Kane County Transportation Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Here are the minutes as provided by Kane County:
KANE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
County Board Room Minutes 9:00 AM
Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134
1. Call to Order
Chairman Frasz called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Margaret Auger Board Member Absent
Brian Dahl Board Member Present
Rebecca Gillam Vice Chair Present
Kurt R. Kojzarek Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman) Late 9:03 AM
Bill Lenert Board Member Present
Jarett Sanchez Board Member Present
Thomas Smith Board Member Present
Drew Frasz Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. member Molina, Kenyon, Hoscheit & staff Nagel; KDOT Dir. Schoedel & staff
T. Rickert, Edwards, Files, Hopkinson, Files, Coffinbargar, Benda; Asst. State’s Atty. Jaeger, Lulves,
Niermann; Finance staff Waggoner, Dobersztyn; ITD staff Peters; members of the press & public.
2. Approval of Minutes: November 15, 2016
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger, Kurt R. Kojzarek
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
Ms. Laura Brehmer, an Algonquin resident, spoke in opposition to the Longmeadow Parkway project.
Brehmer shared that after some research, she disagreed with statements that homeowners along the parkway were made aware of the proposed highway. (Kojzarek arrives @ 9:03 a.m.) She felt the project would negatively impact the resident’s quality of life and destroy their forest preserves.
Ms. Janis Jasper, an Algonquin resident, stated she had spoken numerous times in opposition to the Longmeadow Project. She felt the studies were flawed and the damage to the environment would be incalculable despite what the Army Core of Engineers had said. Jasper stated she had always been in support of open space referendums but because of the last one (which included part of the Longmeadow Project), she will never support another one and would do all she could to be sure the committee never passed another referendum as long as she was a resident of the county.
Chair Frasz thanked the speakers. He stated this project has had over a 20-year history. It was requested by seven local communities within the county that all passed resolutions requesting they move forward with it. He noted they have had multiple public hearings and forums throughout that time with some very recently. Frasz said that as far as the Forest Preserve District, the purchase of the Brunner property would have never occurred had it not been for the partnership between the Forest Preserve and the Kane County Board.
4. Finance
A. November Transportation Committee Finance Reports
Finance staff Waggoner noted that due to November marking the end of FY16, draft copies of the monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. In the coming months, they will continue working on closing the books for FY16 and applicable revenue expenditures will be posted to that year. She stated there were no FY16 budget concerns to report at this time.
B. Transportation Financial Reports - thru November 30, 2016
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Dir. Rickert reported his staff has been working on updating their five-year financial plan which includes the adopted budget and a four-year forecast. Rickert presented the following resolutions:
C. Resolution: Approving FY 2017 County Maintenance MFT Appropriation Kane County Section No. 17-00000-00-GM
A signed resolution must be submitted to IDOT appropriating MFT funds for FY17 maintenance expenditures. The total MFT funding appropriation is $3,629,283.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
D. Resolution: Approving Appropriation of the County Engineer's Salary and Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Therefor - Section No. 17-CS089-00-AC
This appropriates funds for the payment of the County Engineer FY17 salary of $164,383.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
5. Maintenance
Referencing the monthly report included in the agenda packet, staff Rickert noted winter maintenance activities have continued. He said there have been drifting issues they continue to attack. Brief discussion followed. Rickert discussed the following resolutions:
A. Resolution: Approving Purchase of Non-OEM Auto Parts and Supplies, Kane County Division of Transportation and Kane County Sheriff's Department (Bid Number 36-014) This authorizes a one-year contract extension.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Brian Dahl, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
This authorizes the renewal of two applications.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
6. Planning & Programming
The monthly reports were included in the agenda packet, Rickert noted they have continued to update their efforts on the 2040 Transportation Plan. The Impact Fee Advisory Committee has met and a public hearing date was established by the County Board for January 4th. The committee has been working with the Elgin Chamber of Commerce to address some of their ongoing concerns.
7. Traffic Operations & Permitting
Rickert provided highlights from the monthly report included in the agenda packet. He noted that a legal opinion request for activities on the cell amplification has been submitted to the State's Attorney's Office. Chair Frasz stated that once they receive the SAO's legal opinion, they will decide on a course of action.
8. Project Implementation
Staff Coffinbargar shared photos and updates on various construction projects. He presented the E1/E2 Engineering Firm of the Year award to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. (HLR) and the E3 Engineering Firm of the Year award to V3 of Illinois. Coffinbargar provided background information on both companies and discussed projects each has collaborated with the County on. Coffinbargar presented the following resolutions:
A. Resolution: Approving Supplemental Appropriation for Illinois Route 31 at Mooseheart Road, Kane County Section No. 08-00181-00-CH
IDOT submitted their final invoice to the county and determined that our final share of this improvement is $249,414.04. This requests a supplemental appropriation amount of $34,363.04 to cover our final share of the project.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
B. Resolution: Approving Supplemental Appropriation for 2016 Kane County Resurfacing Program, Kane County Section No. 16-00470-00-RS
Field changes resulted in additional costs, which exceeded the contract amount by 5.8% ($207,817.28) resulting in a total amount of $3,780,092.28. The final total cost is still well under the engineer’s estimate and approved FY16 budget.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Brian Dahl, Board Member
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
Motion was made by Sanchez to table the following two items. Motion failed due to a lack of a second.
The following two items were moved forward together:
C. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Homer Tree Service Inc. of Lockport, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section A2/B1 Right of Way Preparation, Kane County Section No. 16-00215-12-PV
The qualified low bid of $74,701 by Homer Tree Service Inc. was 40.92% under the engineer’s estimate of $126,430 and is entirely locally funded.
D. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Homer Tree Service Inc. of Lockport, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section D Right of Way Preparation, Kane County Section No. 16-00215-31-PV
The qualified low bid of $51,579 by Homer Tree Service Inc. was 50.09% under the engineer’s estimate of $103,335, and is entirely locally funded. Frasz noted Homer Tree Service has been able to submit such low bids due to them selling the wood bi-products to power plants. He added that many of the trees removed are dead or undesirable species and they are replaced 2 to 1 with 100% desirable species such as oaks.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
NAYS: Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
E. Resolution: Approving Contract for Construction with Homer Tree Service Inc. of Lockport, Illinois for Bliss Road over Blackberry Creek Right of Way Preparation, Kane County Section No. 16-00058-03-BR
The qualified low bid of $65,855.15 by Homer Tree Service Inc. was 45.42% below the engineer’s estimate of $120,667.00 and is entirely locally funded.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
F. Resolution: Requesting Quick Take Authority for the Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Huntley at Galligan Intersection Improvement, Parcel No. 0003 - Kane County Section No. 08-00112-00-CH and Longmeadow Parkway, Parcels: Karen Dr. ROW, 1LN0020, 1LN0021, 1LN0021TE, 1LN0022, 1LN0022TE, 1LN0024, 1LN0024TE-A, 1LN0024TE-B, 1LN0083, 1LN0083TE, 1LN00118TE, 1LN0119TE, 1LN0123-A, 1LN0123-B, & 1LN0123TE Kane County Section No. 94-00215-01-BR
Sanchez stated there were previously three Board members in favor of the Longmeadow Project and thought the rest of the Board members went with the majority. He felt there wasn't an accurate representation of the people’s actual feelings on the project, noting they recently had a township referendum pass with 70% against the project.
Frasz asked Sanchez whether he wanted to make a motion to table. Sanchez replied that he did not as he didn't feel it would go anywhere. Frasz said they always respect the local Board members, adding that Sanchez had been appointed to this committee and he wanted to acknowledge Chairman Lauzen for giving a voice to the opposition.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian Dahl, Board Member
SECONDER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
10. Executive Session
The committee moved into Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. to discuss Pending Litigation and Land
Acquisition.
RESULT: ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
The committee returned to Open Session at 10:05 a.m.
11. Resolution: Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Bunker Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 14-00275-01-PV, Parcel No. 0006
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/4/2017 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
12. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Bill Lenert, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Margaret Auger
This meeting was adjourned at 10:07 AM.
Christie A. Duffy
Recording Secretary
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