Lake County Gazette

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

1. CALL TO ORDER 

This meeting was held virtually pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020 -07 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 6:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

3. ROLL CALL 

Present 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

4. PUBLIC COMMENT 

Others present : Lisle Stalter, Alternate Member Paul Frank, Alternate Member Marah Altenberg and SMC Staff: Mike Warner, Kurt Woolford, Mike Prusila, Sharon Osterby, Kelcey Traynoff

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 20-0507 

A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this minutes be approval of minutes. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

6.COMMISSION REPORTS 

Director's Report 

6.1.a. 20-0513

Mike Warner discussed the adjustment to the department’s mission essential functions (MEFs). The two MEFs for the department are response to floods and regulatory activities. This matter was presented 

6.1. b. 20-0512

Mike Warner discussed the budget expense reductions the department is making due to COVID-19. He referenced the 2020 Capital Budget Proposed Reductions spreadsheet, which was included in the meeting packet. This matter was presented

Chairman's Report

Chairman Taylor thanked staff for their efforts during the current situation.

6.3 Commissioner's Report 

7. ACTION ITEMS 

IGA w/Lincolnshire for IDNR Buyout Project 20-0504 Mike Warner requested approval of three Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA). These

IGAs are for the Village of Gurnee, the City of Highland Park, and the Village of Lincolnshire as part of the SMC Voluntary Floodplain Buyout Program. All three communities are agreeing to accept long term maintenance, ownership and to preserve the properties as open space. Lisle Stalter made the comment to the Commissioners that if a project is in the community they represent, it would be appropriate for them to recuse themselves from the vote. A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Rummel, that this commission action item be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

7.2 IGA w/Gurnee for IDNR Buyout Project

20-0506 Mike Warner briefly discussed the IGA with the Village of Gurnee. A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Rockingham, that this commission action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 10 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

Abstain: 1 - Member Kovarik 

IGA with Highland Park 2018 IDNR Buyout

20-0515 Mike Warner briefly discussed the IGA with the City of Highland Park. A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Member Maine, that this commission action item be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

IGA with Highland Park Flood Mitigation

20-0511 Mike Warner requested approval of the IGA between SMC and the City of Highland Park for improvements to the Taylor-Perennial storm sewer system along with continued work to remove debris blockages from the Skokie River, with the work outcome to maintain its conveyance capacity. A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this commission action item be approved.Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

7.5 IGA w/Lake Zurich Kildeer Creek Conveyance and Infrastructure Project

20-0505 Mike Warner requested approval of Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (STOCIP) funding for the Kildeer Creek Restoration Project in the Village of Lake Zurich. He also requested approval of the amended IGA with the Village of Lake Zurich for a total not-to-exceed amount of $183,270. A motion was made by Alternate Talbett, seconded by Member Wasik, that this commission action item be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

Village of Beach Park IGA Landslide and Buyouts

20-0514 Voluntary Floodplain Buyout Program for two homes at risk from a landslide within the Village of Beach Park and repair of the bluff slope. A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Kovarik, that this commission action item be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

INFORMATION SECTION

Commissioner Taylor requested to skip the Information Section in the interest of time.

Regulatory Reports

Correspondence 20-0508 This matter was presented

Community Relations/Public Info

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.

ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Rockingham at 6:43 p.m., that this item be adjourn.Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.

Aye: 11 - Member Wasik, Member Rummel, Member Hewitt, Member Pedersen, Member Taylor, Member Maine, Member Rockingham, Member Kovarik, Member Schmit, Alternate Talbett and Member Wysocki

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