Chicago Park District Board met Jan. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
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
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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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2019 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
This Certificate was received and filed
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
19-1002-011 6 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 5th and 12th of 2018.
A motion was made by Vice President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner
Edwards, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - King, Ruiz, Helfand, LaVelle and Edwards
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
3. ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE
There was nothing being presented.
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
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6 PUBLIC COMMENT
January 16, 2019
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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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
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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
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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
Attachments:
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
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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
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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
Attachments:
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
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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
19-1005-011 6 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
Attachments:
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:
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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
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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
Attachments:
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 following 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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