Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 17.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Board:
ATTENDANCE
Present: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri,
Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
There were no public speakers
17-0033
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Arroyo, to approve 17-0033. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
17-0026
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -12/13/2016
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $0.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $1,250.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $0.00
Legal Fees for 12/13/2016 to Be Approved: $159,498.48
A motion was made by Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, to approve 17-0026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
17-0027
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -1/17/2017 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2017 to present: $0.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $64,249.57
A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to approve 17-0027. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
DISBURSEMENTS
17-0001
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Action: Disbursement approval
Payee: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Youth employment programs
Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00
Accounts: 09-6758 Intern Programs
Contract Number(s): 13-31-118
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps and Career Immersion programs provide paid internship experiences for youth with a focus on education, conservation awareness, and hands-on ecological restoration. This program was initially approved by the Board on 2/18/2014, and was renewed for an additional year on 12/13/2016. A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to approve
17-0001. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
17-0010
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $177,774.30
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3
District(s): 15
Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center
A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to approve 17-0010. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
17-0011
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $162,590.36
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R2
District(s): 1
Summary: Accessibility Fire Alarm and Life Safety System Upgrades at Various Buildings at the Central Compound
A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to approve 17-0011. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
17-0023
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $159,483.64
Accounts: Site Amenities, 55-6770
Contract Number(s): 16-80-22
District(s): 4 and 11
Summary: Pavement repairs, lighting and landscape improvements at Dan Ryan Woods A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to approve
17-0023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
REPORT
17-0019
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense
Report Period: 11/1/2016 - 11/30/2016
Summary: Detailed Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense for November 2016.
A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to receive and file 17-0019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, to adjourn the meeting.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Goslin, Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, García, Moody, Morrison, Silvestri, Sims and Suffredin (12)
Absent: Steele, Gainer, Moore, Schneider and Tobolski (5)
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