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Village adopts limited-groundwater-use ordinance at 1901 Cherry Lane to advance IEPA remediation
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance prohibiting establishment or use of groundwater wells at 1901 Cherry Lane, clearing a local requirement needed for the IEPA site remediation program to issue its final no-further-remediation letter.
The Village Board voted by roll call to adopt a limited-groundwater-use ordinance for 1901 Cherry Lane, a step staff said is part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) site remediation program.
Deputy Director Matt Farmer explained the IEPA remediation process, which includes a property owner’s site assessment and remediation objectives submitted to IEPA; if IEPA approves those documents, the local municipality must adopt a groundwater-use ordinance before the agency can issue a "no further remediation" letter. Staff said the ordinance applies only to the Cherry Lane property and does not affect the facility's current operations because the property is connected to the village water supply.
A trustee moved to approve the ordinance and, after a second, the board voted by roll call with all recorded trustees voting yes.
Next steps: with the ordinance adopted, staff indicated the IEPA can complete its process and, if satisfied, issue the no-further-remediation determination to allow the property owner to proceed per the approved remediation plan.
