Kane County Transportation Committee met Sept. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Frasz called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Margaret Auger | Board Member | Present |
| Ron Ford | Board Member | Present |
| Rebecca Gillam | Vice Chair | Present |
| Kurt R. Kojzarek | Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman) | Present |
| Bill Lenert | Board Member | Absent |
| Jarett Sanchez | Board Member | Present |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Present |
| Drew Frasz | Chairman | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: August 21, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Margaret Auger, Board Member
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
Meg Fisher, Gilberts resident, shared her concerns on the crosswalk between her subdivision and another on Tyrell Road. She noted that 58 people have shared similar concerns on the Resident Facebook page. Rickert reported the crosswalk is on KDOT's list to evaluate.
Chris Kious, Algonquin resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed toll for the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge. He felt they would be unfairly burdened with a tax that is not required on any other span over the Fox River in Kane County. He asked the committee to reconsider implementing a toll.
4. Finance
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported there are no FY18 budget concerns to report at this time.
A. August Transportation Committee Finance Reports
Staff Rickert reported the report has been included in the agenda packet.
B. Resolution: Approving Supplemental Appropriation for FY 2018 County Maintenance MFT Kane County Section No. 18-00000-00-GM
This authorizes the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for FY2018 maintenance expenditures to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). KDOT has received invoices for the debt service administration in the amount of $500.00 however; $450.00 was budgeted, leaving a difference of $50.00. Therefore, a supplemental resolution is now required to be submitted to IDOT for the amounts appropriated in MFT Fund #302. The total MFT supplemental appropriation is $50.00.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
C. Ordinance: Approving an Ordinance Providing for the Issue of Not to Exceed $____ (TBD before 10/9/18 Board Meeting) Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds (Sales Tax Supported), Series 2018, of The County of Kane, Illinois, for the Purpose of Constructing a Toll Bridge, the Pledge of Toll Bridge Revenues and, to Enhance the Security for Said Bonds, Regional Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenues, to the Payment of Principal and Interest on Said Bonds and for the Sale of Said Bonds to Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Trust Indentures in Connection Therewith and Providing for Payment of Said Bonds and Authorizing Certain Other Matters
This authorizes the sale of the Bonds to Citigroup Global Markets Inc., (ii) provides for the pledge of Toll Bridge revenues and, to enhance the security for the Bonds, RTA sales tax revenues, to the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and (iii) authorizes the execution and delivery of a Toll Bridge Trust Indenture and a Sales Tax Trust Indenture in connection with the issue and sale of the Bonds. The Bond Ordinance and the Trust Indentures provide many other details for the Bonds, including tax-exempt covenants, covenants with respect to the operation and maintenance of the Toll Bridge, terms of the Bonds and appropriations.
Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, David Phillips of Speer Financial provided an overview of the bond process. Matt Bernstein from Citigroup Global Markets reviewed the projected toll revenues and interest rates. Considerable discussion followed.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1] Next: 9/26/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Margaret Auger, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
NAYS: Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
D. Resolution: Approving a Rating Agency Agreement with S&P Global Ratings of Chicago, Illinois for Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds
This authorizes a contract with Standard & Poor’s for the provision of bond rating services for an amount not to exceed $45,000 as set forth in the proposed agreement (a copy of which is on file with the County Clerk’s Office).
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Margaret Auger, Board Member
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
NAYS: Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
5. Maintenance
The monthly report was included in the agenda packet.
A. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
This authorizes an approval of one application renewal.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
6. Planning & Programming
Staff Rickert provided highlights from the monthly report included in the agenda packet.
7. Traffic Operations & Permitting
A monthly report was included in the agenda packet. Staff Rickert discussed the following resolution and ordinance:
A. Resolution: Approving Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC for On-Call Utility Permit Review Services, Kane County Section No. 18-00492-00-EG
This authorizes Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC for the Project and appropriates the sum of $65,000 from County Highway Fund #300, Line Item #50140 (Engineering) for a total appropriation for the Agreement and Amendment No. 1 thereto not to exceed $94,000.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
B. Ordinance: Approving a Pole Agreement for the Kane County Code Regarding Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in County Rights of Way
In response to Public act 100-0585 (“Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act”), which was signed into law in April of this year, Kane County passed Ordinance 18-282 (“Wireless Telecommunication Facilities on County Property and Right-of-Way”). This authorizes an Ordinance, which includes standards for design, construction, installation, and use of such facilities on County-owned infrastructure and in County rights-of-way. The Division of Transportation recommends that the Transportation Committee forward this Agreement to the County Board for adoption.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
8. Project Implementation
Staff Coffinbargar reviewed the monthly report included in the agenda packet and shared project photos. Brief discussion followed.
A. Resolution: Approving an On-Call Environmental Engineering Services Agreement with Huff & Huff, Incorporated of Oak Brook, Illinois, Kane County Section No. 18-00496-00-EG
This authorizes an agreement (a copy of which is on file with the County Clerk's Office) with Huff & Huff, Incorporated for “on-call” environmental engineering services and appropriates the sum not to exceed of $150,000 to pay for on call environmental engineering services for the Project and that said funds be paid from Local Option Tax Fund No. 304, Line Item # 50140 (Engineering).
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
B. Resolution: Approving a Phase I/II Engineering Services Agreement With Burns & McDonnell of Chicago, Illinois for Burlington Road at Bolcum Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 18-00497-00-CH
This approves an agreement for Phase I/II Engineering services with Burns & McDonnell for the Improvement. It further appropriates the not to exceed sum of $269,728.21 from the Campton Hills Impact Fee Fund #551, Line Item #50140 (Engineering Services) to pay for said Phase I/II Engineering services for the Improvement.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
C. Resolution: Approving a Phase I/II Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. of Aurora, Illinois for Kirk Road at Dunham Road Intersection Improvement, Kane County Section No. 18-00503- 00-CH
This authorizes a Phase I/II Engineering services agreement with HR Green Inc. for the improvement at the intersection of Kirk Road at Dunham Road. It further appropriates the not to exceed sum of $278,251.44 from Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305, Line Item #50140 (Engineering Services) to pay for said Phase I/II Engineering services for the Improvement.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
D. Resolution: Approving a Supplemental Appropriation for Walker Road over Burlington Creek, Kane County Section No. 08-00133-01-BR
This approves a supplemental Appropriation for Walker Road over Burlington Creek, Kane County Section No. 08-00133-01-BR for a sum of $63,189.54 from the Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305, Line Item #73010 (Bridge Construction), to pay for the additional actual cost for the Project for a total Project appropriation not to exceed $405,226.58.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
E. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction, Kirk Road Highway Safety Improvement Project, Kane County Section No. 16-00477- 00-SP
This authorizes an intergovernmental agreement(s) with the State of Illinois that will provide for Federal funding towards a significant portion of the highway safety improvements along the Kirk Road between IL 56 and Cherry Lane project. Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds will provide an estimated $1,449,518 (90%) of the total $1,610,575 project cost. The total local (County) contribution is estimated to be $161,057 (10%). Staff recommends that a 25% contingency ($40,264) be added for a total estimated local share of $201,321. This agreement replaces the version approved in August 2018 as additional construction scope items were added increasing the cost of the project to maximize the use of available federal HSIP funds.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Margaret Auger, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
F. Resolution: Approving a Phase III Engineering Services Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section C-1, Kane County Section No. 13- 00215-20-BR
This authorizes a Phase III Engineering services agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC to provide Phase III Engineering services for the Improvement at the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Section C-1 improvement from east of IL 31 to Sandbloom/Williams Road will include construction of the new bridge over the Fox River. Staff has utilized the qualifications-based consultant selection process to review 10 Statements of Interest and interviewed three firms before selecting Thomas Engineering Group Inc. for the Phase III Construction Engineering Services. The negotiated contract is for an amount not to exceed $2,481,333.72. Information regarding the QBS process and selection details may be found on the KDOT website.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Rebecca Gillam, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Margaret Auger, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
NAYS: Jarett Sanchez
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
10. Executive Session
None
11. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None
12. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Kurt R. Kojzarek, Ex-Officio (County Development Chairman)
AYES: Margaret Auger, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, Kurt R. Kojzarek, Jarett Sanchez, Thomas Smith, Drew Frasz
ABSENT: Bill Lenert
This meeting was adjourned at 9:58 AM.
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