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Burns Harbor stormwater board reviews MS4 duties; members consider hiring and a small fee
Summary
The Stormwater Board reviewed MS4 responsibilities and a recently budgeted fourth full‑time position to handle stormwater duties; members discussed adding a modest MS4 fee ($2–$4/month) to sanitation bills to fund ongoing compliance work but took no formal action.
Board members reviewed required MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) activities—construction-site oversight, post‑construction stormwater management, illicit discharge detection and elimination, municipal operations and good housekeeping, public education and reporting—and discussed how the town will staff and fund those duties.
Janette summarized the list of MS4 responsibilities and said Global (a contracted support vendor) has assisted the town; members noted the town budgeted a fourth full‑time position in the merged street/maintenance/sanitation/storm department to lead sanitation, storm and MS4 tasks. The board said that person will report to the board on compliance items and documentation.
Members discussed funding options for long‑term support. "Most communities are anywhere from $2 to $4 a month" for an MS4 fee added to sanitation bills, one member said; the board did not adopt any fee or set a timeline but asked staff to keep the board informed as the position posting and annual report progress.
The board also affirmed continuing work with contracted support (Global) until a full‑time hire is in place. No formal vote was taken on funding; the matter remains for future consideration.
