Chicago Park District Board met May 17.

By Lhalie Castillo

Aug 14, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Public Notice:

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter II, Section A (2) of the Code of the Chicago Park District Public Notice is hereby given that the Annual Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. at Park No. 571 (Eleanor Boat House) 2828 N. Eleanor Street, Chicago, IL 60608.

Order of Business:

Roll Call

General Business

Approval of the Minutes

People in the Parks

Presentation from the Departments

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 Kantrice Ogletree President Secretary

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

A Roll Call was taken and the following Members were found to be in attendance.

4 - Commissioner Erika Allen, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner Jesse Ruiz

2 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and Commissioner Donald Edwards

17-2800- President asked Marissa Vazquez, Center Director to say a few words. Ms. Vazquez introduced the Park Advisory Council President James Burns. Mr. Burns Introduced Jen Dunk of Recovery on Water.

1. General Business

17-2763-0510 Election of the President

A nomination was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that Jesse Ruiz be elected president of the Board of Commissioners of one year be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards

17-2764-0510 Election Of The Vice President:

A nomination was made by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner King, that Avis LaVelle be elected Vice President of the Board of Commissioners of one year be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz Absent:

2 - Koldyke and Edwards

2. Approval of the Minutes:

17-2761-0510 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Regular Scheduled Meeting Held On April 12, 2017

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards Chicago Park District

3. Presentation from the Departments:

17-2801- Motion to Take out of Order

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, to take out of order. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards

6. New Business:

President Ruiz announced the new business

17-2769-0510 Authorization To Change The General Admission Fee For The John G. Shedd Aquarium

Steve Lux Chief Financial Officer, announced President & CEO of the Shedd Aquarium Bridgette Couglin who addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice President LaVelle, that this Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards

17-2770-0510 Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Us Army Corps Of Engineers

Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards Chicago Park District

17-2760-0510 Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Design B & B, Llc For Marketing And Branding Services For The Chicago Park District’s Southeast Side Properties Specification P-16022

Attachments:

Design B&B Economic Disclosure Statement

Schedule A and Schedule B

Marketing and Branding Signature Page.pdf

Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards

17-2767-0510 Authorization To Participate In City Of Chicago Contract 32561 With Electronic Knowledge Interchange Company For The Management And Support Of The Chicago Park District’s Enterprise Content Management System

Chief Technology Officer Eli Reynoso addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Allen, that the Item be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards

17-2802- Motion to Return to the Order of the Day

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting return to the Order of the Day. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 1 – Edwards

4. People in the Parks:

17-2774-0510 Public Comments 5.17.17

This Public Comments was heard

5. Unfinished Business:

There is nothing to present.

There was nothing to present.

7. Adjourned

A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Allen, King, LaVelle and Ruiz

Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Edwards