Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met July 2

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 Member DeSart and seconded by Member Brummel to allow Member Pojack to participate remotely. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed with all ayes.

Member Tornatore arrived 7:34 AM.

The following County Board Members were in attendance:

Member Krajewski

Member Rutledge

Member Gustin

Member Childers

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT Brummel, DeSart, Eckhoff, Garcia, Hinterlong, and Zay

ABSENT Evans, Nero, Pulice, and Yusuf

REMOTE Pojack

LATE Tornatore

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

The following individual offered public comment:

Kay McKeen- SCARCE

The following individuals are record of attendance only:

Bev Jaszczurowski- SCARCE

Catherine Frazen- LWV

4. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR ZAY

No remarks were offered.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. A 24-1702

Stormwater Management Committee Meeting- Regular Meeting- Tuesday, June 4, 2024

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

6. CLAIMS REPORTS

6. A 24-1865

Schedule of Claims - June 2024

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

7. BUDGET TRANSFERS

7. A 24-1860

Transfer of funds from 1600-3000-54060 (Drainage System Infrastructure) $153,224 to 1600-3000-54110 (Equipment and Machinery) $153,224. Budget transfer is for the purchase of a back up generator, it was removed from the overall project bid to purchase as a stand-alone piece of capital equipment due to excessive lead time for the item for Armstrong Park Improvements.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

7. B 24-1861

Transfer of funds from 1600-3000-54000 (Land/Right of Way) $40,000 to 1600-3000-54120 (Automotive Equipment) $40,000. Budget transfer needed for the purchase of County vehicles. Stormwater Management has been working with DOT service garage to ensure the Departments fleet is safe for employee use, several vehicles have been removed from service after recent inspections. Vehicle replacement has been part of the department’s long-term budget; however, vehicles have recently been removed from service prior to the 12 years or 150K miles due to rusted/cracked chassis.

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

8. STAFF REPORTS

8. A 24-1904

2024 July Program and Events Update

Director Hunn and Chair Zay addressed questions/comments from Member DeSart regarding community wish lists for future ARPA projects.

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

8. B 24-1905

2024 June Currents E-Newsletter

RESULT: APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

AYES: Brummel, DeSart, Eckhoff, Garcia, Hinterlong, and Zay

ABSENT: Evans, Nero, Pulice, and Yusuf

REMOTE: Pojack

LATE: Tornatore

9. ACTION ITEMS

9. A SM-P-0016-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract with BME Electric Inc., for the purchase of a diesel emergency engine generator for the Armstrong Park Flood Control Facility, for the Stormwater Management Department, for the period of July 9, 2024 through November 30, 2025, for a contact total amount not to exceed $153,224; per lowest responsible bid # 24-069-SWM.

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

9. B SM-P-0017-24

Recommendation to enter into an Agreement between the County of DuPage, Illinois and Gasperec Elberts Consulting, LLC, for On-Call Professional Land Surveying Services for hydraulic modeling and floodplain mapping assistance, for Stormwater Management, for the period of July 9, 2024 through November 30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $60,000. Professional Services in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/ et seq. vetted through a qualification based selection process (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors).

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

9. C SM-R-0002-24

Recommendation for the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and York Township Road District for the Luther-High Ridge Flood Mitigation Project. (ARPA item)

RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

9. D SM-P-0018-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Martam Construction, Inc., for the Luther High Ridge Flood Relief Project, for the Stormwater Management Department, for the period July 9, 2024 through November 30, 2028, for a contract total amount not to exceed $1,580,699.20; per lowest responsible bid # 24-072-SWM. (PARTIAL ARPA ITEM)

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Paula Garcia

9. E SM-O-0001-24

Ordinance declaring the assignment of easements from the Forest Preserve of DuPage County to the County of DuPage necessary and convenient to the County of DuPage for the Luther-High Ridge Drainage Improvement Project in the High Ridge Forest Preserve.

RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

9. F SM-P-0019-24

Recommendation for the approval of an Easement Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the County of DuPage, for a storm sewer within York/High Ridge Forest Preserve, for a total not to exceed $41,677.38.

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Paula Garcia

SECONDER: Paul Hinterlong

10. DISCUSSION

10. A FY 2025 Budget

Director Hunn gave an ARPA project update and FY2025 budget presentation. Director Hunn and Chair Zay addressed questions from the Committee following the presentation.

11. OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

12. NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

13. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Member Hinterlong and seconded by Member Garcia to adjourn at 8:01 AM. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed with all ayes.

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