Forest Park approves engineering proposal for potable water reservoir despite siting concerns
Summary
Council approved a professional engineering services proposal for a potable water reservoir (resolution R80-26). Commissioner Nero questioned placing storage on village-owned Altenheim land, arguing it is costlier and farther from the pump station.
The Village of Forest Park council on Aug. 24 voted to approve and authorize a professional engineering services proposal for design of a potable water reservoir (resolution R80-26).
Commissioner Melon Rogovin moved the resolution and Commissioner Vogt seconded. Commissioner Nero registered public concern about siting and cost, arguing that the village-owned Altenheim site is not ideal because it would be farther from the pump station and therefore more expensive and less efficient. "I still think it's not the right idea to go ahead and put potable water storage there... it costs more money. It's further away from the pump station," Nero said, and recommended considering alternative locations such as underutilized parking lots.
Despite the objections, the clerk recorded aye votes from the members present and the resolution passed. The council did not record amendments or a follow-up implementation schedule for the project during this meeting; staff or the engineering consultant will need to return with design details and cost estimates before construction decisions are made.
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