City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
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1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Amy Wagner - Deputy Director of Engineering, Rush Lubash - Traffic Engineer, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL
August 3, 2020 Public Service Committee
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Public Service Committee Meeting from August 3, 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 Award a Contract for the Logan Avenue Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $406,329.34 Award - Logan RW Project
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed the contract for Logan Avenue, in the amount of $406,329.34, on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc.
b. Request for Authorization to Approve Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the Essington and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in the amount of $26,000.00 Essington Land Aquisition approval
Amy Wagner, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the Essington Road and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project, in the amount of $26,000.00, on behalf of Santacruz Land Acquisitions.
c. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Rosalind and Fairview Water Interconnect Project to Construction by Camco in the amount of $127,959.92 Award - Rosalind and Fairview water connect
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Rosalind and Fairview Interconnect Project, in the amount of $127,959.92, on behalf of Construction by Camco. Also included is Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $19,500.00, on behalf of Strand Associates.
d. Request for Authorization to Purchase Water Metering Equipment to Core & Main in the amount of $211,940.00 Water Metering Purchase
Amy Wagner discussed the purchase of meter equipment, in the amount of $211,940.00, on behalf of Core & Main.
e. Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Small Meter Replacement Project to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co. in the amount of $138,980.00 2020 Small Meter Contract
Amy Wagner discussed the 2020 Small Meter Replacement Project, in the amount of $138,980.00, on behalf of Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Logan Avenue Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $406,329.34; b) Request for Authorization to Approve Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the Essington and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in the amount of $26,000.00; c) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Rosalind and Fairview Water Interconnect Project to Construction by Camco in the amount of $127,959.92; d) Request for Authorization to Purchase Water Metering Equipment to Core & Main in the amount of $211,940.00; and e) Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Small Meter Replacement Project to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co. in the amount of $138,980.00 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.
5. CHANGE ORDERS / PAY ESTIMATES / AND FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of ($325.00) CO 5 - Rock Run Project
Amy Wagner discussed Change Order No. 5, in the amount of ($325.00), on behalf of Visu-Sewer.
b. Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering for Essington / Jefferson Interceptor Project to Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers in the amount of $5,750.00 Amend 4 - PSA Essington Interceptor
Amy Wagner discussed Amendment No. 4, in the amount of $5,750.00, on behalf of Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu- Sewer in the amount of ($325.00); and b) Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering for Essington / Jefferson Interceptor Project to Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers in the amount of $5,750.00 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 Authorizing a Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road) Railroad Crossing Widening Memo - Resolution CSX for Houbolt Rd Resolution - CSX for Houbolt Rd
Greg Ruddy discussed the Construction Agreement, in the amount of $928,383.00, with CSX Transportation.
b. Resolution Appropriating Funds for Logan Avenue Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP in the amount of $265,374.07 Memo - Logan Resolution RW Resolution - Logan Ave Funds
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution appropriating MFT Funds in the amount of $265,374.07.
c. Ordinance repealing and replacing Sections 31-4, 31-27, 31-82, 31-92 and 31-126 of the Code of Ordinances Memo - Ordinance replacing Chaper 31 Ordinance - Chaper 31, Articles 1, II, III and IV Exhibit A - Ordinance Replacing Chaper 31
Allison Swisher discussed repealing and replacing the following sections of the Code of Ordinances: 31-4, 31-27, 31-82, 31-92, and 31-126. These are recommended to become effective as of September 1, 2020.
d. Ordinance accepting easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00- BR Memo - Ordinance for Garnsey Easements Garnsey Easements
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance accepting easements for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement.
e. Resolution Appropriating funds for the easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR in the amount of $8,700.00 Memo - Res. for Garnsey easement funds Resolution - Garney Ave easements funds
Greg Ruddy discussed the MFT Resolution to pay for easements needed for the Garnsey Ave over Spring Creek Project.
Motion to Recommend for approval: a) Resolution Authorizing a Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road) Railroad Crossing Widening; b) Resolution Appropriating Funds for Logan Avenue Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP in the amount of $265,374.07; c) Ordinance repealing and replacing Sections 31-4, 31-27, 31-82, 31-92 and 31-126 of the Code of Ordinance; d) Ordinance accepting easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR; and e) Resolution Appropriating funds for the easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR in the amount of $8,700.00 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.
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 8-10-2020
Allison Swisher discussed hydrant repairs, valve repairs, and water main breaks since the last meeting. Also discussed was a contractor required dig.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
The next meeting is August 25th to discuss regional governance, water treatment for the Indiana option, and recommendations to make for treatment and transmission main routes. The newsletter for August is now available as well.
c. Update on Water Conservation Subcommittee Restaurant Initiative
Amy Wagner discussed the restaurant initiative that was investigated by the Public Utilities summer intern.
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 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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