Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Jan. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the commissioners:
Roll Call
General Business
Approval of the Minutes
Acknowledging Excellence
Presentation from the Departments
Communications and Reports
People in the Parks
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment
By order of President Jesse Ruiz
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.), the Chicago Park District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or admission/access to programs and activities.
Any person with a disability who desires special accommodations or the services of a sign language interpreter in order to attend a meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of
Commissioners, should contact Disability Policy Officer, Larry Labiak, 504 Compliance Officer, 541 North Fairbanks Court, Chicago, Illinois 60611, at 312/742-5097 or telephone 312/747-2001 (TTY) at least 72 hours before the Board Meeting.
Jesse Ruiz Kantrice Ogletree
President Secretary
Chicago Park District Page 1
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Commissioner Tim King, President Jesse Ruiz, Commissioner David A. Helfand,
Vice President Avis LaVelle and Donald Edwards
5 -
1 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
19-1010-0116 RESOLUTION HONORING CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT BOARD PRESIDENT JESSE RUIZ
Avis LaVelle, Park District Vice President, read the resolution into the record.
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the resolution be approved
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing being presented.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothign being presented.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
Robert Ziegler
BoB O'Neil
Dennis O'Neil
Bobbie Townsend(Absent)
John Wizgird (Absent)
Louise McCurry
George Blakemore
Sylvia Tyus Brooks
19-1014-0116 PUBLIC COMMENT
January 16, 2019
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. NEW BUSINESS:
19-1006-0116
AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND RELATED SISTER AGENCIES TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS FUNDS FOR PARK PROJECTS
Indexes: Tax Increment Fund (TIF); Open Space Impact Fees (OSIF)
Dorothy Carol addressed the Board
Dorothy Carroll, Senior Counsel addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
19-1004-0116 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE GENERAL ADMISSION FEE FOR THE ADLER PLANETARIUM
Indexes: Museum Fee Increase
Steve Lux addressed the Commissioners and introduced the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Adler Museum, Michelle Larson.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
18-3163-0116 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOMER INDUSTRIES FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER
EDS - P-18012 Engineered Wood Fiber
Schedules A & B, P-18012 Engineered Wood Fiber
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the tem be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
19-1001-0116 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO CONTRACT #33814 WITH LYNCH CHICAGO, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW SELF LOADING WHEEL LIFT TOW TRUCKS AND CAR CARRIERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,000
Robert arlow, Director of Facility Management addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice President LaVelle, that this Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
19-1000-0116 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF A NEW PARK DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS, A NEW FIELDHOUSE, AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT PARK 596
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-051
P-16015-051- SCHEDULES
Park 596_Preliminary Design Contract_presentation.pptx
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Koldyke, King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
9. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting enter into Closed Session pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2
Subsection C 11 and 21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
18-3162-0116 ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
NICHOLAS O. BURKARD V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT:
CASE NO.
13 WC 26225
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
This Action Item was Discussion Only
19-1005-0116 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTE REVIEW
JANUARY 16, 2019
EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT.pdf
RELEASE 1.16.19-EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES -.pdf
DESTRUCTION 1.16.19 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES -.pdf
This Action Item was Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the meeting return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
Report on Closed Session Discussion
The Board of Commissioners met in Executive Session to consider matters appropriately discussed in Exective Session. There was a discussion of a settlement claim and an Executive Session Minute review, pursuant 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C) (11) and (21) and had the following matters of business:
18-3162-0116 ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
NICHOLAS O. BURKARD V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT:
CASE NO.
13 WC 26225
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the settlement be adopted. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
19-1005-011
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTE REVIEW
JANUARY 16, 20196 EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT.pdf
RELEASE 1.16.19-EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES -.pdf
DESTRUCTION 1.16.19 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES -.pdf
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Vice President LaVelle that Closed Session Meeting Minutes be made available for public inspection. The motion prevailed with the folllowing vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and seconded by Vice President LaVelle that Closed Session verbatim records be destroyed. The motion prevailed with the folllowing vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
11. 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: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
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