Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of  
Greater Chicago  
100 East Erie Street  
Chicago, IL 60611  
Regular Board Meeting Minutes  
Thursday, December 18, 2025  
10:30 AM  
Board Room  
Board of Commissioners  
Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Commissioner Yumeka Brown, Commissioner  
Cameron Davis, Vice-President Patricia Theresa Flynn, Chairman of Finance Marcelino  
Garcia, Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Commissioner Eira L. Corral  
Sepúlveda, Commissioner Sharon Waller, President Board of Commissioners Kari K.  
Steele  
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL GOVERN THE MEETING PROCESS:  
1. Board Members who vote "Nay, Present, or Abstain" or have a question on any  
item may request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda.  
2. Citizens in the audience who address the Board on any item may request the item  
be removed from the Consent Agenda.  
3. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are considered separately.  
4. One roll call vote is taken to cover all Consent Agenda Items.  
Call Meeting to Order  
President Kari K. Steele presiding, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.  
Roll Call  
9 -  
Present:  
Precious Brady-Davis; Yumeka Brown; Cameron Davis; Patricia Theresa Flynn;  
Marcelino Garcia; Beth McElroy Kirkwood; Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda; Sharon Waller;  
and Kari K. Steele  
Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes  
A motion was made by Precious Brady-Davis, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
the minutes from the last meeting of December 4, 2025, be approved without  
having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus  
of ayes - No nays  
A motion was made by Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, seconded by Beth McElroy  
Kirkwood, that the minutes from the reconvened Annual Meeting of December 4,  
2025, be approved without having to read them into the record. The motion  
carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
the minutes from the Public Hearing of December 4, 2025, be approved without  
having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus  
of ayes - No nays  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Marcelino Garcia,  
that the minutes from the Special Meeting of December 11, 2025, be approved  
without having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation.  
Chorus of ayes - No nays  
Public Comments  
None  
Recess and Convene as Committee of the Whole  
A motion was made by Precious Brady-Davis, seconded by Beth McElroy  
Kirkwood, to recess and convene as a committee of the whole. The motion  
carried by acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays  
Committee of the Whole  
Approval of the Committee of the Whole Agenda with the exception of Items: 35,  
43, and 45  
Agenda Item 35 was deferred by Patricia Theresa Flynn  
A motion was made by Cameron Davis, seconded by Marcelino Garcia, to defer  
Agenda Item 43. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
Aye: 9 - Precious Brady-Davis; Yumeka Brown; Cameron Davis; Patricia Theresa  
Flynn; Marcelino Garcia; Beth McElroy Kirkwood; Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda;  
Sharon Waller; and Kari K. Steele  
Agenda Item 45 was deferred by Kari K. Steele  
President Kari K. Steele called for a motion to accept the agendas for each  
Standing Committee that was convened. Moved by Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
seconded by Marcelino Garcia. President Kari K. Steele called for any  
objections. No objections were voiced. Motion carried.  
The Committee of the Whole meeting of December 18, 2025, was adjourned at  
11:05 a.m.  
Executive Session  
None  
Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners  
At 11:10 a.m. President Kari K. Steele reconvened the regular board meeting to  
order  
Motions, Ordinances and Resolutions  
Motion  
Authority to Amend the Adopted 2026 Budget  
1
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call  
vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to amend the 2026 budget of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation  
District of Greater Chicago as adopted December 11, 2025, consistent with  
motions adopted this date  
2
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
Adopt Ordinance O25-004A, Amending the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of  
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, effective for the  
fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, adopted  
on December 11, 2025  
3
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Marcelino Garcia,  
that this Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call  
vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the December 11, 2025 vote Adopting Ordinance  
O25-005, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for  
the levy of taxes for 2026 to provide revenues for the Retirement Fund and  
Corporate Fund, effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and  
ending December 31, 2026  
4
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the December 11, 2025 vote Adopting Ordinance  
O25-006, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for  
the levy of taxes for 2026 to provide revenues for the Construction Fund,  
effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December  
31, 2026  
5
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the December 11, 2025 vote Adopting Ordinance  
O25-007, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for  
the levy of taxes for 2026 to pay the interest on outstanding bonds and to  
discharge the principal thereof, effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1,  
2026, and ending December 31, 2026  
6
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the December 11, 2025 vote Adopting Ordinance  
O25-008, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for  
the levy of taxes for 2026 to provide revenues for the Reserve Claim Fund,  
effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December  
31, 2026  
7
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the December 11, 2025 vote Adopting Ordinance  
O25-009, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for  
the levy of taxes for 2026 to provide revenues for the Stormwater Management  
Fund, effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending  
December 31, 2026  
8
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following  
roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to reconsider the vote on the 2026 budget as amended  
9
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Marcelino Garcia,  
that this Motion be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the  
following roll call vote:  
9 -  
Nay:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
MOTION to re-appoint John S. Kendall as Member of the Civil Service Board of  
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago  
10  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Beth McElroy  
Kirkwood, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll  
call vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
Ordinance  
Adopt Ordinance O25-013 establishing the minimum qualifications and duties  
for MWRD Inspector General and convening search and selection committees  
for appointing an MWRD Inspector General (As Revised)  
11  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
this Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
Resolution  
RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners congratulating the  
Fenwick High School football team on winning the state championship  
12  
Adopted  
Finance Committee  
Report  
Report on the investment interest income during October 2025  
13  
14  
Published and Filed  
Report on investments purchased during October 2025  
Published and Filed  
Report on the investment interest income during November 2025  
15  
16  
17  
Published and Filed  
Report on investments purchased during November 2025  
Published and Filed  
Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of November 2025, in the amount  
of $47,564,031.29  
Published and Filed  
Procurement Committee  
Report  
Report of bid opening of Tuesday, December 2, 2025  
18  
19  
Published and Filed  
Report of bid opening of Tuesday, December 9, 2025  
Published and Filed  
Authorization  
Authorization for payment to the Water Research Foundation for the 2026  
Annual Research Commitment in an amount not to exceed $190,663.00,  
Account 101-15000-612280  
20  
Approved  
Authorization for payment to Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies (IAWA)  
for 2025/2026 membership dues in the amount of $14,120.00, Account  
101-15000-612280  
21  
Approved  
Authority to Advertise  
Authority to advertise Contract 25-RFP-24, Furnish, Deliver, and Install  
Web-Based Compliance Software, estimated cost $250,000.00, Account  
101-15000-612430 and 612820, Requisition 1648399 (Deferred from the  
November 20, 2025 Board Meeting)(Deferred from the December 4, 2025  
Board Meeting)  
22  
Approved  
Authority to advertise Contract 26-028-11 Furnish and Deliver Paper Filters,  
Crucibles, and Petri Dishes to Various Locations for a One-Year Period,  
estimated cost $252,000.00, Account 101-20000-623570  
23  
Approved  
Issue Purchase Order  
Issue purchase order to Early Morning Software, Inc. for EMS PRISM  
Compliance Software License Renewal and Stage Infrastructure, in an amount  
not to exceed $96,832.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1649388  
24  
25  
26  
Approved  
Issue purchase order for Contract 25-102-11, Boat Maintenance, Repairs, and  
Parts for the PC100 Boat, to Marine Services Corporation, in an amount not to  
exceed $83,600.00, Account 101-16000-612790, Requisition 1644515  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to 101 Erie Hotel LLC for maintenance and operation of  
the common areas of the 101-111 East Erie Street Building for the period of  
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed  
$71,408.77, Account 101-15000-612390, Requisition 1647545  
Approved  
Issue purchase orders and enter into agreements for Contract 25-RFP-16,  
State Legislative Consulting Services, with Paul L. Williams & Associates, P.C.  
in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, Blaida and Associates LLC in an  
amount not to exceed $25,000.00, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in an  
amount not to exceed $25,000.00, and McGuireWoods Consulting in an amount  
not to exceed $25,000.00, Account 101-15000-612430, Requisitions 1641566,  
1641567, 1641568, 1641569 (As Revised)  
27  
Approved  
Issue purchase order for Contract 26-685-51 Furnishing, Delivering and  
Administration of Rain Barrels, to Enviro World Corporation, in an amount not to  
exceed $450,000.00, Account 501-50000-623990, Requisition 1641177  
28  
29  
Approved  
Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with GZA GeoEnvironmental,  
Inc. for Contract 25-RFP-18, Professional Environmental Engineering Services  
for Real Estate, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, Accounts  
101-30000-612430 and 501-50000-612520, Requisition 1641369 (As Revised)  
Attachments:  
Approved  
Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with V3 Companies, Ltd.,  
Inc. for Contract 25-RFP-18, Professional Environmental Engineering Services  
for Real Estate, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, Accounts  
30  
101-30000-612430 and 501-50000-612520, Requisition 1641370 (As Revised)  
Attachments:  
Approved  
Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Barnes & Thornburg  
LLP for legal services related to the time limited water quality standard for  
dissolved oxygen in the Chicago Area Waterway System, in an amount of  
$700,000.00 Account 101-30000-612430, Requisition 1649976  
31  
Approved  
Award Contract  
Authority to award Contract 24-988-11, Specialty Railroad Grade Crossing  
Signal System Services in the Stickney Service Area, to Track Service, Inc., in  
an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, Account 101-69000-612670, Requisition  
1621812  
32  
Approved  
Authority to award Contract 25-922-22 (Re-Bid), Specialized Railroad Car  
Rehabilitation in the Stickney Service Area, to JK-CO, LLC, in an amount not to  
exceed $2,001,071.00, Account 201-50000-645790, Requisition 1640566  
33  
Approved  
Authority to award Contract 25-612-21, Roof Replacement and Rehabilitation at  
Various Locations, Groups A, B, and C, to DCG Roofing Solutions, Inc., in an  
amount not to exceed $4,097,530.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisitions  
1634050, 1634141, and 1634143  
34  
Attachments:  
Approved  
Authority to award Contract 25-635-22 (Re-Bid), SEPA 3 Paver Walkway  
Improvement, to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc., in an amount not to exceed  
$191,525.00, Account 201-50000-645720, Requisition 1636647  
35  
36  
Attachments:  
Deferred by Patricia Theresa Flynn  
Authority to award Contract 25-986-11, Locomotive Repair Services at the  
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Motive Power Resources, Inc., in an  
amount not to exceed $585,000.00, Accounts 101-69000-612670/623270,  
Requisition 1632597  
Approved  
Increase Purchase Order/Change Order  
Authority to increase Contract 23-419-11, Elevator Maintenance and Repair  
37  
Service at The Main Office Building Complex, with Parkway Elevators, Inc., in  
an amount of $9,000.00, from an amount of $150,529.26, to an amount not to  
exceed $159,529.26, Accounts 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Purchase  
Order 5001931  
Approved  
Authority to increase Contract 21-RFP-13, Procure a Public Sector Budget  
System, with Euna Solutions Inc. formerly Questica LTD, in an amount of  
$19,000.00, from an amount of $1,531,098.00, to an amount not to exceed  
$1,550,098.00, Accounts 101-15000-612430 and 612820, Purchase Orders  
3124557 and 3138156  
38  
Approved  
Authority to increase purchase order and extend the agreement with Labyrinth  
Solutions LLC d/b/a LSI Consulting, for Contract 22-RFP-14 SAP Consulting  
Services, in an amount of $75,000.00, from an amount of $354,090.00, to an  
amount not to exceed $429,090.00, Account 101-27000-612430, Purchase  
Order 3123966  
39  
Approved  
Engineering Committee  
Report  
Report on change orders authorized and time extensions approved by the  
40  
Director of Engineering during the month of November 2025  
Attachments:  
Published and Filed  
Judiciary Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Cristobal Gutierrez vs.  
MWRDGC, Claim number W004220148, Illinois Workers’ Compensation  
Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $31,514.75, Account 901-30000-601090  
41  
Approved  
Maintenance & Operations Committee  
Reports  
Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Acting Director of  
Maintenance and Operations during the month of November 2025  
42  
Published and Filed  
Public Health & Welfare Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cook County  
Sheriff’s Office to continue supporting its Prescription Drug Take-Back Program  
by extending the IGA for one year and to make payment to the CCSO in an  
amount not to exceed $80,000.00, Account 101-15000-612490 (Deferred from  
the December 4, 2025 Board Meeting)  
43  
A motion was made by Cameron Davis, seconded by Marcelino Garcia, that this  
Agenda Item be Deferred. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
Real Estate Development Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to issue a 5-year permit to the Village of Stickney to install security  
44  
cameras on District real estate located adjacent to the Stickney Water  
Reclamation Plant along Pershing Avenue, between Laramie Avenue and  
Ridgeland Avenue, in Stickney, Illinois. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of  
$10.00  
Approved  
State Legislation & Rules Committee  
Authorization  
Recommendations for the State of Illinois 2026 Legislative Program  
45  
Deferred by Kari K. Steele  
Stormwater Management Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of  
46  
Flossmoor for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of  
Flossmoor Road Viaduct Storm Sewer Improvements in Flossmoor (25-IGA-23)  
Approved  
Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 35, 43,  
and 45  
A motion was made by Yumeka Brown, seconded by Precious Brady-Davis, to  
Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
Miscellaneous and New Business  
Meeting Summary  
Speakers  
Colonel Otto Rutt, President of Fenwick High School, accepted the resolution  
congratulating the Fenwick High School football team on winning the state championship  
(Re: Resolution Item 11)  
Summary of Requests  
Public Health & Welfare Item #43  
Precious Brady-Davis requested the Sheriff's office cost breakdown  
Study Session  
None  
Announcements  
None  
Board Letter Submission Dates  
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026, please prepare  
and submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.  
Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials  
Management for signature and preparation: December 26, 2025  
Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., December 31,  
2025  
Adjournment  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
when the Board Adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, January 8, 2026  
at 10:30 a.m. and also move that today's meeting be Adjourned. The motion  
carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk  
9 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Sharon Waller,  
Kari K. Steele  
APPROVAL:  
In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda items duly  
adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of  
Greater Chicago this December 18, 2025, are hereby approved.  
APPROVED:  
/s/ Kari K. Steele  
President Board of Commissioners of the  
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago  
December 18, 2025