Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Feb. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schmit at 6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
The following were in attendance
Present 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Others present: Glenn Ryback, Lisle Stalter, Paula Randall, Grant Benjamin, Shamus Quinn and SMC staff: Kurt Woolford, Dijana Silber, Arnold Donato, Kelcey Traynoff, Mike Prusila, Brian Frank, Sharon Østerby, Glenn Westman, Ernesto Huaracha, Darcy McNeill, Juli Crane
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0207
The January 2022 minutes were presented, there were no questions.
A motion to approve minutes was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Rockingham. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
6.1 Director's Report
6.1. Staff Acknowledgment: Darcy and Glenn 20 years of service
a Kurt Woolford congratulated and thanked SMC staff, Darcy McNeill and Glenn Westman, for their 20 years of service with SMC.
6.1. Manitou Creek Re-naming
22-0199
Mike Prusila presented on the Manitou Creek re-naming. He stated that in January 2022, SMC was informed that the U.S. Board on Geographic Names had approved the name change in December 2021. SMC and Lake County mapping products have been changed to indicate the new name, Manitou Creek. Mr. Prusila explained that SMC will be using the name Manitou Creek moving forward and the name change has been made on the website and mapping applications. Mr. Prusila also thanked Manitou Creek Clean Water Alliance member, Grant Benjamin, for providing a picture of a new sign showing the Manitou Creek name change.
This matter was presented
6.1. USDA Upper Des Plaines River Watershed Investigation
22-0200
Kurt Woolford provided an update on the USDA Upper Des Plaines River Watershed investigation. Mr. Woolford explained that the USDA has received funding and will be hiring a consultant to perform a preliminary investigation and prepare a feasibility report. The preliminary investigation will look at the upper Des Plaines River watershed in Wisconsin and Lake County and will help in the effort to work towards mitigating flooding in the Des Plaines River watershed.
This matter was presented
6.2 Chairman's Report
6.2. SMC Funding Assistance Programs
a Chairman Schmit presented on the different SMC funding assistance programs (DCEO, WMB, WMAG, SIRF, BMP Implementation Program, and the Voluntary Floodplain Buyout Program). Chairman Schmit summarized each program to provide guidance to Commissioners on the available SMC funding opportunities.
This matter was presented
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This matter was presented
6.3 Commissioner's Report
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 January 2022 Treasurer's Report
22-0210
Arnold Donato presented the January 2022 Treasurer’s Reports
A motion to approve Treasurer's Reports was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Pedersen. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.2 DRWW FY22 Budget and Agreements Ratification
22-0196
Arnold Donato presented the DRWW FY22 Budget and Agreements. Two separate actions were requested.
The first action was to ratify the approved DRWW FY22 budget. Motion to ratify the DRWW FY22 budget made by Alternate Talbett, second by Member Rockingham. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
The second action was to ratify the Technical Service Agreement DRWW FY22 with Lake County Health Department and the Technical Service Agreement DRWW FY22 with Midwest Biodiversity Institute (MBI). Motion to ratify the DRWW FY22 Technical Service Agreements made by Member Pedersen, second by Member Frank. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.3 NBWW FY22 Budget and Agreements Ratification
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Arnold Donato presented the NBWW FY22 Budget and Agreement. Two separate actions were requested.
The first action was to ratify the approved NBWW FY22 budget. Motion to ratify the budget made by Member Hewitt, second by Member Frank. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
The second action was to ratify the Technical Service Agreement NBWW FY22 with Midwest Biodiversity Institute (MBI) and the Technical Service Agreement NBWW FY22 with North Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD). Motion to ratify the Technical Service Agreements made by Alternate Talbett, second by Member Rockingham. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.4 Preliminary Discussions: FY23 Budget Policy Amendment-Maintenance Fund
22-0225
Kurt Woolford provided an update on the recommended FY23 Lake County Budget Policy amendment. Mr. Woolford had a discussion with the County’s Chief Financial Officer and the County Administrator Office on a possible budget policy amendment to allow SMC’s fund to collect revenues and reserve for future years. The amendment would recognize excess revenues for future maintenance expenditures. Commissioner Frank asked if there were any other revenue sources that SMC would consider under this policy. Mr. Woolford explained that the Intergovernmental Agreement revenues from the local sponsors would be the primary source. Commissioner Frank also asked if the revenues from the local sponsors are required to be spent on specific stormwater management projects. Mr. Woolford explained that the revenue, per SMC policy, is administrative revenue and not tied to specific project expenditures. Mr. Woolford will continue to work with the Chief Financial Officer and will report back to the Commission on any updates.
This matter was presented
7.5 Isolated Waters of Lake County (IWLC) Program Summary 2021
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Glenn Westman presented the IWLC Program Summary for 2021. Mr. Westman took the Commission through the Permit Summary by Major Watershed table and explained key points from the 20 years that the IWLC program has been active.
This matter was presented
7.6 FY22 WMB Approval of Agreement-Lake Forest Ravine Project
22-0204
The funding for this project was previously approved at the January meeting.
Commissioner Schmit asked for a motion to approve the project agreement.
A motion to approve action item was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Casbon. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.7 FY22 WMB Approval of Agreement-Shepherd’s Crossing Drainage Improvement and Basin
22-0205
The funding for this project was previously approved at the January meeting. Commissioner Schmit asked for a motion to approve the project agreement. A motion to approve action item was made by Member Frank, seconded by Alternate Weidenfeld. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.8 FY22 WMB Approval of Agreement-Wauconda Drainage Improvements Project
22-0198
The funding for this project was previously approved at the January meeting.
Commissioner Schmit asked for a motion to approve the project agreement.
A motion to approve action item was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Member Casbon. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
7.9 FY22 SIRF Approval of Eligibility Authorization-Talbot Avenue Drainage Improvement Project
22-0206
Sharon Østerby presented the FY22 SIRF eligibility authorization for the Talbot Avenue drainage improvement project. Approval was requested.
A motion to approve action item was made by Member Pedersen, seconded by Alternate Talbett. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
7.10 Contractual Services Agreements-Demolition and Site Restoration for Buyout Properties
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Sharon Østerby presented the contractual services agreement for demolition and site restoration for buyout properties. Approval was requested.
A motion to approve action item was made by Alternate Gust, seconded by Member Maine. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Aye: 11 - Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
8. INFORMATION SECTION
8.1 Regulatory Reports
22-0211
Kelcey Traynoff presented the reports for inspection status and monthly review times. This matter was presented
8.2 Correspondence
8.3 Community Relations/Public Info
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Alternate Talbett, seconded by Alternate Gust. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:57pm.
Aye: 11 Member Casbon, Member Frank, Alternate Gust, Member Hewitt, Member Maine, Member Pedersen, Member Rockingham, Chair Schmit, Alternate Talbett, Member Hood and Alternate Weidenfeld
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