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Roselle hears O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission presentation; board considers joining
Summary
The Village of Roselle received a briefing from Maura Almatinani, executive director of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, about noise programs, a new nighttime runway rotation and membership details; trustees signaled interest in joining and staff were asked to pursue next steps.
Maura Almatinani, executive director of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, told the Roselle Village Board on Aug. 25 that the commission oversees regional aircraft-noise programs and helps communities seek sound-insulation funding. "The commission is, an organization consisting of 34 municipalities, 2 counties, 6 Chicago wards, and 18 school districts throughout the Chicagoland region," Almatinani said as she described the group's mission and programs.
The presentation outlined the ONCC's work with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Chicago Department of Aviation, its residential and school sound-insulation programs, and the commission's role running O'Hare's fly-quiet program. "We oversee programs to insulate homes and schools against noise through the residential sound insulation program and school sound insulation program," Almatinani said. She also said the ONCC is updating a nighttime runway rotation to reflect new runway configurations created by the O'Hare Modernization Program.
The commission is formed under an intergovernmental agreement that is renewed every five years and is governed by bylaws; Almatinani said the agreement is slated for renewal this fall and would take effect in January 2026. She told the board there is no membership fee and that the ONCC is funded through the Chicago Department of Aviation. The commission meets quarterly and permits members to appoint up to three alternates, Almatinani said.
Mayor Blassett and several trustees said they would support exploring membership. The mayor noted residents had recently complained about increased nighttime noise and described the presentation as "a great opportunity to educate the community," adding the village is not currently an ONCC member. Board members asked for additional materials and for Almatinani to share information about recent construction at O'Hare that may have changed flight patterns and increased noise. Almatinani said she would provide a copy of a May presentation and related materials detailing construction on Taxiway LL and grading work affecting runway use.
Discussion: trustees and staff discussed timing and staff time commitments. Almatinani said the ONCC's intergovernmental agreement can be executed by members individually and that attendance is expected (members should not miss more than three consecutive meetings). One trustee said they could attend meetings if Roselle joined.
Direction: the board asked staff to follow up on membership logistics and timing and to circulate the ONCC materials to residents. Almatinani agreed to share the construction-related presentation.
Background: Almatinani said the ONCC has insulated 12,029 homes and 124 schools to date, operates 43 permanent noise monitors, and gives annual fly-quiet awards to carriers that minimize impacts on communities. The commission was formed in 1996 and will mark its 30th anniversary next year.
Ending: The board did not take a formal vote to join the ONCC during the meeting; members directed staff to pursue next steps and requested more information to share with residents.
