Kane County Transportation Committee met Sept. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Frasz called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Chairman | Absent | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Tom Koppie | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Martin | Kane County | Ex-Officio (County Development Chair) | Present | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Absent | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Absent |
2. Approval of Minutes: August 17, 2021
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
None.
4. Finance
A. August Transportation Committee Finance Reports
KDOT Dep. Dir. Rickert stated that the financial reports were attached to the agenda. Rickert answered questions from the committee regarding the Impact Fee.
B. Resolution: Approving Disbursement of Township Bridge Program Funds (TBP) to Blackberry Township Road District for Seavey Road over Lake Run Creek, Section No. 12-04101-01-BR
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
A. Maintenance Report
KDOT Dep. Dir. Rickert stated the Maintenance Report was attached to the agenda. No presentation was given.
B. Resolution: Approving Adopt-A-Highway Program Applicants
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
A. Planning & Programming Report
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert discussed the upcoming Impact Fee hearing date that will be held on November 16, 2021. He provided the newsletter and highlighted several projects. Rickert stated that there were funding updates in the newsletter and information on current activities. Forbes stated that CMAP will be holding a new "State of the Region" event. It will be held virtually and will announce the results of the public opinion survey. Forbes encouraged the committee members to register for the event.
B. Resolution: Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois for Phase III Construction for Orchard Road at U.S. Route 30 Intersection Improvements, Kane County Section No. 17-00488-00-CH
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Legislative Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
A. Permitting Report
KDOT Dep. Dir. Rickert noted that the report was included in the agenda packet. He stated there was nothing significant to highlight.
B. Discussion: Proposed Right-In/Right-Out on Randall Road west of Grandview Drive
KDOT Dep. Dir. Rickert discussed a piece of property that was being developed in the Village of Algonquin. He stated that the property is bordered by Huntley Rd., Longmeadow Pkwy., and Randall Rd. Rickert noted that some access points to the center of the property have already been approved. He explained that there was an Intergovernmental Agreement on Longmeadow that allows the full access and right-in/right-out. Rickert announced that the developer has requested only the right in/right-out at this location. He spoke to the right-in/right-out that currently exists at Grandview Drive. He stated that the specific location did not have an Intergovernmental Agreement relative to access. Rickert described complications in the past associated with Grandview access points. He stated that currently there is an approval of a right-in/right-out on the East side, and that the developer is requesting a right-in/right-out access point on the West side. Rickert talked on the Intergovernmental Agreement that was in place with the property owner at Grandview and the Village of Gilberts, which said there was potential for a full access point at Grandview, subject review. Rickert requested consensus for approval to move forward with a resolution for right-in/right-out at the location of Grandview Drive. Rickert answered several questions from the Committee. Much discussion ensued. The Committee provided unanimous consent to move forward.
8. Traffic Operations
A. Traffic Operations Report
KDOT Dep. Dir.Rickert stated the traffic operations is a new line item. He noted that the report was attached to the agenda packet. No report was made. Rickert stated that projects will be coming forward in the future. He discussed that a project timeline can take several years.
9. Project Implementation
A. Project Implementation Report
KDOT Asst. Dir. Coffinbarger discussed a project at Randall Rd. and Route 72. He stated a virtual public informational meeting will be held on October 14, 2021, at 6 p.m. Rickert and Schodel answered questions from the Committee regarding the Woodward Drive extension and other access points. Coffinbarger provided photographs of projects throughout Kane County. He showed pictures of the Longmeadow Parkway project which included erosion control and pavement striping. He discussed a thin lift overlay and striping segment on Corn Rd between McDonald and Silverglen Rd. Coffinbarger stated work is being done on traffic signals and street light foundations at the turn lane from Silverglen Rd. to Randall Rd. He talked about deck patching on Kirk Rd. Coffinbargar answered questions from the Committee on the progress of Longmeadow Pkwy. He explained that this project should be completed in the Summer of 2022. He stated that lead contaminated soil was found at the site and the removal of that soil will need to be completed.
B. Resolution: Approving a Phase I Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois for Galligan Road from Freeman Road to Binnie Road, Kane County Section No. 21-00532-00-CH
Coffinbarger discussed an increase of traffic congestion, which needs to be addressed. He stated that the project will be Federally eligible for funding. Coffinbargar stated that the project may take 4-5 years depending the completion time of each phase. He detailed the potential timeline of the process. Coffinbargar answered questions from the Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1] Next: 10/6/2021 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin NAYS: Chris Kious ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
The Committee entered Executive Session for the purpose of Land Acquisition at 9:48 a.m. Motioned by Kious, seconded by Berman.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
The Committee returned to Open Session on a motion by Kious, seconded by Martin.
12. New Business
KDOT Dep. Dir. Rickert stated that staff will be submitting an application for the ARP Funding. KDOT will be requesting potential funding to match Job Access Reverse Commute funds, which would be utilized to help people to commute to jobs.
Rickert provided an overview of the RTA sales tax, which was requested by a few Board Members. He discussed funding needs of Kane County and potential consequences of moving funds. He talked about matching funds and capital funds which are used for various projects. Rickert stated the Transportation Improvement Program had a $190M shortfall.
13. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None.
14. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Michael Kenyon, Chris Kious, Tom Koppie, Barbara Wojnicki, John Martin ABSENT: Drew Frasz, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
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