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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, November 19, 2024

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Davoust called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Mark Davoust

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Lenert

PRESENT

Board Member Bill Roth

Board Member Ron Ford

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Board Member Mo Iqbal

REMOTE

ABSENT

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Juby*, Kenyon, Linder, Molina*; KDOT Deputy

Dir. Rickert & staff Zakosek, VanVoreen, Coffinbargar, Way, O'Connell, Nika, Forbes,

Hohertz; ASA Weldon; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public including

KDOT Atty. Pat Jaeger.

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: October 15, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

Brain Anderson, Sugar Grove, stated that at the November 12, 2024 County Board

meeting, the Board was discussing the FY2025 Budget, tax levies, and the referendum

that will be placed on the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election ballot. He spoke on

Chairman Davoust's remarks regarding a group of citizens that come to Board

meetings with their tax bill in one had and their bible in the other being misguided.

Anderson stated that as he has been attending Board meetings, he has spoke on the

essence of fiscal responsibility. He explained that Davoust continued to say that these

same citizens come to the Board with no solutions. He stated that he reviewed the

compensation of all Kane County employees and was amazed at the salaries of the

Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) staff. With a new Transportation

Committee Chairman being chosen, these financials will need to be looked into.

Anderson stated that if the referendum fails in April, it will force the County Board to

look into cuts that will have to be made. He explained that he had a career in corporate

America and during his time, he had one corporate downsizing. He stated that the

solutions to the County's financial issues will be pay cuts, pay freezes, staff reductions,

and the elimination of programs, such as the Impact Fee Program. He explained that if

the referendum does not pass, the County Board will have massive opportunities to

trim the budget. He stated that cuts are being made across 3,100 counties throughout

the United States. There are consequences to mishandling a budget responsibly.

Finance

October Transportation Committee Finance Reports

KDOT CFO VanVooren stated the monthly financial reports were on file. He

explained that the Procurement Card Report has been included in this month's

agenda packet, which they were unable to do in the past. He stated that if this

report is available at the time the agenda packet is due, it will be included.

Maintenance

Maintenance Report

KDOT staff Way stated the monthly Maintenance Report was on file. He

explained that staff has finished the final mow of right-of-ways at the end of

October. Currently, staff is installing eight miles of snow vents throughout the

County, which reduces plowing during the winter. He stated that the current rain

has slowed down this production down. The Division of Transportation (KDOT)

currently has approximately 15K tons of salt, on hand. The County averages the

use of 8K tons of salt, per year. Lastly, KDOT staff hosted a live line training

demo. There were three classes offered to all KDOT personnel, other public

works organizations, and police/first responder agencies throughout the County.

Way stated that KDOT was able to train approximately 300 people over two

days. He explained that an experienced utility lineman, Instructor Steve

Hancock, provided a four-hour safety presentation on power lines and what

should happen when a line is down.

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

Planning & Programming

Planning & Programming Report

KDOT staff Forbes stated the monthly Planning and Programming Report was

on file. She explained that in the monthly Kane-Kendall Counsel Mayor's

Newsletter it highlighted a call for projects through the Chicago Metropolitan

Agency for Planning (CMAP) for projects for Congestion Mitigation and Air

Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives Program

(TAP) projects. She stated that KDOT will apply for TAP funding for the Randall

at Big Timber Road project. She anticipates that other municipalities will be

applying for this funding, as well. She noted that all applications are due at the

end of December 2024. Forbes spoke on the Kane County Impact Fee Program.

Staff continues to pursue the violations of the County's ordinance with the

assistance of the State's Attorney's Office to ensure fees are being collected.

She shared the Impact Fees Collected by Service Area FY2023-FY2024 date.

Throughout this year, the County has collected fewer fees. The report for

FY2024 has shown that the County is trending at $3.6M, so far. Last year, the

County collected $5.6M. Forbes shared a graph depicting the impact fees by

current service areas for FY2024. She noted that staff is open to suggestions on

the type of data this new report should include. Forbes addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Forbes spoke on the Ride in Kane Program. She presented the Ridership Data

for the third quarter. The program has gained a new sponsor, Rutland Township.

Staff will continue to work on the marketing aspect of this program.

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

Ride in Kane Program

KDOT staff Forbes provided additional information on this resolution. She

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:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

Approving an Amendment to a Technical Services Agreement Between the

Regional Transportation Authority and County of Kane, Contract No.

S5310-2021-12, Federal Project No. IL-2022-025 for the Ride in Kane Program

Phase 19 & 20 Operating

KDOT staff Forbes provided additional information on this resolution. She

addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Ron Ford

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

Permitting

Permitting Report

KDOT staff Hohertz stated the monthly Permitting Report was on file. No

additional report was made. Hohertz addressed questions and comments from

the Committee.

10.

Traffic Operations

Traffic Operations Report

KDOT staff Nika stated the monthly Traffic Operations Report was on file. He

highlighted the flashing beacon enhancement made to the pedestrian crossing

in the Village of Hampshire at Allen Road and Harmony Road. He spoke on the

all-way stop and overhead flashing beacons that will be placed at Burlington

Road and Silver Glen Road. He noted that this project is reliant on ComEd

power to be arranged in order to activate the beacon. Nika addressed questions

and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued. (Madam

Chairman Pierog arrived remotely at 9:22 a.m.)

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for

Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)

KDOT staff Nika introduced this resolution. He addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued on the possibility of

utilizing the County's fiber optics.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Ron Ford

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

11.

Project Implementation

Project Implementation Report

KDOT staff O'Connell stated the monthly Project Implementation Report was on

file. She announced that four bids have been opened for the Bunker Road

Extension project. The lowest bidder came in at 2% under the engineer's

estimates. This construction contract will be presented to the Committee next

month. O'Connell shared numerous photographs of construction projects

occurring around the County.

Approving an Overpass Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for

the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad, Kane County Section No.

12-00192-04-BR

KDOT staff O'Connell addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Ron Ford

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

Approving Amendment No. 2 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

KDOT staff O'Connell and 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:

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Elgin

Vacating/Abandoning Exclusivity of Utility Easement Along Randall Road

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill

Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford

AYE:

Mo Iqbal

ABSENT:

12.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

13.

14.

Executive Session (If Needed)

None.

New Business

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that this will be the last Transportation Committee

meeting with three Board Members that will not be moving forward with the County. He

spoke on the privilege of working with these members and the great work that was

accomplished. Staff is looking forward to seeing each of them in their future on their

new endeavors.

Chairman Davoust spoke on the Randall Road at Route 64 intersection proposed

project. He stated that compromise is afoot for this project. He would like everyone to

look into this project to ensure contracts are accomplished and that this project moves

forward. The delay of this project is not a reflection of the work that KDOT staff does,

but simply the politics of commerce, economics, and desire to serve the public.

Davoust spoke on the lack of agreement on impact fees. In the spirit of negotiations, he

hopes that St. Charles understands that the County is asking them to oblige the Impact

Fee Ordinance. Lastly, Davoust spoke on the questions regarding the Illinois

Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) proximity to St. Charles' water well. He

stated that he has struggled to get a clear-concise answer. However, right now there is

new technologies and agreements that will allow IEPA to be at the distance it is to the

well. He hopes that an agreement can come about to make this possible. He wished

the Committee luck with these upcoming projects. Davoust thanked KDOT staff for

their work.

County Board Member Kenyon stated that the Transportation Committee was great to

experience and that the staff continues to work hard for the County. He stated that this

is a good County and he is proud of KDOT.

Committee Member Ford spoke on his childhood dream of being an architect, but grew

to love civil engineering. He commended staff on their work on major construction

projects. He spoke on the need for engineers to be located on job sites and what it

takes to get these projects completed. Discussion ensued.

15.

Adjournment

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Ron Ford

MOVER:

Mark Davoust

SECONDER:

This meeting was adjourned at 9:52 AM.

Savannah Valdez

Sr. Recording Secretary