Public Utilities Advisory Board
Regular MeetingNaperville, IL · December 10, 2020
Minutes
City of Naperville
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, December 10, 2020
5:00 PM
Special Meeting
On Zoom Due to COVID-19
Public Utilities Advisory Board
Public Utilities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2020
CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows
public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to
certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person
meeting is not practical or prudent.
Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding December 10, 2020 Public Utilities Advisory Board meeting remotely.
TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You
do not need to download any software or create an account to participate.
To login on your computer or iPad:
Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if
you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the
Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few
second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the
public record and speak clearly.
To login on your phone:
For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and
password provided on this agenda.
Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to
recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second
delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
and speak clearly.
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PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive
criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal
attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to
intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum
and allow for city business to be accomplished.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/99945526239?
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Passcode: 230473
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Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
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International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ad1liryuYy
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order 5:03pm.
B. ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present:
Dan Knotter, Chairman
Arvind Aggarwal
Dan Bulley
Amit Shukla
Michelle Ackmann
John Krummen
Nathra Ramrajvel, Student Rep; present
Staff Present:
Darrell Blenniss, Director, Water; present
Lucy Podlesny, Director, Electric; present
Amy Ries, Deputy Director, Water
Brian Groth, Deputy Director, Electric
Olga Geynisman, Deputy Director, Electric
Maher Diab, Manager, Electric
Rachel Pruneda, Administrative Assistant, CMO
Kristina Murphy, Engineer, Water
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
None.
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D. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
The following was presented by Mr. Blenniss.
Approve PUAB Meeting Schedule for CY 21
01/21/21
03/18/21
05/20/21
07/15/21
09/16/21
11/18/21
Chairman Knotter motioned to approve 2021 meeting schedule; Board Member
Shkukla approved and was seconded by Board Member Aggarwal.
5 ayes: Aggarwal, Bulley, Knotter, Shukla, Ackmann
E. REPORTS:
The following was presented by Mr. Groth
Receive a Copy of the Manager’s Memorandum on the Renewable Energy Program
Chairman Knotter motioned to receive the staff report; Board Member Shukla
approved and was seconded by Board Member Aggarwal
Roll Call; 5 ayes: Knotter, Aggarwal, Bulley, Shukla, Ackmann
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Knotter made a motion to adjourn the Public Utilities Advisory Board
meeting of December 10, 2020 at 5:22pm.
Board Member Aggarwal approved, seconded by Board Member Shukla;
5 Ayes: Aggarwal, Bulley, Knotter, Shukla, Ackmann
/S/ Marge Schlueter
Marge Schlueter, Sr. Admin. Asst.
Public Utilities - Water
/S/ Marge Schlueter
Marge Schlueter, Sr. Admin. Asst.
Public Utilities - Water
/S/ Marge Schlueter
Marge Schlueter, Sr. Admin. Asst.
Public Utilities - Water
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Agenda
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Agenda
Public Utilities Advisory Board
Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:00 PM On Zoom Due to COVID-19
Special Meeting
CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE:
On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This
new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and
allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency,
subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an
in-person meeting is not practical or prudent.
Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s
disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public
meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are
holding December 10, 2020 Public Utilities Advisory Board meeting remotely.
TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You
do not need to download any software or create an account to participate.
To login on your computer or iPad:
Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if
you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the
Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few
second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the
public record and speak clearly.
To login on your phone:
For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda.
For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and
password provided on this agenda.
Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to
recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second
delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record
and speak clearly.
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Public Utilities Advisory Board Meeting Agenda December 10, 2020
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive
criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal
attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to
intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate
decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/99945526239?
pwd=aXp6NjJRVHk5UkVBQ0tRdFlYaitMUT09
Passcode: 230473
Description: General Meeting
Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1
346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 999 4552 6239
Passcode: 230473
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ad1liryuYy
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. OLD BUSINESS:
E. NEW BUSINESS:
20-1358 Approve PUAB Meeting Schedule for CY 21
01/21/21
03/18/21
05/20/21
07/15/21
09/16/21
11/18/21
E. REPORTS:
20-1478 Receive a Copy of the Manager’s Memorandum on the Renewable Energy
Program
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G. ADJOURNMENT:
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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