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Kane County  
KC Transportation Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
DAVOUST, Daugherty, Berman, Iqbal, Kious, Lenert, Roth, & ex-officios Ford (County  
Development Chair) & Pierog (County Chair) and Tepe (County Vice Chair)  
Tuesday, March 19, 2024  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Davoust called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Mark Davoust  
Board Member Dale Berman  
Board Member Mo Iqbal  
PRESENT  
Board Member Chris Kious  
Board Member Bill Lenert  
Board Member Bill Roth  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe  
Board Member Gary Daugherty  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Board Member Ron Ford  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kenyon, Molina*, Sanchez* Strathmann*;  
KDOT Dir. Schoedel & staff Rickert, Coffinbargar, Forbes, Hohertz, Nika, O'Connell,  
Way, Zakosek; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and  
public including KDOT Atty. Pat Jaeger.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Chairman Davoust 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.  
Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
5.  
6.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
None.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
7.  
8.  
Finance  
February Transportation Committee Finance Reports  
A.  
KDOT staff Zakosek stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No  
additional report was made.  
Maintenance  
Maintenance Report  
A.  
B.  
KDOT staff Way stated the monthly Maintenance Report was on file. He  
indicated as of March 5, 2024, staff had been out on service calls 26 times and  
have utilized 5,400 tons of salt. This time last year, staff was out 26 times with  
the usage of 6,200 tons.  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving Purchase of Three (3) V-Body & Equipment Packages Including  
Installation Thereof on Three (3) Tandem Axle Trucks for the Kane County  
Division of Transportation  
C.  
KDOT staff Way provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Agreement with Genuine Parts Company dba Napa Auto Parts of  
Atlanta, Georgia for Non-OEM Auto Parts and Supplies for the Kane County  
Division of Transportation  
D.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Deposit for Six (6) 2026 Tandem Axle Truck Cab & Chassis for the  
Kane County Division of Transportation  
E.  
KDOT staff Way provided additional information on this resolution. Way  
addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Lenert  
MOVER:  
Chris Kious  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
9.  
Planning & Programming  
Planning & Programming Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Forbes stated the monthly Planning and Programming Report was  
on file. Within the report, is the Kane Kendall Council of Mayors Newsletter that  
details funding opportunities and provides updates on the Chicago Metropolitan  
Agency for Planning (CMAP) activities. Forbes stated that Friday, March 22,  
2024 is the deadline for applications for the CMAP Local Technical Assistance  
and RTA Community Planning programs. She explained that KDOT staff are  
continuing to work on the Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).  
She anticipates having a draft document for the Transportation Committee's  
review at the April Committee meeting. Lastly, Forbes spoke on the Ride in  
Kane Program. The program currently has 92 registered riders. She stated that  
KDOT staff had a meeting with Northwestern Medicine representatives and  
Rutland Township trustees about becoming sponsors on the program. They  
discussed the possibility of sponsoring riders who have medical appointments  
and those who work at their facilities. Rutland Township agreed to be a sponsor  
of the Ride in Kane program. They plan to have this service for their residents in  
the unincorporated areas. Pingree Grove and Huntley are already covered by  
Ride in Kane and by McRide out of McHenry County. Rutland Township is in the  
process of working out a budget and anticipates joining in the next few months.  
County Board Member Sanchez questioned the current funding allocation to the  
townships for the Ride in Kane Program. He explained that Dundee Township  
continues to budget for the Ride in Kane program. However for the current  
budget year the program has increased the cost tremendously. Sanchez stated  
that Dundee has been challenged with figuring out how to fund this without  
cutting the program. He asked if the formula structure could be modified to  
provide for allocations to townships based on their average ridership, instead of  
having the same funding allocated across the board. Another suggestion he  
provided was to have the County reconsider increasing the subsidy given out to  
townships, in order to help support those who are struggling to fund the full  
amount. Sanchez spoke on the issue of cost control. He stated that the County  
should look into ways to lessen the cost burden on townships, such as allowing  
a mental health board to fund riders that would qualify for those types of funds.  
Sanchez explained that Dundee is having difficulties figuring out the cost per  
rider. Currently, the operation costs are significant. After having discussions with  
PACE Bus, they have explained that they do not have a way to figure out the  
true cost per rider, only an average, which is not adequate for a mental health  
board to fund. KDOT staff Forbes and Rickert addressed his questions.  
Discussion ensued. Forbes explained that KDOT is considering taking the  
subsidy and allocating it evenly to townships. They will look at trip count.  
Sponsors that have more trips would receive a higher allocation of funds. She  
explained that in 2022, the cost per trip was $38.28. For 2023, it increased to  
$55.73. This increase has hurt many across the board. Further discussion  
ensued on how to combat the cost increase. Rickert explained that after having  
meetings with PACE Bus Executive Director and Mayor Schielke, a contract has  
been created and agreed upon for funding on this year's program. As mentioned  
at last month's Committee meeting, Rickert stated that changes will be made to  
the contract for future fiscal years, regarding how Ride in Kane will be funded in  
the future.  
10.  
Permitting  
Permitting Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Hohertz stated the monthly Permitting Report was on file. No  
additional report was made.  
11.  
Traffic Operations  
Traffic Operations Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Nika stated the monthly Traffic Operations Report was on file. He  
explained that KDOT continues to receive feedback from the public and other  
sources about the County's traffic signal operations. The information received is  
helpful in assisting staff to identify any issues that may be occurring with the  
traffic signals. Nika asked everyone to keep an eye out for any possible issues  
with traffic signals and to report them.  
12.  
Project Implementation  
Project Implementation Report  
A.  
KDOT staff O'Connell stated the monthly Project Implementation Report was on  
file. Staff continues with the busy letting season. Notably, staff has let the 2024  
pavement resurfacing contract, as well as, the final Longmeadow paving  
contract. Additionally, advertisements have been made public for a Phase 1  
Designer for the Randall at U.S. 20 interchange. The County has reached their  
pre-final milestone for construction documents on both the Bunker Road  
extension and the Kirk Road over UPRR bridge replacement projects. O'Connell  
provided several photographs depicting the current construction projects around  
the County. O'Connell addressed questions and comments from the Committee.  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside,  
Illinois for 2024 Kane County Resurfacing Project, Kane County Section No.  
23-00565-00-RS  
B.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Chris Kious  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Plote Construction Inc. of Hoffman  
Estates, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway Section C-2B, Kane County Section  
No. 21-00215-29-CH  
C.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving Contract for Construction with Plote Construction, Inc. of Hoffman  
Estates, Illinois for Fabyan Parkway at Western Avenue Intersection and  
Multi-Use Path Reconstruction Project, Kane County Section No.  
22-00548-00-PV  
D.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Mo Iqbal  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside,  
Illinois for 2024 Dundee Township Maintenance Project, Section No.  
24-07000-01-GM  
E.  
Committee Member Kious motioned to move the following two resolutions  
forward, Committee Member Iqbal seconded. Motion carried unanimously by roll  
call vote.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Mo Iqbal  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Contract for Construction with Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside,  
Illinois for 2024 Elgin Township Maintenance Project, Section No.  
24-08000-01-GM  
F.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Chris Kious  
MOVER:  
Mo Iqbal  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Ciorba Group, Inc. of Chicago,  
Illinois for On-Call Phase III Engineering Services, Kane County Section No.  
23-00564-00-EG  
G.  
(Committee Member Berman arrived in-person at 9:37 a.m.)  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Mo Iqbal  
MOVER:  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Dale Berman, Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Agreement with State Materials Engineering, LLC dba S.T.A.T.E.  
Testing, LLC of East Dundee, Illinois for 2024 On-Call Material Testing Services,  
Kane County Section No. 24-00371-04-EG  
H.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris  
Kious, Bill Lenert, and Bill Roth  
AYE:  
Ron Ford, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
13.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Chris Kious  
14.  
15.  
Executive Session (If Needed)  
None.  
New Business  
Chairman Davoust commended the performance and work done by all KDOT staff and  
fellow Committee Members. He wanted everyone to know that it has been a pleasure  
to work with them.  
16.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Chris Kious  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 9:40 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Sr. Recording Secretary