Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of  
Greater Chicago  
100 East Erie Street  
Chicago, IL 60611  
Regular Board Meeting Minutes  
Thursday, November 7, 2024  
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 Daniel Pogorzelski, Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda,  
Commissioner Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, 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; Daniel Pogorzelski; Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda; Mariyana T.  
Spyropoulos; and Kari K. Steele  
Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
the minutes from the last meeting of October 17, 2024, be approved without  
having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus  
of ayes - No nays  
Public Comments  
Karl Malchut, activitist & organizer, addressed the board regarding the election and  
democracy  
Christopher J. Clark, Mayor of the City of Harvey, Tyrone Rogers, Alderman of the 6th  
ward of Harvey, Jerlene Harris, Virginia Thornton, Ross Burgess, Trancita Mickens,  
Jacqueline Wilson, residents of Harvey, Telanee Smith, Alderman of the 3rd ward of  
Harvey, Shirley Drewenski, Alderman of Harvey, Joesph Whittington Jr, Former Alderman  
of the 2nd ward of Harvey, Kim Polk, relocation specialist in Harvey, addressed the board  
in support of the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin in Harvey  
Ryan Sinwelski, resident of Harvey and head of the Harvey Historical Society, Pearl  
Broomfield, and Sharron McGee, resident of Harvey, addressed the board regarding  
concerns for the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin in Harvey  
Recess and Convene as Committee of the Whole  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Precious  
Brady-Davis, 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  
President Kari K. Steele called for a motion to accept the agendas for each  
Standing Committee that was convened. Moved by Cameron Davis, seconded by  
Yumeka Brown. President Kari K. Steele called for any objections. No objections  
were voiced. Motion carried.  
The Committee of the Whole meeting of November 7, 2024 was adjourned at  
12:00 p.m.  
Executive Session  
None  
Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners  
At 12:00 p.m. President Kari K. Steele reconvened the regular board meeting to  
order  
Motions, Ordinances and Resolutions  
Resolution  
RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing October  
as Hindu Heritage Month  
24-0972  
24-0973  
24-0984  
24-0985  
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2
3
4
Adopted  
RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing  
Veterans Day  
Adopted  
RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing  
November as National Native American Heritage Month  
Adopted  
RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners authorizing the  
adoption of Volume I of the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation  
Plan in its entirety and certain portions of Volume 2  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Marcelino Garcia,  
that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call  
vote:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Daniel Pogorzelski, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Kari K. Steele  
1 - Mariyana T. Spyropoulos  
Absent:  
Procurement Committee  
Report  
Report of bid opening of Tuesday, October 15, 2024  
24-0958  
24-0959  
5
6
Published and Filed  
Report of Request for Proposal (RFP) opening of Friday, October 11, 2024  
Published and Filed  
24-0993  
7
Report on amendment of Board Order of September 19, 2024, regarding  
Authority to award Contract 24-651-21, Remove and Replace Pavement at  
Various Locations, Groups A, B, and D, to McGill Construction Co. (McGill), in  
an amount not to exceed $682,317.00, and Group C to K-Five Construction  
Corporation (K-Five), in an amount not to exceed $393,500.00, Account  
201-50000-645750, Requisition 1616892, Agenda Item No. 26, File No. 24-0827  
Attachments:  
Transmittal Letter for Board Meeting of September 19, 2024 - Contract  
24-651-21 (Groups A, B, C and D)  
Attachment to Transmittal Letter for Board Meeting of September 19,  
2024 - Contract 24-651-21 Groups A,B,D  
Published and Filed  
Authorization  
Authorization to enter into an agreement for Contract 23-RFP-23 Deferred  
Compensation Plan Administrator, with the Variable Annuity Life Insurance  
Company, for a five-year period, effective January 1, 2025 to December 31,  
2029  
24-0990  
8
Attachments: Contract 23-RFP-23 Affirmative Action Goals Report  
Approved  
Authority to Advertise  
Authority to advertise Contract 25-408-11 Janitorial Services for the Main Office  
Building Complex, estimated cost $2,900,000.00, Accounts  
101-15000-612370/612390, Requisition 1622025  
24-0954  
9
Attachments: Contract 25-408-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report  
Approved  
Authority to advertise Contract 25-646-51, Small Streams Maintenance in Cook  
County, Illinois, estimated cost $3,890,000.00, Accounts  
101/501-50000/66000-612420/612620, Requisition 1624775  
24-0982  
10  
11  
Attachments: Contract 25-646-51 - Affirmative Action Goals Report  
Approved  
Authority to advertise Contract 20-087-3P Chemical Phosphorus Removal,  
OWRP, estimated cost between $15,949,033.20 and $19,306,724.40, Account  
401-50000-645650, Requisition 1627083  
24-1007  
Attachments: Contract 20-087-3P Fact Sheet  
Contract 20-087-3P Affirmative Action 98% Goals Report  
Approved  
Issue Purchase Order  
Issue purchase order to CDW Government LLC, for Adobe Software License  
Subscription Renewal and New Licenses, in an amount not to exceed  
$109,855.70, Accounts 101-27000-612820, 623800 Requisition 1626048  
24-0961  
24-0963  
24-0965  
24-0968  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to National Fire Protection Association for National Fire  
Codes On-Line Subscription License Renewal, in an amount not to exceed  
$27,720.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1626306  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to CommVault Systems, Inc. for Maintenance renewal  
and license adjustment for CommVault’s Backup Software, in an amount not to  
exceed $27,948.80, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1627174  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to AVI-SPL LLC and enter into a three-year agreement  
with Avaya, Inc. for Telecommunications Equipment, Maintenance Support, and  
E911 Calling, in an amount not to exceed $1,513,932.44, Accounts  
101-27000-612430 and 612840, Requisition 1627173 (As Revised)  
Approved  
Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 23-RFP-08  
On-Site Training Services: Odor Recognition in Wastewater Treatment to RK &  
Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00, Account  
101-25000-601100, Requisition 1609828  
24-0979  
16  
Attachments: Contract 23-RFP-08 Affirmative Action Goals Report  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for Furnishing Marine  
Liability and Hull Insurance for District marine vessels in an amount not to  
exceed $38,365.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1626430  
24-0980  
17  
18  
Attachments:  
Contract 22-RFP-12 Appendix A Report - Mesirow Insurance Services,  
Inc.  
Approved  
Issue purchase order to Willis Towers Watson Midwest, Inc. to Furnish  
Property Insurance Coverage for the District in an amount not to exceed  
$3,071,000.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1626736  
24-0981  
Attachments:  
Contract 22-RFP-12 Appendix A Report - Willis Towers Watson  
Midwest, Inc.  
Approved  
Award Contract  
Authority to award Contract 20-161-3S, Salt Creek Intercepting Sewer No. 3  
Rehabilitation, SSA, to Inliner Solutions, LLC (Inliner), in an amount not to  
exceed $19,872,654.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in  
an amount of $993,632.70, for a total amount not to exceed $20,866,286.70,  
Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1617130  
24-0991  
19  
Attachments:  
Contract 20-161-3S Affirmative Action Goals and Revised Appendix D  
and Appendix V Reports - Inliner Solutions, LLC  
Approved  
Authority to award Contract 25-673-11, Heavy Equipment Maintenance at  
Various Locations, Groups A and B, to West Side Tractor Sales Co., in an  
amount not to exceed $650,000.00, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612760,  
Requisitions 1620029 and 1620010  
24-0999  
20  
Attachments: Contract 25-673-11 Affirmative Action Goals Report - Groups A and B  
Approved  
Authority to award Contract 24-987-11, Specialty Railroad Track Services in the  
Stickney Service Area, to Harbour Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed  
$1,900,000.00, Account 101-69000-612670, Requisition 1597409  
24-1001  
21  
Attachments: Contract 24-987-11 Revised Appendix D and Appendix V Report.pdf  
Approved  
Increase Purchase Order/Change Order  
Authority to decrease Contract 23-936-11, Furnishing and Delivering Citric Acid  
24-0955  
22  
to Wilson Industrial Sales Company, Inc., in an amount of $47,410.00, from an  
amount of $147,439.60, to an amount not to exceed $100,029.60, Account  
101-69000-623560, Purchase Order 3124049  
Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 3124049  
Approved  
Authority to decrease Contract 22-107-21 Installation of a New Air Diffuser  
System in the North Aeration Basin and Associated Work at the Egan Water  
Reclamation Plant to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc. in an amount of  
$57,729.00, from an amount of $2,346,976.00, to an amount not to exceed  
$2,289,247.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001882  
24-0957  
23  
Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 5001882  
Approved  
Authority to decrease Contract 20-613-13 (Re-Bid), Scavenger Services at  
Various Service Areas, Groups A and B, to Independent Recycling Services,  
Inc., in an amount of $93,978.70, from an amount of $2,637,539.00, to an  
amount not to exceed $2,543,560.30, Accounts  
24-0967  
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25  
26  
27  
101/501-50000/68000/69000-612520, Purchase Orders 5001818 and 5001819  
Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Orders 5001818 and 5001819  
Approved  
Authority to increase Contract 23-646-51, Small Streams Maintenance in Cook  
County, Illinois, Group A, to J & L Contractors, Inc., in an amount of  
$347,000.00, from an amount of $3,588,228.88, to an amount not to exceed  
$3,935,228.88, Accounts 101/501-50000/66000-612420/612620, Purchase  
Order 5001893  
24-0971  
Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 5001893.pdf  
Approved  
Authority to increase Contract 16-127-3DR A/B and C/D Service Tunnel  
Rehabilitation - Phase Three, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Rebid, to IHC  
Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $173,551.28, from an amount  
of$29,006,234.25, to an amount not to exceed $29,179,785.53, Account  
401-50000-645750, Purchase Order 4000097  
24-0983  
Attachments: Change Order Log - Purchase Order 4000097  
Approved  
Authority to increase Contract 24-101-11 Boat Maintenance, Repairs, and Parts  
for the PC100 Boat to Marine Services Corp. in an amount of $26,800.00, from  
an amount of $70,100.00, to an amount not to exceed $96,900.00, Account  
101-16000-612790, 623990, Purchase Order 3127207 (As Revised)  
24-0987  
Approved  
Budget & Employment Committee  
Report  
Report on Budgetary Revenues and Expenditures for the third quarter of 2024,  
ended September 30, 2024  
24-1002  
28  
Attachments: 2024 Q3 Budget Summary Report.pdf  
Published and Filed  
Engineering Committee  
Report  
Report on change orders authorized and time extensions from July through  
September 2024 for contract 11-187-3F, Addison Creek Channel  
Improvements, SSA  
24-0994  
29  
Attachments: Attachment 1 CO Report for 11-187-3F July to September 2024.pdf  
Attachment 2 CO Status Report for 11-187-3F July to September  
2024.pdf  
Published and Filed  
Industrial Waste & Water Pollution Committee  
Report  
Report on Public Notification of Dischargers found in Significant Noncompliance  
with Pretreatment Standards or Other Requirements  
24-0956  
30  
Attachments: 2023 Significant Noncompliance Board Letter.pdf  
2023 Significant Noncompliance - Attachment 1.pdf  
2023 Significant Noncompliance - Attachment 2.pdf  
Published and Filed  
Judiciary Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Michael Dermody vs.  
MWRDGC, Claim number 23 WC 28669, Illinois Workers’ Compensation  
Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $30,746.10 Account 901-30000-601090  
24-0977  
31  
Approved  
Labor & Industrial Relations Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to extend until November 30, 2024, the terms of the collective  
24-0998  
32  
bargaining agreement between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of  
Greater Chicago and SEIU Local 1, Firemen and Oilers Division  
Approved  
Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service Committee  
Report  
Annual Report for the Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust for 2023  
24-1000  
33  
Attachments: Deferred Comp Report 2023 FINAL  
Exhibit 1a - Deferred Comp Financial Statements  
Exhibit 1b - Statement of Investments  
Published and Filed  
Real Estate Development Committee  
Authorization  
Authority to grant a 26-year, approximately 20’ x 1080’ non-exclusive easement  
24-0970  
34  
to Commonwealth Edison Company to install, operate, maintain, repair, and  
replace electrical transmission lines and related facilities on District real estate  
located south of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and east of Illinois Route  
83 in Lemont, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 26.01. Consideration shall be an  
initial annual fee of $5,000.00  
Attachments: RE - 26-year ComEd Easement Aerial.pdf  
Approved  
Authority to pay final just compensation in the amount of $6,000.00 to acquire  
the real estate commonly known as 3136 West 139th Street in Robbins, Illinois,  
through summary judgment in the eminent domain lawsuit entitled The  
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v. Heirs at Law  
and/or Legatees of Ethel Knox, Deceased, et al., Case No. 2024L050219 in the  
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Account 501-50000-667330, Stormwater  
Management Fund  
24-0989  
35  
Attachments:  
RE - Authority to pay just compensation 3136 W. 139th Robbins  
Parcel 29 Aerial.pdf  
Approved  
Stormwater Management Committee  
Report  
Report on termination of Project 23-IGA-26, Acquisition of Flood-Prone  
24-0995  
37  
Properties in Northlake Phase IV, approved in an amount of $550,000.00,  
Account 501-50000-612400, Purchase Order 3126967  
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - 09.30.24 Northlake Cancellation Letter.pdf  
Published and Filed  
Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item: 4  
A motion was made by Patricia Theresa Flynn, seconded by Yumeka Brown, to  
Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
8 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Daniel Pogorzelski, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Kari K. Steele  
1 - Mariyana T. Spyropoulos  
Absent:  
Miscellaneous and New Business  
Meeting Summary  
Speakers  
None  
Summary of Requests  
Industrial Waste & Water Pollution Committee Item #30  
1. Cameron Davis requested more information on the worst case scenarios the District  
has seen regarding the escalating penalties of industrial users who remain in  
noncompliance  
Study Session  
None  
Announcements  
None  
Board Letter Submission Dates  
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024, 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: November 8, 2024  
Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., November 13,  
2024  
Adjournment  
A motion was made by Precious Brady-Davis, seconded by Yumeka Brown, that  
when the Board Adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, November 21,  
2024, 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  
8 -  
Aye:  
Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Patricia Theresa Flynn,  
Marcelino Garcia, Daniel Pogorzelski, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Kari K. Steele  
1 - Mariyana T. Spyropoulos  
Absent:  
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 November 7, 2024, are hereby approved.  
APPROVED:  
/s/ Kari K. Steele  
President Board of Commissioners of the  
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago  
November 7, 2024