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Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Trustees Of Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Regular Meeting
The Board received a financial update concerning the new fiscal year and insurance premium variances. Several motions regarding board member compensation and reimbursement policies were tabled for future consideration. The Board approved four annexation ordinances and authorized various construction project payments, including work on the North Waste Water Treatment Plant, a battery installation project, and the renewable natural gas utilization project. The Board reviewed the status of several capital projects and discussed the absence of bids for a railroad crossing construction project. Discussions also addressed recent sewer backups in the Kenmore Street area, the investigation of illegal sewer connections, and the operational response to severe weather events. Executive sessions were conducted to discuss pending litigation, employee matters, and the retention of independent legal counsel regarding board policies.
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Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Board Of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board discussed various operational and financial items, including the appointment of officers for the Committee of Local Improvements for the upcoming fiscal year. Updates were provided regarding the purchase of solar field assets, fraud prevention measures, and a proposed ordinance to authorize property conveyance to the Fox Valley Park District. Authorization was sought to bid on a railroad crossing construction project. Additionally, the Board reviewed multiple construction project pay requests and a comprehensive engineering report covering ongoing facility rehabilitations, pump station evaluations, and sewer maintenance contracts.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Board Of Trustees Annual Reorganizational And Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting to appoint officers and committee members for the upcoming fiscal year. The regular monthly session covered the annexation of properties in Wheatland Township, the approval of the annual budget and appropriations ordinance, and authorization for a solar field asset purchase. Additionally, the Board discussed a design-build contract for laboratory HVAC repairs, pretreatment compliance updates, and conducted a bid opening for aeration tank repairs. Financial, engineering, and construction project reports were reviewed, including payments for various infrastructure improvement projects.
Apr 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
The Board meeting included a review of financial reports and check registers for the previous month. Key discussion and action items included the tentative approval of the upcoming fiscal year budget, authorization to hold a public hearing for the budget and appropriations ordinance, and discussions regarding property sales and various annexation requests. The board also reviewed updates on the District's Code of Ordinances, project bids, and construction status for several wastewater treatment plant projects, including bar screen replacement, valve replacements, and natural gas utilization. Furthermore, the meeting involved an executive session to address pending litigation and a review of past executive session minutes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
