Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Oct. 14.
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 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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DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS (IAPD) DELEGATES
Indexes: Appointment
A nomination was made by President Avis LaVelle and seconded by Vice President Tim King that Nicole Ginger and Timothy O'Connell be elected to serve as delegates representing the Chicago Park District at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) 2021 Conference. The nomination prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
Excused: 1 - Koldyke
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES HELD FROM THE REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
A motion was made by Commissioner Laird Koldyke and seconded by Vice President Tim King 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
Nothing was presented for consideration.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
Nothing was presented for consideration
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
The following members of the public addressed the Board of COmmissioners:
James Rice
Jim Hanna
Written Testimony was received from:
Cecilia Butler
Timothy Later
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Speakers (10.14.20)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UCG ASSOCIATES FOR CONCESSION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATION P-20011
Indexes: Concession Agreement
Sheshe Taylor, Deputy Director of Revenue, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the matter 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR DEBRIS DUMPING TRANSFER STATION SERVICES
Indexes:Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
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REQUEST TO OFFICIALLY TO NAME PARK NO. 543 AS PRINTERS ROW PARK AND PARK NO. 568 AS WEST RIDGE NATURE PARK
Indexes:Park Renaming-Phase II, Park Naming
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Laird Koldyke and seconded by Vice President Tim King that the matter 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 OFFICIALLY REMOVE THE NAME OF CATALPA PARK FROM PARK NO. 372
Indexes:Name Removal Phase II
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donald Edwards and seconded by Vice President Tim King that the matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
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REQUEST TO INITIATE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME PARK NO. 372 IN HONOR OF CHESTER FRANK KUJAWA
Indexes:Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the matter 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 AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Indexes:Code Change
Timothy King, General Counsel, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the matter 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR PARK 1002 (CLARENDON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER)
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-100
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Board of Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King Commissioner and seconded by Laird Koldyke that the matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
9. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection C, 12.
A motion was made by Vice president Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke to enter into closed session pursuant to 5ILCS Section 2, Subsection C, 12. The motion prevailed via voice vote with 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL DONALD SMIECHOWSKI V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NO.
16 WC 18217
Indexes:Workmans' Compensation
This Action Item was Discussion Only
10. OPEN SESSION: Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection C, 12.
A motion was made by Vice president Tim King and seconded by Commissioner David Helfand to return to open session pursuant to 5ILCS Section 2, Subsection C, 12. The motion prevailed via voice vote with 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
Report on Closed Session Discussion
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DONALD SMIECHOWSKI V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: CASE NO. 16 WC 18217
Indexes:Workmans' Compensation
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky to approve the settlement. The motion prevailed with 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 Donald Edwards that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays
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