At a recent meeting, the Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a joint resolution to extend a delegation agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to participate in the solid-waste management site inspection and enforcement program.
Joint resolution requesting an extension of the existing Delegation Agreement between
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Lake County for the solid waste
management site inspection and enforcement program.
The Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee is responsible for the county’s transportation, water districts and sanitary districts. Meetings are typically held at 8:30 a.m. on the two Wednesdays preceding the County Board meeting.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the committee.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
8:30 AM
Lake County Illinois
Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex
18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085-4351
Assembly Room, 10th Floor
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1. 16-0576
Chair Thomson Carter called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Present 9 -
Others present:
Yvette Albarran, Purchasing
Chuck Bartels, Lake County Board Member
Barry Burton, County Administrator
Steve Carlson, Lake County Board Member
Anthony Cooling, Finance and Administrative Services
Evan Craig, Sierra Club
Cameron Davis, Assistant County Administrator
Matt Fronk, State's Attorney Office
Ben Gilbertson, County Administrator's Office
Kevin Gow, District 51
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Emily Karry, Division of Transportation
Mary Kenar, Campenlla & Sons
Barbara Klipp, Livable Lake County
Peter Kolb, Public Works
Mike Kuhn, Health Department
Aaron Lawlor, County Board Chairman
Ashley Lucas, Division of Transportation
Larry Mackey, Lake County Health Department
Tim Marabella, Lake County Contractors Association
Amy McEwan, Deputy County Administrator
Bill Morris, Lake County Resident
Audrey Nixon, Lake County Board Member
Kathleen O'Connor, Libertyville Township Supervisor
Steve Park, Lake County Transportation Alliance
Phil Perna, Public Works
Pete Olson, Lake County Building Trades
Heather Rowe, Village of Libertyville
Steve Simmons, Sierra Club Illinois
Bob Schultz, Lake County Contractors Alliance
Linda Soto, Mayor of Hainesville
Diane Stark, Livable Lake County
Paula Trigg, Division of Transportation
Jennie Vana, Communications
Blanca Vela-Schneider, County Board Office
Mike Wheeler, Finance and Administrative Services
Michael Wolff, Lake County Contractors Alliance
Suzanna Zupec, Lake County Transportation Alliance
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Member Carter Thomson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1 16-0551
Minutes from April 6, 2016.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Mathias, to approve
the minutes for items 3.1 through 3.3. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen and Member Taylor
Aye: 7 -
Not Present: 2 - Member Maine and Member Werfel
3.2 16-0578
Minutes from April 27, 2016.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Mathias, to approve
the minutes for items 3.1 through 3.3. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen and Member Taylor
Aye: 7 -
Not Present: 2 - Member Maine and Member Werfel
3.3 16-0579
Minutes from May 4, 2016.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Mathias, to approve
the minutes for items 3.1 through 3.3. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen and Member Taylor
Aye: 7 -
Not Present: 2 - Member Maine and Member Werfel
4. Added to Agenda
There were no items added to the agenda.
5. Public Comment
Lake County resident Bill Morris spoke in opposition of the Route 53 study.
(Member Werfel arrived at 8:35 a.m.)
Suzanne Zupec of the Lake County Transportation Alliance spoke in support of the Route
53 study.Tim Marabella of Lake County Contractors Association expressed support of the Route53 study.Lake County Resident Kevin Gow expressed opposition of the Route 53 study.
Mayor Heather Rowe of the Village of Libertyville spoke in support of the Route 53 study.
Steve Park of Lake County Transportation Alliance spoke in support of the Route 53
study.
Mayor Linda Soto of the Village of Hainseville expressed support of the Route 53 study.
Diane Stark of Livable Lake County expressed opposition of the Route 53 study.
Gloria Charlan of Livable Lake County spoke in opposition of the Route 53 study.
Evan Craig of the Sierra Club expressed opposition of the Route 53 Project.
Barbara Klipp of Livable Lake County expressed opposition of the Route 53 Project.
Pete Olsen of the Lake County Building Trades expressed support of the Route 53 study.
Chair Thomson Carter expressed the need to further discuss this project but noted that
the County Board has already voted to support the Route 53 study.
6. Old Business
There was no old business to conduct.
7. New Business
There was a consensus to move to remove item 7.2 from the agenda, move item 7.30
ahead of item 7.7, and to consider items 7.7 through 7.13 in one vote.
Upon inquiry, Public Works Director Peter Kolb noted item 7.2 is being removed to allow
the attorney of Woodland Apartments time to review the agreement. It is anticipated that
it will come back for consideration at the June 29, 2016 meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS
7.1 16-0592
Joint resolution executing a contract with RJ Underground Inc., Kenosha, Wisconsin, for
the Arden Shores Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $594,204.
Public Works Director Peter Kolb reported RJ Underground Inc. was selected to replace
the water main system for Arden Shores.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and Member Werfel
Aye: 8 -
Not Present: 1 - Member Maine
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7.2 16-0595
Joint resolution authorizing a utility easement agreement and payment in the amount of
$6,500 to Woodlands on Green Bay, LLC, related to the Arden Shores Water Main
Replacement Project.
This item was removed from the agenda.
7.3 16-0548
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Synagro, Baltimore, Maryland, for a biosolids
management program for Lake County Public Works in an estimated annual amount of
$597,880.
Public Works Director Peter Kolb reported this contract will allow Synagro to haul the
County's biosolids to clients in McHenry County and apply it to their land and farm fields.
It was noted that the County does not receive revenue from clients but the County is not
able to use these biosolids in Lake County and must haul it away. It was noted that the
new biosolids processing facility will allow the County to use the biosolids on County
property.
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Mathias, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and Member Werfel
Aye: 8 -
Not Present: 1 - Member Maine
7.4 16-0040
Director’s Report - Public Works.
Public Works Director Peter Kolb reported on the Lake Michigan Water Project. The
project has been broken down into four contracts and is anticipated to come within the
estimated project cost of $46,000,000. The first bid opening will occur June 10, 2016.
He noted that some easements are taking longer than anticipated to acquire. Discussion
ensued.
Mr. Kolb noted that pending approval by the Financial and Administrative Committee for a
title and pay level change, Andrea Norwood is expected to be hired to fill the Manager of
Finance and Financial Control position.
(Member Maine arrived at 9:15 a.m.)
Mr. Kolb noted that his department is also seeking approval of a Contract Account
Manager position from the Financial and Administrative Committee. County Administrator
Barry Burton noted the new position would provide additional oversight on complex
contracts.
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DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
7.5 16-0590
Joint resolution authorizing, on behalf of the Lake County Coordinated Transportation
Services Committee (LCCTSC), an application to the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA) for a Section 5310 grant for the continuation of the Ride Lake County Central
Project in cooperation with Pace, the Townships of Fremont, Libertyville, and Shields,
and the Villages of Libertyville and Mundelein, subject to further County Board approval.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg reported the Rapid Transit Authority (RTA)
has released a call for existing projects. As part of its application process, RTA requires
approval from the Public Works and Transportation Committee. Ms. Trigg reviewed the
Committee's policy on paratransit coordination with Lake County Coordinated
Transportation Services Committee (LCCTSC). She reviewed the financial implications
of the County matching 70 percent of the grant during the first two years, 55 percent in
year three, and 30 percent in years four and five. Kathleen O'Connor of LCCTSC
remarked that the paratransit study will help identify the needs of Lake County so that
LCCTSC can make good decisions on what projects to support. Member Maine
continued to express concern regarding the length of pilot projects and the need in
determining financial responsibility of these programs. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Mathias, seconded by Member Durkin, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.6 16-0593
Joint resolution authorizing, on behalf of the Lake County Coordinated Transportation
Services Committee (LCCTSC), an application to the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA) for a Section 5310 grant for the continuation of the Ride Lake County West Project
in cooperation with Pace, the Townships of Antioch, Avon, Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa
and Wauconda, subject to further County Board approval.
A motion was made by Member Werfel, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
7.30 16-0576
Joint resolution requesting an extension of the existing Delegation Agreement between
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Lake County for the solid waste
management site inspection and enforcement program.
This item was moved up on the agenda.
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Larry Mackey and Mike Kuhn of the Health Department presented. Mr. Kuhn indicated
that the County's current delegation agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency (IEPA) is set to expire on June 30, 2016. Risk Department is working on the
requirements for a new delegation agreement but an extension to the existing agreement
is needed to continue the local solid waste inspection and enforcement program.
A motion was made by Member Taylor, seconded by Member Maine, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION (continued)
Chair Thomson Carter reported items 7.7 through 7.13 are maintenance items. Noting a
conflict of interest, Member Hewitt reported she would abstain from the vote on item 7.13.
7.7 16-0554
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Superior Road Striping Inc., Melrose Park,
Illinois, in the amount of $209,814, for the removal and replacement of reflective
pavement markers with recessed pavement markers at various locations on the County
highway system, and designated as Section 16-00000-12-GM.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.8 16-0556
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Superior Road Striping Inc., Melrose Park,
Illinois, in the amount of $413,924.46 for the removal, replacement or refurbishment of
pavement markings on bituminous and concrete pavements of various County highways,
and designated as Section 16-00000-15-GM.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.9 16-0555
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Campanella & Sons Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois,
in the amount of $210,492.46, for the modifications of existing stormwater detention
basins to improve functionality and water quality, and designated as Section
15-00999-10-DR.
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A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.10 16-0557
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with National Power Rodding Corp., Chicago,
Illinois, in the amount of $29,563.02, for televising, inspecting and cleaning storm sewers
along various County highways, and designated as Section 16-00000-05-GM.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.11 16-0558
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with J.A. Johnson Paving Company, Arlington
Heights, Illinois, in the amount of $306,425.23, for hot mix asphalt (HMA) patching on
Buffalo Grove Road, from Deerfield Parkway to Main Street, and designated as Section
16-00249-04-RS
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.12 16-0559
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Chicagoland Paving Inc., Lake Zurich, Illinois,
in the amount of $122,970.02, for the hot mix asphalt (HMA) surface removal, base repair
with undercut contingencies and resurfacing with HMA binder and surface courses on
Marshall Avenue in the Grant Township Road District, and designated as Section
16-08101-01-GM.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.13 16-0560
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Chicagoland Paving Inc., Lake Zurich, Illinois,
in the amount of $75,929.54, for the overlaying of existing pavement with hot mix asphalt
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(HMA) surface course and cutting back butt joints on various Waukegan Township Road
District streets, and designated as Section 16-16000-01-GM.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Durkin, that items
7.7 through 7.13 be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Maine,
Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and Member Werfel
Aye: 8 -
Abstain: 1 - Member Hewitt
7.14 16-0547
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with TGF Enterprises Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, for
herbicide application to the right-of-way for the Lake County Division of Transportation in
an estimated annual amount of $32,455.08.
A motion was made by Member Sauer, seconded by Member Durkin, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.15 16-0563
Joint resolution authorizing emergency procurement contracts with Alfred Benesch &
Company, Naperville, Illinois, in the amount of $14,854.52 and Berger Excavating
Contractors Inc., Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $825,586.39 for emergency
procurement and replacement of the collapsed culvert/bridge under Diamond Lake Road,
between Gilmer Road and Illinois Route 60 at Indian Creek, appropriating a supplemental
amount of $295,000 of County Bridge Tax funds, and designated as Section
13-00139-06-DR.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg reported an appropriation of $600,000
was approved in November 2014 but that the collapse of a culvert on Diamond Lake
Road escalated the work needed and an emergency procurement was sought. As a
result, a supplemental appropriation is needed.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Werfel, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.16 16-0566
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency procurement contract with Campanella and
Sons Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $116,404.74 for emergency procurement
and replacement of the culverts under Grass Lake Road, 625 feet east of Illinois Route
83, and Kenosha Road, 300 feet north of 21st Street, appropriating $125,000 of County
Bridge Tax funds for this contract and other emergency related procurements, and
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designated as Section 15-00999-21-DR.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Mathias, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.17 16-0567
Joint resolution appropriating $600,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the
acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other
right-of-way costs associated with the improvement of Cedar Lake Road, from Illinois
Route 120 to Nippersink Road, and designated as Section 08-00065-02-RS.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.18 16-0570
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $350,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for
Transportation funds for the acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or
condemnation, and other right-of-way costs associated with the improvement to the
intersection of Hart Road, at U.S. Route 14, and designated as Section 09-00174-05-CH.
A motion was made by Member Sauer, seconded by Member Taylor, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.19 16-0573
Joint committee action item approving Change Order No. 2 consisting of an increase of
$1,662.50 for additions to the Various Culvert Linings Construction Contract, and
designated as Section No. 14-00999-06-DR.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg indicated the balancing change order
exceeded 10 percent and requires Committee approval.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this
committee action item be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
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7.20 16-0586
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Bollinger, Lach & Associates Inc., Itasca,
Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the intersection improvement of Miller
Road, at U.S. Route 12, for a maximum cost of services described as $292,165.67,
appropriating $355,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds, and designated as
Section 15-00118-12-CH.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg reported that this project is for design
engineering services. Acquisition of right-of-way is still needed with construction to begin
in a couple of years.
A motion was made by Member Taylor, seconded by Member Sauer, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.21 16-0587
Joint resolution appropriating $625,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for the replacement
of the culvert under Casmir Pulaski Drive at the Skokie River, and designated as Section
14-00196-09-DR.
A motion was made by Member Sauer, seconded by Member Maine, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.22 16-0588
Joint resolution appropriating $535,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for the repair of bike
path bridges on the Robert McClory Bike Path, over Russell Road and Illinois Route 173,
and designated as Section 16-00173-14-BR.
A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.23 16-0589
Joint resolution appropriating $120,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for the
acquisition of necessary right-of-way, by agreement or condemnation, and other
right-of-way costs associated with the intersection improvement of Wilson Road at
Nippersink Road, and designated as Section 03-00070-06-CH.
A motion was made by Member Sauer, seconded by Member Werfel, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
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Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.24 16-0562
Joint resolution providing for the receipt of a maximum of $200,000 reimbursement of
Unified Work Program (UWP) federal planning funds from the Chicago Metropolitan
Agency for Planning (CMAP), to the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) for
the Paratransit Market Study, appropriating $250,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation
funds, and designated as Section 16-00280-05-ES.
Chairman Thomson Carter reported this resolution is to allow for a consultant for the
paratransit study.
A motion was made by Member Mathias, seconded by Member Werfel, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.25 16-0561
Joint resolution providing for the receipt of $160,691.47, which is the state fiscal year
(SFY) 2017 reimbursement from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP),
to the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT), of federal highway planning
assistance funds that flow through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
A motion was made by Member Durkin, seconded by Member Maine, that this
resolution be approved and referred on to Financial and Administrative Committee.
Motion carried by voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.26 16-0511
Ordinance providing for the establishment of an altered speed zone of 45 miles per hour
(M.P.H.), currently posted as 55 M.P.H on Deep Lake Road, County Highway 36, from
North Avenue to the State Line, located in Antioch Township, in conformity with Chapter
625 - Section 5/11-604 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg indicated staff requested the speed study
based on the evaluation of crash history, vehicular speed, location of driveways, and
pedestrian traffic.
A motion was made by Member Mathias, seconded by Member Durkin, that this
ordinance be recommended for adoption to the consent agenda. Motion carried by
voice vote.
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Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.27 16-0512
Ordinance providing for the establishment of an altered speed zone of 40 miles per hour
(M.P.H.), currently posted 45 M.P.H. on Gilmer Road, County Highway 26, from a point
200 feet north of Cardinal Drive to a point 450 feet south of Indian Creek Road, located in
Fremont Township, in conformity with Chapter 625 - Section 5/11-604 of the Illinois
Compiled Statutes.
A motion was made by Member Mathias, seconded by Member Durkin, that this
ordinance be recommended for adoption to the consent agenda. Motion carried by
voice vote.
Chair Thomson-Carter, Vice Chair Sauer, Member Durkin, Member Hewitt,
Member Maine, Member Mathias, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor and
Member Werfel
Aye: 9 -
7.28 16-0515
Presentation of the Draft Five Year Program.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg presented the Five Year Program plan.
The County partners with surrounding agencies to improve the quality of life in Lake
County. The four capital revenue streams are County Bridge Tax, Matching Tax, Motor
Fuel Tax, and Sales Tax. Some of the revenue sources have limitations on how the
funds can be expended. The County also pursues outside revenue sources via grants.
The FAST Act was reapproved, which continues revenue funding, but there are no new
revenue sources. Ms. Trigg identified the funds to be utilized for preserving existing
infrastructure, modernizing and/or expanding infrastructure, and repaying bonds.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee is to endorse this program, as presented.
A presentation was provided.
7.29 16-0028
Director’s Report - Transportation.
Division of Transportation Director Paula Trigg reported that the Illinois Department of
Transportation's (IDOT's) Highway Improvement Plan includes the Railroad Underpass
Project on Route 41 and Grand Avenue. There was need to stage the project. Utilities
are currently being moved and right-of-way has been acquired.
IDOT's Highway Improvement Plan reflects land acquisition funding in 2017 for the Route
22 Improvement Project with funding for the design, engineering, and construction in
future years.
Ms. Trigg reported the Fairfield and Monaville Roads Intersection Improvement public
hearing meeting was held on Tuesday, June 7. A second public hearing meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 regarding the study of Wadsworth Road at Dilley's,
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Route 41, and Kilbourn Roads.
Ms. Trigg indicated that an IDOT letting is scheduled for Friday, June 10 for the
resurfacing of Route 45 in Mundelein, resurfacing of Route 83 in Lake Villa, and the
replacement of damaged reflectors along roads.
Ms. Trigg reported on road closures including Fairfield Road at the railroad from
Wednesday, June 8 - Friday, June 17, Fairfield Road north of Grand for two weeks
beginning Monday, June 13, Washington Street west of Lake Avenue from Friday, June
17 - Monday, June 20. Daily road closures will occur on Miller Road from Illinois 59 to
Route 12 from Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17 and Miller Road from Kelsey Road to
Route 59, from Monday, June 20 - Tuesday, June 21.
Ms. Trigg reported that volunteers, who support the Adopt-A-Highway Program, have
requested recyclable bags be used, resulting in improved sustainability efforts.
The public hearing for Special Service Area 17 will be held on Wednesday, June 22,
2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fremont Township Center.
8. Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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Public Works and Transportation June 8, 2016
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Meeting minutes prepared by Blanca Vela-Schneider.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman
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Vice-Chairman
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Public Works and Transportation Committee
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