Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Sept. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Member Hewitt entered the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Member Casbon entered the meeting at 8:39 a.m.
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Charles Askar, Division of Transportation
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Electronically:
Bianca Diaz, Regional Transit Authority
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
JazMine' Evans, Finance
Jessica Vealitzek, Board Member
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
John Light, Human Resources
Julian Rozwadowski, Division of Transportation
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Matt Emde, Division of Transportation
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Mike Klemens, Division of Transportation
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Paul Frank, Board Member
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sharon Castillo, Division of Transportation
Stacey Krzywanos, Division of Transportation
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There were no comments from the public.
Member Hewitt entered the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.1 23-1211
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $70,000 of Matching Tax funds for Fiscal Year 2023 acquisition of materials and services needed to maintain items such as pavements, shoulders, guardrails, fencing, signage, and right-of-way.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Campos, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Not Present: 1 - Member Casbon
REGULAR AGENDA
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.2 23-1228
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with G.P. Maintenance Services, Inc. of Palos Hills, Illinois, in the amount of $86,500 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Painting Projects for Lake County Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, gave a brief overview of the Public Works buildings and facilities that require painting.
Discussion ensued.
The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Not Present: 1 - Member Casbon
8.3 23-0008
Director’s Report - Public Works.
There was no Public Works Director's Report.
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.4 23-1212
Joint resolution appropriating $1,580,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the maintenance and electrical service of traffic control signals, streetlights, and Lake County PASSAGE field elements, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, and authorizing the one-year renewal clause with Meade, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $1,247,132.20.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this is an annual maintenance contract for electrical service of traffic control signals.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Not Present: 1 - Member Casbon
8.5 23-1205
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Rosemont, Illinois, to provide professional engineering services for improvements to the Robert McClory Bike Path from Russell Road to Illinois Route 137 and from Old Elm Road to Vine Avenue at a maximum cost of $1,034,002 and appropriating $1,241,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that a portion of the Robert McClory Bike Path (from Russell Road to Illinois Route 137 and from Old Elm Road to Vine Avenue) is currently composed of gravel, so this contract would pave that portion of the path and also help to alleviate flooding issues along the path. Director Schneider also noted that safety improvements for pedestrians will also be made as part of this project.
Member Casbon entered the meeting at 8:39 a.m.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Maine, seconded by Member Hunter, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.6 23-1206
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc., Vernon Hills, Illinois, for up to two years of traffic consultant services, at a maximum cost of $150,000 and appropriating $180,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation Funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this is an agreement to provide on call traffic consultant services and studies. A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.7 23-1207
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Iteris, Geneva, Illinois for up to two years of traffic consultant services, at a maximum cost of $150,000 and appropriating $180,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation Funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this is another contract for on-call traffic engineering services.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Hunter, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.8 23-1208
Ordinance requesting the conveyance of parcels of land for right-of-way and easements from the Village of Gurnee and authorizing an agreement with the Village of Gurnee for the intersection improvements at Hunt Club Road and Washington Street.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement outlines the cost share between the County and the Village of Gurnee for intersection improvements at Hunt Club Road and Washington Street.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Casbon, that this ordinance be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.9 23-1209
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) for the improvements at the intersection of Hunt Club Road and Washington Street.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement is with Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) for the intersection improvements at Hunt Club Road and Washington Street.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Campos, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.10 23-1210
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Ciorba Group, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements at the intersection of Hunt Club Road at Washington Street, at a maximum cost of $1,603,176, and appropriating $1,925,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement is for construction engineering services to oversee the intersection improvements project for Hunt Club Road at Washington Street.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.11 23-1213
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Lima Excavating Contractors, Inc., Ringwood, Illinois, in the amount of $10,499,226.99 for the reconstruction of the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Grand Avenue, and appropriating $12,600,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this contract is for the reconstruction of the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Grand Avenue.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.12 23-1214
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Bravo Company Engineering, Lisle, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation (3R) improvement of Fairfield Road, including non-motorized travel improvements, from Rollins Road to Monaville Road, at a maximum cost of $952,636.63 and appropriating $1,145,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement is for a resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvement project of Fairfield Road, from Rollins Road to Monaville Road.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Hunter, that this joint resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
8.13 23-1227
Director’s Report - Division of Transportation.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, gave a brief presentation regarding excess property disposal. Director Schneider noted that there are currently four excess properties that are no longer needed for DOT projects, which are being considered for disposal, including: State Park Road and Muriel Road; Illinois Route 120 and Wilson Avenue; Rollins Road, east of Sheldon Road; and Rollins Road and Illinois 83.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to do more outreach and research regarding the property on State Park Road and Muriel Road, and to proceed with the disposal process for the following properties: Illinois Route 120 and Wilson Avenue; Rollins Road, east of Sheldon Road; and Rollins Road and Illinois 83.
Director Schneider introduced Charles Askar, DOT's new Engineer of Traffic.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
Public comment was made by:
Bianca Diaz.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Member Campos thanked the Division of Transportation staff for their hard work.
12. Adjournment
Chair Clark declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
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