Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Aug. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A roll call was taken and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance.
Present: 7 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Tim King, President Avis LaVelle, Commissioner David A. Helfand, Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky and Jose M. Munoz
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Election of President for Board of Commissioners
Indexes: Election
The election of the President was announced. A nomination was made by Commissioner Tim King and seconded by Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke that
Avis LaVelle be elected as President of the Board of Commissioners for a term of one year. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Election of Vice President for Board of Commissioners
The election of the Vice President was announced. A nomination was made by Commissioner Ashley Netzky and seconded by Vice President David Helfand that Tim King be elected as Vice President of the Board of Commissioners for a term of one year. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
20-1194-081 2 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT'S INTENT TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $4M IN GO BONDS ALTERNATE REVENUE
Indexes: Certificate of Publication
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON APRIL 8, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON JULY 22, 2020
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the meeting minutes be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
Under Acknowledging Excellence there was nothing to present.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
Under Presentations from Departments there was nothing to present.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
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PRESENTATION OF 2019 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR), POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (PAFR) AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AUDIT DOCUMENTS
Indexes: Comprehensive Financial Report, Popular Financial Report (CAFR & PAFR)
Cecilia Prado, Comptroller, addressed the Commissioners.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS for 8.12.20
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Louise McCurry
2. Pavel Gigov
3. Martha Alexakos
4. Bianca Jones
5. Raniya Thomas
6. David Kostelansky
7. Alisa Sta
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Under Unfinished Business nothing was presented for consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
20-1182-081 2 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING HARBOR AND MARINA IMPROVEMENTS
Indexes: Bond
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner David Helfand that the ordinance be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Indexes: Code Change
Timothy King, General Counsel, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Jose Munoz that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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REQUEST TO INITIATE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME PARK NO. 543 AS PRINTERS ROW PARK AND TO NAME PARK NO. 568 AS WEST RIDGE NATURE PRESERVE PARK
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and COnstruction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the item be approved. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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REQUEST TO INITIATE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME CATALPA PARK IN HONOR OF CHESTER FRANK KUJAWA
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
It was agreed that the words "in honor of Chester Frank Kujawa," would be struck.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the items be approved. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Indexes: Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke that the item be approved. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALL PESTS CONTROLLED AND VECTOR STOMP INC. FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDE
SPECIFICATION NO. P-20002
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
ALL PESTS EDS
VECTOR EDS
Robert Arlow, Director of Facility Management addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the items be approved. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
20-1183-081 2 RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS WITH OPEN KITCHENS FOR THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MEALS
SPECIFICATION P- 20004
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Meghan O'Boyle, Wellness Manager addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donald Edwards and seconded by Commissioner David Helfand that the items be approved. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
9. CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner M. Larid Koldyke that the meeting enter into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C), (21). The motion prevailed witha voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.:
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EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW
Destruction-MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 8.12.20
EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT
This Action Item was Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Commissioner Donald Edwards and seconded by Vice President King that the meeting enter into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection (C), (21). The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
Report on Closed Session Discussion
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Destruction-MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 8.12.20
EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT
A Motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke that verbatim minutes for the dates read into the record be approved for destruction. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
A Motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Donald Edwards that verbatim minutes for the dates read into the record be approved for release for public inspection. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Munoz that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays
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