Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Sept. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Maine called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Maine 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
*Electronic Attendance: Chair Clark
Other Attendees:
In Person:
Alex Carr, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Brittany Sloan, Public Works
Emily Karry, Public Works
Gina Roberts, Board Member
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance
Michael Danforth, Board Member
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Paul Frank, Board Member
Robin Grooms, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Electronically:
Anthony Miceli, Speer Financial
Barbara A. Adams, Donahue & Rose, PC
Clay Johnson, Village of Lindenhurst
Ed Gallagher, PACE Bus
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation
Julian Rozwadowski, Division of Transportation
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mary Crain, Division of Transportation
Matt Emde, Division of Transportation
Micah Thornton, Circuit Clerk's Office
Michael Strong, Village of Lake Villa
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Mike Klemens, Division of Transportation
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.
6. Chair's Remarks
Vice Chair Maine expressed that she was happy to help out with the meeting.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.3)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-1337
Committee action approving the Public Works and Transportation Committee minutes from August 30, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Casbon, that these minutes be approved. 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
8.2 23-1338
Committee action approving the Public Works and Transportation Committee minutes from September 6, 2023.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Casbon, that these minutes be approved. 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
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.3 23-1312
Joint resolution appropriating $25,000 of Matching Tax funds for cellular phone service to communicate with various Lake County Division of Transportation field assets, including traffic signals, cameras, and snow and ice equipment and integration with Lake County PASSAGE.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Casbon, that this 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
REGULAR AGENDA
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.4 23-1328
Ordinance providing for the payment of certain outstanding bonds of The County of Lake, Illinois, and authorizing and directing the execution of Escrow Agreement in connection therewith.
Patrice Sutton, Chief Financial Officer, introduced Barbara Adams, Donahue & Rose, PC, who gave an overview of the creation, purpose, and current status of Special Service Area (SSA) Number 16. Background regarding the early payment was also reviewed.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, introduced Clay Johnson, Village Administrator for the Village of Lindenhurst, and Michael Strong, Village Administrator for the Village of Lake Villa, who each thanked the County for their leadership and acknowledged the success of this project.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Campos, 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
8.5 23-1323
Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois, in the amount of $88,952.90 for the Lake County Department of Public Works (LCPW) Maintenance Facility Paving Improvements in Libertyville, Illinois.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, explained that this project is for improvements on the north side of the Public Works Maintenance facility in Libertyville.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Casbon, that this 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 23-1325
Presentation of the Proposed 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program for the Lake County Department of Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, introduced Emily Karry, Capital Improvement Manager, and Brittany Sloan, Engineering Supervisor, who gave a detailed presentation regarding the proposed 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program for the Lake County Department of Public Works.
Discussion ensued.
8.7 23-0008
Director’s Report - Public Works.
There was no Public Works Director's report.
*DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION*
8.8 23-1313
Committee action memo to approve the Fall 2023 Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, briefly outlined the Adopt-A-Highway program.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this Committee action be approved. 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 23-1314
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. of Rosemont, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83, at a maximum cost of $2,086,056 and appropriating $2,504,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement is for phase 3 construction engineering for improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Wasik, that this 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 23-1316
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. Itasca, Illinois, for professional engineering services to evaluate the feasibility of improvements at the intersection of Darrell Road and Roberts Road, at a maximum cost of $222,295 and appropriating $267,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this agreement is for professional engineering services to evaluate the feasibility of improvements at the intersection of Darrell Road and Roberts Road.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon, that this 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 23-1317
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of real property from the State of Illinois that is necessary for the proposed intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Dowell Road and Fisher Road.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this resolution is to accept property from the State of Illinois that is necessary for the proposed intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Dowell Road and Fisher Road.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. 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 23-1318
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Wisconsin Central Ltd. Railroad (RAILROAD), for improvements to the North Avenue highway-rail grade crossing east of Illinois Route 83 in Antioch, Illinois.
23-1318 Location Map, North Avenue Railroad Crossing Repairs
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this is an agreement for improvements to the North Avenue highway-rail grade crossing east of Illinois Route 83.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Campos, seconded by Member Hewitt, that this 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 23-1320
Ordinance providing for the establishment of a County altered speed zone of 35 miles per hour (MPH), currently designated 45 MPH on Millburn Road, from US Route 45 to a point 500 feet east of Mill Creek, located in Newport and Lake Villa Townships.
Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation (DOT) Director, explained that this ordinance is to alter the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH on Millburn Road, from US Route 45 to a point 500 feet east of Mill Creek.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Campos, that this ordinance be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. 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
8.14 23-0009
Director’s Report - Division of Transportation.
There was no Division of Transportation Director's report.
9. County Administrator's Report
Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, provided an update on the Director of Pubic Works search.
10. Executive Session
The Committee entered Executive Session at 10:30 a.m.
A motion was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon, that the Committee go into executive session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Chair Clark, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
10.1 23-1372
Executive Session to discuss purchase or lease of real property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
10.2 23-1373
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
10.2 23-1374
Committee action approving the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee Executive Session minutes from November 2, 2022.
Regular Session resumed at 10:40 a.m. Action was taken outside of Executive Session. A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Campos, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Member Campos, Member Casbon, Member Hewitt, Member Hunter, Vice Chair Maine and Member Wasik
Not Present: 1 - Chair Clark
11. Members' Remarks
There were no remarks from members.
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Maine declared the meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
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