Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met April 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Pledge of Allegiance
5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle, President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner David A. Helfand
1 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
Roll Call:
A roll call was taken and the following Commissioners was found to be in attendance:
5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle, President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner David A. Helfand
1 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
1. General Business
18-3003-041
1 Certificates Of Filings Of The 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance And Certificate Of Receipts With The Clerks Of Cook And Dupage Counties
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
18-3004-041
1 Certificate Of Filing Of The Receipts By Cook And Dupage County Clerks Acknowledging Receipt Of Certificates Of Annual Abatement
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. Approval Of The Minutes:
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1 Approval Of Meeting Minutes From The Regular Scheduled Meeting Held On March 13, 2018
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
3. People In The Parks:
Bob Zeigler was called to speak
Michael Samm was called to speak
Michael Samm was called to speak
Omari Jinaki was called to speak
Kurt Gowan was called to speak
Dennis O'Neill was called to speak
Bob O'Neill was called to speak
Zenon Kurdziel was called to speak
Elaine Sobol was called to speak
Alderman O'Connor was called to speak
Roman Sanders was called to speak
Rich Alpack was called to speak
Ariana Friedl was called to speak
Gary Ossewarde was called to speak
Bill Daniels was called to speak
Al DuBonnett was called to speak
Louise McCurry was called to speak
Pat Harper was called to speak
Anne Holcolmb was called to speak
Margaret Schmid was called to speak
Walter Kindred was called to speak
Sharon Lewis was called to speak
Elliot El Amin was called to speak
Frederick Bates was called to speak
Juanita Izzerary was called to speak
Audrey Fischer was called to speak
Voytek Putz was called to speak
Debra Sydok was called to speak
Ellen Isaacson was called to speak
Heather Breems was called to speak
Junita M. Nicholas was called to speak
George Blakemore was called to speak
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
Grant Park Speakers
Bob Ziegler
Michael Samm
Jett Robinson
Omari Jinaki-gave handout
Kurt Gowen
Dennis O'Neill
Bob O'Neill
Zenon Kurdziel
Elaine Soble
Floor Yielded to Alderman O'Connor
Roman Sanders
Rich Alapack
Ariana Friedl
Gary Ossewarde
Bill Daniels
Erika Shavers NP
Al Debonnet
Louise McCurry-Handout
Pat Harper
Anne Holcomb-Handout
Margaret Schmid
Brenda Nelms-Not speaking today
Walter Kindred
Sharon Lewis
Elliot El-Amin
Frederick Bates-Friends of the Park
Juanita Irizarry-Friends of the Parks
Cece Edwards
Audrey Fischer
Voytek Putz
Debra Sydoc
Ellen Isaacson-Handout
Heather Breems
Junita Nichols
George Blakemore
18-3011-041 Public Comments April 11, 2018
1
This Public Comments was heard
4. Acknowledge Excellence
There was nothing to present.
5. Presentation From The Departments:
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1 South Lakefront Framework Plan Update
Alderman Leslie Hairston was called to speak
Heather Gleason, irector of Planning and COnstruction addressed the Commissioners. Alderman Leslie Hairston addressed the Commissioners.
6. Unfinished Business:
There was nothing to present.
7. New Business:
18-3007-041
1 Request To Officially Rename Green Briar Park In Honor Of Ed Kelly
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be deferred. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Helfand
18-2980-031
3 Authorization To Enter Into A Contract With Reinders Inc. For The Purchase And Maintenance Of Landscape Mowers Specification P-17012
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources addressed teh 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, Ruiz and Helfand
Excused: 1 - LaVelle
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
8. Closed Session
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the meeting enter into Closed Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Helfand Chicago Park District
Absent: 1 - Koldyke 18-3002-041
1 Settlement Of The Case Of Daniel Julian Fiorentino V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 1782
This Action Item was Discussion Only
9. Open Session
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 1 - Koldyke Report on Closed Session Discussion
18-3002-041
1 Settlement Of The Case Of Daniel Julian Fiorentino V. Chicago Park District, No. 2014 L 1782
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the settlement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand
18-3030- Discussion of Employment Matters. No further action was taken.
18-3031- Discussion of litigation issues. No further action was taken.
10. 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 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Ruiz
Absent: 2 - Koldyke and Helfand Chicago Park District
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