Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Jan. 11.
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
Member Hewitt entered the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Present 6 -Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Absent 1 - Member Casbon
*Electronic Attendance: Member Campos Other Attendees:
In Person:
Alex Carr, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Electronically:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Edward Gallagher, Pace
Jennifer Brennan, Communications
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Kevin Kerrigan, Division of Transportation
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Matt Emde, Division of Transportation
Matthew Smith, Public
Michael Klemens, Division of Transportation
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Patrice Sutton, Finance
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
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.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.2)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-0066
Committee action approving the Public Works, Planning, and Transportation Budget Hearing minutes from October 19, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Wasik, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.2 23-0065
Committee action approving the Public Works, Planning, and Transportation minutes from November 2, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Wasik, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
REGULAR AGENDA
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.3 23-0058
Joint committee action approving Contract Modification Number One with Donohue & Associates, Inc, Chicago, Illinois for the continued engineering services for sanitary sewer system modelling and capacity analysis, design and construction oversight in the amount of $900,000.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, noted that this item includes a contract modification, which is recommended by staff, in order to perform engineering services for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project that was previously approved by the Board.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Hunter, that this joint committee action 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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.4 23-0059
Joint committee action approving Contract Modification Number One with Donohue & Associates, Inc, Chicago, Illinois for the continued engineering services for the facility master plan/risk assessments for capital planning in the amount of $975,000.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, explained that staff recommends this modified contract for engineering services for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project that was previously approved by the Board.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Vice Chair Maine, that this joint committee action 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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.5 23-0008
Director’s Report - Public Works.
There was no Public Works Director's report.
Discussion ensued.
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.6 23-0002
Joint resolution appropriating $8,100,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the intersection improvement of Darrell Road with Case Road and Neville Road, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 1.3 miles.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this item is an appropriation of funds for the improvement of the Darrell Road corridor (with Case Road and Neville Road). Director Schneider also noted that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is planning to extend the Grand Illinois Trail through a portion of this corridor.
Discussion ensued.
The Committee provided direction to move ahead with this project, while also looking into extending the bike trail further, to include an off-road bike trail throughout the entire corridor.
Further discussion ensued.
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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.7 23-0003
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Wauconda Township Road District for the proposed intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Case Road, Neville Road, Dowell Road, and Fisher Road.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, noted that this agreement designates the intersection improvements that will be maintained by the County.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Wasik, 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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.8 23-0001
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with STV Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, to provide Phase III construction engineering services for improvements to the intersections of Darrell Road with Case Road and Neville Road, at a maximum cost of $693,205, and appropriating $835,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this item is a contract to provide construction engineering for improvements to the intersections of Darrell Road with Case Road and Neville Road.
Discussion ensued.
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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.9 23-0005
Ordinance requesting the conveyance of parcels of land for right-of-way and easements from the Villages of Long Grove and Buffalo Grove and authorizing separate agreements with the Villages of Long Grove and Buffalo Grove for the widening and reconstruction of Aptakisic Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Buffalo Grove Road.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this project will widen Aptakisic Road to five lanes between Buffalo Grove Road and Illinois Route 83. Director Schneider noted that this item also includes agreements between the Villages of Long Grove and Buffalo Grove regarding reimbursement to the County for completion of the project.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Maine, seconded by Member Wasik, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.10 23-0006
Joint resolution appropriating a supplemental amount of $215,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds for right-of-way costs associated with the improvements of Aptakisic Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Buffalo Grove Road.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this resolution appropriates the funds needed to acquire right-of-way for the 22 parcels associated with the improvement of Aptakisic Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Buffalo Grove Road. A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Wasik, 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
Absent: 1 - Member Casbon
8.11 23-0009
Director’s Report - Division of Transportation.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, asked for concurrence from the Committee to apply for federal grants for the Cedar Lake Road improvement project. Director Schneider noted that two other grants have been secured thus far for this project.
Discussion ensued.
The consensus of the Committee was to proceed with applying for federal grants for the Cedar Lake Road improvement project.
Director Schneider announced that DOT staff recently received two different awards.
Director Schneider introduced Jon Nelson and Kevin Carrier and explained that they have both been promoted to the positions of Assistant County Engineer.
Discussion ensued.
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
Chair Clark welcomed everyone to the newly restructured Public Works and Transportation Committee.
12. Adjournment
Chair Clark declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
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