Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met January 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Pledge of Allegiance
4. Acknowledge Excellence
18-2947-011 0 Presentation From The Chicago Parks Foundation
Willa Lang gave a brief update on the Chicago Parks Foundation.
Roll Call:
A Roll Call was taken and the following Commissioners was found to be in attendance.
3 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Donald Edwards and Commissioner David A. Helfand
3 - Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle and President Jesse Ruiz
5. Presentation From The Departments:
Willia Lang, Executive director of the Chicago Parks Foundation gave an update on the foundation.
4 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King and Commissioner David A. Helfand
2 - Vice President Avis LaVelle and President Jesse Ruiz
1. General Business
18-2950-011 0 Resolution Adopting The Revised Sexual Harassment Policy
Indexes: Resolutions-CPD Business
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwardsand seconded by Commisioner King that the resoluton be approved. The motion prevailed.
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
2. Approval Of The Minutes:
This was approved
18-2946-011 0 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Public Budget Hearing Held On December 6, 2017 And The Regular Shceduled Meeting Held On December 13, 2017
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Commisioner Helfand that the meeting minutes be approved. The motion prevailed.
3. People In The Parks:
Brenda Nelms was called to speak
John Wizgard was called to speak
Louise McCurry was called to speak
Rebecca Wolfram was called to speak
Sylvia Tyes Brooks was called to speak
The followiong members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
Brenda Nelms
John Wizgerd
Louise McCurry
Rebecca Wolfram
Sylvia Tyus Brooks
18-2954-011
0 January 10, 2018
Public Comment
6. Unfinished Business:
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Authorization To Change The General Admission Fee For The Chicago History Museum
Chief Financial Officer Steve Lux introduced Gary Johnson President of the Chicago History Museum and Cheryl Obermeyer vice President of Finance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be appoved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
7. New Business:
18-2945-011 0 Authorization To Change The General Admission Fee For The Museum Science And Industry
Chief Financial Officer Steve Lux introduced Gary Johnson President of the Chicago History Museum and Cheryl Obermeyer vice President of Finance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Helfand, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be appoved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
18-2949-011 0 Authority To Enter Into Intergovernmental Agreements With The City Of Chicago And Various State And Local Governmental Agencies To Accept The Transfer Of Various Funds And Services For Park Projects
Indexes: Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)
Dorothy Carroll, Coundel addressed the Commissioenrs.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this action Item be appoved. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. Closed Session
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection (C), (2), (11), (12), and (21).
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting enter into Closed Session pursuant to 5ILCS120 Section 2 Subsection (c), (2), (11), (12) and (21). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
18-2951-011 0 COHEN V. CPD
This Item was discussion only, no further action was taken.
18-2953-011 0 Compensation Committee
This Item was discussion only, no further action was taken.
17-2911-121 3 Attorney-Client Communication Privileged And Confidential
Rachael S. Daniels, Daughter And Next Of Kin Of William E. Daniels, Deceased, And Pauline Williams, The Widow Of William E. Daniels V. Chicago Park District:
Case No. 09 WC 40358 And 09 WC 35746
This Action Item was Discussion Only
17-2914-121 3 Attorney-Client Communication Privileged And Confidential
Russell Richko V. Chicago Park District:
Case No. 10 WC 37122
This Action Item was Discussion Only
18-2948-011 0 Executive Session Minutes Review
This Action Item was Discussion Only
9. Open Session
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the meeting return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
Report on Closed Session Discussion:
The Board met in executive session pursuant to 5ILCS120 Section 2 Subsection (c), (2), (11), (12) and (21) and had the following matters of new business.
18-2951-011 0 COHEN V. CPD
No Action was taken.
18-2953-011 0 Compensation Committee
No Action was Taken.
17-2911-121 3 Attorney-Client Communication Privileged And Confidential
Rachael S. Daniels, Daughter And Next Of Kin Of William E. Daniels, Deceased, And Pauline Williams, The Widow Of William E. Daniels V. Chicago Park District:
Case No. 09 WC 40358 And 09 WC 35746
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the settlement be appoved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
17-2914-121 3 Attorney-Client Communication Privileged And Confidential
Russell Richko V. Chicago Park District:
Case No. 10 WC 37122
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the settlement be appoved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
18-2948-011 0 Executive Session Minutes Review
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and Seconded by Commissioner King for the destruction of the attached verbatim records pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C) (21). the motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and Seconded by Commissioner King for the release of the attached verbatim records. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
10. Adjourned
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, Edwards, King and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Ruiz
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