Chicago Park Board of Commissioners met Oct. 15.
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:
Present: 5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, President Avis LaVelle, Vice President David A. Helfand and Commissioner Jose M. Munoz
Absent: 2 - Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky
WELCOME TO COMMISSIONER JOSE M. MUNOZ
President LaVelle introduced Jose Munoz as a new member of the Park District's Board of Commissioners.
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE CHICAGO SUNTIMES OF THE NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DATE, TIME, VENUE AND CALENDAR
Certificate of publication in the Chicago Suntimes marked as filed and recieved by the Board Secretary.
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DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS ILLINOIS
ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS (IAPD) DELEGATES
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice President Helfand, that this Item be deferred. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
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, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE
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PRESENTATION ON THE FINALIST PLAQUE AND THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD
Brendan Daley, Director of Strategic Planning addressed the Commissioners.
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5 UPDATE ON THE RECENT PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL APPRECIATION DAY
Maria Stone, Community Relations Manager addressed the Commissioners.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing to present.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following member of the public addressed the Board.
Bobbie Townsend
Dr. Trina Hollingsworth
Sylvia Tyus Brooks
Louise McCurry
Beverly Brown
Brenda Nelms
Kenneth Newman
Ruth Thomas
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5 PUBLIC COMMENTS OCTOBER 15, 2019
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH MERCY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER FOR POST OFFER TREATMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AND INJURIES, AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO. P-18009 R
Michael Simpkins, Director of Human Resources addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner King, that this action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A LAKEFRONT STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (PHASE 1) SPECIFICATION NO. 16015-066
Attachments: Lakefront Schedule As and Bs
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Consrtuction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this action Item be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
9. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C) (12)
This was enter into Closed Session
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL YVONNE SHRADER V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NO. 15 WC 28245
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
This Item was heard
OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the meeting be returned to open session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
Report on Closed Session
This was approved
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL YVONNE SHRADER V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NO. 15 WC 28245
Indexes: Workmans' Compensation
A motion was made by Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and seconded by Commissioner King that the board meeting be adjourned.
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand and Munoz
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