Chicago Park District Board met June 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
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, June 14, 2017, 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
General Business
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 sign language interpreter in order to attend a meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, should contact Disability Policy 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
President
Kantrice Ogletree
Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
a roll call was taken and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance:
5 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Erika Allen, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner Jesse Ruiz
1 - Commissioner Tim King
1. General Business
Under General Business nothing was presented for consideration.
2. Approval of the Minutes:
5 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Erika Allen, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner Jesse Ruiz
1 - Commissioner Tim King
17-2794-0614 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Annual Meeting Held On May 17, 2017
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
17-2828- Motion To Take Out Of Order
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
5. Presentation from the Departments:
Presentation from the Adler Planetarium
The Director and CEO of the Adler Planetarium, Michelle Larson, addressed the Commissioners.
17-2830- Brief Update on Water Fountains
Heather gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
17-2829- The President Yielded the floor to Alderman Michael Scott
Alderman Scott introduced students of Village Leader Academy who spoke requesting that Douglas Park be renamed from Steven Douglas to Frederick Douglas. The speakers were as follows:
Kirk Kelly
Omar Elane
Preston Broome
Aaron Hampton
Robert Jamison
Brooklyn Pittman
Eric Werner
Matthew Davis
Zion Taylor
Brayden Jackson
Anthony Rivera
Justin Beecham
17-2831- Motion To Return To The Order Of The Day
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
3. Closed Session
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this be enter into Closed Session, pursuant the 5ILCS Section 2 subsection (c) (12) and (16) to discuss two settlement claims and the meeting minutes review.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
17-2785-0614 Settlement Of The Case Of John Wilson, As Special Administrator Of The Estate Of Christopher James Wilson, Deceased V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 007856
This Action Item was Discussion Only
17-2776-0614 Meeting Minutes Review
This Action Item was Discussion Only
4. Open Session
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that this be return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards and Ruiz
Absent: 2 - King and LaVelle
17-2832- Let the record reflect that Vice President LaVelle has left the meeting.
Report on Closed Session Discussion
President Ruiz announced the folowing matters discussed in closed session.
17-2782-0614 Attorney-Client Communication Privileged And Confidential Andrew Sperando V. Chicago Park District:
CASE NOS.
15 WC 20117 And 15 WC 23394
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards and Ruiz
Excused: 1 - LaVelle
Absent: 1 - King
17-2785-0614 Settlement Of The Case Of John Wilson, As Special Administrator Of The Estate Of Christopher James Wilson, Deceased V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 007856
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards and Ruiz
Excused: 1 - LaVelle
Absent: 1 - King
ESMR
17-2833-0614 Executive Session Minute Destruction
Attachments: 6.14.17 Executive Session Minutes Destruction.pdf
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards and Ruiz
Excused: 1 - LaVelle
Absent: 1 - King
ESMR
17-2834-0614 Executive Session Minutes Release
Attachments: 6.14.17 Executive Session Minutes Release.pdf
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards and Ruiz
Excused: 1 - LaVelle
Absent: 1 - King
6. People in the Parks:
The names of members of the public who addressed teh board are as follows:
17-2835- Let the record reflect that Vice President LaVelle has returned to the meeting
17-2793-061 4 Public Comments 6.14.17
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
David Kostelansky
Kawana Hebron
Chris Ford
Sylvia Tyus Brooks
Cecilia Butler
George Blakemore
Kenneth B. Newman
CeCe Edwards
Theodore Seals
Brenda Nelms
Mark Heller-Submitted Writteb Testimony
7. Unfinished Business:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
8. New Business:
17-2784-0614 Prevailing Wage Rates Resolution
Christina Rosenberg, Counsel from the Chicago Park District Law Department addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this Resolution be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
17-2789-0614 Request To Initiate 45-Day Notice Period To Name Park No. 526 In Honor Of Bernard Stone
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction for the Chicago Park District addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that this Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
17-2766-0510 Authorization To Enter Into Contracts With Palos Sports, Inc. And S&S Worldwide, Inc. For The Supply And Delivery Of Sporting Goods Specification No. P-17000
P-17000 Sporting Goods, S + S Worldwide - EDS.pdf
Schedule A & B Sporting Goods, P-17000 S + S Worldwide.pdf
Schedule A & B, Sporting Goods, P-17000, Palos Sports.pdf
Sporting Goods Signature Page.pdf
Attachments:
Mark Reed, Director of Purchasing for the Chicago Park District addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
17-2780-0614 Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Anchor Mechanical, Inc. For Power Rodding And Sewer Cleaning Services District Wide Specification No. P-17011
Attachments: P-17011 Power Rodding and Sewer Cleaning Services EDS.pdf
Schedule A & B P-17011 Power Rodding & Sewer Cleaning Svcs, Anchor Mechanical.pdf
Anchor Mechanical Signature Page.pdf
Bob Arlow, Director of Facility Management for the Chicago Park District addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that this Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1 - King
17-2765-0510 Authority To Enter Into Contracts With Nine Firms For Inclusion In The General Contractor Services Pre-Qualified Pool
Specification No. P-16008
EXHIBIT A - List of Firms
EXHIBIT B - Firms By Category
General Contracting Pool signature Page.pdf
All-Bry Economic Disclosure Statement
Brandenburg Economic Disclosure Statement
Clauss Economic Disclosure Statement
Friedler Economic Disclosure Statement
Kee Economic Disclosure Statement
Structure Construction Economic Disclosure Statement
Powers and Sons Economic Disclosure Statement
Pacific Construction Economic Disclosure Statement
CCCJV Economic Disclosure Statement
Brandenburg Compliance Affidavit
All Bry Compliance Affidavit
Friedler Compliance Affidavit
Clauss Compliance Affidavit
Kee Compliance Affidavit
CCCJV Compliance Affidavit
Structures Compliance Affidavit
Powers Compliance Affidavit
Pacific Compliance Affidavit
Attachments:
Mark Reed, Director of Purchasing for the Chicago Park District addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
9. Adjourned
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Vice President LaVelle, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, Edwards, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 1 - King
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