Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met June 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Alligiance recited
Roll Call
A roll call was taken and the following members were found to be in attendance:
4 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
2 - Vice President David A. Helfand and Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Election of Member for Park Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
A motion was made by President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that Steve Lux be reappointed as a member of the Park Employee's Annuity and Benefit Fund Chicago. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
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PRESENTATION ON THE PARK DISTRICT'S ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A FINALIST OF THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
Brendan Daley, Director of Strategic Development addressed the Board of Commissioners on the Park District's accomplishment as a finalist of the Gold Medal award for excellence in parks and recreation managment from the National Recreation and Parks Association.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing to present.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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Public Comment 6.12.19
The following members of the public adressed the Board of commissioners:
Robert Ziegler
Gary Ossewaarde
Louise McCurry
Brenda Nelms
Cecilia Butler
Calvin Jackson
Paul McKinley
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing being presented.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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REQUEST TO OFFICIALLY NAME THE HOARD PARK BASKETBALL COURTS IN HONOR OF BRYAN A. LEACH
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Board of Comissioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Koldyke, that the Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MICHELS CORPORATION FOR DUSABLE PARK: INSTALLATION OF SHEET PILE WALL SYSTEM AND PHASE 2 THORIUM SCREENING AND REMEDIATION SPECIFICATION NO. P19013
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Dan Cooper, Director of Environmental Services addressed the Board of 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 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. FOR INTERNET SERVICES
This Item was deferred
9. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection (C) (1), (12) and (21).
A motion was made to enter into closed session pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection C, 1, 12, and 22. This motion was carried by a voice vote of 4 Ayes and 0-Nays.
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PATRICK M. BUNYON V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NO.
16 WC 016317
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
This Item was Discussion Only
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EMPLOYMENT MATTER
Discussion Only
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EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COVER PAGE (Destruction)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COVER
Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Commissioner Koldyke and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the meeting return to open session. The motion prevailed with the following voice votes of 4-Ayes and 0-Nays
Report on Closed Session Discussion
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
PATRICK M. BUNYON V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT:
CASE NO. 16 WC 016317
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the follwing votes:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
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EMPLOYMENT MATTER
No further action was taken.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COVER PAGE (Destruction)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES COVER
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Verbatim Minutes be approved for destruction. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Verbatim Minutes be approved for review. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Koldyke
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Hemphill Netzky
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