Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met August 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call:
A roll call was taken and the following Commissioners was found to be in attendance:
4 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Tim King, President Jesse Ruiz and Commissioner David A. Helfand
1 - Vice President Avis LaVelle 1. GENERAL BUSINESS
18-3089-081 5 Certificates Of Publications For The Following:
1. The Notice Of Intent To Issue Bonds And The Right To File Petition;
2. 2018 Prevailing Wage Rates;
3. Change Of Date And Revised Calendar,
4. And Notice Of Public Hearing Of The Intent To Sell Bonds Of The District, In One Or More Series, In The Amount Of Not To Exceed $95,000,000 For The Purpose Of: (I) Financing Capital Improvement Programs For The Payment Of Land Condemned Or Purchased For Parks, For The Building, Maintaining, Improving And Protecting Of The Same And The Existing Facilities Of The District And For The Refinancing Bonds Previously Issued To Finance The Same; (Ii) Financing Harbor And Marina Improvements; And (Iii) Financing The Payment Of Expenses Incident Thereto
The certificates were marked as received and filed
2. Approval Of The Minutes:
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that this be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
18-3088-081 5 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Regular Scheduled Meeting Held On July 11, 2018
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that the minutes be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand 4 -
Absent: LaVelle and Edwards 2 -
3. People In The Parks:
Bobby Townsend
Jett Robinson
Bob O'Neill
Robert Zeigler
Eric Zeigler
George Blakemore
David Wu
Eva McCann
Roman Sanders
Omari Jenaki
Louise McCurry
JJ Nnawuchi
Cecilia Butler
Chelsea Biggs
Kenneth Newman
Nicole Machuca
Audrey Fischer
Written Testimony was submitted by the following:
Christie Richardson
Brenda Nelms
The following members of the public signed up to address the Commissioners:
18-3091-081 5 Public Comments August 15, 2018
4. Acknowledge Excellence
Nothing was being presented for consideration.
5. Presentation From The Departments:
Nothing was being presented for consideration.
6. Unfinished Business:
Nothing was being presented for consideration.
7. New Business:
18-3086-081 5 Adoption Of The 2018 Annual Tax Levy Ordinance
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Edwards
18-3070-081 5 Authority To Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement With The Chicago Department Of Transportation For Various Land Management And Natural Resources Projects
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Natural and Cultural Resources addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Edwards
18-3074-081 5 Request To Initiate 45-Day Notice Period To Name Walnut Park In Honor Of Irma C. Ruiz
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed teh Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Edwards
18-3083-081 5 Authorization To Enter Into Contract With Mchugh Bowa Gately Park Joint Venture, Llc For Gately Park Indoor Track & Field Facility Construction Specification No. P-18011
Attachments:
EDS - BOWA
EDS - McHugh Enterprises
EDS -James McHugh Construction Co
P-18011-McHughBOWA JV Schedules
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed teh Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Edwards
18-3090-081 5 Abused And Neglected Child Reporting Resolution
Michael Simpkins, Director of Human Resources addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 - LaVelle and Edwards Chicago Park District
8. Adjourned
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 -Koldyke, King, Ruiz and Helfand
Absent: 2 -LaVelle and Edwards
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