Stormwater Commission

STORMWATER COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY August 24, 2009 The following persons were present: Richard Wlodarski, Scott Jochim, Andrew Vitale, Chuck Ostman, Trustee Joe Lo Verde, and Project Manager Steven Vinezeano. Mayor Callero and George Van Geem were also present. Mousa Nazzal was out of the office. I. Stormwater Report: Vinezeano asked the question, “Are we headed in the right direction?” referring to the “draft” stormwater report that the commission received the week before. Following the meeting today, the introduction, conclusion, and executive summary must be written. PowerPoint must also be created for presentation to Board and public. The commission was on board with the report and now just some of the details need to be tweaked. There was a question presented about how detailed the report should be. Do we make general recommendations or have actual language in the report for approval in the Board Packet that night of the presentation. It was agreed that specifics be provided in the report that the Board will receive and the same items (when possible) be placed on the Board packet too. The commission looked at 5.2 of the draft report to review the changes in Village policy. The following were discussed: o Stormwater management for developments – Public Services stated that we must take a wait-and-see approach to see what the County and MWRDGC will do with their new legislation on the issue. However, in the meantime, it was agreed that some language needs to be developed for non single family. Scott Jochim to prepare language to be considered at the August Board meeting. o Drainage and grade alterations – the commission agrees that the language is in the village ordinance, but public awareness must be made to help prevent issues caused by neighbors. o Sump pump discharge – proposed language okay. Ostman to prepare for consideration at the August Board meeting. o Downspouts connected to sewers – should include ground water drains in title. This needs to be enforced. o Fee schedule under 5.2.7 in draft report must stand on its own. Scott Jochim to prepare for consideration at the August Board meeting. o Prohibited depressed garages – Ostman to prepare for consideration at the August Board meeting. o Require rubber check valves in rear yard catch basins – REMOVE. o Amend Fence regulations to prevent obstruction of natural flow – this should include some language that protects the 2 inch minimum gap from  being obstructed after construction. Ostman to prepare for consideration at the August Board meeting. o Eliminate outdated sanitary sewer service laterals – Chuck to check why he stated Section 102-47 needs to be amended. o Weeds and grasses amendment – REMOVE. II. Reports on ongoing site visits: Maryhill Cemetery. Staff met out on Monroe (area where residents submitted a petition due to the flooding) and a resident came out to say that flooding in yards was not a problem. Maryhill staff heard this and began wondering if it truly was an issue. Joe warned that one person cannot dictate what many said. Staff will make a point of visiting site in next larger rain. Greenwood. Scott Jochim mentioned the letter to County regarding stormwater issues and the work done on Greenwood, from the north to the south. III. Discussion on Chapter 49: Stormwater management for developments – Public Services stated that we must take a wait-and-see approach to see what the County and MWRDGC will do with their new legislation on the issue. However, in the meantime, it was agreed that some language needs to be developed for non single family. Scott Jochim to prepare language to be considered at the August Board meeting. IV. Board Presentation vs. Open House: There was discussion about holding an open house for the public before it is presented to the Village Board. The Commission agreed that it would be more beneficial to go right to the Board meeting and start moving ahead with recommendations. Presentation to Board of Trustees to take place on Tuesday, September 22nd during pre-board at 7:00 p.m. V. Next Scheduled Meeting: TBD.