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Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Met June 9

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Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Met June 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 were in attendance:

Present: 6 - Commissioner Donald Edwards, Commissioner M. Laird Koldyke, Commissioner Ashely Hemphill Netzky, Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Vice President Tim King and President Avis LaVelle

1. GENERAL BUSINESS:

There was nothing to present.

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 2021

Sponsors: Office of the Secretary

Indexes: Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Vice President King, that the meeting minutes for the Annual Board meeting held on May 12 2021 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Edwards, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, King and LaVelle

3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:

There was nothing to present.

4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:

There was nothing to present.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:

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UPDATE ON PENSION

Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer

Superintendent and CEO, Michael Kelly, addressed the Board giving an update on the Chicago Park District Pension Bill and the state of the pension.

6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:

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Public Comments

The following members of the public addressed the board:

1. Jessica Leon

2. Halle Quezada

3. Sara Heymann

4. Susan Mullen

5. Edith Tovar

6. Shaquilla Daniels

7. Eloise Daniels

8. Charita Pruitt

9. Louise McCurry

These speakers were heard.

Written testimony was received from May Toy.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

There was nothing to present.

8. NEW BUSINESS:

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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE LLC FOR POST OFFER TREATMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AND INJURIES, AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING SERVICES

SPECIFICATION NO. P-21002

Sponsors: Human Resources

Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ

Michael Simpkins, Director of Human Resources, addressed the Board. A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that this Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Edwards, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, King and LaVelle

9. CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Vice President King and seconded by Commissioner

Netzky to enter into Closed Session pursuant to 5ILCS Section 2 Subsection C (12) and (21). The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 6 Ayes and 0 Nayes.

Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, 12 and 21

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ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL

DANIEL WILBERSCHIED V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT:

CASE NO. 19 WC 030907

Sponsors: General Counsel and Law Department

This item was discussion only.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW

Indexes: Executive Session Minute Reveiw

A motion was made by Vice President King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to return to Open Session. The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 6 Ayes and 0 Nayes.

10. OPEN SESSION:

EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT

EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES - ITEMS UP FOR DESTRUCTION

Sponsors: General Counsel and Law Department

A motion was made by Vice President Tim King and seconded by Commissioner Koldyke to approve the settlement. The motion prevailed with the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Edwards, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, King and LaVelle

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9 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW

Indexes: Executive Session Minute Reveiw

A motion was made by Vice President King and seconded by Commissioner Netzky to approve the destruction of verbatim records. The motion prevailed with the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Edwards, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, King and LaVelle

Indexes: Executive Session Minute Reveiw

A motion was made by Vice President King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards to approve the release of executive session minutes for public inspection. The motion prevailed with the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Edwards, Koldyke, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, King and LaVelle

11. ADJOURNED

A motion was made by Vice President King and seconded by Commissioner Edwards that the meeting be adjourned. The motion prevailed with a Voice Vote of 6 Ayes and 0 Nayes.

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