Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)
Board Meeting, April 3, 2025 After unsuccessful negotiations with the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General to renew its Intergovernmental Agreement for investigative services, the MWRD moved ahead to establish its own office and prepare to begin a search for an experienced person to lead the department. The board also approved the appointment of retired Cook County Inspector General, Patrick Blanchard, to work for the MWRD as the Interim Inspector General. Mr. Blanchard was in charge of the MWRD’s IIG responsibilities under the intergovernmental agreement until his retirement in late 2023. Items #2&3 25-0277, 025-010 Other Items of Interest
Observed by: Diane Edmundson Meeting Length: 63 minutes
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting –
March 6, 2025 PFAS Toxins (Bio-solids disposal) Commissioner Dr. Sharon Waller pulled three items from the consent agenda for public discussion and asked they be considered together. All are linked to the District’s regular disposal of sewage by-products (biosolids) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The three items were:
Industrial pollution settlement deferred
Executive Director Perkovich to retire April 1
St. Patrick’s Day resolutions and labor recognition:
Observer: Laurie Morse Meeting length: 2 hours and 23 minutes including executive session. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting –
February 20, 2025 PFAS Toxins in sewage byproducts (Bio-solids)
Stormwater Management/Flood Control
Recreation:
Other:
Observer: Laurie Morse Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
July 15, 2024 Procurement Issues Raised:
Executive Session: YES. called by Commissioner Spyropoulos, Chair Budget & Employment. 60 minutes The meeting began at 10:30 and ended at 1:00 p.m. All but Commissioner Sepulveda were present. Observer: Diane Edmundson Annual Financial Reports of the MWRD & MWRD Retiree Health Care Trust Receive Excellent Report6/12/2024 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
June 6, 2024 Board Action:
Executive Session: A 20-minutes session was held to discuss minutes of the Open Meetings Act. Observer: Georgia Gebhardt Meeting length: 1 hr. 20 min. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board of Directors Meeting
March 21 2024 Board Action:
Upcoming events:
Observer - Priscilla Mims Meeting time: 41 minutes (no executive session) |
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