Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met April 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was taken.
Roll Call
A roll call was taken and the following Commissioners was 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 Commissioner Jose M. Munoz
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
21-1282-041 4 Certificates Of Receipt By Cook And Dupage County Clerks Acknowledging Receipt Of Certificates Of Annual Abatement
Sponsors: Treasurer
Indexes: Certificates
This was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
21-1285-041 4 Approval Of The Meeting Minutes From The Regular Scheduled Meeting Held On March 10, 2021
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and Seconded by Commissioner Ashley Netzky that the minutes be adopted. 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 Commissioners:
1. Michele Dreczynski
2. Louise McCurry
3. Bob Dolgan
4. N'Dana Carter
5. Michael Ulreich
6. May Toy
7. Jessica Leon
Written Testimony was received from:
Tara Shedor
21-1286-041
4 Public Comment
April 14, 2021
This Public Comments was heard
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Nothing was presented for consideration.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
21-1281-041 4 Amendment To Chapter Iv Of The Code Of The Chicago Park District
Indexes: Code Change
Jessica Maxey-Faulkner, Chief Diversity Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and Seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke that the minutes be adopted. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
9. CLOSED SESSION
A motion by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke to enter into closed session pursuant to 5ILC 120 Section 2, Subsection (C), (1). The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
21-1283-041 4 Resignation Of Kantrice Ogletree As Secretary Of The Board Of Commissioners Of The Chicago Park District
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Discussion Only, No Action was Taken.
21-1284-041 4 Appointment Of Secretary Pro Tempore Of The Board Of Commissioners Of The Chicago Park District
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Indexes: Appointment
Discussion Only, No Action was Taken.
10. OPEN SESSION
A motion by Vice President and seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke to return to open session pursuant to 5ILC 120 Section 2. The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
Report on Closed Session Discussion
21-1283-041 4 Resignation Of Kantrice Ogletree As Secretary Of The Board Of Commissioners Of The Chicago Park District
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke that the resignation be accepted. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
21-1284-041 4 Appointment Of Secretary Pro Tempore Of The Board Of Commissioners Of The Chicago Park District
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Indexes: Appointment
A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Laird Koldyke that Sarah Gelder be appointed as Secretary Pro Tempore. The motion prevailed with the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Edwards, King, LaVelle, Helfand, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky and Munoz
11. ADJOURNED
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