The Chicago Park District met July 13 to reappoint commissioners.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the district:
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
3:30 PM
Chicago Park District
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
Meeting Minutes
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 541 NORTH FAIRBANKS COURT,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611
8TH FLOOR BOARD ROOM
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes July 13, 2016
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, July 13, 2016, at 3:30 P.M. in the 8th Floor Board Room of the Administration Building
at 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
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
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
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A roll call was taken and the following Commisioners were in attendance:
M. Laird Koldyke-Commissioner
Erika Allen-Commissioner
Tim King-Commissioner
Avis LaVelle-Vice President
Jesse Ruiz-President
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
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3 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF RESOLUTION
FOR THE 2016 PREVAILING WAGE RATES
This Certificate was received and filed
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3 REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER M. LAIRD KOLDYKE
President Ruiz announced the reappointment of Commissioner Koldyke that was
confirmed by City Council June 22, 2016.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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3 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR
SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON JUNE 8, 2016
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Koldyke, that the
Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Allen, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Salgado and Edwards
16-2573- President Ruiz yielded the floor to Richard Lariviere, President and CEO of
the Field Museum
Richard Lariviere, President and CEO of the Field Museum, addressed the
Commissioners.
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3. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following members of the public addressed the Board of Commissioners:
Alderman Laurino
Ron Duplak
Elenor Roemer
George Blakemore
Margaret Schmidt
Brenda Nelms
Cecilia Butler
Morey Matson
Kenneth Newman
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Alderman Laurino
Ron Duplak
Elenor
Roemer
George Blakemore
Margaret Schmidt
Brenda
Nelms
Cecilia Butler
Morey Matson
Kenneth Newman
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July 13, 2016 Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
Public Comment
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
Recognition of Beaches and Pools, Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame 2016 Male Water Polo Player of
the Year
Beaches and Pools Manager Eric Fisher and Chief Programming Officer
Alonzo Williams addressed the Commissioners. Shane Hughes, lifeguard at
Leone Beach,was recognized as Illinois Player of the Year.
Recognition of participants in Special Recreation, Veterans Programming, Valor Games and 2017
Warrior Games announcement
Chief Programming Officer Alonzo Williams and Manger of Special
Recreation Gerry Henaghan addressed the Commissioners.
5. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Allen,
that the meeting enter into closed session, pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2
Subsection (C) (11). The motion carried by a voice vote of 5 Aye's and 0 Nay's.
Litigation Matter Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C) (11)
This was Discussion Only
6. OPEN SESSION
A motion was made and seconded, that the meeting returned to open session.
The motion carried by a voice vote of 5 Aye's and 0 Nay's.
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Report on Closed Session
No further action was taken.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, addressed the
Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Allen,
that the item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Allen, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Salgado and Edwards
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AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT LIMIT with CDWG
for computer hardware, software and services
Eli Reynoso, Chief Technology Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Koldyke, seconded by Vice President LaVelle, that the
item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Allen, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Salgado and Edwards
9. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Koldyke, that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Allen, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Salgado and Edwards
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