City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Oct. 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin, and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Amy Ferris - Deputy Director, Engineering, James Trizna - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Dawn Kochan - Interim Purchasing Administrator, John Sheridan - Cunningham HOA, and Bob Okon - Joliet Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the Minutes of the October 5, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, and Gavin
Abstain: Morris
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident John Sheridan of the Cunningham HOA spoke regarding the opposition of the alley behind his home being reopened.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. City of Joliet Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds Program 133-20
Jim Trizna discussed the REBUILD Illinois Bonds Funds Program. This funding is for capital projects from IDOT Rebuild Illinois Grants. The amount is $9.8 million dollars over three years. There are seven projects recommended for these funds.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council for approval Consent Agenda Item No. 133-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Consent Agenda Approved
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract No. 2538-1020 to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors Inc. in the amount of $200,797.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed this contract in the amount of $200,797.00, to J & J Newell Contractors Inc.
b. Award a Contract for the Infantry Drive Fence Repair / Replacement Project - 2020 in the amount of $44,800.00 to the Cedar Mill Inc.
Greg Ruddy discussed this award for the fence repair / replacement on Infantry Drive in the amount of $44,800.00, to The Cedar Mill Inc.
c. Award a Contract for the 2020-2024 Snow Removal for the City of Joliet Commuter and City Center Parking Lots for Group 1 to Snow Systems in the amount of $51,500.00 and for Group 2 to George’s Landscaping in the amount of $52,670.00
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works discussed the Snow Removal for the Commuter and City Center Parking Lots. There are two groups - Group 1 is the Union Station Commuter Area, for a total of $51,500.00 to Snow Systems. Group 2 is the City Center Area, for a total of $52,670.00 to George's Landscaping.
d. Approve Year-One Initial Set-Up and User Services Agreement for the City of Joliet Customer Portal with Core & Main in the amount of $29,505.00
Amy Wagner discussed this Agreement with Core and Main, in the amount of $29,505.00.
Request Authorization to Award Contracts for the Purchase of Motor Fuels, 2021, Bid 2523-1020
Dawn Kochan, Interim Purchasing Administrator, discussed the purchase for motor fuels from Al Warren Oil Co. Unleaded fuel of approximately 385,000 gallons will be at $1.7980 per gallon. Grade #1 diesel fuel will be $2.7230 per gallon for approximately 60,000 gallons and approximately 150,000 gallons of Grade #2 diesel fuel will be $2.7230 and $1.9830 per gallon.
Contract items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval to the full Council Contract item No's. 134-20, 135-20, 136-20, 137-20, and 138-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,514.86 and Payment Request No. 1 in the amount of $6,347.86 to Van Mack Electric for the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract
Jim Trizna discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $5,514.86 and Payment No. 1, in the amount of $6,347.96, to Van Mack Electric.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council for approval Change Order Item No. 139-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Change Order Item Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution in support of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Chicago Street Streetscape Improvements
Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution to utilize REBUILD Illinois funds to reconstruct a portion of Chicago Street.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council for approval Resolution Item No. 140-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
b. Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City of Joliet
Policy - Public Alleys
Greg Ruddy and James Trizna discussed this alley closure Policy. This is to modify access restrictions on public alleys in the City. Councilman Hug said this should go to the Legislative Committee for review. This will not be voted on until the Legislative Committee reviews it.
This Resolution was removed. This will go to the Legislative Committee.
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
c. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and the City of Joliet for the Joliet Levee Section 205 Feasibility Study
Agreement - Department of Army Study
Jim Trizna discussed the Joliet Levee Feasibility Study. This Study is to remove a portion of the Downtown area of Joliet from the flood zone.
d. Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Jim Trizna discussed this Ordinance to accept easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue Spring Creek Bridge Project. This project cannot be done until these easements are secured.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval to the full Council Resolution item No's 142-20 and 143-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Resolution Item No's 140-20, 142-20 and 143-20 Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks
This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
b. Alternative Water Source Program 146-20
This item was not discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one signed up however John Sheridan was in the Chambers and he spoke regarding motions.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
ADJOURNMENT
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/10/1056_M_Public_Service_Committee_20-10-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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