DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met March 3
DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met March 3
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair Jim Zay at 7:30 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
Member Brummel motioned to allow remote participation for Member DeSart, Member Pulice seconded. The committee voted affirmatively with a voice vote.
Additional Board members in attendance: Member Paula Deacon Garcia and Member Brian Krajewski.
Staff present: Chris Vonnahme, Jamie Lock, Clayton Heffter, David Winklebleck, Robert Covey, Mary Beth Falsey, Raul Galvin, Nick Kottmeyer, Joan Olson, Lori Edwards, Nick Assell, Jenna Fahey, Christine Klepp, Blythe Keuning, Luke Engel.
PRESENT Brummel, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Hinterlong, Pulice, Tiesenga, Tornatore, and Zay
ABSENT Fasules, Honig, and Nero
3. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR ZAY
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kay McKeen from SCARCE spoke regarding the success of the recent teacher's institute day education, the registration of the High School Sustainability Design Challenge, and the upcoming outreach at community schools. She also thanked the Stormwater Department and Committee for their education of the community.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.A. 26-0647
Stormwater Management Regular Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2026.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Nunzio Pulice
6. CLAIMS REPORTS
6.A. 26-0812
Schedule of Claims - February 2026
RESULT: ACCEPTED
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: David Brummel
7. STAFF REPORTS
7.A. 26-0720
Stormwater Program and Event Update
7.B. 26-0415
Water Quality Annual Public Meeting Comment Response
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
7.C. 26-0416
2025 Stormwater Management Department Annual Report
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
7.D. 26-0721
Spill Response Report
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.A. 26-0795
Water Quality Improvement Program Grant Recommendations FY26
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Sam Tornatore
SECONDER: Edward Tiesenga
8.B. 26-0796
Recommendation for the approval of a contract between the County of DuPage and Cemcon, LTD, for Professional Engineering Services for the Ferry Creek Watershed, for the period of March 3, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed $29,500. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
8.C. 26-0797
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to AT&T, to provide high speed internet services for the County's Flood Control Facilities, for Stormwater Management, for the period of March 14, 2026 through March 14, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $24,451.20; per renewal of Bid #23-027-SWM.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
8.D. SM-P-0002-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Michael Baker International, Inc., for professional engineering services and geospatial programming services for the redevelopment of the County’s custom floodplain mapping applications, for Stormwater Management, for the period of March 10, 2026 to November 30, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $250,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.
Member Evans had questions regarding the need for this contract. Sarah Hunn explained the scope of the mapping applications the County is seeking. Member Evans motioned to table this item with Member Tiesenga seconding. The motioned failed.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Sam Tornatore
SECONDER: Lucy Evans
AYES: Brummel, DeSart, Eckhoff, Hinterlong, Pulice, Tornatore, and Zay
NAY: Evans, and Tiesenga
ABSENT: Fasules, Honig, and Nero
8.E. SM-P-0003-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Black and Veatch Corporation, for Professional Engineering Services for construction oversight for the Elmhurst Quarry Highwall Stabilization Project, for Stormwater Management, for the period of March 10, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $350,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Dawn DeSart
SECONDER: Lucy Evans
8.F. SM-P-0004-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Access Limited Construction, for the construction of Elmhurst Quarry Highwall Stabilization Project, for Stormwater Management, for the period of March 10, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $5,775,654.88; per lowest responsible Bid #26-018-SWM.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Sam Tornatore
9. INFORMATIONAL
9.A. PW-R-0004-26
Second Amendment to the agreement between the County of DuPage and the DuPage River Salt Creek Work Group (DRSCWG) concerning the County’s participation in DRSCWG’s local funding program for alternate stream restoration projects for the period of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $559,697. (Public Works $394,083 and Stormwater Management $165,614)
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE
MOVER: Lucy Evans
SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong
10. OLD BUSINESS
Member DeSart asked Kay McKeen from SCARE if they take empty medication bottles for recycling. Kay McKeen explained the process and encouraged Member DeSart to have her constituents contact SCARCE with any questions.
11. NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
11.A. Employee Anniversary Awards - 10 years - Nick Assell and Lori Edwards Chair Zay and Sarah Hunn presented awards to Nick Assell and Lori Edwards.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Committee was adjourned at 7:53AM.
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