkin' would be within the property.
b. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B – MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS in the amount of $2,433,640.56
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT Resolution.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 5951 Theodore Street; and b) Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B – MFT Sect. No. 20-00530- 00-RS in the amount of $2,433,640.56 to full Council was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
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 the hydrant, valve, and water main break repairs conducted since the last meeting. Within the past 6 months we are down by 50% on water main breaks.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
Allison Swisher discussed the second stakeholder meeting with 66 people in remote participation. On Tuesday, August 25th from 5 pm to 7 pm is the second City Council workshop.
c. Update on 525 Linden Water & Sewer Service
Amy Wagner, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the update for the property of 525 Linden.
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 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 Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
None at this time.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
NAYS: None.
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