Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present 10 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Others present: Lisle Stalter and Paula Randall; SMC staff: Mike Warner, Kurt Woolford, Mike Prusila, Glenn Westman and Kelcey Traynoff
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 20-0393
The February 2020 minutes were presented, there were no questions. A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Alternate Gust, that this minutes be approval of minutes. Motion carried by following voice vote
Aye: 9 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
Absent: 1 - Member Rockingham
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
6.1 Director's Report
6.1. Introduction of New Employee - Arnold Donato
a. Mike Warner introduced new SMC staff member Arnold Donato, who will be the project manager for the Capital Improvement Program. Lisle Stalter introduced Paula Randall who will fill in when Ms. Stalter cannot attend the meeting.
6.1. Drainage District Dissolution/Consolidation - Policy
b. The suggestion was made to move item 6.1.b. later in the agenda to discuss just prior to item 7.5. Motion made by Member Rummel, second by Alternate Talbett. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Aye: 10 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
20-0423 This item was voted on by the Commission to be moved in the agenda to discuss prior to Item 7.5. Mike Warner briefly discussed the Illinois General Assembly – Public Act 101-0298, which addressed Illinois Drainage Code. For academic purposes, Mike put together a hypothetical policy memo for the consolidation of drainage districts. He presented this draft policy and answered questions from Commissioners. The policy will be brought back to the next SMC meeting with modifications as recommended by the
6.2 Chairman's Report
6.3 Commissioner's Report
Commissioner Wasik and SMC Chief Engineer Kurt Woolford discussed their trip to Washington D.C. and reported many contacts were made with knowledgeable staff that will be able to assist SMC in grant and other potential funding programs and in federal legislative efforts.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Treasurer's Report January 2020
20-0387 Mike Warner presented the January Treasurer’s Report for approval. A motion was made by Member Gust, seconded by Alternate Talbett, that this communication or report be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
Absent: 1 - Member Rockingham 7.2
FEMA Grant Application Request-Park City
20-0413 Resolution to approve Stormwater Management Commission Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (STOCIP) funds for drainage/stormwater management project in Park City.
• The project will modify existing drainage and/or stormwater management facilities to increase conveyance and capacity from Belvidere Road south along Knight Avenue to the Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
• The project would utilize STOCIP funds designated for this purpose for $681,818.90.
• This amount will provide the 25 percent local match required for HMGP projects with a total project cost of $2,727,275.60.
• Project costs include engineering, design and construction of stormwater improvements.
Mike Warner requested after-the-fact approval for SMC’s application to IEMA for HMGP available funding. This grant will be used for the Drainage/Stormwater Management project in Park City to modify existing drainage and stormwater management facilities to increase conveyance and capacity from Belvidere Road south along Knight Avenue to Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Maine, that this resolution be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
Starry Lane STOCIP Agreement
20-0402 Kurt Woolford requested approval of utilizing Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (STOCIP) funds in the amount of $100,000, in addition to the previously approved WMB funds, for the Starry Lane Drainage Improvement Project. Adding STOCIP funds to the WMB scope of work would allow for both Phases 1 and 2 to be completed.
A motion was made by Alternate Talbett, seconded by Member Rummel, that this commission action item be approved.. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 10 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
7.4 Wetland Restoration and Preservation Plan Public Comment Period
20-0390 Mike Prusila requested approval for opening a 60-day public comment period for the Wetland Restoration and Preservation Plan (WRAPP). Mike gave background information on how the WRAPP was developed. He also explained that once the 60-day public comment period is closed, the final draft of the WRAPP will be presented to the Commission for approval as an addendum to the Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. He demonstrated the online interactive mapping resource and explained its capability and how it worked. Mike, along with SMC Wetland Specialist, Glenn Westman, answered questions from the Commissioners and public. A motion was made by Member Rockingham, seconded by Member Kovarik.. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Aye: 10 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
7.5 Del Mar Woods Subdivision Stormwater Pipe Temporary Takeback
20-0426 Mike Warner requested approval to proceed to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Lake County and the Del Mar Woods Sanitary District (DMWSD). Mike gave some background information on the area and pipe installation project. He explained that the IGA would work towards dissolution of DMWSD. As part of dissolution, SMC would temporarily take back the stormwater pipe that the agency installed in 2003. Motion language suggested by Chair Taylor; “SMC will proceed to work with the County and the district (DMWSD) when re-established, to develop intergovernmental agreements which include a temporary takeback of the stormsewer (‘with clear title’ – added by Schmit) as shown in the exhibit, and upon financial reconciliation of all expenses and fees necessary to dissolve the district, will also work towards rebating unused district funds to Del Mar Woods residents.
A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Member Schmit, that this commission action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit and Alternate Gust
Nay: 1 - Alternate Talbett
8. INFORMATION SECTION
8.1 Regulatory Reports 20-0329 Kurt Woolford presented the Inspection Reports and Monthly Review Times that were included for review. There were no questions. This matter was presented
8.2 Correspondence Mike Warner spoke about SMC staff kudos for Ashley Strelcheck for the watershed newsletter. This matter was presented
8.3 Community Relations/Public Info Mike Warner spoke about SMC staff kudos for Ashley Strelcheck for the watershed newsletter.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purposes of land acquisition and personnel Motion made by Pedersen, second by Schmit to enter Executive Session for the purpose of personnel and possible land purchase discussion. Subsection 2 (c) 5; of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
9.1 Property Purchase Authorization - North Chicago Parcels
20-0424 Upon returning from Executive session, Mike Warner requested purchase authorization for the North Chicago property. SMC would work through the purchase process with the City of North Chicago and the County Clerk, should the purchase authorization be approved. A motion was made by Member Kovarik, seconded by Member Rummel, that this commission action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 8 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
Abstain: 1 - Member Rockingham Absent: 1 - Member Maine
9.2 Staff Organizational Chart Approval
20-0425 Mike Warner requested approval of the revised Staff Organizational Chart, with a salary adjustment for the specified staff, and to forward to County PWPT and F&A with the recommendation. A motion was made by Member Kovarik, seconded by Member Rockingham, that this commission action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Gust and Alternate Talbett
Absent: 1 - Member Maine 10.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Member Kovarik, second by Member Rockingham at 8:14 p.m.
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