Lake County Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee met March 30.
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
Member Wilke led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
*Electronic Attendance: Vice Chair Pedersen
Others Present:
Abby Krakow, Communications
Al Giertych, Division of Transportation
Alex Carr, Communications
Austin McFarlane, Public Works
Bailey Wyatt, Communications
Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gina Roberts, Board Member
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Jamie Helton, State's Attorney's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer White, Division of Transportation
Joe Arcus, Planning, Building and Development
Joel Sensenig, Public Works
Julie Simpson, Board Member
Kevin Carrier, Division of Transportation
Kevin Hunter, Board Member
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Krista Braun, Planning, Building, and Development
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Troester, Public
Marah Altenberg, Board Member
Mary Ross Cunningham, County Board Vice Chair
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Matthew Smith, TranSystems
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Robert Springer, Planning, Building and Development
RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Steve Rice, State's Attorney's Office
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
Victor Filippini, Attorney
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There were no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Durkin gave instructions to Committee Members regarding the functionality of the new microphone system in the Assembly Room and asked everyone to silence their cell phones.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no Unfinished Business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.4)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
8.1 22-0475
Minutes from October 27, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Vealtizek, seconded by Member Maine, that the minutes from October 27, 2021 be approved. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.2 22-0476
Minutes from March 2, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Vealtizek, seconded by Member Maine, that the minutes from March 2, 2022 be approved. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.3 22-0452
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc., Shelton, Connecticut in the amount of $52,454.50 for the purchase of a graphite furnace for the Lake County Public Works Department including training and annual maintenance.
A motion was made by Member Vealtizek, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.4 22-0453
Joint committee action authorizing Contract Modification Number One for Agreement 21154 with Applied Technologies, Inc., Lake Villa, Illinois, for further investigation of the Antioch Township Sanitary Sewer.
A motion was made by Member Vealtizek, seconded by Member Maine, that this consent agenda item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
REGULAR AGENDA
*PUBLIC WORKS*
8.5 22-0450
Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Sewage Disposal between Lake County and the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, explained that the renewed agreement with the Village of Buffalo Grove would allow sewer service for 20 years.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Clark, seconded by Member Vealtizek, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.6 22-0451
Joint Resolution authorizing execution of a Water Purchase and Sale Contract with the Village of Buffalo Grove for the purchase and sale of potable water, via Lake Michigan, to the County’s customers within its water distribution system.
Attachments: 22-0451 Lake County_Pekara Water Agreement
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, noted that the agreement with Village of Buffalo Grove will provide Lake Michigan water to the residents of Buffalo Grove. Interim Director McFarlane noted that this would be a change to the residents' water source and introduced Victor Filippini, Attorney, to answer any questions regarding the agreement.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Vealtizek, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.7 22-0024
Director's Report - Public Works.
Austin McFarlane, Interim Director of Public Works, had nothing to report.
County Administrator Gary Gibson thanked Interim Director McFarlane, Attorney Victor Filippini, Principal Assistant Attorney Stephen Rice, and other Public Works staff for their hard work on agenda items 8.5 and 8.6.
*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*
8.8 22-0337
Joint resolution renewing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Lake County Planning, Building and Development (PBD) and the Village of Hainesville.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PBD) Director, explained the reauthorization process regarding the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Village of Hainesville. Director Waggoner noted that the IGA will provide the Village of Hainesville with needed services for a two-year term, with a two-year automatic renewal. Director Waggoner further explained that the hourly rate of $67/hour was evaluated last year.
Discussion ensued.
Director Waggoner explained that the success of the IGA is evaluated by examining the turnaround time for work and that it is also based on any complaints received from residents of the Village of Hainesville.
Director Waggoner introduced Bob Springer, Supervisor of Building and Code
Enforcement, to answer questions from the Committee. Supervisor Springer noted that the contracted services include: plan review, inspection work, Village sweeps, and other advisory services. Supervisor Springer further noted that the Village of Hainesville enforces their own building codes.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Vealtizek, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.9 22-0483
Resolution directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on proposed text amendments to Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois, Code of Ordinances relating to wildlife rehabilitation, ecotherapy, and animal exhibition uses in unincorporated Lake County.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PBD) Director, explained the background of the Committee's previous discussions regarding nature-based zoning amendments in unincorporated Lake County. Director Waggoner went on to explain the approval and review process for the Committee, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), and the County Board, noting that the County Board would have final approval.
Krista Braun, Planning and Zoning Manager, reviewed the definitions of and provided details regarding ecotherapy, animal exhibitions, and wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Vealitzek, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.10 22-0504
Joint resolution authorizing on a certain named property, 27709 N. Oak Street, Wauconda, Illinois, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) #09-28-103-117, the demolition of a dangerous and unsafe residential structure and related accessory buildings deemed to be an immediate and continuing hazard to the community.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PBD) Director, noted that the County has the ability to demolish unsafe buildings in unincorporated Lake County and explained the process and criteria for demolition.
Director Waggoner introduced Robert Springer, Supervisor of Building and Code Enforcement, who noted that he has visited the property multiple times since 2016. Supervisor Springer explained the condition of the property in detail, noting that the siding on the home is missing, allowing human and animal entry, and that the roof/ceiling assembly has collapsed, posing serious safety concerns.
Discussion ensued.
Supervisor Springer noted that, if approved, the County will bid out the demolition to contractors during the notification process and that the County would take on cost of the demolition. Director Waggoner added that the rate of County demolition action is low.
At the request of the Committee, Supervisor Springer will add securing the portion of the structure that is open to the project, as the currently unsecured home poses safety issues. Supervisor Springer noted that securing the structure prior to demolition would add to the cost of the project.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Wilke, that this item be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 7 - Chair Clark, Chair Durkin, Member Maine, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Vealitzek, Member Wasik and Member Wilke
8.11 22-0023
Director's Report - Planning, Building and Development.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PBD) Director, had nothing to report.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Member Maine requested that Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PBD) Director, give an update on the waste hauling franchise agreements.
Director Waggoner noted that staff sent out a postcard to all affected residents with specific information about their new waste hauler. He further noted that the two waste hauling vendors are in the process of developing their own detailed communication for affected residents.
Director Waggoner noted that the County is working with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) to talk to the current waste hauling vendor to come to a reasonable resolution of the issues staff has heard about from residents.
Upon Committee direction, Director Waggoner agreed that the PBD staff would work with the Communications Division to reach out to those who live in neighborhoods that are exempt and to put waste hauling information back on the Lake County homepage. PBD staff will also continue to have regular meetings with both vendors and will communicate any concerns received from residents to those vendors.
12. Adjournment
Chair Durkin declared the meeting adjourned at 9:42 a.m.
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