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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. COW Agenda 02/23/2010 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Meeting Location: Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 South Emerson Street Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, February 23,2010 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Irvana K. Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Michael Zadel II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2010 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2010 III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV. DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS RULE STAGE 2 COMPLIANCE & HYDRAULIC WA TER MODEL In fall 2007, staff requested funds to secure technical assistance with efforts to comply with the requirements of the Disinfection By-Products Rule Stage 2 (DPBRIStage 2). DBPRIStage 2 is a federal rule promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). It requires water purveyors to identify and, if necessary, take steps to minimize the presence of disinfection by-products in drinking water. Specifically, this rule requires water system owners to determine the concentrations of trihalomethanes (TTHM) and haloacetic acids (HAA5) in their distribution systems. If these concentrations exceed certain USEPA-mandated action levels, steps must then be taken to reduce these concentrations. Disinfection by-products (TTHMs and HAA5) occur in drinking water as a consequence of the decomposition of chlorine (CI2). The USEPA has determined that trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids are carcinogens and can contribute to the formation of certain cancers if long-term exposures are significant. In order to effectively monitor the water distribution system for disinfection by-products, staff developed a 10,000 pipe computerized hydraulic water model. This model was utilized to identify locations in the distribution system where water was the "oldest" and, therefore, most likely conducive to the formation of disinfection by-products. 1 This model was also utilized to analyze the overall performance of the water distribution system and identify potential improvements that could increase operational efficiencies, improve capital project planning, enhance emergency response planning, and alleviate historically observed deficiencies such as localized water pressure extremes (low water pressure and high water pressure) and insufficient fire flow. Appropriate staff as well as a representative from the Village's consultant on this project, Burns & McDonnell consulting engineers, will be on hand to present the results of DBPR/Stage 2 compliance efforts as well as findings generated by the hydraulic water model. V. ENERGY STRATEGY PLAN Initially created to meet the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block (EECBG) Program requirements, the Energy Strategy Plan establishes an energy consumption baseline for both Village operations and the community, as well as identifies and describes the Village's energy efficiency and conservation strategic goals. The purpose of this discussion is to review the Plan and make any changes prior to its submittal for adoption. The Village's energy consultant Camp Dresser and McKee (COM) and appropriate staff will be available to answer questions and facilitate discussion. VI. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT CLOSED SESSION REVIEW OF MINUTES 5 ILCS 120/2.06 (c)(21) - Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO A TTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLlNOS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TOD #847/39~6064 2