City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Nov. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin, and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator, Allison Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Amy Ferris - Deputy Director, Engineering, and Bob Okon - Joliet Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the Minutes of the October 19, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Minutes - 10-19-2020 TMP-0601
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $184,724.87
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the Phase I Engineering for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - in an amount not to exceed $184,724.87, on behalf of Ciorba Group Inc.
b. Approve the Repairs to the Well 29D Pump to Water Well 151-20 Page 1 of 5
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 2, 2020 Solutions Inc. in the amount of $31,300.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Well 29D pump repairs, in the amount of $31,300.00, on behalf of Water Well Solutions Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council for approval Contract Item No's 150-20 and 151-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 for the Bulk Water Dispensing Station Project to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $15,267.90 and 2 in the amount of 3,530.00
Amy Ferris, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2, for a total amount of $18,797.90, on behalf of Lindblad Construction.
b. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate Services Project to Burns & McDonnell in the amount of $20,500.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $20,500.00, on behalf of Burns & McDonnell.
c. Change Order No. 1 for the Legacy Pointe Units 2 & 3 Public Improvements Project - 2020 in the amount of $12,592.91 and Payment Request No. 2 and Final in the amount of $95,247.76 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed Change Order No 1, in the amount of $12,592.91, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. Also requested is payment Request No. 2 and final.
d. Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 - 2020 Large Meter Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co Inc in the amount of $77,813.00
Amy Ferris discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $77,813.00, on behalf of Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co.
e. Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to D. Ryan Tree and Landscape Services in the amount of $79,737.00
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 2, 2020
Greg Ruddy discussed the Hazardous Tree Removal and Debris Removal for the August 10, 2020 storm, in the amount of $79,737.00, on behalf of D. Ryan Tree and Landscape Services.
f. Approve Payment for the Emergency Insertion Valve and Valve Replacement at Houbolt Road and W. Jefferson Street to Superior Excavating in the amount of $32,546.00
Amy Ferris discussed the emergency insertion valve and valve replacement, in the amount of $32,546.00, on behalf of Superior Excavating. The unforeseen circumstances were an additional broken valve near this area. This work needed to take place to get the Rock Run tower back in service.
g. Change Order No. 7 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $29,227.01
Amy Ferris discussed Change Order No. 7, in the amount of $29,227.01, on behalf of Visu-Sewer.
h. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($15,152.35)
Amy Ferris discussed Change Order No. 2, in the amount of ($15,152.35), on behalf of Performance Pipelining Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend to the full Council for approval Change Orders/Pay
Estimates/Final Payments Items 152-20, 153-20, 154-20, 155-20, 156-20, 157-20, 158-20 and 159-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175744 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase II
Allison Swisher discussed Phase II Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program, in the amount of $3,974,237.30, with the IEPA. These loan funds are forgiven by the State.
b. Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase I of the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 2, 2020 Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $185,000.00
IGA - Theodore Engineering
Local Agreement - Theodore St at Rock Run
Jim Trizna discussed the Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase I engineering.
c. Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sec. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $185,000.00
Jim Trizna discussed the MFT funding for this contract.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to recommend for approval to the full Council Resolution Item No's 160-20, 161-20, and 162-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Resolution items Approved
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 14 hydrants have been repaired, 25 are out of service and 19 are operational needing repairs. Two valves have been repaired and 12 water main breaks since the last meeting.
b. Alternative Water Source Program 149-20
Allison Swisher discussed the update and the two alternatives will be presented on November 19th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Comments will be requested from the public following this meeting via Zoom meetings on Dec. 2 in the afternoon and Dec. 3rd in the evening. A second workshop is planned for December. Council selection is scheduled for January 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 2, 2020
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to adjourn. Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
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