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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, October 17, 2023  
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 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  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Board Member Mo Iqbal  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Bates*, Juby*, Kenyon, Lewis, Linder, Molina*,  
Strathmann*, Williams; KDOT Dir. Schoedel & staff Rickert, O'Connell, Zulkowski,  
Zakosek, Coffinbargar, Nika, Forbes, Edwards, Way, Vanvooren; ASA Ford, Weldon;  
ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public including KDOT Atty. Pat  
Jaegar & Metra Board of Directors Dir. Joe McMahon.  
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: September 19, 2023  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Gary Daugherty  
5.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
None.  
6.  
Metra 2024 Budget Overview  
Metra Board of Directors' Dir. Joe McMahon stated he sent the Metra FY24 Proposed  
Budget via e-mail to the Transportation Committee Members. He noted that the  
proposed budget was voted on and passed by the Metra Board. A Public Hearing will  
be held at the Kane County Government Center on November 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m.  
to 6:00 p.m. for public review and/or comment on the FY24 Budget. McMahon  
explained that last week the Metra Board voted on a budget of approximately $1B. This  
is a 4.9% increase over the FY23 budget, mostly due to inflation, insurance costs,  
labor, and employment. Additionally, the Metra Board proposed an operating budget of  
$575M for next year. The majority of that investment is in the Capital Structures, such  
as rolling stock, trains, engines, and bridge work. The average age of Metra bridges are  
approximately 70 years old. Some bridges exceed 100 years. Maintenance is crucial.  
Metra has proposed a new fair structure across 13 zones in the region. The proposed  
structure would reduce the 13 zones down to four. McMahon provided the proposed  
fare structure for Metra Ticket Options and Fares. He reviewed the new options in  
relation to the four zones. He spoke on the Return of Ridership. McMahon provided  
information on the changes in ridership patterns. The majority of ridership is on  
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. McMahon reviewed CMAP's Plan of Action  
for Regional Transit (PART) Report. There are a number of issues that need to be  
dealt with and will be addressed within the report. One major challenge is to find a  
funding source for public transportation. Once the funding source is decided upon, the  
Governance Model will fall into place. If the funding source and Governance Model are  
not decided upon, there is concern that service cuts would need to be made. If Metra  
cuts services, it will cause a downward spiral in ridership. McMahon addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
7.  
Finance  
September Transportation Committee Finance Reports  
A.  
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert stated the monthly financial reports were on file. He  
introduced KDOT's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Justin Vanvooren.  
B.  
2024 Budget Update  
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert provided KDOT's FY24 Budget Update. Currently, the  
Transportation Sales Tax fund balance is $52,866,730. The existing contractual  
obligations for projects completed or almost completed had to be borrowed at an  
amount of $6M from FY24 to complete the them. Rickert stressed the importance of  
this. Because of cash flow, they have had to borrow $6M. Rickert reviewed some  
General RTA Sales Tax information, such as the proposed reduction in the amount of  
the RTA Sales Tax KDOT would receive. He listed the new revenue percentages by  
fund source. The primary revenue is the Transportation Sales Tax for maintenance and  
capital projects. Rickert provided the FY24 Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures -  
Annual, Recurring, and Capital Projects Costs. The FY24 budgeted revenue for FY24  
is $47.16M, and the total expenditure is $44.58M. Rickert reviewed the budget  
highlights. The overall proposed budget for FY24 is $115.64M. Rickert spoke on the  
impacts of reducing the RTA Sales Tax amount for Transportation to 70%. If this is  
done, KDOT's budget will be depleted by $1.25M. Rickert addressed questions and  
comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.  
Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreements with Kane County  
Townships for Ice Control Salt  
C.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Lenert  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford  
AYE:  
Mo Iqbal, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Maintenance  
8.  
Maintenance Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Edwards provided the monthly Maintenance Report. No additional  
report was made.  
Approving Adopt-A-Highway Applicants  
KC Executive Committee  
B.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Dale Berman  
MOVER:  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth,  
and Ron Ford  
AYE:  
Gary Daugherty  
NAY:  
Mo Iqbal, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
9.  
Planning & Programming  
Planning & Programming Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Forbes provided the monthly Planning and Programming Report.  
She stated that the Safe Streets for All Grant is one of the Infrastructure  
Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding sources available to KDOT. She will  
provide updates on the progress of this grant. Forbes reviewed the Impact Fees  
Collected in FY22 through the third quarter of FY23. She provided two graphs  
depicting the Impact Fees by current Service Areas for FY23. Lastly, Forbes  
shared the Ridership Data of the Ride in Kane Program's third quarter. They  
continue to work with their marketing group to share the program with the entire  
County.  
Approving an Agreement with GIS Solutions, Inc. of Springfield, Illinois for  
Geographic Information System Services, Kane County Section No.  
23-00567-00-AM  
B.  
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, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of  
Illinois for Phase III Construction for Dauberman Road Extension, Kane County  
Section No. 15-00277-01-BR  
C.  
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, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Naming a New Highway as “Bliss Road”  
KC Executive Committee  
D.  
RESULT:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Ron Ford  
TO:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Dale Berman  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford  
AYE:  
Mo Iqbal, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Approving a Road Impact Fee Payment Agreement between the County of Kane  
and The Tito Group, LLC  
E.  
KDOT staff Forbes provided information on the proposed resolution that would  
approve a Road Impact Fee Payment Agreement between Kane County and the  
Tito Group, LLC.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
Chris Kious  
Bill Roth  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford  
AYE:  
Mo Iqbal, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
10.  
Permitting  
Permitting Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Nika stated the monthly Permitting Report was on file. No additional  
report was made.  
Central 301 Plato Road Widening Project  
B.  
KDOT staff Nika presented the Central 301 Plato Road Widening Project. He  
stated that KDOT has requested the Committee's guidance on how to move  
forward with this project. The project concerns Plato Road and the Central High  
School access. KDOT has coordinated with School District 301 on constructing  
left and right turn lanes on Plato Road at the high school's main access point.  
The estimated cost of this project is approximately $500K. Nika provided a  
photograph depicting the location of the project. The school has raised some  
concerns about the cost of the improvements. Specifically, as it relates to super  
elevation or banking of pavement. KDOT thinks the super elevation was  
unintentionally lost over years of milling and resurfacing. KDOT believes that  
these improvements would be appropriate at this time and that the super  
elevation is an important design feature that needs to be resolved. KDOT is  
considering financially participating in these improvements to offset the super  
elevation cost. KDOT staff is seeking direction on the possible financial  
contribution for this project (Madam Chairman Pierog arrived in-person at 10:13  
a.m.) Nika addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion  
ensued. The Committee provided a consensus to direct staff to pursue this and  
prepare a future resolution.  
11.  
Traffic Operations  
Traffic Operations Report  
A.  
KDOT staff Zulkowski provided the monthly Traffic Operations Report. He noted  
Ongoing Routine Activities, such as the design and construction of the signal  
modification Turn-ON assistance at the intersection of Randall Road and Alft  
Lane.  
Approving Establishment of Speed Limit, Kane County - Bliss Road  
B.  
KDOT staff Zulkowski addressed questions and comments from the Committee.  
Discussion ensued.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Gary Daugherty  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Chris Kious, Bill  
Lenert, Bill Roth, Ron Ford, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
Mo Iqbal  
ABSENT:  
12.  
Project Implementation  
Project Implementation Report  
A.  
KDOT staff O'Connell presented the monthly Project Implementation Report.  
She noted that the Engineering team remain busy handling over 40 projects.  
They recently kicked off a phase one engineering study for the Fabyan Parkway  
project at Route 31, which includes the Fox River Bridge. The Randall Road at  
Hobbs Road intersection realignment project recently started of phase 2  
engineering design stage. O'Connell provided numerous photographs of the  
progressive construction projects around the County.  
13.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Mark Davoust  
Bill Lenert  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Executive Session (If Needed)  
None.  
New Business  
None.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
17.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Dale Berman  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Recording Secretary