The Chicago Park District met Oct. 19 to authorize the construction of an indoor track and field.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:
Chicago Park District Meeting Minutes Board of Commissioners Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke Commissioner Juan Salgado Commissioner Erika Allen Commissioner Donald Edwards Commissioner Tim King Vice President Avis LaVelle President Jesse Ruiz Wednesday, October 19, 2016 3:30 PM ELLIS PARK ARTS AND RECREATION CENTER 3520 S. COTTAGE GROVE CHICAGO, IL 60653 PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter II, Section A (3) of the Code of the Chicago Park District PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the REGULAR BOARD MEETING will be held on Wednesday, October 19 , 2016, at 3:30 P.M. at Ellis Park Arts and Recreation Center, 3520 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60653. ORDER OF BUSINESS Roll Call Approval of the Minutes Presentation from the Departments People in the Parks Communications and Reports Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment By order of President Jesse Ruiz Chicago Park District Page 1 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.), the Chicago Park District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or admission/access to programs and activities. Any person with a disability who desires special accommodations or the services of a signer in order to attend a meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, should contact Disability Officer, Larry Labiak, 504 Compliance Officer, 541 North Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Illinois 60611, at 312-742-5097 or telephone 312-747-2001 (TTY) at least 72 hours before the Board Meeting. Jesse Ruiz Kantrice Ogletree President Secretary Chicago Park District Page 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call A Roll Call was taken and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance: Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke Commissioner Erika Allen Commissioner Donald Edwards Commissioner Tim King Vice President Avis LaVelle President Jesse Ruiz Superintendent Michael P. Kelly made remarks regarding the new Ellis Park Arts and Recreaton Center. Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Erika Allen, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner Jesse Ruiz 6 - 1 - Commissioner Juan Salgado 16-2589-101 9 RESOLUTION HONORING RETIREES Superintendent Kelly read the resolution honoring Chicago Park District Retirees into the record and presented each retiree with a copy of the resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and seconded by Vice President LaVelle for the resolution to be adopted. The motion prevailed with the following vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado 1. GENERAL BUSINESS 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Koldyke, that this Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado Chicago Park District Page 3 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 16-2597-101 9 MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016. 3. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS: 4. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS: The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners: Reggie Williams Kevin Jermyn Dorothy Watts Toi McCoy Mila Jameson Brandon McNair Ellen Isaacson Gary Ossewaarde Margaret Schmid Michelle James Tanya Lee Loretta Lomax Nicole Machuca George Blakemore Linda Hudson Louise McCurry Cecelia Butler Sylvia Tyus Brooks CeCe Edwards Ted Seals 16-2604-101 9 PEOPLE IN THE PARKS OCTOBER 19, 2016 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Under Unfinished Business, there was nothing to present. 6. NEW BUSINESS 16-2594-101 9 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 2016 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES BPA ChgoPD Board Packet CPD Series 2016 - CDU 2 POS CPD Board Packet Chicago Park District 2016 - Authorizing Ordinance _10.18.16 Attachments: Chicago Park District Page 4 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 Let the record reflect that Commissioner Edwards stepped out during the Bond presentation. Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners. A motion was made by Koldyke, seconded by Allen, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried with the following vote: Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Excused: 1 - Edwards Absent: 1 - Salgado 16-2579-101 9 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GATELY PARK INDOOR TRACK & FIELD FACILITY SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-119 Gately_Aerial Gately_Location MBE WBE - Schedule A MBE WBE - Schedule B WILLIAMS EDS Attachments: Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners. Let the record reflect that Commissioner Edwards returned to the Meeting. A motion was made by Koldyke, seconded by Allen, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the follwing vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado 16-2595-101 9 AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHRISTIANA PARK, LONDON PARK, MILLARD PARK AND NINEBARK PARK Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners. A motion was made by Koldyke, seconded by Allen, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the follwing vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado Chicago Park District Page 5 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 19, 2016 16-2593-101 9 AUTHORITZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOORE LANDSCAPES, INC FOR THE 606 MULTIUSE TRAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES SPECIFICATION P-16014 Moore Landscapes EDS P-16014 Moore Landscapes MWBE Schedules Attachments: Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, addressed the Commissioners. A motion was made by Koldyke, seconded by Allen, that this Action Item be aprroved. The motion carried with the following vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado 7. ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent: 1 - Salgado Chicago Park District Page 6
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