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Residents praise flood mapping work, warn of creek erosion and ask about permits
Summary
Public commenters thanked the board for work that removed a home from the floodplain, reported ongoing erosion and land slumping into Bull Run Creek, requested a street closure for May 24 graduation and asked about event permits for a Memorial Day weekend craft market; the board said no permit was needed for the craft market and provided a county contact for watershed issues.
During the meeting's public comment period, several residents raised stormwater and event questions.
Peter Paulsen told trustees he appreciated village action that prevented Bull Run Creek from flooding his house during heavy rains and said he completed a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) that removed his property from the floodplain and eliminated his flood-insurance obligation: "They last couple of years he's been able to do his own LOMR and got out of the floodplain which means he doesn't have to pay flood insurance any longer." Ronald Brown also said things had improved but asked if the creek could be cleaned and offered to donate his time.
Resident Matt Falco reported the retention pond in Country Meadows Estate has performed well with no basement flooding. Jason Heck warned of significant erosion: "huge plots of land is falling into Bull Run Creek and flows downstream," and said he contacted the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District without reply; Public Works Supervisor James Stark provided the district executive director's contact name.
Colleen and Chris Cooper requested a street closure of North Street between Sixth Street and Byers on May 24 for a graduation party; the board accepted the request. Aleia Chambers said she will host a craft market at Chamber Auto over Memorial Day weekend and asked about permits; President Block said no permits or permission were necessary for that event.
These public comments touched on both immediate homeowner concerns and longer-term watershed jurisdiction questions that involve the county.
