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Kane County

KC Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes

TEPE, Daugherty, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, ex-officios Williams (County Development Chair)

and Pierog (County Chair)

Tuesday, December 16, 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 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 Allan*, Bates*, Juby*, Linder, Molina*, Penesis*; KDOT

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

ASA Weldon; ITD staff Peters; KC Historian & Spec. ASA Shepro; Spec. ASA Jaeger;

and members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

There were no remote attendance requests for today's meeting.

Approval of Minutes: November 18, 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. She

explained that the fund status provided goes through November 2025. She

noted that the financial books will be open for another month in order to gather

all necessary information to wrap up FY2025.

Approving Appropriation of the County Engineer’s Salary and Authorizing the

Transfer of Funds Therefore - Kane County Section No. 26-00000-00-CS and

26-CS089-00-AC

KDOT CFO Young introduced the following three resolutions. She explained that

each resolution is in regards to the Motor Fuel Tax appropriation and are

included in the FY2026 Budget. The first resolution is to approve the

appropriation of the County engineer's salary and authorizes the transfer of

funds from the federal surface transportation fund.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Roth, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

ABSENT:

Approving FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation, Kane

County Section No. 26-00000-00-GM

KDOT CFO Young introduced this resolution. She explained that this resolution

is to approve the FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for

Kane County Section number 26-00000-00-GM. This approval would

appropriate $4,745,267 for maintenance personnel, Information Technologies

(IT) support services, liability, workers' compensation, and unemployment

insurance.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Roth, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

ABSENT:

Approving FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation, Kane

County Section No. 26-00000-00-RF

KDOT CFO Young introduced this resolution. She explained that this resolution

is to approve the FY2026 County Maintenance Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for

Kane County Section number 26-00000-00-RF. The appropriation is for

$476,970 for FY2026 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Social

Security expenditures.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Roth, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

ABSENT:

Maintenance

Maintenance Report

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

explained that the installation of the County's snow fencing is behind due to the

early winter weather. He spoke on the 11 snow events that have affected the

area since December 8, 2025. He stated that the Kane County Division of

Transportation (KDOT) has utilized approximately 2,500 tons of salt. He

explained that this time last year, the County experiences three snow events and

used 330 tons of salt.

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way introduced this resolution. He stated that there is

one renewal application for Fabyan Parkway from Kaneville Road to Hughes

Road. Additionally, there is one new application for Silver Glen Road from

Randall Road to IL Route 31.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Roth, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Case WX175 Wheeled

Excavator for the Kane County Division of Transportation

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way introduced this resolution. He stated that this

resolution would approve a contract for the purchase of one Case WX175

Wheeled Excavator. He explained that this piece of equipment would be used in

daily operations, including ditching, installing culverts, tree removal, and mowing

of hills and steep grades. He noted that this new excavator will be replacing the

Grade-All excavator that is 25 years old. He stated that this excavator was

purchased through the Sourcewell contract for $360,463.00, with a contingency

of $10K, totaling $370,463.00. Way explained that Case's list price was $441K.

However, with the 25% discount from Sourcewell, the County is purchasing the

excavator at a much lower price.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, and Rick Williams

Bill Roth, and Corinne M. Pierog

AYE:

ABSENT:

Chairman Tepe spoke on the process of snow removal.

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way stated the Kane County Division of Transportation

(KDOT) has 26 plow trucks with 21 routes. He noted that there are a few spare trucks,

if needed.

Tepe spoke about KDOT's control room. He addressed the coordinated efforts of the

municipalities and the County to remove snow from roadways. He invited Committee

Members to KDOT to see the control room and the operation that occurs.

Planning & Programming

Planning & Programming Report

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

on file. No additional report was made.

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III

Construction Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road at Douglas Road,

Kane County Section No. 24-00377-01-CH

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

stated that an amendment is needed to be made regarding the title, specifically

the last WHEREAS clause, and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

clause. She explained that the title should read, "Approving an

Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction

Engineering and Construction for Kirk Road at Douglas Road, Kane County

Section No. 24-00377-01-CH". The last WHEREAS clause should read,

"WHEREAS, the County and the State have determined a mutually satisfactory

allocation of responsibilities and costs for said Improvement as set forth in an

intergovernmental agreement with the State (a copy of which is on file with the

Kane County Clerk's Office), with the County's share of the Phase III

Construction Engineering and Construction costs estimated to be One Million

Three Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars

($1,304,995.00). Lastly, the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED clause

should read, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County

Board that the Chairman thereof is hereby authorized and directed to execute an

intergovernmental agreement(s) with the State of Illinois acting through the

Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Construction Engineering and

Construction for the Kirk Road at Douglas Road Project. Committee Member

Roth arrived in-person at 9:09 a.m.)

Committee Member Lenert motioned to amend this resolution as explained,

Kious seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Funding Agreement Between the County of Kane and Pace for the

Ride in Kane Program

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

explained that this resolution is a funding agreement to set parameters for 2026

services for the Ride in Kane (RIK) Program. This funding agreement will

introduce significant changes to the program to make more sustainable. She

introduced the significant changes to the RIK Program that will make it more

sustainable and provide equal access to all eligible residents within Kane

County. She explained that the RIK Program has been providing rides to Kane

County senior residents and those with disabilities since 2008. She stated that

the program has grown to have approximately 18 sponsors, which has led to

different rules and eligibility, that have caused confusion upon the call centers

parameters and administrative challenges. Files explained that in 2025, PACE

increased their sponsorship to cover 50% of the operating expenses. She noted

that the federal government, through the Regional Transit Authority (RTA),

provides the other 50%. She explained that PACE and the RTA have requested

that the County consider a countywide program that would create equal access

for residents, streamline an administrative process, and would provide more

sustainable funding opportunities. Files stated that the County has received

support from their local sponsors and the Kane County Paratransit Coordinating

Council. The new RIK Program is set to begin on January 1, 2026. Files

explained that the agreement says that the County will have a countywide

program and that PACE will cover 50% of the expenses. The program will cover

trips throughout the County and within the municipality that has boundaries

within Kane County for work, medical, and other rides for eligible residents

across the County. Files explained that under the new program, Kane County

will be the administrator, who will receive the RTA grant. She noted that PACE

will receive 50% of the grant. She stated that PACE will provide one unified rider

registration and call center. She reviewed the funding structure of the program.

She shared the benefits of the coordinated model, such as equal access, easier

registration, and one set of trip parameters. Files addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving an Appropriation for Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

(CMAP) to Support Planning and Programming Services

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

explained that this resolution will approve the appropriation for the Chicago

Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to support planning and programming

services. She stated that the federal government requires CMAP to have local

matches from members to support their operations. She explained that the

County receives services from CMAP, including the Impact Fee Program,

long-range planning and socioeconomic forecast. Files 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 Roth

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Permitting

Permitting Report

KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz stated that monthly report was on file. No

additional report was made.

Approving an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the

County of Kane and Village of Carpentersville for Access to Randall Road from

Huntley Road to Binnie Road

KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz introduced this resolution. She explained that

this resolution is an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement between

Kane County and the Village of Carpentersville for access to Randall Road from

Huntley Road to Binnie Road. She stated that in May 2025, staff came to the

Transportation Committee to solicit comments regarding the conceptual

amendment. The amendment will modify an existing right-in only access on the

west side of Randall Road. It will be modified to include a right-in and right-out

access. This access already has a right turn deceleration lane. Additionally,

these movements will alleviate the outbound movements that are currently

routed through the Miller Road at Randall Road signalized intersection. Hohertz

and KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

10.

Traffic Operations

Traffic Operations Report

KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika stated the monthly report was on file. No additional report

was made.

Approving an Alteration of Speed Limit Within Kaneville Township (Various

Roads)

KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika introduced this resolution. He explained that this resolution

pertains to a group of subdivision streets in Kaneville Township. The

subdivisions affected are Kaneland Estates, Pineview, and other small

subdivided lots. Currently, these roads do not have a posted speed limit, which

defaults the limit to 55 miles per hour. Nika explained that the Kaneville

Township Highway Commissioner has requested a speed limit alteration. He

stated that since these are subdivision roads, the speed limit allowable is 30

miles per hour. Nika addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

(Committee Vice-Chairman Daugherty arrived remotely at 9:23 a.m.)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving an Alteration of Speed Limit Within Kaneville Township & Virgil

Township (Francis Road)

KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika introduced this resolution. He stated that this speed

alteration is for Francis Road located within Kaneville and Virgil Townships. He

noted that the Kaneville Township Highway Commissioner requested this speed

alteration. He explained that a speed study was conducted that yielded the

change from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour. Nika stated that there was a

scrivener's error within the executive summary that states 40 miles per hour,

which should be 45 miles per hour.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Rick Williams

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

11.

Project Implementation

Project Implementation Report

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

explained that the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) presented

the Contractor of the Year Award to Path Construction Company for their work

on the Randall Road Claude Hanson Bridge joint repairs. While working through

the challenges of managing high traffic volumes, the Path team were conscious

of keeping traffic flowing. Path Construction was able to complete the polymer

concrete and silicone joint repairs in one and a half weeks, which minimized the

disruption to motoring public on Randall Road through Elgin. O'Connell stated

that the award was presented at the Road Builders' Awards Dinner by KDOT Dir.

Zakosek.

Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with H.R. Green, Inc. of Aurora,

Illinois for 2026 Structure Safety Inspections, Kane County Section No.

25-00590-00-EG

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell introduced this resolution. Utilizing the QBS

system, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) selected HR Green

as their bridge inspection consultant for a three-year span of 2025 through 2027.

Staff negotiated an agreement with HR Green to complete the bridge

Approving a Phase III Construction Engineering Services Agreement with

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for the Kirk Road Over the

Union Pacific Railroad Project, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

KDOT Chief of Design O'Connell introduced this resolution. Through the QBS

process, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) selected Hampton,

Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) for the Phase III Engineering Services for the

Kirk Road Bridge Replacement and Roadway Widening Project. O'Connell

explained that staff negotiated an amount of $3,506,431.00. She stated that

target construction letting is in 2026 with utility relocation and preconstruction

activities. Bridge construction is set to begin in 2028. 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

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Bill Lenert

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

The Committee moved to Executive Session.

12.

13.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Executive Session

The Transportation Committee entered into an Executive Session at 9:36 a.m. to

discuss land acquisition on a motion made by Roth, Kious seconded. Motion carried

unanimously by roll call vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Vern Tepe, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Rick

Williams

AYE:

Gary Daugherty, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Land Acquisition

14.

Open Session

The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:06 a.m. on a motion made by Roth,

Williams seconded. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Rick Williams

SECONDER:

Resolution: Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Randall Road at

Hopps Road Intersection and Canadian National Railroad Grade Separation

Improvement, Kane County Section No. 19-00511-00-CH, Parcel No. 0001 (not

included)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Roth

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Resolution: Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Randall Road at

Hopps Road Intersection and Canadian National Railroad Grade Separation

Improvement, Kane County Section No. 19-00511-00-CH, Parcel No. 0003 &

Parcel No. 0003TE (not included)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Resolution: Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Kirk Road Over

Union Pacific Railroad Company Bridge Reconstruction Project in Geneva,

Illinois, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR, Parcel No. 0001, Parcel No.

0001TE-1 & Parcel No. 0001TE-2 (not included)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Resolution: Approving the Acquisition of Real Property for the Kirk Road Over

Union Pacific Railroad Company Bridge Reconstruction Project in Geneva,

Illinois, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR, Parcel No. 0002 and Parcel

No. 0002TE (not included)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

The Committee moved to place the reports on file.

15.

New Business

None.