Stormwater Commission

STORMWATER COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, January 26, 2011 The following persons were present: Chairman Joe Lo Verde, Andrew Vitale, Steven Vinezeano, Mayor Callero, Chuck Ostman, Sewer Department Supervisor Tom Polcyn and Jeff Wickenkamp of Hey and Associates. Also in attendance was resident Fred Kudert. Absent were Mousa Nazzal, Richard Wlodarski, Scott Jochim, and George Van Geem. 1. Introduction and Opening Comments: Vinezeano welcomed all present. No new faces. The Chairman requested that we try and work the meetings around the Director of Public Services in the future. 2. Approve Meeting Summary of Thursday, December 9, 2010: Vinezeano provided the summary to members prior to the meeting. The summary was approved for posting on the Stormwater Commission web page. 3. Old Business: a. Stormwater Management Ordinance Recommendation Presentation by Hey. Jeff Wickenkamp once again gave his presentation first provided on September 30, 2010 on Stormwater Management Regulations. This document will be the most significant legislation to come from this commission since it provides for stormwater management at the commercial property to residential property levels. The Commission discussed concerns of having regulations that are workable by not impeding commercial development, but significant enough that it protects residents from the negative impacts of adjacent developments and connecting sewer systems. o A subcommittee of Scott Jochim, Mousa Nazzal, Leonid Malitsky, Chuck Ostman and Jeff Wickenkamp will meet to work through recommendation issues and return to Commission with a working document for consideration. b. Scope of Services by Hey for Engineering Review Services. The Commission discussed the need to retain Hey and Associates to provide these services. A subcommittee must meet to work through the details and return to the Stormwater Commission with a recommendation on implementation. o The subcommittee noted above in (a) will meet to discuss this issue and return to the Commission with a recommendation for consideration.  c. NFIP/CRS Review. The Commission directed Vinezeano to turn all NFIP, CRS and NPDES requirements to Engineering for completion. Jeff Wickenkamp informed the Commission that the FEMA official who conducts CRS Reviews will be available over the next few months. o Substantial Improvement Records, CRS Pursuit and NPDES Permit Training to be given to Engineering for action to be reported to the Stormwater Commission. d. Ordinance Amendments. The Commission approved the recommended ordinances for passage at the March Board meeting or the date of the first Hey public presentation to the Board of Trustees. One of the items (Section III. Rules and Definitions – Impervious Area) must first be passed by the Zoning Board. o Chuck Ostman to move forward with Section III Rules and Definitions – Impervious Area amendment with Zoning Code. 4. New Business: a. Illinois “IKE DCEO Grant Proposal. Hey and Vinezeano briefed the Commission on the grant proposal to bring increased capacity to a combined sewer serving the “O” streets. The Mayor requested that letters be sent to State Representatives requesting support for the grant. o Letters of support to be drafted and provided to the Mayor for approval and signature. b. Hey Modeling and Timeline Update. Jeff Wickenkamp explained how Hey is moving forward with the modeling. The Commission was happy with the level of detail. The timeline noted a future one hour pre-board presentation to be scheduled for the March 22nd Board meeting. The presentation should be able to provide a suite of ideas of potential solutions. o Pre-board meeting to be scheduled. c. Cost Share Programs (Initial Discussion). The Commission was provided a list from 15 municipalities in Illinois that have residential stormwater assistance programs. Some key issues were providing assistance for check valves, overhead sewers, rain barrels and rain gardens. The Commission mentioned the need to have a strict set of standards to prevent abuse and to ensure equity. Hey and Associates mentioned how in the future they will be able to provide costs per household for capital improvements vs. cost share programs. The Commission agreed that cost share programs allow any homeowner to benefit from the study and improvements.  o Commission members are to submit their recommendations for cost share programs to Vinezeano prior to the next meeting. 5. Ongoing Projects and Open Discussion: a. Glenview Meeting with Scott Jochim. Jochim stated prior to the meeting that they met and that Glenview is considering options in the area. More to come. b. MWRD – Form B Requests. Vinezeano reported that Farmers Prairie Creek area is slated by MWRD for flow improvements and some erosion issues. Wood River Townhomes are now on the area of concern list to be reviewed in the spring of 2011. c. Accomplishments and Outstanding Issues List. The Commission reviewed the outstanding list to determine what must be added/deleted. Mayor requested that it be updated and shared with the Commission. #4/5 to be turned over to Engineering; #9 It was recommended by the Commission to fall under the umbrella of the County’s FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan and not waste time updating our own; #10 Rear Yard Catch Basins to be handled on a case by case basis but to be installed in future locations where street is higher than rear yard drain; #13 Hey to contact C.B. to investigate the North Park plans; #16 to be pulled from list since slip-lining is for sanitary sewers only; #17 Tom to provide Hey with his list of Restrictor locations; #18 Sewer Cross Connect on Courtland to be shared with Hey by Chuck and Andrew; #20 Chateau Ritz Parking lot to be reviewed by Chuck Ostman; #21 Sanitary Sewer rim at 9401 Western should be raised if possible and Vinezeano looking into it; #22 remove; #24 remove; #25 remove; and add MS4 Permitting to the list. 6. Next Scheduled Meeting: TBA. Items to be discussed: Cost Share Programs and the Stormwater Management Ordinance.