Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Sept. 9.
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 was found to be in attendance.
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
Present: 7 - President Avis LaVelle yielded the floor to Alderman Michael Scott Jr. for remarks.
Announcements were made that the Budget Forum would be held September 22, 2020 and of the revised deadline for the US Census.
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
20-1206-090 9 FILING OF TAX ABATEMENTS WITH COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTY CLERKS
Indexes: Certificate of Filing
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
20-1207-090 9 FILING OF THE BOND ORDERS FOR THE SERIES 2020ABCDE BONDS
Indexes: Certificate of Filing
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
20-1196-090 9 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 12, 2020
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashley Netzky and Vice President that the minutes be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE
Nothing was presented for consideration.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
20-1197-090 9 UPDATE TO THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Timothy King, General Counsel, addressed the Commissioners.
20-1198-090 9 UPDATE ON THE PHASE I 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME PARK 568 AS WEST RIDGE NATURE "PRESERVE" PARK
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
Principal Dayo Harris
Kirk Kelly
Raniya Thomas
Jazzmin Johnson
Zahir Mbengue
Jennifer Pagan
Bianca Jones
Louise McCurry
Juanita Irizarry
Sheila McNary
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
8. NEW BUSINESS:
20-1199-090 9 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS (HARBOR FACILITIES REVENUES ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000,000 OF SERIES 2020F IN ONE OR MORE SERIES
Indexes: Bond
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashley Netzky and seconded by Commissioner Donald Edwards that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - King and Koldyke
20-1201-090 9 ADOPTION OF THE 2020 ANNUAL TAX LEVY ORDINANCE
Indexes: Tax Levy
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashley Netzky and seconded by Commissioner Donald Edwards that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Edwards, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 2 - King and Koldyke
20-1200-090 9 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH DIRECT FITNESS SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT-PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SPECIFICATION P-19009
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 Ashley Netzky that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
President Avis LaVelle made comments regarding the naming process and a new initiative.
20-1202-090 9 REQUEST TO OFFICIALLY REMOVE THE NAME OF STEPHEN DOUGLAS FROM PARK NO. 218
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase II, Park Naming
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donald Edwards and seconded by Vice President Tim King that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
20-1203-090 9
REQUEST TO INITIATE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD
TO NAME PARK 218
IN HONOR OF ANNA AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS
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 David Helfand that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
20-1205-090 9 REQUEST TO OFFICIALLY NAME
PARK #572 AS BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL PARK
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase II, Park Naming
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Donald Edwards that the item be approved. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
9. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Ashley Nezky and seconded by Vice President Tim King that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Absent: 1 - Koldyke
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