Lake County Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Durkin called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Durkin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
*Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others Present:
Abby Scalf, Communications
Arnold Donato, Stormwater Management
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer White, Division of Transportation
Jesse Vuorenmaa, Public
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Krista Braun, Planning, Building, and Development
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management
Linda Rubeck, Division of Transportation
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Member
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Matthew Smith, Forest Preserve
Michael Klemens, Division of Transportation
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
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 public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair's Remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.5)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
8.1 22-0290
Minutes from February 2, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Maine, that the minutes from February 2, 2022 be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.2 22-0252
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Cardno, Inc., Brookfield, Wisconsin, in the amount of $55,100 for ecological restoration management of wetland and upland buffer areas requiring native landscape maintenance.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.3 22-0253
Committee action memo to approve the Spring 2022 Adopt-A-Highway Program. Attachments: 22-0253 Adopt-A-Highway Spring 2022 Staff Report
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.4 22-0254
Joint resolution appropriating $1,480,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for ice control salt materials needed for the 2022-2023 winter season.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.5 22-0255
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with H&H Electric Company, Franklin Park, Illinois, in the amount of $514,969.28 for the installation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) PASSAGE Field Elements along various routes in Lake County, and appropriating $620,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.6 22-0256
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $566,286.30, for the resurfacing of Audrey Nixon Boulevard, from Jackson Street to Sheridan Road, and appropriating $680,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained the proposed contract for the resurfacing of Audrey Nixon Boulevard, from Jackson Street to Sheridan Road. Director Schneider noted that the work will be completed in the summer. There were no questions or comments from the Committee.
A motion was made by Member Wilke, seconded by Member Wasik, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.7 22-0257
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $861,366.47 for the resurfacing of York House Road, from Delany Road to Illinois Route 131, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 1.39 miles, and appropriating $1,035,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, noted that this item is for a low bid contract award for resurfacing maintenance work for York House Road, from Delany Road to Illinois Route 131. There were no questions or comments from the Committee.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Wilke, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.8 22-0259
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois, to provide Phase II design engineering services for improvements to the intersections of Russell Road with Kilbourne Road, Kenosha Road, and Lewis Avenue, at a maximum cost of $1,204,887 and appropriating $1,450,000 of Matching Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this project includes phase two engineering for three intersections on Russell Road at: Kilbourne Road, Kenosha Road, and Lewis Avenue. Director Schneider noted that two public meetings were held regarding this project, with strong public support for all three intersection treatments. Director Schneider further explained that two of the intersections will become roundabouts (Russell Road and Kenosha Road; and Russell Road and Lewis Avenue), and that the Kilbourne Road intersection 4-way stop will be upgraded.
Discussion ensued.
Director Schneider clarified that the project does not include the addition of a bike path.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Wilke, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.9 22-0260
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Itasca, Illinois, for professional engineering services related to the Phase I Study of the Old McHenry Crossings improvement project, at a maximum cost of $243,315, and appropriating $295,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that the purpose of the agreement is to hire a consultant to perform a study that is required by the federal aid process. The consultant will review prepared documents for compliance during the phase one design engineering portion of the project.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Vealitzek, seconded by Member Clark, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.10 22-0261
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois, for professional engineering services to design a multi-use path along Butterfield Road, from Gregg’s Parkway to Golf Road, at a maximum cost of $643,993, and appropriating $775,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this project includes the construction of a multi-use path along Butterfield Road (from Gregg's Parkway to Golf Road) that will tie into the North Shore Bike Path. The construction for this project will potentially take place at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Maine, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.11 22-0262
Division of Transportation: Annual Department Update.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, provided a brief overview of the DOT's accomplishments from the past year, as well as the Division's goals for the future. Some DOT highlights from the past year include: the County-wide paratransit service, a bike path wayfinding study, and an update of the 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Director Schneider also noted that the DOT had 60 active projects underway last year, which covered 219 lane miles.
Director Schneider noted that the DOT's goals for the next year include: various construction projects, development of the 2022-2027 TIP, pursuing federal funding opportunities, launch of the County-wide paratransit service, and updating project management software.
Discussion ensued.
8.12 22-0022
Director's Report - Division of Transportation.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that the Canadian National Railroad corridor that runs through Grayslake and Round Lake Beach is currently a bottleneck for freight trains and surrounding vehicle traffic. Director Schneider noted that there is also a Metra train line in this area (Metra North Central Service Line), meaning that trains are slowing down in this area to wait for other train traffic to pass. In order to resolve this issue, Canadian National Railroad's proposed plan is to double-track a 2.2-mile segment of the line in the aforementioned corridor.
DOT staff recommended providing a resolution of support for the project, as the Canadian National Railroad has agreed to fund the improvements if support is received for the project. Director Schneider asked the Committee for their feedback.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to support the proposed project and resolution of support. Director Schneider noted that DOT staff will prepare the resolution of support and bring it to a future Committee meeting for approval.
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.13 22-0024
Director's Report - Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, had nothing to report.
*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*
8.14 22-0023
Director's Report - Planning, Building and Development.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, provided a brief update regarding the waste hauling project for unincorporated Lake County residents. Director Waggoner noted that the new waste hauling services are set to go live on June 1, 2022. He further explained that the contracts for both vendors require the vendors to provide a service-based brochure to the residents of unincorporated Lake County who will be receiving the new service. Staff is in the process of reviewing those draft brochures.
Director Waggoner also noted that staff are finalizing a postcard for residents of unincorporated Lake County that highlights the temporary open burning restrictions, as well as the permanent regulations that will begin in June. The postcard will also explain the differences between the temporary restrictions and permanent regulations.
Director Waggoner requested that the Committee review staff's proposed 2022 work plan, which will be presented at next the Committee meeting next week.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Members' Remarks.
12. Adjournment
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