Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Jan. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
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
Absent 1 - Alternate Gust
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Present:
Grant Benjamin, Susan Pribyl, Jack Cahill, Carolyn Finch, Michael Peterson, Pat Dederich, Jeff Dahnke, Henry Kokla, Matt Yeltzen, Diane Kordecki, Marylee Prais, Sheldon Prais, Andrew Forster, Bill Rickert, Lisle Stalter (SAO), SMC Staff: Kurt Woolford, Wendy Morey, Mike Prusila and Kelcey Traynoff
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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The December 2019 minutes were presented, there were no questions.
A motion was made by Alternate Talbett, seconded by Member Rockingham. 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
Director's Report
Mike Warner spoke regarding FEMA legislation and that the PEW Trust had requested an SMC rep to join their D.C. trip as outreach to the IL Congressional delegation. He also spoke about the Waters of the U.S. Army Corps wetland rule change and stated the wetland workload would likely increase due to less federal wetland oversight and more isolated wetlands.
Chairman's Report
Chairman Taylor commented on the invite to Washington D.C. saying we should send representative from the County, possibly John Wasik.
Commissioner's Report
Commissioner Rummel commented on the National Flood Insurance Reform Act legislation and asked to have a resolution of support brought back to the next SMC meeting.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 November 2019 Treasurer's Report
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Wendy Morey presented the November 2019 Treasurer Reports for approval. She indicated next month we would present Carryovers and Year End.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Member Pedersen. Motion passed by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
7.2 WMB Recommendation Memo
A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Member Pedersen, that this be approved. The motion carried by the following 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
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Kurt Woolford requested approval for the full list of WMB projects recommended from the Watershed Management Board meeting in December, the only change was to defer the Brookside HOA project, which will be brought back at a later time, changes are being made to this project. Total amount of the projects is $189,564 minus the $37,088 deferred, and the recommended amount is $152,476.
A motion was made by Member Rummel, seconded by Member Pedersen. Motion passed by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
7.3 January SMC SIRF Packet
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Kurt Woolford requested approval of 4 SIRF projects in the amount of $108,000.
A motion was made by Member Ryback, seconded by Member Maine. Motion passed by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
IDNR IGA - Floodprone Property Buyouts
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Mike Warner requested approval of IGA with IDNR-OWR for their Flood Mitigation Program funding in the amount of $1,732,968. It is funded at 100% with no match required, except for expenses in excess of the total grant value.
A motion was made by Member Rockingham, seconded by Alternate Talbett. Motion passed by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
7.5 FY20 Capital Fund Policies, Procedures and Initial Project List
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Mike Warner commented on the policy changes requested from the December meeting and how those were incorporated into this version. Director Warner also pointed out the STOCIP Policies & Procedures enables this program to supplement other funding programs, such as WMB & SIRF.
A motion was made by Member Ryback, seconded by Member Rummel. Motion passed by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
7.6 North Branch Chicago River Watershed Workgroup
Budget and Contract Ratification
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Mike Warner requested approval of the NBWW FY20 Budget and Contract approvals.
A motion was made by Member Hewitt, seconded by Alternate Talbett, that this commission action item be ratification. Motion was approved by 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
Absent: 1 - Alternate Gust
INFORMATION SECTION
Regulatory Reports
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Kelcey Traynoff presented the Inspection Reports and Monthly Review Times that were included for review. There were no questions.
This matter was presented
Correspondence
Community Relations/Public Info
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Chairman Taylor commented the SMC awards would be held at the February 6 meeting.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Ryback, second by Hewitt to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of possible land purchase discussion. Subsection 2 ( c ) 5 open meetings act.
10. ADJOURNMENT
After coming out of Executive Session, Motion to adjourn by Rummel, second by Ryback at 7:35 p.m.
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