Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Dec. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schmit at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
The following were in attendance
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Present 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
Others present: Lisle Stalter, Paula Randall, Amy Wagner, Eric Waggoner, Eric Steffen, Olivia Qian, John Wasik, Mei Zhu and SMC staff: Kurt Woolford, Dijana Silber, Arnold Donato, Kelcey Traynoff, Ernesto Huaracha, Mike Prusila, Mia Gerace
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-1874
The November 2021 minutes were presented, there were no questions.
A motion was made by Alternate Ryback, seconded by Alternate Weidenfeld to approve November 2021 minutes. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
6.1 Director's Report
21-1897
Kurt Woolford shared and discussed the draft Intergovernmental Agreement template for DCEO-STOCIP and stated that the agreements will be finalized after DCEO review of SMC's grant application. Mr. Woolford also introduced Mia Gerace as the new Stormwater Coordinator.
6.2 Chairman's Report
Chairman Schmit briefly discussed the DCEO funding. Chairman Schmit explained that the goal with the DCEO projects was to try to provide benefit across the County. Chairman Schmit also mentioned that after the first round of projects are underway, SMC staff will be seeking and developing additional projects for future funding releases. Chairman Schmit thanked SMC staff for their work in obtaining the grant funding.
6.3 Commissioner's Report
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 November Treasurer's Reports
21-1901
Arnold Donato presented the November 2021 Treasurer’s Report.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Maine to approve November 2021 Treasurer's Report. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.2 SMC Organization Chart
21-1873
Chairman Schmit began the discussion on the SMC Organization Chart and stated that the Engineering Consultants (10) are not SMC employees, but will be temporary contracted resources to assist with DCEO capital projects over the next five years. Kurt Woolford followed with the presentation of the Organization Chart and the following changes: the new Stormwater Coordinator position was placed under the IT/Mapping functional area; the GIS Specialist/Engineering Tech position job title was changed to GIS Analyst/Drone Pilot; and a future Maintenance functional area.
The motion to approve 12/2/21 Organization Chart was made by Member Frank, seconded by Alternate Ryback. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 -Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.3 Bleck Engineering Contract Amendment #4 - DCEO Design/Engineering Wildwood Area Stormwater Infrastructure & Park City Storm Sewer Improvements 21-1898
Kurt Woolford presented contract amendment #4 and requested approval to increase the not-to-exceed amount in the Agreement to $725,675.
Agenda items 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Hewitt to approve items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 -Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.4 Gewalt Hamilton Contract Amendment #4 - DCEO Design/Engineering
Knollwood Subdivision Flood Mitigation and Road Improvements
21-1899
Kurt Woolford presented contract amendment #4 and requested approval to increase the not-to-exceed amount in the Agreement to $414,533.
Agenda items 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Hewitt to approve items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 -Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.5 Hey & Associates Contract Amendment #6 - DCEO Design/Engineering Dady Slough Outlet and Infrastructure Improvements
21-1900
Kurt Woolford presented contract amendment #6 and requested approval to increase the not-to-exceed amount in the Agreement to $328,448.
Agenda items 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Member Hewitt to approve items 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 -Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.6 Eligibility Authorization - Skokie River Channel Improvements Phase 2 21-1915
Kurt Woolford presented and requested approval of the DCEO-STOCIP Eligibility Authorization for Phase 2 of the Skokie River Channel Improvements.
Agenda items 7.6,7.7 and 7.8 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Alternate Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon to approve items 7.6,7.7 and 7.8. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.7 Eligibility Authorization - Talbot Avenue Drainage Improvements
21-1916
Kurt Woolford presented and requested approval of the DCEO-STOCIP Eligibility Authorization for the Talbot Avenue Drainage Improvements.
Agenda items 7.6 and 7.7 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Alternate Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon to approve items 7.6 and 7.7. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.8 Eligibility Authorization - Dady Slough Outlet and Infrastructure Improvements 21-1914
Kurt Woolford presented and requested approval of the DCEO-STOCIP Eligibility Authorization for the Dady Slough Outlet and Infrastructure Improvements. Agenda items 7.6,7.7 and 7.8 were voted on as one action item. A motion was made by Alternate Hunter, seconded by Member Casbon to approve items 7.6,7.7 and 7.8. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.9 Approval of Requested $30M DCEO Budget Expenditures for 14 Regional Stormwater Management Projects 1.0
21-1931
Kurt Woolford requested approval of the $30M DCEO budget expenditures for 14 regional stormwater management projects in Lake County.
A motion was made by Member Frank, seconded by Alternate Hunter, that this commission action item be approved. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
8. INFORMATION SECTION
8.1 Regulatory Reports
21-1902
Kelcey Traynoff briefly discussed the reports for inspection status and monthly review times.
8.2 Correspondence
8.3 Community Relations/Public Info
8.3. Planning, Building and Development FIL50 Certification
21-1918
Kelcey Traynoff presented PB&D’s FIL50 draft IGA as an informational item only. The IGA will be brought back to a future meeting for Commission approval.
21-1872
Kurt Woolford presented SMC’s 30th Anniversary project map along with two newspaper articles regarding algae blooms and the Skokie River Floodplain Enhancement project. 21-1889
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Member Hunter, seconded by Member Maine. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:06pm.
Aye: 9 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Alternate Ryback, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Alternate Hunter and Alternate Weidenfeld
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