421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Stormwater Management Committee  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, August 4, 2026  
7:30 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order by Chair Zay at 7:30 AM.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
ROLL CALL  
Additional County Board member present: Member Deacon Garcia.  
2.  
Staff: Director Sarah Hunn, Nick Alfonso, Nick Kottmeyer, Joan Olson, Evan Shields, Jenna  
Fahey, Mary Beth Falsey, Raul Galvan, Jamie Lock, Chris Vonnahme and David Winklebleck.  
Brummel, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Hinterlong, Pulice, and Zay  
Fasules, Nero, and Tiesenga  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
LATE  
Honig, and Tornatore  
3.  
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR ZAY  
Chair Zay thanked the staff for their ongoing response efforts and support during the heavy  
rainfall that has occurred again this past week.  
Director Hunn noted that during periods without significant weather events, staff have been out  
inspecting the inlets and outlets to prepare for the next storm.  
Chair Zay noted that the detention ponds in the neighborhoods need to be maintained to optimize  
flood control capacity and to prevent obstruction at the inlets and outlets. In the future, he would  
like to explore a program involving municipalities and the County to assess detention areas and  
dredge where appropriate to enhance flood protection.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Kay McKeen from SCARCE reported that Bensenville Library received its Water Quality flag  
recently, highlighting the library's water quality education accomplishments. This included  
planting 13 trees, establishing a courtyard of native plants, conducting three composting  
workshops for residents, and promoting rain barrel use this year.  
Ms. McKeen also provided an update on West Chicago's five-week summer STEM program,  
which included 29 presentations, reaching 758 students and 90 educators and staff. Educational  
topics focused on watershed models, composting, storm drain medallions, and litter cleanup.  
Additionally, Ms. McKeen reported that Senator Curran's staff is now coordinating with the  
Sheriff's Office to support medicine collection efforts.  
5.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
26-1985  
Stormwater Management Committee - Regular Meeting Minutes - July 7, 2026.  
APPROVED  
Andrew Honig  
Nunzio Pulice  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
6.A.  
26-1998  
Village of Westmont - PO 7738-0001-SERV - Change Order to extend the contract from  
August 28, 2026 to June 30, 2027, no change to contract amount. (WQIP Grant)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paul Hinterlong  
SECONDER:  
7.  
CLAIMS REPORTS  
7.A.  
26-2041  
Schedule of Claims - July 2026  
ACCEPTED  
Dawn DeSart  
David Brummel  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
8.A.  
26-2013  
Approval of Budget Transfer in the amount of $31,000 to cover part-time help and  
overtime payouts for FY26. 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 and the department's Intern Program.  
Transfer of funds from 1600-3000-50040 (Part Time Help) $20,000 and  
1600-3000-53010 (Engineering & Architectural) $11,000 to 1600-3000-50010  
(Overtime) $20,000 and 1600-3000-50050 (Temporary Salaries) $11,000.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Paul Hinterlong  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
STAFF REPORTS  
9.A.  
26-1986  
Stormwater Program and Events Update  
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE  
RESULT:  
Nunzio Pulice  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.B.  
26-1987  
DPC Stormwater Management Currents Newsletter  
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE  
Nunzio Pulice  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Lucy Evans  
SECONDER:  
10.  
ACTION ITEMS  
10.A.  
SM-R-0007-26  
Amendment to Resolution SM-R-0261-21 delegating authority to the DuPage County  
Director of Stormwater Management, to grant authorization to public and private utilities  
to use county property without Committee approval.  
Director Hunn explained that this pertains to the use County-owned property for utility  
business. She stated that utilities often request to use County property that is adjacent to  
or just outside of the right of way to install (usually underground) utilities through our  
properties or easements on our property. The requested authority would allow her to  
approve such use of County property, as appropriate. It is part of the normal course of  
business, and utilities remain subject to the appropriate processes for concerns and  
permits, as necessary.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.B.  
SM-P-0009-26  
Recommendation for the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the  
County of DuPage, Illinois and the Village of Itasca, for the Roadway and Infrastructure  
Improvements Project, for the period of August 11, 2026 through June 30, 2028, for an  
amount not to exceed $100,000. (WQIP Grant)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Nunzio Pulice  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Lucy Evans  
SECONDER:  
SM-P-0010-26  
10.C.  
10.D.  
10.E.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to V3 Companies, for Professional  
Engineering Services for Design of Grant Funded Capital Projects Countywide, for the  
period of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$95,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted  
through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Local Government  
Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
SM-P-0011-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to Trotter & Associates, Inc., for  
On-call Inspection and Design Engineering for Stormwater Facilities Countywide, for the  
period of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$90,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted  
through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Local Government  
Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Andrew Honig  
SECONDER:  
SM-P-0012-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc., for the  
Prairie Avenue Pipe Rehabilitation Project, for Stormwater Management, for the period  
of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed  
$48,400. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Contract  
#23-065-PW).  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paul Hinterlong  
SECONDER:  
11.  
INFORMATIONAL  
11.A.  
26-2072  
GPN 027-26 FY 2025 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Section 604(b) Water  
Quality Management Planning Grant, Development of the Lower West Branch DuPage  
River Watershed-Based Plan, Stormwater Management - $114,117.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
David Brummel  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paul Hinterlong  
SECONDER:  
11.B.  
26-2073  
GPN 026-26 Flood Reduction Project (Glen Ellyn Countryside) Grant, FEMA,  
Stormwater Management - $257,745.00.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
12.  
13.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Brummel circled back to the earlier discussion regarding staff excellence and  
acknowledged the Stormwater Management team for the responsiveness and professionalism he  
has experienced over the years. He also recognized the continued improvement of coordination  
and cooperation between the County and municipalities in support of stormwater management  
and service to the community.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Chair Zay reported that several County-owned lots sustained tree damage following last week's  
tornado. A complaint was received alleging that the lots were not being maintained. Chair Zay  
clarified that County staff routinely inspect and maintain the properties, promptly removing  
hazardous or deteriorating trees as needed.  
Director Hunn added that the particular lot of concern was in the direct path of the tornado,  
making the damage unavoidable. Our staff arborist Luke Engel took immediate action to assess  
two different lots in the area, coordinating the tree trimming and removal with our contractors to  
address safety concerns. Several trees have been trimmed or taken down. They will finish the  
debris clean up as scheduling permits. We appreciate the prompt response and efforts of staff and  
contractors.  
14.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45am.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER: