Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board met September 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Board Members Present: Brett J. Hart, Chairman; Daniel W. Hynes; David R. Kahnweiler; Roger J. Kiley; Terrance B. McGann; Ronald E. Powell; Jorge Ramirez
Others Present: Lori T. Healey, CEO; Darka Papushkewych, General Counsel; Larita Clark, Acting Chief Financial Officer; David Causton, SMG/McCormick Place; David Winters, Chief Operations Officer, Matthew Simmons, Assistant General Counsel; Steve Georgas, Chief Security Officer; Dao Ngo, Director of Procurement; Tiffany Petties, Business Diversity Program Coordinator, Stephanie Nieves, Assistant Controller, Michael Merchant, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Regulatory Compliance, Jeanette Swan, Director of Internal Audit; Barnaby Dinges, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; Pat Allen, Director of Labor Relations, Jason Bormann, Director of Treasury and Capital Management; Joseph Scheper, SMG/McCormick Place; Natasha Walker, Savor, Gloria Juarbe, Director of Human Resources; Doug Bradley, Savor; Aleks Granchalek, Fifth Third; George Medellin ill, M & A. Rufus Purnell, Chicago Resident; Bob D., RGD Consultants, Charles Harrell, The IT Architect Corp.; Thomas Bowling; Maria Calderon, CEO Project Coordinator
General Matters:
Chairman Hart welcomed Member Ramirez to the Board, and thanked Secretary/Treasurer Julie Chavez for her Service.
A1. Roll Call: MPEA Chairman Hart, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Ms. Calderon called roll.
A2. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Hart called for the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on July 25, 2017.
Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member Kiley, and the remaining members present voted approving item A2.
A3. Election of Vice Chairman.
Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member McGann, and the remaining members present voted approving the election of Vice Chairman, David Kahnweiler.
Report from CEO: Ms. Healey reported the Marriott Marquis Hotel was officially opened, and was the headquarter hotel for American Academy of Pediatrics Conference. Ms. Healey reported After School Matters First Look Gala was hosted at Wintrust Arena with 700 attendees, and thanked McCormick Place and Savor staff for making the event a success. Ms. Healey reported the Obama Foundation will host a community event at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and expect 1,000 people to attend. Ms. Healey reported the Wintrust Arena will officially open on October 2nd with the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame induction and Awards Dinner.
Report from Acting CFO: Ms. Clark presented the financial results for August 2017 and the tax collections for August 2017.
Report from McCormick Place: Mr. Causton reported Allscripts Client Experience a corporate event was back on campus from 2014, Ace Hardware had 15,000 attendees, Honda Dealer Meeting a corporate meeting had 1,000 attendees; PRINT 17 rotates every four years and their attendance was up; and American Academy of Pediatrics had 15,000 attendees. Mr. Causton reported Process Expo conducted a food drive, with all donations going to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) to help fight hunger in the greater Chicago area. Mr. Causton reported the upcoming shows would be held on campus, True Value with 10,000 attendees (they will use Wintrust Arena); WEFTEC 2017 Conference Program and Exhibitor Guide with 22,000 attendees (every other year); Workday Rising will host a private concert with special guest, Gwen Stefani, at Wintrust Arena; and the first public concert scheduled at Wintrust Arena will be Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples on October 27th. Mr. Causton stated David Kennedy, Assistant General Manager/Entertainment for Wintrust Arena and Arie Crown Theater, was featured in Crain's Chicago Business newspaper.
Executive Session: Chairman Hart asked for a motion to Convene in Executive Session to discuss securities and investments, real estate, and personnel. Upon motion duly made by Member McGann, seconded by Member Kiley, and the remaining members present unanimously voted to Convene in Executive Session.
Upon return from Executive Session, item C1 was presented for consideration and discussion.
Review of Covered Actions and Eligible Agreements:
C1, Consideration of Approval of Executive Session Minutes of the July 25, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.
Moved by Member Kiley, seconded by Member Kahnweiler, and the remaining members present voted approving item C1.
D1. Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Existing Contract for Purchasing Agent to Procure Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the Event Center at McCormick Place.
Moved by Member Kiley, seconded by Member Kahnweiler, and the remaining members present voted approving item D1.
D2. Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated AgreementsTime Extension - SAVOR Foodservice Management at McCormick Place.
Moved by Member McGann, seconded by Member Powell, and the remaining members present voted approving item D2.
D3. Consideration of Approval of Labor Agreement - Arena Agreement between MPEA and the Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local 2 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada (IATSE).
Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member McGann, Member Hynes abstained, and the remaining members present voted approving item D3.
D4. Consideration of Approval of Second Modification and Reaffirmation of Fifth Third Bank Agreement.
Moved by Member Kiley, seconded by Member Kahnweiler, and the remaining members present voted approving item D4.
D5. Consideration of Approval of Amended and Restated Contract – SMG Management Agreement for McCormick Place Complex.
Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member McGann, and the remaining members present voted approving item D5.
E2. Consideration of Approval of Resolution No. MPEA 17-05-Honoring Julie Chavez.
Moved by Member Kiley, seconded by Member McGann, and the remaining members present voted approving item E2.
Adjournment
Chairman Hart moved to adjourn the meeting moved by Member McGann, seconded by Member Powell, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of the Board.
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