Kane County Transportation Committee met Jan. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Frasz called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Chairperson | Present | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Matt Hanson | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:09 AM |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Ex Officio | Present | |
| Jarett Sanchez | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Steve Weber | Kane County | Board Member | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
ABSENT: Matt Hanson
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
None
4. Finance
A. Transportation Committee Finance Reports
Staff Waggoner reported there were no concerns at this time. Staff Rickert noted staff has been working on the five-year financial plan and a copy will be available when complete. Chair Frasz presented the following resolutions:
B. Resolution: Approving Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Division of Transportation - Construction
This resolution authorizes the Kane County Division of Transportation to hire and fill one construction engineer/technician in its Construction Department.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/29/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
ABSENT: Matt Hanson
C. Resolution: Approving of Personnel Hiring and Replacement, Kane County Division of
Transportation - Highway Maintainers
This resolution authorizes the Kane County Division of Transportation to hire and fill two existing vacant highway maintainer positions in its Maintenance Department.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/29/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Steve Weber, Board Member
SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Vice Chair
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
ABSENT: Matt Hanson
5. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
Staff Rickert noted the report was included in the agenda packet. Staff has been working on applying salt to the roads. He presented the following resolution:
B. Resolution: Approving Purchase of One (1) 90 Foot Portable Salt Conveyor with 10 Ton Hopper for
Kane County Division of Transportation
This approves the County of Kane to accept the low bid for, and purchase said Salt Conveyor from Kimco USA Inc., in the amount of $92,981.14 to be made from the County Highway Fund #300, Line Item #70110 (Machinery and Equipment).
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
ABSENT: Matt Hanson
6. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
Staff Rickert provided a newsletter handout that was included in the agenda packet for review. The Council of Mayors has opened the Call for Projects. Municipalities and agencies have until March 15, 2020 to submit applications. Staff Forbes has been working on the various applications. Brief conversation occurred. Chair Frasz presented the following resolution:
B. Resolution: Approving a Funding Agreement Between the County of Kane, Pace and the Association for Individual Development for the Ride in Kane Program
This approves the County of Kane to enter into a funding agreement with PACE and AID for the Ride in Kane Program and that the County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to execute said funding agreement with Pace and AID. Not to exceed sum of $120,000.00 for 2020 to be paid from Transportation Sales Tax Fund #305, Line Item #55010 (External Grants) to pay for said Ride In Kane Program.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
ABSENT: Matt Hanson
7. Traffic Operations & Permitting
The report was included in the agenda packet for review, Rickert noted the ongoing Randall Road agreement is underway, staff plans to present next month. There was brief discussion regarding the Toll Bridge costs, more details would be provided further in the agenda. (Hanson arrived @ 9:09)
8. Project Implementation
A. Project Implementation Report
Staff Coffinbargar referenced the report included in the agenda packet. He discussed the active construction projects and the status of the design projects. A public meeting has been scheduled for February 6, 2020 from 4-7pm at the Center of Elgin regarding the Randall/I90 interchange feasibility study. The public will be able to submit their comments. Coffinbargar shared photos of the ongoing projects. Chair Frasz presented the following resolutions:
B. Resolution: Approving a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith Inc. of Chicago, Illinois
for Randall Road at US 20 Feasibility Study, Kane County Section No. 19-00520-00-ES
The approves the County of Kane to enter into an agreement for a project feasibility study with CDM Smith and that the County Board Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with CDM Smith for professional engineering services for the feasibility study for the Project. Not to exceed the sum of $659,015.00 to pay for professional engineering services required to perform the Project feasibility study and that said funds be paid from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund # 302, Line Item # 50140 (Engineering Services).
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Vice Chair
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez,
Steve Weber
C. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III
Construction for Longmeadow Parkway Section C-2 West of Sandbloom Road to West of IL 25, Kane County Section No. 18-00215-21-BR
This resolution authorizes an intergovernmental agreement(s) with the State of Illinois acting through the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Construction for the Longmeadow Parkway Section C-2 Improvement.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 2] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, John Martin, Steve Weber
NAYS: Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
D. Ordinance: Establishing the Longmeadow Parkway Toll Bridge
Coffinbargar provided information regarding the vehicle toll rates, dependent on size of the vehicles and the eligibility for the Resident (County of Kane and Village of Algonquin) and Non-Resident Discount Programs. A project timeline was provided, details of the vehicle toll rates and Discount Programs were included in the agenda packet.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 2] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, John Martin, Steve Weber
NAYS: Chris Kious, Jarett Sanchez
Committee member Kious stated his opposition of this resolution. He stated that over the next 30 years, residents would end up paying $6,000 in tolls. He motioned to have the toll removed from the bridge, Committee member Sanchez second the motion. Motion failed by a 6-2 Voice Vote. Kious motioned to amend the language of the resolution to install a toll on all Kane County Bridges. Second by Sanchez. Motion failed by 6-2 Voice Vote. Kious motioned to rename the LMP Toll Bridge to the Christopher J Lauzen Toll Bridge. Second by Sanchez. Motion failed by 6-2 Voice Vote.
E. Resolution: Authorizing Acquisition of Highway Right of Way for Bliss Road/Fabyan Parkway/Main Street Road, Kane County Section No. 14-00288-01-PV
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Steve Weber, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
F. Resolution: Authorizing Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Bunker Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 14-00275-01-PV
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Matt Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
G. Resolution: Approving the Conveyance of Property to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Matt Hanson, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
10. Executive Session
The Committee moved into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition @ 9:32 a.m.
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member
SECONDER: Matt Hanson, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
The Committee returned to Open Session @ 9:36 a.m.
11. Return to Open Session
A. Resolution: Approving Acquisition of Highway Right of Way, Dauberman Road Extension to Granart Road, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR, Parcel No. 1N20001, Kane County Section No. 15-00277-01-BR
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/5/2020 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez, Steve Weber
12. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member
SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member
AYES: Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Matt Hanson, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, John Martin, Jarett Sanchez,
Steve Weber
This meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
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