HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 Utilities Commission GoalsMember Term
Stephen McComb (Chair) 02/14/2026
Michael Sutton 02/14/2026
Kameeshia Lackey 07/25/2026
Steve Waters (Vice Chair) 08/08/2026
Samuel Blazey 07/24/2027
Jonathan Hargrove 02/26/2028
Vacant -
Council Liaison: Council Member Jonathan Nieuwsma
City of Evanston Utilities Commission
2025 Goals (APPROVED)
PURPOSE: To protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens,
businesses and institutions of Evanston, it is necessary to participate in the planning and
improvement of electrical, natural gas, telephone, water and sewer services in Evanston to
insure reliable and competitive service. Members of the Commission will listen to citizens'
concerns. (49 0-93) (103-0-93) (89-O-10).
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION: The Mayor appoints commission members with the advice and
consent of the City Council. In making appointments, the Mayor may consider an individual's
engineering or finance experience and their familiarity with utilities industries and regulations.
Members must be residents of the City or work in the City.
PERIODIC REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Pursuant to the requirement of the ordinance
creating the Utilities Commission, the following is prepared to communicate the future goals of
the Commission including any change in functions, proposed programs for the year and any
budgetary requirements.
Number of Members: Seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor.
Term: Four (4) year terms, Members may serve no more than two (2) terms.
Meeting Dates: 3nd Friday of each month at 7:15 A.M.
Location: Evanston Water Treatment Plant (555 Lincoln St.)
Reports to: Administrative and Public Works Committee
Staff Contact: Darrell King, Water Production Bureau Chief
2025 Planned Meeting Dates:
January 24 July 18
February 21 August 15
March 21 September 19
April 18 October 17
May 16 November 21
June 20 December 19
The Commission has adopted the following goals for 2025:
1.Standing Goals:
a.Maintain a full complement of Commission members and work with the City and
Aldermen for recruitment.
b.Prepare a written summary of accomplishments for the preceding year.
c.Prepare a written set of goals for the forthcoming year.
d.Undertake periodic tours of infrastructure relevant to the Commission including
the water treatment plant and facilities, sewer facilities and electrical and gas
infrastructure
2.Assist the city in rolling out the private side lead service line grant program and
continue to assist in developing efficient lead service line replacement programs.
3.Support the city in leveraging assets and property to support clean energy systems and
utility infrastructure.
4.Support the implementation of the CARP, in a manner that is sensitive to residents’
ability/willingness to participate and assist the city in identifying low-cost, carbon free
energy sources and attributes.
5.Establish standardized metrics with the City and ComEd for evaluating the condition of
the electrical grid within Evanston for the current and future needs.
6.Identify and advise on opportunities for the city to beneficially participate in electrical
energy and capacity markets.
7.Position the City to effectively address the PFAS issues associated with drinking water
and the forthcoming legislation/regulations
8.Request an update/readout of the City’s Emergency Response Plan for the Drinking
Water System. Subsequently working with the City to determine any potential areas for
improvement, including but not limited to communicating with business and residents
efficiently during emergency situations.
Budgetary Requirements:
None requested