Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Nov. 13.
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 Commissinoers were found to be in attendence:
Present: 4 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, President Avis LaVelle and Commissioner Jose M. Munoz
Absent: 3 - Vice President David A. Helfand, Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke and Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
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DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS (IAPD) DELEGATES
A nomination was made by President LaVelle, seconded by Commissioner King, that Timothy O'Conell and Nicole Ginger serve as LAPD delegates. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Hemphill Netzky
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RESOLUTION HONORING RETIREES
Superitendent Mike Kelly read resolution honoring Chicago Park District retirees:
Aye: 4 - Edwards, King, LaVelle and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Hemphill Netzky
Let the record reflect that Commissioner Ashley Netzky joined the meeting.
Roll Call
Present: 5 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King, President Avis LaVelle, Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky and Commissioner Jose M. Munoz
Absent: 2 - Vice President David A. Helfand and Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF CHANGE OF VENUE AND CALENDAR
The Certificate of Publication of the notice of change of venue was received and filed by the Secretary.
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CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF THE 2019 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF DUPAGE COUNTY
The Certificate of filing of the 2019 annual appropriation was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FORM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that this Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE
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RECOGNITION OF JUNIOR BEAR FOOTBALL PROGRAM, 71ST ANNUAL MUM BOWL CHAMPIONS (FOSCO PARK CHARGERS), AND THE “ENGLEWOOD FOUR”
Timothy O'Conell recognition of Junior Bear Football Program, 71st annual Mum Bowl Champions (Fosco Park Chargers) and the “Englewood Four".
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
19-1093-101 5 MUSEUMS IN THE PARKS PRESENTATION FROM JAMES RONDEAU, PRESIDENT OF THE ART INSTITUTE
President of the Art Institute James Rondeau addressed the Board.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to prersent.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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Public Comment-Speakers 11.13.19
The following members of the public addressed the Board:
Louise McCurry
Juanita Irizarry
Rafael Caro
Kenneth Newman
Paul Montes II
Andrea Roberts
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There is nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH COMCAST CORPORATION FOR TELECOMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Director of Information Technology, Patrick Callahan addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Item be approved. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
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CONTRACT AWARD FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES DISTRICT WIDE
SPECIFICATION NO. P-19015
Attachments:
Robert Arlow,Director of Facility Management addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner King, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 01: NTE $211,000.00
GATELY PARK INDOOR TRACK & FIELD FACILITY CONSTRUCTION MCHUGH BOWA GATELY PARK JOINT VENTURE, LLC
SPECIFICATION NO. P-18011
Attachments: McHugh Bowa MWBE
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
9. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Don Edwards that the meeting enter into closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCS Section 2 Subsection (C) (1) & (2). The motion prevailed with the following vote"
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
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EMPLOYMENT MATTER
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, 1 & 2
This Item was Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Don Edwards that the meeting return to Open Session. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
Report on Closed Session
This was heard
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EMPLOYMENT MATTER
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, 1 & 2
No further action was taken.
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner King that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - Helfand and Koldyke
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