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City of Evanston U li es Commission
2023 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-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.
Mee ng Dates: 2nd Friday of each month at 7:15 A.M.
Loca on: Evanston Water Treatment Plant (555 Lincoln St.)
Reports to: Administra ve and Public Works Commi ee
Staff Contact: Darrell King, Water Produc on Bureau Chief
Member Term
Carl Bova 02/09/2024
Kameeshia Lackey 07/25/2026
Michael Su on 02/14/2026
Steve Waters 08/08/2026
Stephen McComb (Chair) 02/14/2026
Vacant
Vacant
Council Liaison: Alderman Jonathan Nieuwsma
2023 Planned Mee ng Dates:
January 13 July 15
February 10 August 11
March 10 September 08
April 14 October 13
May 12 November 10
June 09 December 08
The Commission has adopted the following goals for 2023:
1. Recruit two addi onal members so that the Commission is at a full complement
2. Prepare a written summary of accomplishments for 2022
3. Prepare a written set of goals for 2023
4. Package the 2022 summary and 2023 goals into an easily digestible medium for easy
communication to residents (consider Instagram or Tik Tok etc.)
5. Prepare a simple cheat sheet on utility costs for the least expensive levels of service (e.g.
what ratepayers should expect to pay for water, power, gas, internet, phone, etc.)
6. Provide a simple cheat sheet of availably utility savings programs
7. Work with the city to develop an industry leading set of lead service line replacement
programs
8. Complete the micro study to understand the risk, barriers and opportunities for the water
department on water main based geothermal heating and cooling
9. Evaluate ways to support geothermal
10. Position the City to effectively address the PFAS issues associated with drinking water and
the forthcoming legislation/regulations
11. Support the implementation of the CARP, in a manner that is sensitive to residents’
ability/willingness to participate
12. Prepare a written set of goals for 2024
Budgetary Requirements: The Commission has asked for a micro study to be completed to
understand the risk, barriers and opportunities for the water department on water main based
geothermal heating and cooling. It is of the opinion of the Commission that such a study could
be essentially ‘off the shelf’ and cost no more than $10,000.