City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin, and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Mike Eulitz - Public Assets Supervisor, and Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the Minutes of the August 31, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one signed up nor attended the meeting to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Purchase a Tandem Axle Vacuum Excavation Truck for the Public Utilities Division from Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $442,860.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the purchase of a tandem axle vacuum truck, in the amount of $442,860.00, from Standard Equipment Company.
b. Award a Contract for the Well 20D Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes Water Resource Group in the amount of $62,585.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for Well 20D, in the amount of $62,585.00, to Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
c. Award a Contract for the Well 21D Rehabilitation Project to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $662,651.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for Well 21D, in the amount of $662,651.00, to Layne Christensen Company.
d. Rescind the Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project Contract No. 2417-0320 to Globe Construction in the amount of $351,800.00 and to Reject the Bids for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project Contract No. 2526-0920
James Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the rescind of award for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project and the rejection of the bids for Contract No. 2526-0920.
e. Award a Contract for Roof Repairs at Joliet Union Station to J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal in the amount of $63,500.00
Mike Eulitz, Public Assets Supervisor, discussed the Joliet Union Station roof repairs, in the amount of $63,500.00, by J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal.
f. Award a Contract for the Mirage Subdivision - County Line Road Drainage Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $ 144,507.98
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed the Mirage Subdivision / County Line Road Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $144,507.98, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Contract Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council Contract items No's. 072-20, 073-20, 089-20, 075-20, 076-20, 077-20, 079-20, 080-20, 081-20, and 082-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
g. Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00
Jim Trizna discussed the Building Permit Fees credit for Drainage Improvements to the Hunter's Ridge Subdivision, in the amount of $52,000.00, to Lennar Homes.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to deny Ref No. 078-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
h. Award a Contract for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $208,730.70
Greg Ruddy discussed the Arch Court Roadway Improvements Project, in the amount of $208,730.70, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
i. Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $4,670,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Contract for the WSWWTP Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III, in the amount of $4,670,000.00, by Williams Brothers Construction Inc. Also included is a contract for engineering services, in the amount of $265,210.00, on behalf of Clark Dietz.
j. Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Phase 2B to Stip Bros. Excavating in the amount of $1,324,268.95
Allison Swisher discussed the Lead Water Service Line Replacement project Phase 2B, in the amount of $1,324,268.95, to Stip Bros. Excavating. This loan does not need to be paid back, therefore becoming a grant. Also included, is Amendment No. 1 for engineering services, in the amount of $200,000.00, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers.
k. Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $1,374,700.50
Allison Swisher discussed the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Phase 2C, in the amount of $1,374,700.50, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction.
Contract Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council Contract Items No's. 072-20, 073-20, 089-20, 075-20, 076-20, 077-20, 079-20, 080-20, 081-20, and 082-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($130,784.93) and Payment Request No. 6 & Final for the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract C to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $260,591.64
Greg Ruddy discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of ($130,784.93), to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
b. Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of ($248,046.50) and Final Payout in the amount of $240,131.89
Allison Swisher discussed the completion of the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project, in the amount of ($248,046.50), and final payout of $240,131.89, as well as contract extension of 45 days, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction.
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item No's. 083-20 and 084-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funding for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP in the amount of $103,490.35
Greg Ruddy discussed the MFT funds memo.
b. Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Jim Trizna discussed the Easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project.
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions item No's. 085-20 and 086-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
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 this report.
b. Alternative Water Source Program
No updates at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one signed up nor attended to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
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