Lake County Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee met Sept. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Chair Clark, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent 1 - Member Wilke
Others Present:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Brittany Albrecht Sloan, Public Works
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Emily Karry, Public Works
Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer White, Division of Transportation
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Joseph Arcus, Planning, Building, and Development
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Kevin Kerrigan, Division of Transportation
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Krista Braun, Planning, Building, and Development
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Rubeck, Division of Transportation
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Mary Ross Cunningham, County Board Vice Chair
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Michael Klemens, Division of Transportation
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development
Robin Grooms, County Administrator's Office
Robin Weller, Public
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Thomas Gill, Thomas Engineering Group
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
Member Vealtizek entered the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Public comment was given by Robin Weller regarding the Round Lake Ski Hill project at the corner of Route 120 and Fairfield Road.
6. Chair's Remarks
Member Maine entered the meeting at 8:34 a.m.
There were no Chair's Remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business to discuss.
8. New Business
REGULAR AGENDA
*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*
8.1 22-0023
Director's Report - Planning, Building and Development.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PB&D) Director, had nothing to report.
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.2 22-1232
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $210,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for maintaining streets and highways, including utility services, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that the resolution is to purchase general maintenance materials and services. Director Schneider noted an increase in costs, especially for aluminum.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this Lake County Illinois resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Chair Clark, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.3 22-1233
Joint resolution supporting an application by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant for the creation of a regional and seven county-wide safety action plans.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this resolution formalizes proceeding with collaborating with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to submit an application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider the collar counties for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant money.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, seconded by Member Maine, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Chair Clark, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.4 22-1234
Joint resolution authorizing grant applications to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for an Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program (ITEP) grant for a segment of the Patriot Path, from the Des Plaines River Trail to east of O’Plaine Road, and for the non-motorized improvements constructed as part of the Cedar Lake Road realignment project, from Hart Road to Nippersink Road.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, noted that the County is submitting two different grant applications for non-motorized improvements to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for consideration under the Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Maine, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Chair Clark, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.5 22-0022
Director's Report - Division of Transportation.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, provided an update regarding the new Ride Lake County paratransit service. Director Schneider noted that Pace has inquired if the County would like to make any modifications to the ridership agreement, as the end of the fiscal year is approaching. Director Schneider asked for the Committee's feedback on how to proceed.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to sign the ridership agreement with Pace this fall, but to reassess the agreement next summer prior to signing again.
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.6 22-1224
Joint resolution authorizing the Assumption Resolution supporting the Dissolution of Lakes Region Sanitary District as agreed in the 2019 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Lake County and Lakes Region Sanitary District (LRSD) to merge operations leading to the District’s dissolvement.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, noted that the County has been working on the dissolution of the Lakes Region Sanitary District for two years and that, during that time, Public Works has assumed the responsibilities of operations and maintenance of that District. The District was officially dissolved as of August 10, 2022 and this resolution would finalize the dissolution process.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pedersen, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Chair Clark, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Roberts, Member Vealitzek and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Wilke
8.7 22-1225
Presentation of the Proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program for the Lake County Department of Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, introduced Brittany Albrecht Sloan, Engineering Supervisor, and Emily Karry, Capital Improvement Manager, who gave a presentation regarding the proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program for the Lake County Department of Public Works.
Discussion ensued.
8.8 22-0024
Director's Report - Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, had nothing to report.
9. County Administrator's Report
Gary Gibson, County Administrator, noted that the second round of interviews for the Director of Public Works position will take place in two weeks.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Members' Remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Clark declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
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