Chicago Park District Board Of Commissioners met October 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
A roll call was taken of the Commissioners and the following members was found to be in attendance.
4 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner Erika Allen
2 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and Vice President Avis LaVelle
1. Presentation From The Departments:
This was heard
Presentation from the Grant Park Music Festival
Paul Winberg, CEO and President of the Grant Park Music Festival addressed the Commissioners followed by a musical selection from members of the orchestra.
17-2883-101 1 Grant Park Music Festival Presentation Slides
5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle, President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner Erika Allen
1 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke Let the Record Reflect that Avis Lavelle has joined the meeting.
2. Acknowledging Excellence
17-2877-101 2 Resolution Honoring Retirees
General Superintendent and CEO Michael P. Kelly read the resolution into the record. A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioner Allen that the resolution be approved. The motion prevailed with the folowing vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
Presentation Regarding Warrior Games
Alonzo Williams, Chief Program Officer announced speakers Michelle Lococo, Senior Program and Event Coordinator and Maribel Mejia, Program and Event Facilitator addressed the Board of commissioenrs regarding park Programming and Warrior Games.
3. Approval Of The Minutes:
17-2878-101 2 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Regular Scheduled Meeting Held On September 13, 2017
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioners Edwards that the meeting minutes be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
4. People In The Parks:
Al BeBonnet gave testimony before the Board.
Brenda Nelms gave testimony before the Board.
Jeanette Foreman gave testimony before the Board.
George Blakemore gave testimony before the Board.
John Wizgard gave testimony before the Board.
Dennis O'Neill gave testimony before the Board.
Sharon Lewis gave testimony before the Board.
Steven Ramos gave testimony before the Board.
President Ruiz announce dthe People in the Parks Section.
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the following member of the public addressed the Commissioenrs:
5. Unfinished Business:
Under old business nothing was presented for consideration.
6. New Business:
17-2874-101 2 Authorization To Change The General Admission Fee For The Chicago History Museum
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer addressed the Board and introduced Russell Lewis, Executive Vice President and Chief Historian.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and seconded by Commissioners King that this item be deferred. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
17-2875-101 2 Adoption Of An Ordinance Designating Certain Financial Institutions As Legal Depositories
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioners King that this item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
17-2876-101 2 Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of Bond Anticipation Notes In An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000,000 Under A Line Of Credit
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioners Edwards that this item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
17-2882-101 1 Request To Initiate 45-Day Notice Period To Name The Humboldt Park Batting Cages In Honor Of Nancy Y. Franco-Maldonado
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioners Allen that this item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
17-2879-101 2 Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Westrec Marina Management Inc. For The Management Of Outdoor Ice Rinks
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Dana Zilinski, Director of Revenue addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioners King that this item be approved. the motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
7. Adjourned
President Ruiz announced the adjournment of the meeting.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioners King that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Allen
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
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