Martin's Additions task force to press ahead on stormwater report; interim ordinance language proposed

Mark Shaffer, chair of the village’s stormwater and groundwater task force, told the council on June 26 that the committee’s RFP process resulted in hiring Bayland engineers, who conducted property-level walk‑throughs across roughly 70 parcels and presented findings at a June 18 community briefing. Shaffer said the task force consolidated resident survey results, integrated field observations, and is working with Bayland to produce accessible charts and a draft report for public review in September.

Mark described the near‑term policy work his group will propose: "We're gonna basically adopt the county's ordinance with regards to new construction not being able to discharge additional water onto public or private property," and he recommended requiring developers to demonstrate compliance with engineering proofs, pay for engineer review, and provide warranties to ensure accountability for stormwater controls.

Why it matters: The village’s sewer and drainage infrastructure is aging, and task force recommendations could lead to short‑term rules (interim ordinance) that affect new construction, driveways, patios and non‑porous surfaces in order to reduce runoff and protect neighboring properties.

Next steps and governance: The task force recommended extending its charter for another year to complete drafting, present a public draft to residents and then bring a final set of recommendations to the council for possible adoption and budgeting. Shaffer said the work will likely include a mix of gray infrastructure (pipes) and green infrastructure (tree boxes, planting and retention) and that implementation will require resident cooperation and potential collaboration with neighboring municipalities.

Closing: The council thanked task force members for the year’s work and scheduled review of the draft and any proposed interim ordinance language when Bayland issues its final report in September.