Chicago Park Board of Commissioners met Sept. 11.
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 members were found to be in attendence: Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, Vice President David A. Helfand, Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky
Present: 5 -
Absent: 1 - President Avis LaVelle
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
There was nothing being presented.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
This was adopted
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETINGS HELD ON JULY 10, 2019 AND AUGUST 14, 2019
A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
3. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
Public Speaker Louise McCurry
Public Speaker David Wu
Public Speaker Kenneth Newman
Public Speaker Cecilia Butler
Public Speaker May Toy
Public Speaker Leslie Recht
Public Speaker Walter Kindred
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Public Comments September 11, 2019
The following members of the public addressed the Board:
Louise McCurry
David Wu
Kenneth Newman
Cecilla Butler
May Toy
Leslie Recht
Walter Kindred
4. ACKNOWLEDGING EXCELLENCE:
There was nothing to present.
5. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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4 ADOPTION OF THE 2019 ANNUAL TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Steve Lux ,Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer addressed the Commissioners.
This Item was adopted
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF POOL CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES DISTRICT WIDE SPECIFICATION NO. P-19000-R
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Bob Arlow, Director of Facility Managment addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. FOR INTERNET SERVICES
Patrick Callahan, Director of Information Technology addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill-Netzky, that the item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FLOOD BROTHERS DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR WASTE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES DISTRICTWIDE SPECIFICATION NO. P-19010
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner King, that the item
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR PARK 596 (48TH AND WESTERN) SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-067
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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SOLDIER FIELD USE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERMIT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER, LLC FOR THE USE OF SOLDIER FIELD
Juliet Azimi, Chief Administrative Officer addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Vice President Helfand, that the item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
9. CLOSED SESSION
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Reappointment of Inspector General for The Chicago Park District
Indexes: Appointment
This item was Discussion Only
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4 ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL STEPHEN WYDRA V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NOS. 13 WC 41526 and 18 WC 1416
This Item was Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that this be return to Open Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
Report on Closed Session Discussion
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Reappointment of Inspector General for The Chicago Park District
Indexes: Appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner KIng, seconded by Commissioner Edwards that Will Fletcher be re appointed Inspector General for the Chicago Park District.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL STEPHEN WYDRA V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NOS. 13 WC 41526 and 18 WC 1416
A motion was made by commissioner king, secconded by commissioner Edwards that this matter be adopted. The carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, Helfand, Koldyke and Hemphill Netzky
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