Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Oct. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER 

7:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair James Zay at 7:30 AM.

A motion was made by Member Brummel and seconded by Member Evans to allow Member Rutledge to join the Stormwater Management Committee for purposes of a quorum. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed with all ayes.

2. ROLL CALL 

County Board Member Patty Gustin was in attendance.

PRESENT Brummel, Eckhoff, Evans, Pojack, Rutledge, Tornatore, and Zay 

ABSENT DeSart, Garcia, Hinterlong, Nero, Pulice, and Yusuf

3. PUBLIC COMMENT 

The following individual offered public comment:

Kay McKeen- SCARCE

The following individual is record of attendance only:

Bev Jaszczurowski- SCARCE

4. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR ZAY 

No remarks were offered.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

5.A 23-2954 

Stormwater Management Committee Meeting - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 5, 2023

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Sam Tornatore

SECONDER: Lucy Evans

6. CLAIMS REPORTS 

6.A 23-3104 

Schedule of Claims - September 2023

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: David Brummel

SECONDER: Lucy Evans

7. BUDGET TRANSFERS 

7.A 23-3106 

Transfer of funds from 1600-3000-50040 (Part Time Help) $20,000.00 to 1600-3000-50010 (Overtime) $14,000.00 and 1600-3000-50050 (Temporary Salaries) $6,000.00. Budget transfer needed to cover the final cost of FY23. Additional costs beyond normal budget costs are due to overtime and temporary salaries from the department’s field crew working during flood operations and projected snow plowing operations.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Sam Tornatore

SECONDER: Lucy Evans

8. STAFF REPORTS 

Motion to Combine Items

Member Brummel moved and Member Rutledge seconded a motion to combine items A through B. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".

8.A 23-3127 

2023 October Program and Event Update

8.B 23-3128 

2023 September Currents E-newsletter

RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

MOVER: David Brummel

SECONDER: Sheila Rutledge

AYES: Brummel, Eckhoff, Evans, Pojack, Rutledge, Tornatore, and Zay 

ABSENT: DeSart, Garcia, Hinterlong, Nero, Pulice, and Yusuf

9. ACTION ITEMS 

9.A 23-3029 

Action Requested: Staff is requesting approval to open the Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2024. Submission deadline is January 5, 2024.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER: Lucy Evans

9.B 23-3111 

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Russo Power Equipment, to furnish and deliver one (1) Kubota Mower Model ZD1211-60, for Stormwater Management, for a contract total not to exceed $16,250; per lowest responsible bid #23-120-SWM.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Chester Pojack

SECONDER: Lucy Evans

9.C 23-3222 

PRESENTATION: DRSCW- Stephen McCracken- Nutrient Implementation Plan

Mr. McCracken addressed questions from the Committee at the conclusion of his presentation.

9.D 23-3180 

Action Requested: Stormwater staff and the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) are requesting support in continued efforts in development of the Nutrient Implementation Plan.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Lucy Evans

SECONDER: Sheila Rutledge

10. DISCUSSION 

10.A FY2024 Budget

Due to time constraints the 2024 Budget discussion was postponed to the November Stormwater Management Committee meeting.

11. INFORMATIONAL    

11.A DC-P-0017-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Accela, Inc., for annual subscription service for Velosimo software integration between Accela on-line permitting software and Bluebeam plan review software, for the period of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, for a contract total amount not to exceed $30,618 (Building & Zoning - $7,654.50, Division of Transportation - $7,654.50, Public Works - $7,654.50, Stormwater - $7,654.50). Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (d) IT/Telecom purchases under $35,000. 

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE 

MOVER: David Brummel 

SECONDER: Lucy Evans 

12. OLD BUSINESS  

No old business was discussed. 

13. NEW BUSINESS  

Member Rutledge promoted composting. 

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION  

A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Brummel that pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2), 120/2 (c) (11), and 120/2 (c) (21), the Committee move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Biannual Review of Executive Session minutes. The motion carried on a roll call vote, all "ayes". 

RESULT: ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 

MOVER: Sam Tornatore 

SECONDER: David Brummel 

14.A Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21) Biannual Review of Executive Session Minutes 

A motion was made by Member Rutledge and seconded by Member Brummel to adjourn Executive Session into Regular Session. The motion carried on a roll call, all "ayes". 

15. MATTERS REFERRED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 15.A Disposition of Executive Session Minutes 

A motion was made by Member Rutledge and seconded by Member Brummel to keep confidential the minutes of the September 5, 2019 meeting and release the minutes of the March 7, 2023 meeting. The motion carried on a roll call, all "ayes". 

RESULT: APPROVED 

MOVER: Sheila Rutledge 

SECONDER: David Brummel 

AYES: Brummel, Eckhoff, Evans, Pojack, Rutledge, Tornatore, and Zay 

ABSENT: DeSart, Garcia, Hinterlong, Nero, Pulice, and Yusuf

16. ADJOURNMENT  

A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Evans to adjourn at 7:59AM.

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