Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
October 20, 2022 Agenda Items The Board in a series of resolutions recognized October 18th as the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The District is also celebrating the centennial of the Cal-Sag Channel. Commissioner Spyropoulos remarked on the return of wildlife to the Chicago area waterways since the Clean Water Act was implemented, and noted the law continues to protect our waterways and our drinking water. The day’s agenda included authorizations to pay for MWRD memberships in three national trade associations in the water industry. Commissioner Davis pulled these items for discussion, and then deferred their approval until the Board knows more about the lobbying strategies of these organizations and how they are planning to hold PFAS polluters accountable for PFAS clean-up. “Our taxpayers should not be paying the cost of removing PFAS,” Davis said. “Manufacturers should be responsible.”
22-0948. Item 15. Funding for a technical assistance program. Commissioner Corral-Sepulveda deferred this item, saying funding proposed for the program did not seem adequate to achieve its goals. 22-0947. Item 32. Report on change orders and time extensions approved by the Director of Engineering from June through September 2022. Commissioner Davis questioned why the district had so many change orders, and suggested implementing a process that can more precisely scope projects. Executive Director Perkovich agreed, saying he would go back to staff and take a look at their process. Bio solids
Stormwater Management
Deferred or Deleted Agenda Items
Observer - Laurie Morse No Executive Session
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board of Directors Meeting
October 6, 2022 Storm Water Management
Board Action
Deferred or Deleted Agenda Items
Commissioner Requests
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:
Stormwater Management:
New Business
Observer: Kathi Graffam Length of meeting: 1 hour 15 minutes No Executive Session was Held Knotty Problem of Furnish & Deliver Coverage under the MWRD's Affirmative Action Ordinance Continues9/6/2022 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
September 1, 2022 (Agenda Item #10 - #22-0766) A request to increase the cost estimate for rehabilitation of the Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer to between $28,500 and $34,500 million was pulled by Commissioner Garcia to discuss the possibility of separating out the parts of the contract that cover Furnish and Deliver items that could have Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) goals attached. Dr. Berry of the AAP Department noted the following:
Three additional agenda items were pulled for discussion.
Stormwater Management:
New Business:
Observer: Diane Edmundson Length of Meeting: 55 minutes Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board
Study Session on Land Use (Leasing) and Environmental Justice Policies August 18, 2022 The stated purpose of the study session was to discuss the two proposed policies and to get input from the Board and members of the community. All commissioners were present. The session was called to order by Commissioner Garcia, chair of the Land Use Committee. Land Use (Leasing) Policy The Legal Department was asked to start with a slide presentation. A few highlights of this presentation include:
Commissioners' Questions/Comments:
Environmental Justice Policy
Public Comments There were 16 total in-person public speakers and several written comments sent to the Board Secretary.
Observer: Diane Edmundson Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board Meeting
August 11, 2022 Board Action of Note:
Stormwater Management
New Business
Commissioner Requests
Executive Session:
Observer - Laurie Morse |
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