Jenna Mayzouni
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Medication Disposal
Takeback Application
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December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Correction: * Comr. Corral Sepúlveda
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Correction: * Comr. Corral Sepúlveda
Public hearing adjourned around 2:05 pm
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Public hearing adjourned around 2:05 pm
There was no request for public comment. VP Flynn called for roll call. All present except for Chairman Marcelino Garcia and President Steele.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
There was no request for public comment. VP Flynn called for roll call. All present except for Chairman Marcelino Garcia and President Steele.
The meeting is being led by Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn and Exec Dir John Murray for public comment for the budget
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The meeting is being led by Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn and Exec Dir John Murray for public comment for the budget
Public meeting starting at 2:00 pm!
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Public meeting starting at 2:00 pm!
That's all for now! Be sure to tune in at 2 pm for follow-up from the public hearing
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
That's all for now! Be sure to tune in at 2 pm for follow-up from the public hearing
President Steele motioned to adjourn, and next meeting will be December 18. But there will be a public hearing at 2pm today to consider the budget proposal for 2026
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
President Steele motioned to adjourn, and next meeting will be December 18. But there will be a public hearing at 2pm today to consider the budget proposal for 2026
The committee resumed and discussed other agenda items. The committee was asked if they had any reports. Chairman Garcia spoke about the Christmas tree lighting in Wicker Park.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The committee resumed and discussed other agenda items. The committee was asked if they had any reports. Chairman Garcia spoke about the Christmas tree lighting in Wicker Park.
Committee has taken a five minute break.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Committee has taken a five minute break.
Vice President Flynn and President Kari K. Steele disagreed and have said that they have found the program helpful, and both said it is better for the public and public education and for the waterways at large.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Vice President Flynn and President Kari K. Steele disagreed and have said that they have found the program helpful, and both said it is better for the public and public education and for the waterways at large.
Comr. Davis said he was not sure if this is worth it for the taxpayers, and believes that potentially other authorities, including the pharmaceutical companies should be responsible
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comr. Davis said he was not sure if this is worth it for the taxpayers, and believes that potentially other authorities, including the pharmaceutical companies should be responsible
Comr. Davis also wanted to address item 32, “Authority to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to continue supporting its Prescription Drug Take-Back Program by extending the IGA for one year and to make payment to the CCSO in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comr. Davis also wanted to address item 32, “Authority to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to continue supporting its Prescription Drug Take-Back Program by extending the IGA for one year and to make payment to the CCSO in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00
Chairman Garcia wanted to address Item 1, “MOTION to amend OPEB Advance Funding Policy Attachments: OPEB ADVANCE FUNDING POLICY.pdf”
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Chairman Garcia wanted to address Item 1, “MOTION to amend OPEB Advance Funding Policy Attachments: OPEB ADVANCE FUNDING POLICY.pdf”
Exec Dir Murray spoke of some of storm sewers being put in, separate sewers in the blanketing area, and the structures have been protected from flooding for the plan. There is also a recreational benefit that creates a pond.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Exec Dir Murray spoke of some of storm sewers being put in, separate sewers in the blanketing area, and the structures have been protected from flooding for the plan. There is also a recreational benefit that creates a pond.
Exec Dir John Murray said the layout was available online, he was also asked to explain benefits of project to the public. And the project benefits 209 structures in the city of Harvey.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Exec Dir John Murray said the layout was available online, he was also asked to explain benefits of project to the public. And the project benefits 209 structures in the city of Harvey.
Comr. Sharon Waller also had questions regarding the layout plans that were available.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comr. Sharon Waller also had questions regarding the layout plans that were available.
Comr. Cameron Davis pulled item 10, “Authority to advertise Contract 18-249-AF, Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, estimated cost between $11,408,571.00 and $13,810,376.00, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1648983”
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comr. Cameron Davis pulled item 10, “Authority to advertise Contract 18-249-AF, Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, estimated cost between $11,408,571.00 and $13,810,376.00, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1648983”
Comr. Sepulveda asked for the item to be deferred again, item was deferred 8 yays no nay.
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comr. Sepulveda asked for the item to be deferred again, item was deferred 8 yays no nay.
Comr. Corral Sepulveda pulled item 9, “Authority to advertise Contract 25-RFP-24, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Web-Based Compliance Software, estimated cost $250,000.00, Account 101-15000-612430 and 612820, Requisition 1648399 (Deferred from the November 20, 2025 Board Meeting)”
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Comr. Corral Sepulveda pulled item 9, “Authority to advertise Contract 25-RFP-24, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Web-Based Compliance Software, estimated cost $250,000.00, Account 101-15000-612430 and 612820, Requisition 1648399 (Deferred from the November 20, 2025 Board Meeting)”
Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn pulled item 4, which would honor the Friends of the Chicago River for receiving the Thiess International River Prize, item was moved back to the consent agenda.
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn pulled item 4, which would honor the Friends of the Chicago River for receiving the Thiess International River Prize, item was moved back to the consent agenda.
President Kari K. Steele resumed the meeting. She asked the Commissioners about any agenda items they wanted to pull.
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
President Kari K. Steele resumed the meeting. She asked the Commissioners about any agenda items they wanted to pull.
Meeting Adjourned at 2:04 pm
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Meeting Adjourned at 2:04 pm