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Village of Chicago Park Board of Commissioners met January 15

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Village of Chicago Park Board of Commissioners met Jan. 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 commissioners were in attendance:

Present: 4 - President Avis LaVelle, Vice President David A. Helfand, Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky and Commissioner Jose M. Munoz

Absent: 3 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner Tim King and Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke

1. GENERAL BUSINESS

20-1131-011 5

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE 2020 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT

Certificate of Publication of the 2020 Annual Appropriation of the Chicago Park District was marked as recieved and filed by the Secretary.

20-1134-011 5

CERTIFICATES OF FILINGS FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL TAX LEVY ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERKS OF COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES

Certificates of Filings for the 2019 Annual Tax Levy Ordinance with the clerks of Cook and Dupage Counties was marked as recieved and filed by the Secretary.

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC (BUDGET) HEARING AND THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2019 AND DECEMBER 11, 2019

A motion was made by Vice President Helfand, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 3 - Edwards, King and Koldyke

3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE

There was nothing to present.

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 members of the public addressed the Commissioners:

Leslie Recht

Mark Heller

Jackson Blue

20-1138- Public Comment

Speakers 1.15.20

Let the record reflect that Commissioner Tim King joined the meeting.

Roll Call

Present: 5 - Commissioner Tim King, President Avis LaVelle, Vice President David A. Helfand, Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky and Commissioner Jose M. Munoz

Absent: 2 - Commissioner Donald Edwards and Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

There was nothing to present.

8. NEW BUSINESS:

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AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE GENERAL ADMISSION FEE FOR THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

Steve Lux addressed the Commissioners and introduced the President and CEO of the DuSable Museum, Perri Irmer.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Vice President Helfand that the item be adopted The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

20-1133-011 5

AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND SERVICES FOR PARK PROJECTS

Dorothy Caroll, Senior Counsel adderssed the Commisssioners.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconed by Vice President Helfand.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOORE LANDSCAPES, LLC FOR DISTRICT-WIDE FLORAL GARDENS: DESIGN, INSTALL & MAINTAIN

SPECIFICATION P-19008

EDS, P-19008- District-Wide Floral Gardens, Moore Landscaping

MWBE Schedules A & B, and Certification Letters, Moore Landscapes

Signature Copy

Cathy Breitenbach, Dirctor of Cultural and Natural Resources adderssed the Commissioners.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Comissioner Munoz that the item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

19-1121-011 5

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SPAAN TECH, INC. FOR CELLULAR INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

SPECIFICATION P-19014 -R

EDS, P-19014-R Cellular Telecommunication Infrastructure Management, SPAAN Tech

MWBE Schedules A & B, and Certification Letters, Spaan Tech Cell Infrastructure PowerPoint

Dana Zalinski, Director of Revenue addressed the Commissioners.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Netzky that the item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

20-1128-011 5

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AT&T CORPORATION FOR AT&T SWITCHED ETHERNET (ASE) SERVICES

Patrick Callhan, Director of Information Technology addressed the Commisioners.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commisioner Munoz that the item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

20-1129-011 5

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SDI PRESENCE LLC FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Joint Procurement Approval Letter - SDI

C-93627 - EDS and Affidavit Signed 1_8_20

SDI Schedules 1_15_2020

Patrick Callahan, Director of Information Technology addressed the Commissioners.

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconded by Commisioner Netzky that the item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - King, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Abstain: 1 - LaVelle

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke

9. ADJOURNED

A motion was made by Commissioner King, seconed by Commissiner Munoz, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried by the following voting matter:

Aye: 5 - King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz

Absent: 2 - Edwards and Koldyke