Kane County Transportation Committee met Sept. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call To Order
Chairman Davoust called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.
2. Roll Call
PRESENT Board Member Mark Davoust
Board Member Dale Berman
Board Member Mo Iqbal
Board Member Chris Kious
Board Member Bill Roth
Board Member Ron Ford
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe
REMOTE Board Member Gary Daugherty
Board Member Bill Lenert
ABSENT Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Bates*, Kenyon, Juby*, Lewis, Linder, Molina*, Williams; KDOT staff Rickert, Edwards, Forbes, O'Connell, Nika Way; ASA Frank, Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public including KDOT Atty. Jaeger.
3. 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 Members Lenert and Daugherty attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
4. Approval of Minutes: August 15, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Chris Kious
5. Public Comment (Agenda Items)
None.
6. Finance
A. August Transportation Committee Finance Reports
KDOT Dep. Dir. Thomas Rickert stated the monthly financial reports were on file. He announced they are in the process of searching for a new CFO. He highlighted the standard revenues and expenditures, and the fund balances for their nineteen accounts. Rickert stated that contractual projects occasionally take three to seven years to finish before receiving a final bill from the State. He stressed to the Committee the importance of tracking cash flow for these projects.
B. FY24 Transportation Budget Presentation
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert provided the FY24 Transportation Budget
Presentation. He reviewed the principals for the budget such as the adoption of the County's Five year Transportation Financial Plan. He stated that KDOT's mission statement is to provide and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system, while sustaining the county's vision and values. Rickert listed the primary uses of the nineteen Special Revenue Transportation Funds. He reviewed the proposed FY24 KDOT Budget of $118.67M. All revenue comes from special revenues, the county tax levy, and toll revenue. No revenue increases come from the County's General Fund. The current and upcoming road and bridge capital projects are approximately 84% of budget. Rickert listed in the numerous capital projects. He stated cash flow varies for each capital project. He spoke on the Revenues and Expenditures for FY23 and FY24. He shared KDOT's organizational chart. He stated there are currently 13 vacancies within KDOT. Most of these are professional positions. Rickert reviewed the vacancy impacts on KDOT. He stressed the importance to filling these positions with professionals in order to operate efficiently. He reviewed the general budget information including capital projects and local shares. KDOT does not cover all funding for capital projects. IDOT covers most. He listed the numerous ongoing construction projects taking place around the county. Rickert addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.
7. Maintenance
A. Maintenance Report
KDOT staff Edwards provided the monthly maintenance report. He announced they are finishing the right-away mowing. They received a few new trucks, and completed the county approval policy.
B. Ratifying an Emergency Purchase Affidavit to Purchase Two (2) 2024 Ford F-250 Truck Cab & Chassis for the Kane County Division of Transportation - Units 31 & 47
KDOT staff Edwards provided additional information on this resolution. KC Administration Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Administration Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Ron Ford
AYE: Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford
ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog
8. Planning & Programming
A. Planning & Programming Report
KDOT staff Forbes stated the monthly report was on file. She shared the Kane Kendall newsletter and its funding opportunities. Forbes announced that the Riding in Kane program currently has 60 riders. They continue to increase the number of registered riders. She announced they are meeting with A Metro strategies group to kickoff their marketing plan and to get word out about the Riding in Kane program.
B. Bicycle and Pedestrian App Demonstration
KDOT staff Forbes provided a demonstration of the new Bicycle and Pedestrian App. You can view it at KDO.countyofKane.org/pages/default. It is found online only. This app kicked off in December of 2018. She reviewed the components of the web app such as local and regional trails, bike facilities, trail surface type, forest preserve, bike shops, and level of traffic stress. Forbes reviewed how to report an issue with bike and pedestrian trails. The web app can be shared across multiple social medias. Forbes addressed questions and comments from the Committee.
9. Permitting
A. Permitting Report
KDOT staff Forbes stated the monthly report was on file. She pointed out the transition from the City View system to Esela.
10. Traffic Operations
A. Traffic Operations Report
KDOT staff Forbes stated the monthly report was on file. She reviewed the signal interconnect, and safety operations. She reminded the Committee that KDOT reports any traffic signal issues by email, and that everything goes through the safety group. Forbes addressed questions and comments from the Committee.
11. Project Implementation
A. Project Implementation Report
KDOT staff O'Connell stated the monthly report was on file. She stated they had a successful project information meeting for the North Randall Road Multi Module Project in Elgin, with 40 people in attendance. The information can be found at Randallroadmultimodule.org. She shared numerous photos of the ongoing construction projects around the county. O'Connell addressed questions and comments from the Committee. KDOT staff Forbes presented the Bliss/Main/Fabyan intersection realignment aerial video as of Aug. 15 2023. The project is set to be completed on Nov. 23, 2023.
B. Approving a Contract for Purchase of Wetland Mitigation Credits with V3 Wetland Restoration, LLC of Woodridge, Illinois for Bunker Road Extension, Kane County Section No. 14-00275-01-PV
KDOT staff Forbes addressed questions and comments from the Committee. KC Executive Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Executive Committee
MOVER: Chris Kious
SECONDER: Bill Roth
AYE: Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford
ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog
C. Approving an Amended & Restated Interagency Group Reciprocity Agreement with E-ZPass Interagency Group of Newark, Delaware
KDOT staff Forbes addressed questions and comments from the Committee. KC Executive Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Executive Committee
MOVER: Bill Roth
SECONDER: Ron Ford
AYE: Mark Davoust, Gary Daugherty, Dale Berman, Mo Iqbal, Chris Kious, Bill Lenert, Bill Roth, and Ron Ford
ABSENT: Corinne M. Pierog
D. Campton Township Resurfacing Improvements
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert presented the Campton Township resurfacing improvements. He announced that the Campton Township highway completed their resurfacing at a value of $428K. The highway commissioner discovered there were inadequate quantities in the contract. He stated their staff have looked at different alternatives, and it was determined the best approach was to utilize items by county engineer within the county contract. There are $75K to $9K of unit price cost they are assisting with. He stressed to the Committee that it is important we get these roads resurfaced to ensure public safety. The highway commissioner has agreed to pay back KDOT over the next several years. He addressed questions and comments from the Committee.
E. Kirk Road at Douglas Road Proposed Corporate Headquarters Expansion Project
KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert provided information on the Kirk Road at Douglas Road proposed corporate headquarters expansion project. He stated they are seeking Committee input and guidance. Rickert explained the overview of an Economic development "Project Bluegill", which is located at the Aldi between Hubbard and Fabyan, along Kirk road. The project is to figure out the best way to access the site. He shared an aerial photo and site plan. The county would have to be the lead agency for this project, but only for construction. Rickert stated that 50% of the project would be funded by project Bluegill. No money will come from the County. He addressed a potential new access point at Kirk Road. After receiving guidance from the Committee, multiple steps would have to be taken before starting the project. Rickert addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued. The Committee provided a consensus to move forward with this project.
12. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Ron Ford
13. Executive Session (If Needed)
None.
14. New Business
None.
15. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
None.
16. Adjournment
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
MOVER: Bill Roth
SECONDER: Ron Ford
This meeting was adjourned at 10:19 AM.
https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/6699/23-09-19.pdf
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