Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Feb. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President Avis LaVelle, Commissioner David A. Helfand and Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky
1 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
19-1040- Introduction of Ashley Hemphill-Netzky
19-1021-0213
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
Indexes: Election or Appointment
A nomination was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the nomination be approved. The nomination carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
19-1022-0213
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT
Indexes: Election or Appointment
A nomination was made by President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the nomination be approved. The nomination carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
19-1023-0213
APPOINTMENT OF A PARK DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
Indexes: Election or Appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Helfand, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
19-1025-0213
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2019
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Helfand, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
3. ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE
RECOGNITION OF SHERWOOD PARK BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AT THE AAU INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Stacey Lowe, Sherman Park District, announced the Basketball Champions and their accomplishments.
RECOGNITION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS PROGRAM AND ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH SHERWOOD PARK
Stacey Lowe, Sherman Park District, announced the Girl Scout Troop and their accomplishments.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Nothing was presented for consideration.
19-1026-0213
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT RESPONSE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE PARKS “STATE OF THE PARKS” REPORT
Jessica Maxey Faulkner addressed the Commissioners.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
Robert Ziegler
Brenda Nelms
Louise McCurrry
Austin Baidas
Kenneth Newman
19-1027-0213
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
19-1020-0213
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT REGARDING CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE REIMBURSED FROM PROCEEDS OF AN OBLIGATION
Indexes: Reimbursement Resolution
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that the Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
9. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that the meeting be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
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