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Kane County

KC Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes

TEPE, Daugherty, Berman, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, ex-officios Williams (County

Development Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Tepe called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Vern Tepe

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

Board Member Bill Roth

PRESENT

Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams

Board Member Gary Daugherty

REMOTE

ABSENT

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*, Gripe, Juby*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; KDOT

Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert, Way, O'Connell, Files, Coffinbargar, Young, Nika, Hohertz,

Jaltuch, Weesner, Lichtenberger; ITD staff Kash; SAO Chief of Civil Frank* & staff

Weldon; and members of the press and public including KDOT Atty. Pat Jaeger.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Tepe announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He

asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Daugherty

attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.

(Committee Ex-Officio Williams arrived in-person at 9:01 a.m.)

Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

None.

Finance

Monthly Finance Reports

KDOT CFO Young stated the monthly financial reports were on file. Now that the

budget software is open, she explained that the Kane County Division of

Transportation (KDOT) will begin inputting their FY2026 budget information.

FY2026 Budget Update

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert introduced the FY2026 Budget Update. He summarized the

Kane County Division of Transportation's (KDOT) Budget Calendar. He reviewed the

Guiding Principles of the FY2026 Budget, such as KDOT's Mission Statement and

goals. He listed the KDOT's Guiding Documents that carry over into the FY2026

Budget, such as the FY2025 Budget, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),

and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Rickert shared some

general information regarding the budget. He noted that KDOT does not use any of the

County's General Fund revenue and that the property tax levy was not increased.

Rickert spoke on KDOT's total personnel. He mentioned that approximately 85% of the

budget is allocated to projects. There is about 150 projects that are currently being

worked on and have financial obligations. Many of these projects are obligations or

required to complete due to final invoicing, safety, maintenance, agreements, and

federal funding commitments. Rickert shared the nine Transportation funds that KDOT

oversees, such as the County Highway, Motor Fuel Tax, and impact fees. Rickert

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

(Committee Member Iqbal arrived in-person at 9:08 a.m.)

Maintenance

Maintenance Report

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way stated the monthly report was on file. He

explained that KDOT Maintenance staff will begin to mow the County's

right-of-ways. Historically, they have already started mowing. However, due to

dry conditions, this has been moved back until June 1, 2025. Way explained that

this will be the second year of a specific mowing style. He summarized the

mowing process. He noted that this has been a cost savings to the County.

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving 2026 Purchase of Ice Control Salt for the Kane County Division of

Transportation and for Participating Governmental Agencies (BID# 25-020-TK)

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way introduced this resolution. He provided additional

information. Way addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Planning & Programming

Planning & Programming Report

KDOT Chief of Planning and Programming Files stated the monthly report was

on file. She handed out the most recent Kane Kendall Council of Mayors

Newsletter that highlights different federal and state funding opportunities for

transportation and regional planning efforts. She spoke on the Impact Fee

Program and the fees collected for the second quarter. She explained the

difference in impact fee collections from the three County service areas: North,

Central, and South. Files spoke on the Ride in Kane Program. Currently, there

are 9,731 registered riders. In April 2025, 5,281 rides were provided. Files

explained that staff has been working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for

Planning (CMAP) on regional efforts that will prepare Kane County to be eligible

for federal funding.

Impact Fee Program Overview

KDOT Chief of Planning and Programming Files introduced the Impact Fee Program

Overview. She explained that this program was established in 2004 and is governed by

Illinois State Statute, 605 ILCS 5/5-901 et seq. This plan ensures new development

helps fund infrastructure needs driven by growth. The collected fees can only be

utilized for capacity improvements. Files reviewed the importance of the Impact Fee

Program, such as the fees serving as a match to leverage state and federal

transportation funding, fees being critical for delivering capital projects, and fees to help

reduce the burden on property taxes. She spoke on the Fee Schedule and

Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan (CRIP). She explained that the County's

ordinance outlines the fee calculation process. Kane County is divided into the three

service areas: North, Central, and South, to reflect the local infrastructure needs. Files

explained that the fees are proposed on the land uses and traffic that is generated by

new development. She provided additional information on impact fee calculations. She

spoke on the CRIP schedule from 2022-2027. She listed the numerous discounts one

can receive for the Impact Fee Program, such as demolition and road improvements.

Files spoke on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee that oversees the program,

process, and provides recommendations to the County Board. She reviewed the

Impact Fee Program Update Process. She explained that the update is required to be

done every five years and will take about 20 months to complete.

Approving an Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. of Park Ridge, Illinois to Update

the Kane County Road Improvement Impact Fee Ordinance and its

Comprehensive Road Improvement Plan, Kane County Section No.

25-00580-00-ES

KDOT Chief of Planning and Programming Files introduced this resolution. Files

addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion

ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Dale Berman

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation Planning

Activities

KDOT Chief of Planning and Programming Files introduced this resolution. She

provided additional information.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Permitting

Permitting Report

KDOT Hohertz stated the monthly report was on file. No additional report was

made.

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Kane and

the Village of Algonquin for Stormwater Management Basin Alteration and

Maintenance

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Temporary Right-In/Right-Out Construction Access to Kirk Road in

the City of Geneva

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Randall Road (North of Miller Road), Village of Carpentersville

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment Concept

KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz introduced the Randall Road (North of Miller

Road), Village of Carpentersville Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)

Amendment Concept. She stated that there is an existing right-in on the west

side of Randall Road. She explained that the Village of Carpentersville

requested of Kane County to look at adding a right-out. Currently, there is

existing pavement for the right-in into the established development, which is

north of Miller Road. Since this is a limited access freeway, KDOT has

requested the Committee's feedback to proceed with the concept.

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that the County has an Intergovernmental

Agreement (IGA) with Carpentersville regarding access at this location that was

approved over a decade ago. However, past County Board members

discouraged right-in/right-out access points. Rickert explained that over time

staff has recommended the use of right-in/right-out access points if appropriate

spacing is met. At this site, the right-out would meet the spacing requirements in

the regulations that were adopted by the County Board. Now, the developer and

property owners are hoping to proceed forward. Rickert stated that consensus

would be needed from the County Board to proceed with the amendment to the

IGA concept. Rickert and Hohertz addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

The Committee provided consensus to allow KDOT staff to develop the right-out

concept and develop a resolution to be presented to the Transportation

Committee at a later meeting.

10.

Traffic Operations

Traffic Operations Report

KDOT Weesner stated the monthly report was on file. He mentioned that staff is

proceeding with upgrades, such as lighting. He stated that about 98% of the

County's streetlights have been converted to light-emitting diode (LED).

Additionally, seven arterial cameras have been replaced to monitor operations

and conditions on the roadways. Weesner explained that there is a project under

design to provide a redundant connection into the arterial operations center.

This will help ensure KDOT is able to monitor and change traffic signals.

11.

Project Implementation

Project Implementation Report

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell stated the monthly report was on file. She

mentioned that a public meeting will be held for the Galligan Road - Freeman

Road to Binnie Road Project on June 24, 2025. Further details will be provided

at next month's Committee meeting. O'Connell provided several photographs

depicting the construction around the County. O'Connell addressed questions

and comments from the Committee.

Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I Engineering Services Agreement

with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for Dauberman Road -

Meredith Road Realignment, Kane County Section No. 20-00526-00-ES

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell introduced this resolution. She provided

additional information.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I Engineering Services Agreement

with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois for Galligan Road from

Freeman Road to Binnie Road, Kane County Section No. 21-00532-00-CH

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell provided additional information on this

resolution. O'Connell addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert,

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

Dale Berman

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Wight and Company of

Darien, Illinois for Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the

Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell pulled this resolution from today's agenda. No

vote was taken.

Approving a Contract for Construction with Curran Contracting Company of

Crystal Lake, Illinois for 2025 Kane County Resurfacing #2 Project, Kane County

Section No. 24-00576-01-RS

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell introduced this resolution. KDOT Dir. Zakosek

and KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious,

Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar announced that the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge

Corridor was awarded the Chicago Chapter of the Construction Management

Association of America Infrastructure Award for Projects less than $25M.

12.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Bill Roth

13.

14.

Executive Session (if needed)

None.

New Business

County Board Member Gripe stated that the General Assembly is putting through a

new sales tax proposal for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) that will

increase and place new taxes on streaming services, ride-share services, gym

memberships, barber shops, beauty salons, car washes, car repairs, plumbing,

electrical, other repair services, as well as lawn care and landscaping services. He

noted that this will be voted on at the end of May 2025. He explained that those who do

not want additional taxes placed on numerous services to bail out the RTA funding, to

reach out to representatives and/or senators.