Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
November 3, 2022 Three Water Associations’ membership renewals that were deferred from the October 22nd Board meeting were again deferred after extensive discussion prompted by Commissioner Davis’ statement that he would vote NO on all three. His statement represents his strong viewpoint that State and National Water trade associations should better represent water utilities by adopting the “polluter pay principle” in their legislative agendas. In particular, PFAS, which are considered a forever toxin, need to be identified and stopped at their manufacturing source. Executive Director Perkovich noted that he is in regular conversation with these trade organizations but that the issues are complicated. The very robust discussion that ensued involved all nine commissioners and led to requests for more specific information about what the Trade Associations are doing to lobby for PFAS removal and what resources would be lost if membership was dropped. They also asked the District to develop a strategy for how best to proceed. Davis wants the District to push the Trade Associations to take more responsibility for helping utilities protect water effluents in addition to limiting member’s legal liability. Several commissioners stated that they want to continue membership but work with staff and the District’s state and federal lobbyists. Items #12-14, 22-0931,32,33 The resolution requesting board and public review of the Affirmative Action Ordinance Amendment prompted a request for another Study Session as several recommendations from the Disparity Study were not included. Important missing items were the acceptance of other government procurement certification lists, moving previously exempted furnish and deliver contracts under AAP compliance, establishing a Diversity Advisory Council, and revisiting the surety bond requirement. Item #44, 022-014 Budget & Employment
Note: The AAP Study Session will be held on November 9, 2022 Observer: Diane Edmundson
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board of Directors Meeting
October 6, 2022 Storm Water Management
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Observer - Laurie Morse Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
September 15, 2022 President Steele began the meeting by reading a statement requesting that the Executive Director pause the free EQ Biosolid distribution program. She stated that she believed the MWRD is following the EPA rules regarding PFAS but wants this pause to ensure that the District remains compliant, environmentally friendly, and mindful of public concern. (See second item under new business.) Two agenda items were pulled for discussion:
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New Business
Observer: Kathi Graffam Length of meeting: 1 hour 15 minutes No Executive Session was Held Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
August 11, 2022 Board Action of Note:
Stormwater Management
New Business
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Observer - Laurie Morse Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board Meeting
June 2, 2022 MWRD Commissioners had questions on several procurement items on the agenda which led Commissioner Morita to opine that a study session needed to be held on Procurement, adding to the study sessions already identified as being needed for Affirmative Action Policy/Disparity Study (scheduled for July 14), Land Use Policy, and Climate Change. Commissioner Morita and President Steel again urged that the Commissioners find times on their calendars for these study sessions. All items on the agenda, including the extension of the existing MWRD Affirmative Action Policy from June 30 to December 31, 2022, were approved, except for Item 27, 22-0539, which was deferred and is described immediately below. Procurement Items Discussed:
Stormwater Management Items
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Observer: Priscilla Mims Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
April 21, 2022 At the prior meeting, Commissioners said a study session on a comprehensive study on the MWRD’s land use is needed in order to evaluate some proposals for leasing MWRD parcels. At this meeting, the need for a study session on and a supplement to the Disparity Study was highlighted, and a proposed amendment to the Affirmative Action Ordinance was deferred. President Steele ended the meeting urging Commissioners to coordinate their calendars so separate study sessions on each could be held very soon. Proposed amendment to the Affirmative Action Ordinance to revise Appendix D to prohibit a prime contractor from utilizing its status as a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) toward fulfillment of participation goals. (Item 1, O22-006)
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Observer: Priscilla Mims |
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