Jeffrey L. Loster

The Board of Commissioners meeting agenda for July 16, 2026, includes several key items for action. These involve authorizing a task order with Raftelis, Inc. for financial advisory services related to the Regional Source Water Initiative, approving business-related travel expenses for valve testing, and awarding a contract for construction of the WaterLink Meter Stations and Chemical Feed Building. Additionally, the agenda covers approval of various accounts payable invoices, an executive session to discuss security, personnel, and real estate acquisition, and the approval of ordinances regarding the acquisition of easements for providing water to the Village of Montgomery, Village of Oswego, and the United City of Yorkville.

The agenda focuses on the report of operations and construction status, and several resolutions including task order approvals with HDR Engineering, sole source provider authorization for pump control valve repair, and contract awards for geotechnical investigative services, West Transmission Main construction, and associated change orders. Additionally, old business addresses the clarification of tasks for the SCADA Improvement Project, and the meeting includes provisions for an executive session to discuss security, personnel, real estate, and litigation.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and construction-related items, including the acquisition of easements for water projects for the Village of Montgomery, Village of Oswego, and United City of Yorkville. They authorized travel expenses for commission employees, approved task orders for engineering and construction services such as geotechnical investigations and transmission main construction, and ratified high-lift pump repair services. Financial reports were reviewed, and executive sessions were held to discuss personnel matters, security procedures, property acquisitions, and pending litigation. Additionally, budget revisions and accounts payable were approved.

The committee reviewed an ordinance regarding a pipeline construction and amended license agreement with Commonwealth Edison for the WaterLink project. A resolution to review and potentially release closed executive session minutes was discussed. Additionally, authorization for business-related travel for commission employees to attend factory testing and the IFMA Conference was reviewed, alongside discussions concerning source water communication contracts and a memorandum of understanding.

The committee discussed Resolution No. R-33-26, which authorizes the purchase of three new vehicles, including two SUVs and one utility truck, for the fiscal year 2026/2027 through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative to support field operations. The total cost is capped at $210,000, covering the vehicle purchases and ancillary equipment. Additionally, the agenda provided for an executive session to address matters related to security, personnel, real estate acquisition, property pricing, pending litigation, and review of closed meeting minutes.