Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Nov. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A roll call was made a the following Commissioners were in attendance:
Present: 7 - Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, President Avis LaVelle, Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Tim King, Commissioner Myetie H. Hamilton and Commissioner Modesto Valle
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING BEING HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2021, AT 11:15 AM AND NOTICE OF THE RELEASE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2022 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET REPORT AND THE 2022 TENTATIVE APPRORIATION ORDINANCE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Publication
This item was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
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CERTIFICATES OF FILINGS OF THE 2021 ANNUAL TAX LEVY WITH THE CLERKS OF COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Filing
This item was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
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APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE TO THE PARK EMPLOYEES’ ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND OF CHICAGO
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Indexes: Appointment
President LaVelle nominated Cynthia Evangelisti to serve as Trustee on the Park Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago for a term of three years. A motion was made by Vice President King that the nomination be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Netzky. The motion prevailed by a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 8, 2021 AND THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2021
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Netzky, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Munoz, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
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UPDATE ON IMPROVEMENTS AT BIG MARSH PARK INCLUDING THE OPENING OF THE FORD CALUMET ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Presentation
Assistant Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, Matthew Freer, addressed the Commissioners and presented recent improvements at Big Marsh Park, including the opening of the Ford Calumet Environmental Center. Paul Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Friends of Big Marsh, also addressed the Commissioners on community engagement efforts and recent initiatives at the park.
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72ND ANNUAL JUNIOR BEARS MUM BOWL CHAMPIONS Sponsors: Commuity Recreation
Indexes: Presentation
Roberto Lugo, League Commissioner, addressed the Commissioners regarding the recent Junior Bears MUM Bowl championship between the champions, the LaFollette Park Wildcats, and the runners-up, the Lindblom Park Ravens. James Bailey, Head Coach of the LaFollette Park Wildcats also addressed the Commissioners on this program.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND CAMPAIGN UPDATE Sponsors: New Business Development
Indexes: Presentation
Kelly Sheetz, Director of New Business Development, addressed the Commissioners regarding the accomplishments of the ongoing Financial Assistance Fund Campaign.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
There was nothing to report.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Jessica Fuentes (Behavior of members of the Humboldt Park Advisory Council)
2. Jennie Jiang (Concerns with current leadership of the Humboldt Park Advisory Council)
3. Barbara Cooley (Jesse Owens Park resurfacing of playground, tennis courts, parking lot)
4. Judy Dever (Lifeguard supervision)
5. Rebecca Wolfram (Private use of public Douglass Park)
6. Andre Gordillo (Private music festivals held in Douglass Park)
7. David Kostelansky (Lake Shore Park Advisory Council roles and accessibility)
8. Carl Lewis (Progress in Brown Park)
9. LaVonte Stewart (Rosenblum Park status and budget)
These speakers were heard.
Written testimonies were also received from Karl Kuhn, Mark Joseph, Magdalena Martinez, and Ada Lopez.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONCESSION PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH NAFSI, LLC FOR THE RENOVATION AND YEAR-ROUND OPERATION OF THE RESTAURANT SPACE AT SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Concession Agreement
Sheshe Taylor, Deputy Director of Revenue, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Netzky that this matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, Hamilton and Valle
Abstain: 1 - King
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TERRA ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AT RONAN PARK (PARK 275) SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-127
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Valle that this matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Munoz, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
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CHANGE ORDER NO. 01: NTE $4,000,000.00 CONSTRUCTION OF PARK 596 - ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS, FIELDHOUSE AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PASCHEN ALL JOINT VENTURE SPECIFICATION NO. P-20015
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Change Order
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Munoz that this matter be approved. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Munoz, LaVelle, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
9. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection C (1)
A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Netzky, that the meeting enter into Closed Session pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, (1). The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
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PERSONNEL MATTER
This item was discussion only.
10. OPEN SESSION:
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2, Subsection C (1)
A motion was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Netzky, to return to Open Session pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, (1). The motion prevailed with a voice vote of 7-Ayes and 0-Nays.
Report on Closed Session Discussion
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PERSONNEL MATTER
The Commissioners discussed various personnel matters and the resignation of Avis LaVelle as Board President of the Chicago Park District. No further action was taken on this matter. President LaVelle gave remarks on her tenure at the Chicago Park District and her hopes for the District moving forward.
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Vice President King, 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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