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.
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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
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