Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met February 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
A roll call was taken and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance:
4 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King and Vice President Avis LaVelle
2 - President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner David A. Helfand
18-3013- Vice President LaVelle asked to take a moment of silence to acknowledge the death of Commander Paul Bauer. Superintendent Kelly said a few words about the Commander.
1. General Business
18-2966-021 4 Resolution Honoring Erika Allen For Her Years Of Service To The Chicago Park District
Vice President LaVelle read the resolution into the record. Comments were made by Commissioner Erika Allen.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice President LaVelle, thatthe resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 1 - Ruiz
Absent: 1 - Ruiz
Roll Call
Let the record reflect that Commissioner Helfand joined the meeting.
5 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner David A. Helfand
1 - President Jesse Ruiz
18-2973-021 4 Certificate Of Publication Of The 2018 Chicago Park
District Appropriation Ordinance
This Certificate was received and filed
2. Acknowledge Excellence
Update on national "Girls and Women in Sports" day
Trena Harris, Area Manager addressed the Commissioners.
Recognition of girls in sports at Hale Park
Rose Minelli, Supervisor of Hale Park addressed the Commissioners.
Recognition of Ixhelt Gonzalez for outstanding achievement with the Chicago Skyhawks and who will represent the US in the 2020 Paralympic Games
Daniel Ferreira, Program and Event Facilitator for Community Recreation addressed the Commissioners.
3. Approval Of The Minutes:
18-2967-021 4
Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Regular Meeting Held On January 10, 2018
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the metting minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 1 - Ruiz
4. People In The Parks:
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Alec Cabacungan
2. Julie Packard
3. Kenneth Newman
4. Leslie Recht
5. Margaret Schmid
6. Brenda Nelms
18-2977-021 4 Public Comment 2.14.18
5. Closed Session
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (c), (1) and (12)
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that to enter into Closed Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 1 - Ruiz Chicago Park District
18-2972-021 4
Settlement Of The Case Of Constance Williamson V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 7171
Discussion Only
Employment Matters
This was Discussion Only
6. Open Session
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this be return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Koldyke, Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 1 - Ruiz
18-3014- Let the record reflect that Commissioner Koldyke has left the meeting.
Report on Closed Session
18-2972-021 4
Settlement Of The Case Of Constance Williamson V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 7171
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
Employment Matters
No further action was taken.
7. Presentation From The Departments:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
8. Unfinished Business:
9. New Business:
18-2960-021 4 Adoption Of Resolution Authorizing Expenditures Related To The 2018 Capital Improvement Program
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officeer addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
18-2958-021 4
Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. For Park 580 “Read-Dunning” Artificial Turf Field
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Helfand, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
18-2961-021 4
Request To Initiate 45-Day Notice Period To Name Green Briar Park In Honor Of Ed Kelly
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
18-2969-021 4
Authority To Accept Approximately 8 Acres Of Property Within Jackson (Andrew) Park From The City Of Chicago And To Transfer Approximately 6 Acres Of Park Disitrict Property Located Within Jackson (Andrew) Park To The City Of Chicago
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
18-2970-021 4
Authority To Accept Approximately 3.19 Acres Of Property For Eight New Parks And For The Expansion Of Two Existing Parks From The City Of Chicago
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz 18-2959-021 4
Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Atlas & Associates, Inc. And Jl Corp. D/B/A Harry’s Lumber Corp. For The Supply And Delivery Of Lumber, Building Materials And Roofing Supplies-District Wide
Specification No. P-17025
Bob Arlow, Director of Facility Management addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz
10. Adjourned
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Helfand
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Ruiz Chicago Park District
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