421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Transportation Committee  
Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, May 16, 2023  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Ozog at 10:00 AM.  
10:00 AM  
Room 3500B  
MOTION TO ALLOW REMOTE PARTICIPATION  
Chair Ozog moved and Member Chaplin seconded a motion to allow Member Zay to participate  
remotely, under section 7(a) of the Open Meetings Act, at the Transportation Committee  
meeting. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, all "ayes", motion carried.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT  
Chaplin, Evans, Ozog, and Tornatore  
Covert  
Zay  
ABSENT  
REMOTE  
3.  
4.  
5.  
CHAIR'S REMARKS - CHAIR OZOG  
No remarks were offered.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
23-1760  
DuPage County Transportation Committee Minutes-Regular Meeting-Tuesday May 2,  
2023.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
6.A.  
6.B.  
6.C.  
6.D.  
23-1692  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Knapheide Equipment Co. - Chicago,  
to furnish and deliver Force America Parts, for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31,  
2024, for a contract total not to exceed $25,000, per bid 22-085-DOT, first of three (3)  
one-year renewals.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
DT-P-0071-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Complete Fleet Services, Inc., for  
on-call repair service and repair parts for diesel trucks and plows, as needed for the  
Division of Transportation, for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for a  
contract total not to exceed $30,000; per bid 22-097-DOT, first of three renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
DT-P-0072-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Kevin’s Auto & Diesel Repair, for  
on-call repair service and repair parts for trucks and plows, as needed for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for a contract total not  
to exceed $30,000; per bid 22-097-DOT, the first of three (3) renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
DT-P-0073-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to PreCise MRM, LLC, for Fleet  
Tracking Equipment and Service Agreement, for the Division of Transportation, for the  
period of June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $34,000;  
per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) “not suitable to competitive bids” (Sole Source-Software  
manufacturer and sole maintenance/update provider).  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.E.  
DT-P-0074-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Compass Minerals America, Inc., to  
furnish and deliver bulk rock salt, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the  
period June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for a contract total amount of $1,331,270; per  
lowest responsible bid 23-057-DOT, subject to three (3) one-year renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.F.  
DT-P-0075-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Gonzalez Companies, LLC., to provide  
professional construction engineering services, upon request of the Division of  
Transportation, for the period of May 23, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for a  
contract total not to exceed $500,000; professional services (Architects, Engineers &  
Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance  
with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et  
seq.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.G.  
DT-P-0076-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Tecma Associates, Inc., for  
professional construction engineering services for various improvements, Section  
23-CENGR-12-EG, for the period of May 23, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for a  
contract total not to exceed $500,000; professional services (Architects, Engineers &  
Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance  
with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS  
510/et.seq.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.  
CHANGE ORDERS  
7.A.  
23-1691  
DT-R-0211A-22 - Amendment to DT-R-0211-22, issued to Utility Dynamics  
Corporation, for the Street Lighting Improvements along Fabyan Parkway, section  
22-00210-05-TL, to increase the funding in the amount of $625.72, resulting in an  
amended contract total of $105,240.42, an increase of 0.60%.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.B.  
23-1709  
DT-R-0382A-22 – Amendment to Resolution DT-R-0382-22 between the County of  
DuPage and R. W. Dunteman for the Milton Township Lambert Road improvements;  
(Correction of Project Section Number).  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
MOTION TO COMBINE ITEMS  
Chair Ozog moved and Member Chaplin seconded a motion to combine items 7.C. through item  
7.L. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.C.  
23-1701  
Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete - Decrease & Close PO #5766  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.D.  
23-1703  
Plote Construction - Decrease & Close PO #5763  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.  
7.F.  
7.G.  
7.H.  
7.I.  
23-1704  
Vulcan Inc. - Decrease & Close PO #5767  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-1733  
American Surveying & Engineering-Contract Extension PO # 3731-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-1734  
Atlas Engineering Group, Ltd.-Contract Extension PO # 4284-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-1735  
Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd.-Contract Extension PO # 5203-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-1736  
Ciorba Group-Contract Extension PO # 5339-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.J.  
23-1737  
Epstein-Contract Extension PO # 5299-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.K.  
23-1745  
FGM Architects, Inc.-Contract Extension PO # 5300-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.L.  
23-1746  
Knight E/A, Inc.-Contract Extension PO # 4557-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS  
8.A.  
DT-R-0069-23  
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Wayne Township  
Road District, for the 2023 Road Maintenance Program, Section 23-07000-01-GM (No  
County Cost).  
Member Evans requested some background on this item and Director Snyder gave a more  
detailed explanation.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
ORDINANCES  
9.A.  
DT-O-0051-23  
Recommendation to Repeal DTo-16-88-The DuPage County Fair Share Transportation  
Impact Fee Ordinance and Adopt the DuPage County Fair Share Transportation Impact  
Fee Administration Ordinance.  
In response to a question from Member Evans, Director Snyder explained why it is being  
recommended to repeal the ordinance at this time, citing shifts in travel patterns due to  
the pandemic, challenges expending the funds, and the need to collect the fee due to rapid  
population and economic growth has diminished.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.  
TRAVEL REQUESTS  
MOTION TO COMBINE ITEMS  
Chair Ozog moved and Member Chaplin seconded a motion to combine items 10.A. through  
10.F. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.A.  
23-1724  
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023  
through October 6, 2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service  
Excellence (2 of 3) to provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership  
development and service excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation,  
Lodging and Meals, for an estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.B.  
10.C.  
10.D.  
23-1725  
Project Engineer to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023 through October 6,  
2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service Excellence (1 of 3) to  
provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership development and service  
excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation, Lodging and Meals, for an  
estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
23-1726  
Heavy Equipment Crew Leader to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023  
through October 6, 2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service  
Excellence (1 of 3) to provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership  
development and service excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation,  
Lodging and Meals, for an estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
23-1727  
Heavy Equipment Crew Leader to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023  
through October 6, 2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service  
Excellence (3 of 3) to provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership  
development and service excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation,  
Lodging and Meals, for an estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.E.  
23-1728  
Heavy Equipment Crew Leader to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023  
through October 6, 2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service  
Excellence (3 of 3) to provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership  
development and service excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation,  
Lodging and Meals, for an estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.F.  
23-1729  
Heavy Equipment Crew Leader to travel to Effingham, Illinois from October 1, 2023  
through October 6, 2023 to attend the Illinois Public Service Institute Focus on Service  
Excellence (2 of 3) to provide training in the areas of supervisory skills, leadership  
development and service excellence. Expenses to include Registration, Transportation,  
Lodging and Meals, for an estimated County cost of $1,855.64.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
11.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Director Snyder informed the Committee of the decision of the Coalition opposed to the  
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railway merger to file an appeal to the Surface  
Transportation Board's (STB) merger approval. The appeal is based on the Coalition's position  
that the STB failed to take a "hard look" at the impact of the merger on the Coalition  
communities and asks that a supplemental Environmental Impact Study be undertaken to more  
robustly analyze the impacts and appropriate mitigation measures needed as a result of the  
merger.  
Nick Kottmeyer, Chief Administrative Officer, introduced a discussion of replacing Chris  
Snyder, who is both the Director of Transportation and County Engineer. Both positions are  
defined by state statute, and, for DuPage County, both are required. Mr. Kottmeyer  
recommended that Mr. Snyder’s current position be replaced by a separate Director of  
Transportation and separate County Engineer. Mr. Kottmeyer noted that this recommended shift  
in organizational structure reflects the increase in transportation revenues through the Rebuild  
Illinois Program, our own county option motor fuel tax, and adoption of the DOT’s $1.2B Long  
Range Transportation Plan. The role of County Engineer would prioritize the annual and  
multi-year capital program development, monitoring, and delivery. The Director of  
Transportation would be responsible for the overall management and administration of the  
Division of Transportation. It is intended to initiate the recruitment process soon and to hire  
these two positions to allow for overlap and transition of roles and responsibilities while Mr.  
Snyder is still with the county. Following discussion, the Transportation Committee was  
favorable to this organizational change and recruitment timeline.  
Chair Ozog welcomed Christine Rose, from Pace, to our meeting.  
Member Chaplin thanked Director Snyder for assisting her with an issue with one of her  
constituents. She also commented that she has reservations as to the success of an appeal of the  
railroad merger.  
12.  
13.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 AM.