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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, June 17, 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 Chris Kious

Board Member Bill Roth

PRESENT

REMOTE

ABSENT

Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) Rick Williams

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Bill Lenert

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

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

Dir. Zakosek & staff Rickert, Way, Files, Hohertz, Nika, Coffinbargar; ASA Weldon;

KaneComm Dir. Guthrie; KCSO Chief of Admin. Catich; ITD staff Peters; 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 Members Berman,

Daugherty, Iqbal, and Lenert attending today's meeting remotely. There were no

objections.

Approval of Minutes: May 20, 2025

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Chris Kious

Public Comment

None.

Finance

Monthly Finance Reports

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No

additional report was made.

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Expenditure of Ice Control Salt for Sugar Grove

Township 2025-2026 Rock Salt Contract, Section No. 25-15000-02-GM

KDOT Deputy Rickert explained that this resolution would approve the Sugar

Grove Township to utilize $75K of Township Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2025

through 2026 for rock salt. He noted that no County funds would be used. He

explained that any use of the Motor Fuel Tax funds by townships require the

approval of the Kane County Board through a resolution.

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 Transfer of Appropriation and Budget Adjustment within Fund #558

North Impact Fees

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that this resolution would approve the

transfer of funds within Fund #558 North Impact Fees to cover anticipated

FY2025 expenditures. He stated that the Kane County Division of

Transportation's (KDOT) annual budget is developed in the summer of the

previous year. He explained that KDOT anticipated expenditures from the

Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge project that would be paid prior to the end of

the fiscal year. However, those expenditures have not been paid. Rickert stated

that KDOT often has outstanding purchase orders before they can spend them.

At this moment, there is approximately $80M worth of purchase orders/contracts

that are ongoing and waiting to be paid. Rickert explained that KDOT thought

the Longmeadow Parkway purchase orders would have been expended by now.

However, KDOT does have the adequate funding to cover these outstanding

purchase orders. Rickert stated that staff has recommended approval.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

TO:

Bill Roth

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:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to a Phase III Engineering

Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois for

the Plato Township Road District, Muirhead Road over Canadian National

Railroad Project, Section No. 17-12082-01-BR

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that this resolution would approve Plato

Township to utilize $25,932.00 in Township Motor Fuel Tax funds. He noted that

no County funds would be used.

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 Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

Bill Lenert

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to a Contract for Construction

with Rausch Infrastructure, LLC of Des Plaines, Illinois for the Plato Township

Road District, Muirhead Road over Canadian National Railroad Project, Section

No. 17-12082-01-BR

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that this resolution would approve Plato

Township to utilize $440,763.00 in Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds. He noted

that no County funds would be used.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

Bill Lenert

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Approving a Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation Related to the Right-of-Way

Acquisition of Real Estate for the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad Project,

Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert explained that this resolution would approve the use

of the County Motor Fuel Tax funds for the right-of-way acquisition of real estate

for the Kirk Road over Union Pacific Railroad Project under the Illinois Highway

Code.

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:

Maintenance

Maintenance Report

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

explained that staff has begun preparing for the winter season. Staff will begin

looking into snow fencing placements and inspecting the truck fleet. Way stated

that staff needs be ready for snow by October 1, 2025. Way and KDOT Dir.

Zakosek addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion

ensued.

Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants

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

are two new applicants: KRP Auto Repair adopting Ellithorpe Road from Peplow

Road to Chapman Road and Wildrose Troop 56 adopting LaFox Road from IL

Route 64 to Fox Mill Drive and one renewal applicant: A+ Foundation for West

Aurora Schools adopting Orchard Road from Indian Trail to Galena Boulevard.

(Committee Member Berman left at 9:10 a.m.)

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

MOVER:

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for the Purchase of Mobile and Handheld Kenwood

Radios for the Kane County Division of Transportation

KDOT Maintenance Supt. Way provided a brief background on the history of the

difficulties faced with the current radios. He explained that currently

communication with drivers in certain areas of the County is unsuccessful. He

stated that Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) staff and

KaneComm has worked together to find the best possible solution for new

radios. The decision was made to utilize digital radios and six Starcom Radios,

which are the same ones that are used by KaneComm and the Kane County

Sheriff's Office. Way stated that with these new radios, KDOT will be able to be

on the same radio frequencies as the Sheriff, KaneComm, the Office of

Emergency Management (OEM), and state channels. He noted that the total

price for these new radios would be $213,849.76. This price includes everything

KDOT will need to upgrade the entire radio system. Way explained that KDOT

selected BayCom, St. Charles, to supply and program approximately 90 radios.

Way and KCSO Chief of Admin. Catich addressed questions and comments

from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KaneComm Dir. Guthrie shared a photograph of the 9-1-1 radio dispatch screen

for all supported agencies, such as KDOT. She spoke on the difficulties in

communicating between all responsive agencies during shift activities or

emergencies. She stated that having the ability to directly and clearly

communicate is very important to serve the community, efficiently.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Chris Kious

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Chairman Tepe commended the cooperation and communication between the highway

department, townships, and cities. He urged the Transportation Committee to take a

tour of the KDOT Maintenance facility to appreciate the passion put into the job. He

spoke on the weather system that Way has encouraged other communities to use, in

order for everyone to remain informed. Way and KaneComm Dir. Guthrie addressed

questions and comments from the Committee. Further discussion ensued.

Planning & Programming

Planning & Programming Report

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

on file. She spoke on the Ride in Kane Transit Program. She stated that this

program is a dialer-ride service for seniors and individuals with disabilities. She

explained that the program has been funded with federal funds, 5310 funds,

PACE subsidies, and subsidies from sponsors. The program has 18 sponsors

that participate financially in the program. Files explained that with these 18

sponsors, there are 18 different trip parameters, meaning that every area of the

County has different kinds of trips that are allowed for seniors and disabled. This

has created some confusion at the PACE Call Center and for riders. Recently,

for FY2025, PACE increased their subsidy for the program to $2.2M a year.

PACE is now funding fifty percent of the operating cost. Files explained that

PACE has requested that the County move towards an universal program with

one trip parameter and one sponsor. She noted that the Ride in Kane Program

has become an administrative challenge. She explained that other counties,

such as Lake and McHenry, have a universal program. She stated that KDOT is

simply looking into this idea of an universal, countywide program. If considered,

Files explained that the County would be the sole sponsor of the program.

However, there are concerns and questions about how the financials would be

handled. Files explained that PACE's intention would be to support the program

by providing fifty percent subsidy for the operating cost. Then, the County would

seek 5810 funds through the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to support the

other fifty percent. At this time, no changes are being made to the Ride in Kane

Program. Files stated that KDOT staff has been investigating this matter and will

continue. Files addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

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

Construction for Randall Road at Illinois Route 72 Intersection Improvement,

Kane County Section No. 19-00514-00-WR

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Chris Kious

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Roth

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Permitting

Permitting Report

KDOT Chief of Planning Hohertz stated the monthly report was on file. No

additional report was made.

Approving an Emergency Access to Randall Road for Christ Community Church

in St. Charles Township

KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz explained that this resolution would approve

an emergency access road off of Randall Road for Christ Community Church in

St. Charles Township. She explained that County Board approval is needed

because Randall Road is a limited-access freeway and in anticipation of detailed

action plans. Hohertz addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Rick Williams

MOVER:

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Initial Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the

County of Kane and the City of Geneva for Access to Fabyan Parkway at Kautz

Road/Louis Bork Drive

KDOT Chief of Permitting Hohertz introduced the initial consideration of an

intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the County of Kane and the City of

Geneva for access to Fabyan Parkway at Kautz Road/Louis Bork Drive. She

provided a aerial photograph of the project area. She explained this project

would extend Kautz Road from IL Route 38 to Fabyan Parkway at Louis Bork

Drive intersection. She explained that the City of Geneva will be annexing 200

acres of land for development in eastern Kane County. She noted that this

access roadway will be beneficial for regional transportation. Hohertz and KDOT

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

Discussion ensued.

10.

Traffic Operations

Traffic Operations Report

KDOT Asst. Dir. Nika stated the monthly report was on file. He highlighted the

Fiber Optic Network Path Project that staff has been working on for the past

three months. This project would supply a redundant fiber optic network path to

connect the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) Office and their

Traffic Signal Network in a secondary way. Nika spoke on the benefits of

establishing this fiber optic pathway. He stated that staff is continuing to work on

these plans and looking to bid this project out shortly. Per the County Board's

approval, Nika explained that the plan is to have the fiber optics in the ground by

the end of 2025. Nika addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

11.

Project Implementation

Project Implementation Report

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar stated the monthly report was on file. He shared

several photographs of the construction projects occurring around the County.

Approving a Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve Wetland and Stream Mitigation

Bank Credit Purchase Agreement with V3 Wetland Restoration, LLC of

Woodridge, Illinois for Kirk Road over the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge

Replacement, Kane County Section No. 12-00192-04-BR

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar stated that this resolution pertains to the Kirk Road

and Union Pacific Railroad Project. He explained that with any engineering

project that contains an environmentally sensitive area, the Kirk Road project

was designed to avoid or minimize wetlands and/or streams. In some cases,

avoiding these areas are not applicable. Therefore, wetland credits need to be

purchased. Coffinbargar stated that the Kane County Transportation Division

(KDOT) has worked with a wetland mitigation bank owned and operated by V3

Wetland Restoration to purchase the 2.7 acre/mitigation credits necessary for

the impacts for $637,200.00. Coffinbargar 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:

Chris Kious

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC of

South Roxana, Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Rejuvenator Project, Kane

County Section No. 25-00000-01-GM

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar stated that this resolution is for the annual

Rejuvenator Project where liquid asphalt sealer is sprayed on the County's

newly resurfaced roads. He explained that there was one qualified bidder,

Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC. Corrective Asphalt Material, LLC, bid the cost

of this project for $666,772.20. Coffinbargar addressed questions and

comments from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with AC Pavement Striping Co. of Elgin,

Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Chip Seal Project, Kane County Section No.

25-00000-02-GM

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar introduced this resolution. He stated that staff

recommends approval.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Rick Williams

MOVER:

Bill Roth

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Alliance Contractors, Inc. of

Woodstock, Illinois the Allen Road Culvert Replacement Project, Kane County

Section No. 22-00552-00-RS

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

project received two bids and Alliance Contractors, Inc. was selected.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Preform Traffic Control Systems, Ltd.

of Elk Grove Village, Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Paint Pavement Marking

Project, Kane County Section No. 25-00000-03-GM

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar introduced this resolution. He addressed questions

and comments from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with AC Pavement Striping Co., of Elgin,

Illinois for the 2025 Kane County Urethane Pavement Marking Project, Kane

County Section No. 25-00000-04-GM

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar explained that the Kane County Division of

Transportation (KDOT) bid out the annual urethane pavement marking painting

contract. He explained that this contract received two bids, with the lowest

bidder being AC Pavement Stripping Co. He stated that staff recommends

approval. Coffinbargar and KDOT Maintenance Supt. 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 Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Approving a Contract for Construction with Path Construction Company of

Arlington Heights, Illinois the Claude Hanson Bridge Repair Project, Kane

County Section No. 23-00176-05-BR

KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar introduced this resolution. He addressed questions

and comments from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Roth

MOVER:

Chris Kious

SECONDER:

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

Bill Roth, and Rick Williams

AYE:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

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 Asst. Dir. Coffinbargar explained that this resolution would approve an

amendment to extend the date of the agreement with Wight and Company for

the Phase III construction engineering services for the Dauberman Road

Extension project to November 30, 2026. He stated that Wight and Company

would help wrap up the Illinois Department of Illinois (IDOT) paperwork that is

required as part of the federally funded contract for the Dauberman Road

Extension Project.

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:

Dale Berman, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT: