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2024 Goals
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) (89-0-10).
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: 2A Friday of each month at 7:15 A.M (subsequently revised to the 3rd Friday of
each month).
Location: Evanston Water Treatment Plant (555 Lincoln St.)
Reports to: Administrative and Public Works Committee
Staff Contact: Darrell King, Water Production Bureau Chief
Member 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
Mathew Roling
02/26/2028
Jonathan Hargrove
02/26/2028
Council Liaison: Alderman Jonathan Nieuwsma
2024 Planned Meeting Dates:
January 12
July 19
February 09
August 16
March 08
September 20
April 19
October 18
May 17
November 15
June 21
December 20
The Commission has adopted the following goals for 2024:
1. Maintain a full complement of Commission members and work with the City and
Aldermen for recruitment.
2. Prepare a written summary of accomplishments for the preceding year.
3. Prepare a written set of goals for the forthcoming year.
4. Package the goals and accomplishments into an easily digestible medium for easy
communication to residents.
5. Work with the City to update their website related to utility services and savings
programs.
6. Work with the City to develop an industry leading set of lead service line replacement
programs.
7. Evaluate ways for the City to support private and utility installations of
geothermal/ground source energy on both private and public property.
8. Position the City to effectively address the PFAS issues associated with drinking water
and the forthcoming legislation/regulations.
9. Support the implementation of the CARP, in a manner that is sensitive to residents'
ability/willingness to participate.
10. Continue leveraging the experience and knowledge of the Commission members in a
formal advising role. Request that the City staff identify topics for which the City would
like the Commission's input on actions and report on actions that the City is considering
undertaking.
11. Establish a process with the City and ComEd for evaluating the condition of the
electrical grid within Evanston for the current and future needs.
12. Request an update/readout of the City's Emergency Response Plan for the Drinking
Water System. Work with the City to determine any potential areas for improvement.
13. Establish periodic tours of infrastructure relevant to the Commission including the
water treatment plant and facilities, sewer facilities and electrical and gas
infrastructure.
Budgetary Requirements:
None requested