Lake County Gazette

Lake County Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee met Dec. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Durkin called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Chair Durkin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call of Members

Present 6 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke

Absent 1 - Vice Chair Pedersen

*Electronic Attendance: All Members

Other Attendees:

Abby Scalf, Communications

Al Giertych, Division of Transportation

Alex Carr, Communications

Austin McFarlane, Public Works

Carissa Casbon, Board Member

Carl Kirar, Facilities

Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office

Chris Anderson-Sell, Communications

Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office

Gina Roberts, Board Member

James Anderson, Lake County Forest Preserves

James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office

Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office

Joel Sensenig, Public Works

Jon Nelson, Division of Transportation

Joseph Arcus, Planning, Building, and Development

Julie Simpson, Board Member

Karen Fox, State's Attorney's Office

Kevin Hunter, Board Member

Krista Braun, Planning, Building, and Development

Kristy Cechini, County Board Office

Kurt Woolford, Stormwater Management

Larry Mackey, Health Department

Lisle Stalter, State's Attorney's Office

Marah Altenberg, Board Member

Mary Crain, Division of Transportation

Mary Ross Cunningham, Board Member

Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office

Melissa Gallagher, Finance

Michael Danforth, Board Member

Paras Parekh, Board Member

Patrice Sutton, Finance

Paul Frank, Board Member

Peter Adrian, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County

Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development

RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing

Sandy Hart, Board Member

Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation

Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing

Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office

Walter Willis, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County

Yvette Albarran, Purchasing

Adam Zawislak, Daily Herald

Austin Knight, DuPage County

Jennifer Vackar, Grant Township

Jon Cokefair, First Fire Protection District of Antioch/ Antioch Fire Department

Kelly Kirkman, RSM US LLP

Lincoln Knight, Wauconda Township

Scott Weisbruch, Wauconda Township Highway

Andrew Gibson, public

Ben Miller, public

Bill Jackel, public

Bob Waller, public

Brian O'Donnell, public

Bruce Goeckner, public

Carol Smith, public

Casey Kobeszko, public

Cathleen Dohrn, public

Charles Sommer, public

Chris Boreland, public

Chris Geiselhart, public

Conrad Stanek, public

D. G., public

Debbie Egger, public

Dennis Malec, public

Donald Harper, public

Donna Hymel, public

Doris Hodes, public

Dunkelberg Dunkelberg, public

Emily Petrusky, public

Erin Marbach, public

Gerald Dismer, public

Jack Raslawski, public

Janelle Duchaine, public

Janet A Smart, public

Jennifer Lueck, public

Joel Kos, public

John Travers, public

Judy Evans, public

Judy Martini, public

Karen Romano, public

Kathy Faber, public

Kenneth Schramer, public

Kim Isaacson, public

Kim Kiesgen, public

Larry Leafblad, public

Leslie Perry, public

Lori Knutson, public

M Yarbrough, public

Marc Kaplan, public

Martin Bodnar, public

Mary Fortmann, public

Michael Flaws, public

Michael Romani, public

Mike McCarty, public

Patricia Murdock, public

Penny Gates, public

Peter Caracci, public

Ray Wicklander, public

Renee Zalatoris, public

Richard Browne, public

Robert Taylor, public

Ron Wendricks, public

Ronald Marotta, public

Ronnie Belcher, public

Rozz Hunter, public

Sarah Luszczyk, public

Sarah Surroz, public

Steve Carlson, public

Sue Obecny, public

Sunshine Kurman, public

Tim Damato, public

Vojt Barys, public

Wendy Litwitz, public

WRE, public

X Y, public

4. Addenda to the Agenda

There were no additions or adjustments to the agenda.

5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)

Public comment will be heard later in the meeting.

6. Chair's Remarks

Chair Durkin had no remarks.

7. Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business.

8. New Business

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS

8.1 21-1909

Presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Schedule of Income and Expenses for the County’s Northwest System, Northeast Central System, and Southeast Sanitary Sewer Systems.

Austin McFarlane, Public Works Interim Director, explained the purpose of the regional reports is to satisfy the requirements in their sewer agreement with wholesalers. He introduced Kelly Kirkman, Senior Manager with RSM, to provide a summary of the reports.

This matter was presented.

8.2 21-0053

Director’s Report - Public Works.

Austin McFarlane, Public Works Interim Director, thanked the Committee for their patience and support for Public Works over the last year and wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday.

DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

8.3 21-0051

Director’s Report - Division of Transportation.

Shane Schneider, Division of Transportation Director, had no report but wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays.

PLANNING, BUILDING and DEVELOPMENT

8.4 21-1910

Committee action to amend an agreement extending the Final Plat approval date for the Wanish Park Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, introduced Krista Braun, Planning and Zoning Manager, to provide a background of the project and the details of the request. She explained the project was delayed due to the economic downturn in 2008. Five amendments to the development agreement have been approved since 2012, and the fifth amendment is set to expire. This sixth amendment is for two years and it requires compliance with the current Lake County Code and Watershed Development Ordinance. Discussion ensued.

A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this committee action item be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 6 - Member Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke

Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Pedersen

8.5 21-1881

Discussion of franchise agreement highlights for residential waste collection service for non-exempted unincorporated areas in Lake County.

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, began the presentation stating they have publicized the discussion through various outreach sources. Also, they combined the two agenda items, franchising for waste hauling services in unincorporated areas and the draft ordinance to restrict open burning of landscape waste in unincorporated areas, into one presentation.

Krista Braun, Planning, Building and Development, explained the public engagement efforts and went over the timeline and status.

RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing, explained the waste hauling contracts. The goal was to expand the range of services at a competitive cost. There will be two contracts, one for NW/NE and SW/SE quadrants. There is also a landscape service option and a 10% senior discount. It is a five-year agreement without an option to renew.

Director Waggoner asked if it was okay to continue the presentation into the other agenda item. Chair Durkin read the agenda item 8.6 title and proposed that both items be presented together and asked if the Committee had any questions about taking them together. There were no questions, the presentation continued and agenda items 8.5 & 8.6 were discussed together.

Joe Arcus, Senior Planner, presented the Chapter 94 Draft changes to the public nuisance ordinance. Modifications were based on committee feedback and a town hall meeting. They include clarifications and definitions.

Next steps: Bring the two items back at the January PWPT meeting for Joint Committee action and the County Board for final approval. If approved, the start date for service is estimated to be June 1st, if the Board takes action in January to approve the ordinance and contracts. They will come back in the winter about the temporary burning restrictions until the permanent restrictions are in effect.

The following provided public comment against the open burning restrictions:

Lori Knutson

Brian O’Donnell

Erin Marbach

Martin Bodnar

Ronnie Belcher

Kim Isaacson

Joel Kos

Vojt Barys

Leslie Perry

Conrad Stanek

Michael Flaws

Ron Wendricks

Joe Szmasko (in person)

Mike MCarty

Marc Kaplan

Bruce Goeckner

The following provided public comment in support of the open burning restrictions: Larry Leafblad (with flexibility)

Chris Geiselhart

The following provided public comment on waste hauling concerns:

Lori Knutson

Erin Marbach

Kim Isaacson

Joel Kos

Vojt Barys

Joe Szmasko (in person)

Judy Martini

Mike MCarty

The following provided public comment in support of one waste hauler:

Gerald Dismer

Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, concluded the public comment at 10:15 a.m.

Chair Durkin let Director Waggoner speak before the Committee discussion. Director Waggoner thanked everyone who took the time to speak. He wanted to clarify the agreement and the ordinance. For the Waste Franchise Agreement, this doesn't affect Home Owner's Associations (HOA) that already have a contract with a hauler. There are certain exempt areas including townships that have previously enacted franchise agreements, and any HOAs that previously executed contracts with a single hauler. Also, for the overall costs concerns, people can opt-out of the landscape service. Opening Burning – The draft does not prohibit the open burning of all landscape waste materials. Woody materials are allowed. Small (3’x3’) recreational fires are allowed year-round. Burning of garbage, construction materials and junk and debris are already prohibited and enforced.

Discussion ensued.

Member Wilke left the meeting at 10:31 a.m.

Chair Durkin left the meeting at 10:34 a.m. and returned at 10:36 a.m.

Based on a straw poll of members present, Director Waggoner will bring back, for action, a version that has the original 500 foot setback exception and an alternate version ready to vote on if based on the direction of the Committee.

This matter was discussed

8.6 21-1882

Discussion of an ordinance amending Chapter 94: Public Nuisances of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances regulating open burning of landscape waste.

As stated in agenda item 8.5, Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, began the presentation stating they have publicized the discussion through various outreach sources. Also, they combined the two agenda items, franchising for waste hauling services in unincorporated areas and the draft ordinance to restrict open burning of landscape waste in unincorporated areas, into one presentation.

Agenda items 8.5 & 8.6 were discussed together.

This matter was discussed

8.7 21-0052

Director’s Report - Planning Building and Development.

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development Director, had nothing to report. They will continue to keep the Committee members updated on communications to the public as well as progress in preparation for the January meeting.

9. County Administrator's Report

Matt Meyers, Assistant County Administrator, reported that the Energy & Environment Committee meeting was starting late, at 11:35am.

10. Executive Session

There was not an executive session.

11. Members' Remarks

Member Wasik remarked we should have better incentives for constituents to mulch and create better habitats through our building and zoning ordinances.

Chair Durkin commended the people on the Committee for the input and discussions. He thinks it's a great Committee.

12. Adjournment

Chair Durkin adjourned the meeting at 11:24 a.m.

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