1981-01-19 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Minutes ftwie
SUMMARY OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS, HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1981 , AT
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
President Clayton opened the meeting at 9:20 P.M. , after the adjournment
of the Regular Meeting at 9:00 P.M.
President Clayton stated that this session deals with Buffalo Grove's Lake
Michigan Water policy, and turned the meeting over to Mr. Balling.
Mr. Balling stated that this is the first in a series of workshops on Lake
Michigan Water. He stated that the Village is nearing a major decision point
with the Northwest Suburban Water System, and several elements have changed
since August of 1980, which the Board should review. Staff has scheduled
three presentations for the Board. The first one to be discussed this evening
is the Lake Michigan allocation, and the variance between the request and the
allocation; the status of both the Northwest Suburban Water System (formerly
known as Venture) and the Northwest Water Commission (formerly known as DMAP) .
The Director of Public Works has prepared a unit cost comparison between the
Northwest Suburban Water System and the Northwest Water Commission. Mr.
Balling then highlighted the staff interpretation of the IDOT allocation.
It is the staff's recommendation to the Village to use the water demand
figures which were presented in testimony to the Department of Transportation
as the basis for all system sizing, and rely on the modification of allocation
procedures in the rules to deal with those conditions that arise subsequent
to the year 2000.
President Clayton asked if there were any questions on Mr. Balling 's comments.
She then stated that, since there were no questions, she would take that to
mean that the Board concurred with staff recommendation.
Trustee Stone congratulated staff on an excellent job, which was brought out
by the fact that Buffalo Grove did receive a full allocation.
Mr.Balling brought the Board up-to-date on the status of the Northwest Suburban
Water System and the Northwest Water Commission, summarizing his memo of
January 16, 1981 , and updating same with information from the Executive
Committee meeting held today. Mr. Balling stated that it is the strong desire
of everyone to get water in 1985, and he is reasonably confident that that will
be the policy that will guide Venture. He said that the Keifer study may or
may not have an impact on the system. He then proceeded to answer questions
from the Board on his previous comments.
Mr. Balling highlighted information which is contained in his January 16, 1981
memo, and then answered questions specific to the NWC from Board members.
The next item discussed was the cost evaluation of the system, and Mr. Balling
reviewed Mr. Boysen 's memo on same of January 19, 1981 . Mr. Boysen then
explained the methodology used in preparing the report. Discussion followed
on the finances relating to both the NWC and NSWS. Mr. Balling stated that
Buffalo Grove is the only community that he knows of that is actively doing
price comparisons.
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Mr. Balling explained the status of Well #7. The Village has proceeded with
interim design. Because of the slowdown in building, and the fact that the
target date for Lake Michigan water has been moved up between 3 and 6 months
(to mid-summer of 1984) , our exposure has been compressed by approximately
18 months; however, this does not totally eliminate the need for Well #7.
Staff's proposal to the Board is to proceed with the reservoir pumping station
as soon as possible, and to hold in abeyance the actual well plans, closely
monitoring water consumption. Should it become imperative to have the well
in operation, the plans and specifications would then be ready to act upon,
and the well could be operating in a short period of time. Mr. Boysen pointed
out that prompt property acquisition is very important. He also stated that
the main problem with the above proposal could be meeting peak day demands.
Mr. Balling stated that, if the Board is uncomfortable with the proposed
plan , we are not behind schedule on Well #7, and could proceed with it as
originally intended. Mr. Balling stated that it is very important for all
Board members to attend the meeting in Palatine tomorrow night, as it will be
a detailed workshop, and should answer many questions anyone might have.
Mr. Balling stated that there will be a follow-up workshop on Jaivary 26,
1981 .
President Clayton adjourned the meeting at 10:42 P.M.
Jan M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
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