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Champaign County Board Environment and Land Use Committee met May 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

I. Call to Order

Committee Chair Esry called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

II. Roll Call

A verbal roll call was taken and a quorum was declared present.

III. Approval of Agenda and Addendum

Motion by Ms. Petrie to approve the agenda as distributed; seconded by Mr. Patterson. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

IV. Approval of Minutes

A. ELUC Committee meeting – April 6, 2017

Mr. Estry noted Mr. McGuire’s name is incorrect; it should be changed from “Max” to “Jim”.

Motion by Ms. Petrie to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2017 ELUC meeting; seconded by Mr. King. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

V. Public Participation

None

VI. Communications

Mr. Esry stated Mr. Goss regrets he is unable to attend this meeting, as he has a visitation out of town.

VII. For Information Only

A. Update regarding Work Plan for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Storm Water Discharge Permit

Mr. Hall reviewed the handout of the memo dated June 7, 2016. He noted that Champaign County has no legal authority to require residents to minimize storm water runoff from existing property. According to Mr. Hall, the County’s responsibility lies in educating residents about what they can do to minimize runoff.

In response to a question by Ms. Petrie, Mr. Hall stated there are hundreds of pictures of the outfalls visitation.

B. Consideration of Traffic Impacts in Zoning cases for Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendments

Mr. Hall reviewed the memo from Susan Burgstrom, including a recommendation for a text amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Hall stated it could be complete by year-end. He explained the process required a text change to the amendment. Planning and Zoning would develop the recommended amendment and then present it to ELUC. Once this committee reviews it, the next step is to take it to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals then comes back to ELUC; before finally being submitted to the full County Board for approval.

Ms. Petrie provided and discussed a handout from the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets; Geometric Design Tables.

The committee directed Mr. Hall to add the text amendment to the Planning and Zoning Department project list.

C. Annual Summit of the Mahomet Aquifer Advocacy Alliance

Mr. Hall provided an update on the annual summit to be held on June 1, 2017. Susan Monte will attend.

VIII. Items to be Approved by ELUC

A. Recreation and Entertainment License: Eastern Illinois A.B.A.T.E. Inc., for live bands and motorcycle rodeo, Rolling Hills Campground, 3151-A CR2800E, Penfield for June 2-4, 2017

Motion by Ms. Petrie to approve the license; seconded by Mr. Hiser. Upon vote, the Motion Carried.

IX. Items to be Recommended to the County Board

A. Annual facility Inspection Report for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Storm Water Discharge Permit with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the period 4/1/16 – 3/31/17

Mr. Hall provided and reviewed a report. He discussed several new requirements in 2016. Mr. Hall stressed the changes he proposes are to meet the minimum requirements to remain in good standing with the IEPA. According to Mr. Hall, there will be a good deal of collaboration with the municipalities.

Mr. Hall suggested the committee review the DuPage County website. DuPage offers several brochures regarding green housekeeping and infrastructure. He commented he is not averse to utilizing existing EPA brochures on the Champaign County website.

Mr. Hall reminded the committee the annual report is due to the EPA by June 1, 2017.

In response to a question by Ms. Petrie, Mr. Hall explained the only way Champaign County would not need to provide this documentation is for it to sign away all of its responsibilities and jurisdiction to the municipalities. He noted that means that all of the constituents in the unincorporated MS4 area would have to deal with the municipalities; rather than the County.

Motion by Ms. Petrie; seconded by Mr. Hiser. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously. Per Ms. Petrie’s request, this item will not be placed on the consent agenda.

B. Marketing of County Owned Property Located at 2603 Campbell Drive

Mr. King asked about the marketing channels to be utilized. Mr. Hall responded he believes a real estate agent will be engaged to market the property.

Motion by Ms. Petrie; seconded by Mr. Hiser. Upon vote, the Motion Carried unanimously.

X. Other Business

None

XI. Chair’s Report

None

XII. Designation of Items to be Placed on the Consent Agenda

IXB

XIII. Adjournment

Motion by Mr. Patterson to adjourn; seconded by Mr. King. There being no further business, Mr. Esry adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

http://www.co.champaign.il.us/CountyBoard/ELUC/2017/170504_Meeting/170504minutes.pdf