HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 04/27/2021 - Rear Yard Drainage and SidewalksCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
Present: C. Johnson, Mayor
N. Czamik, Village Trustee
P. Feichter, Village Trustee
S. Lissner, Village Trustee
S. Schmidt, Village Trustee
C. Prochno, Village Trustee
J. Franke, Village Trustee
Absent:
April 27, 2021
6:08 p.m.
Staff: R. Rummel, Village Manager
M. Roan, Deputy Village Manager
M. Jablonski, Assistant Village Manager
G. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney
C. Basham, Director of Public Works
B. Lovering, Chief Infrastructure Engineer
M. Pye, Director of Community Development
C. Walsh, Police Chief
C. Tromp, Director of Finance
Guests: M. Moffitt, Baxter & Woodman
C. Van Dyk, Baxter & Woodman
Rear Yard Drainage and Sidewalks
The Committee heard a presentation from the Village's drainage consultant, M. Moffitt of Baxter
& Woodman. Baxter & Woodman has conducted an assessment of current conditions of drainage
in the Village based on a review of existing drainage complaint records, interviews with Village
staff and a resident survey. The presentation included discussion of the root causes drainage issues
in rear yards and sidewalks as well as an overview of strategies used by neighboring communities.
M. Moffitt presented the overall recommendations for the Village's rear yard drainage program,
which included continuing with the Village's existing rear yard program, amending the criteria to
allow for engineering judgment for unique circumstances, establishing a multi -year list of qualified
sites, and increasing program funding.
M. Moffitt presented the overall recommendations for the Village's sidewalks, which included
addressing reported issues as they arise, and establishing a 5-year rotating inspection of Village
sidewalks to proactively identify and address issues.
M. Moffitt noted that overall program funding needed to maintain the Village's high level of
service and move forward with these recommendations is estimated at $1.5 million annually.
The Committee expressed support for the recommended programs. Mayor Johnson noted that
funding for the program will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
C: Mayor & Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Deputy Village Manager,
Assistant Village Manager, Director of Public Works, Director of Community Development,
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Finance Director, Village Attorney