City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Nov. 16.
1Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin, and Terry MorrisALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, and Amy Ferris - Deputy Director, Engineering.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the Minutes of the November 2, 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 in attendance wished to speak. No one signed up to speak remotely.
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 Water Metering Equipment on behalf of Core & Main in the amount of $164,202.00 165-20
b. Amy Ferris discussed the Purchase of Water Meter Equipment, in the amount of $164,202.00, on behalf of Core & Main.
b. Award of Contracts for the 2021 Biosolids Disposal Program 166-20
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2021 Biosolids Disposal Program. There are two components to this program.
c. Award of Contract for the 2021 Wastewater Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $107,055.00 167-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical, in an amount not to exceed $107,055.00, on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp.
d. Award of Contract for the 2021 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $199,995.00 168-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, in an amount not to exceed $199,995.00, on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp.
e. Award of Contract for the 2021 Wastewater Sodium Bisulfite Chemical Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $33,360.00 169-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Bisulfite Chemical, in an amount not to exceed $33,360.00, on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp.
f. Award of Contract for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate Solution Purchase on behalf of Usalco, LLC in an amount not to exceed $416,372.50 170-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Aluminum Sulfate Solution, in an amount not to exceed $416,372.50, on behalf of Usalco, LLC.
g. Award of Contract for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $214,368.64 171-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Sodium Permanganate Chemical, in an amount not to exceed $214,368.64, on behalf of Carus Corporation.
h. Award of Contract for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $155,223.60 172-20
Allison Swisher discussed the purchase of Manganese Sulfate Solution, in an amount not to exceed $155,223.60, on behalf of Carus Corporation.
i. Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract on behalf of Elliott Electric Inc. in an amount not to exceed $226,290.00 173-20
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Electrical Maintenance Contract, in an amount not to exceed $226,290.00, on behalf of Elliott Electric Inc. This is a job order contract for professional services.
j. Award of Contract for the 2021 Blended Phosphate Purchase on behalf of Hawkins Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,600.00 174-20
Allison Swisher discussed the Blended Phosphate Purchase, in an amount not to exceed $63,600.00, on behalf of Hawkins Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend for approval to the full Council Contract Items 165-20, 166-20, 167-20, 168-20, 169-20, 170-20, 171-20, 172-20, 173,20 and 174-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Approve Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter Reading System on behalf of Core & Main in the amount of $60,358.00 175-20
Amy Ferris discussed the payment for the Sensus Automatic Meter Reading System, in the amount of $60,358.00, on behalf of Core & Main.
b. Approve Payment to the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase I Engineering Services for the I-55 at Route 59 Access Project in the amount of $3,597,178.00 176-20
Attachments: IDOT - invoice and Agreement
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed payment for Phase I Engineering for the I-55 at Route 59 Access project, in the amount of $3,597,178.00, on behalf of IDOT. The City of Joliet has billed Cullinan Properties $1,798,589.00 for their 50% share of the project.
c. Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $229,981.01 177-20
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 3, in the amount of $229,981.01, on behalf of Williams Brothers Construction Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend to the full Council for approval Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Item No's 175-20, 176-20 and 177-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance Accepting an Easement Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR 178-20
Attachments: Ordinance
Esqivel Temporary Easement
Jim Trizna discussed the temporary easement associated with the Garnsey
Avenue Bridge Improvement.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to recommend to the full Council for approval Ordinance Item No. 178-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
Ordinance Item Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted Services, and Water Main Breaks 164-20
Allison Swisher discussed that 10 hydrants have been repaired, 0 valves repaired, and 8 water main breaks. There was one contracted service on Ruby Street.
b. Alternative Water Source Program 088-20
Allison Swisher discussed that the Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
c. A Policy on the Maintenance and Repair of Vaulted Sidewalk TMP-0639
Jim Trizna discussed this policy. It was suggested by Committee members to have the Legal Department review and then bring back to the full council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jerry Hervey asked when the cameras would be installed for police vehicles. Councilman Hug explained that this would be best asked at the Public Safety Meeting.
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.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin, and Morris
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