METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (MWRD) BOARD MEETING
APRIL 4, 2024 Administration: Commissioner Davis said he would like more time for the Board to internally assess the arrangement allowing the Cook County IIG to serve as the MWRD's IIG. He noted the Inspector General’s role is to investigate waste, fraud and abuse, and while he saw nothing wrong with the current situation, it was important for the Board to fully vet the extension. The contract expires May 16th. The Commissioner suggested the Board come back to the issue in the next two meetings. The MWRD has budgeted $600,000 for the service, and the proposed extension is for 1 year. #14 24-0244 All other items on the agenda were approved without discussion. Those items included: Aquatic Invasive/nuisance Species: The MWRD allows the US Army Corps of Engineers to use District land on the main channel of the Chicago River near Romeo Road and 135th Street in Will County to operate and maintain barriers designed to keep nuisance species (including giant carp) from traveling further upriver. This partnership was first agreed to in February, 2002. The Board voted to approve a 2-year extension of that easement agreement, allowing the Corps to continue its work for a nominal fee of $10. #24 24-0245 PFAS: The Board agreed to advertise a contract for analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater samples. The estimated cost is $98,000. #4 24-0236 New Business: The Commissioners amended standing committee Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons for the remainder of 2024. (Note: Commissioner Garcia is no longer Co-chair of the Real Estate Committee). #25 24-0184 and #26 24-0182 Executive session: A brief closed session was held after the completion of the consent agenda. Meeting length: 47 minutes including executive session. 8 Members present, Commissioner Garcia was absent for the majority of the meeting, but re-joined for the final 10 minutes Observer: Laurie Morse
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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) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)
Board of Commissioners Meeting March 7, 2024 Agenda Items:
Stormwater Management:
New Business:
Consent Agenda was passed unanimously by roll call vote. Observer: Georgia Gebhardt Meeting Length: 10:30 to 11:40 Executive Session: None Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
February 15, 2024-10:30 A.M. Public Comment: One comment from Friends of the Chicago River Board Action:
New business:
Meeting adjourned: 11:20 a.m. (Meeting length: 50 minutes) Observer: Georgia Gebhardt Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
February 1, 2024 at 10:30 am All commissioners were present for this very short meeting which entailed approving the agenda without any significant items separated for discussion. Former MWRD Board Vice President Barbara McGowan, in whose honor the MWRD building at 100 East Erie, is now named, was present and celebrated for initiating the Black History month celebration five years ago. President Steele hung the Pan-African flag outside the building on February 1 in honor of Black History month. Many of the commissioners praised VP McGowan for her service and foresight. The meeting was adjourned after 29 minutes. Observer - Amy Little Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
January 18, 2024 24-0027 The item, passed in 2023, allows the MWRD to accept renewable energy credits for solar and wind on MWRD property. Com Davis wanted to know what kind of progress has been made on soliciting leases to build solar or wind projects on MWRD property. MWRD staff has shown sites like Fulton County to various interested parties but to date, has received no proposals. Davis asked what barriers they have encountered. The largest barriers are the location to the grid and start-up costs. Com. Davis asks why the MWRD can’t do it themselves if there are no interested parties so far. The staff will revisit the task force findings. Com. Coral-Sepulveda asked for updates regarding the Hanover Park plant where, she reminded the board, plans had been presented a few months ago. Staff said they would investigate. 24-0016 This item was deferred for a second time. Com. Coral-Sepulveda asked that the RFP for the Deferred Compensation Plan administrator be delayed and deferred while she goes over race and gender make-up requirements and charitable work with ED Perkovich, MWRD Executive Director.. 24-0047 Com. Spyropoulos asked why the bid for the Algal assessment was so much more expensive than the original estimate. Staff responded that the original estimate was based on a price from a contractor who chose not to submit a bid, hence it was underestimated originally. 24-0042 This item was deferred by request of Com. Flynn, while staff and board review affirmative action goals of the contractor for subcontractors. 24-0035 Com. Brady-Davis brought up this item to advertise an RFP for flood control of the Midlothian Creek. She wanted to thank the staff for including the community of Robbins, IL in putting together the requirements and for all their hard work. Observer - Amy Little |
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