Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Feb. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited during the Public Hearing.
Roll Call
A roll call of the Commissioners was taken and the following were found to be in attendance:
1. GENERAL BUSINESS: 22-1020-021
Present: 6 - Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Tim King, Commissioner Myetie Hamilton and Commissioner Modesto Valle
6 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022, AT 11:20 AM CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2021 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Publication
This Certificate was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
22-1027-021 6 RESOLUTION HONORING STATE SENATOR AND UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN HARRIS W. FAWELL
Sponsors: Disability Policy Office
Indexes: Resolution-Honoring
Rosa Escareno, Interim General Superintendent, gave remarks to the Commissioners. Larry Labiak, Disability Policy Officer, read the Resolution into record.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner
Hamilton, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
22-1021-021 6 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON JANUARY 26, 2022
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
22-1024-021
6 PRESENTATION FROM THE INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ON CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE PARKS
Sponsors: General Superintendent
Indexes: Presentation
Rosa Escareno, Interim General Superintendent, gave a presentation to the Commissioners in recognition of Black History Month and to announce Park District celebratory events during the month of February.
21-1371-021 6 NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION GOLD MEDAL FINALIST AWARD AND PRESENTATION
Sponsors: Workforce Development
Indexes: Presentation
Nikki Ginger, Director of Workforce Development, addressed the Commissioners and presented a video recording by Carrie Fullerton, a local representative from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, who congratulated the Park District for the National Gold Medal Finalist Award.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing to present.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
22-1023-021 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the Public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Louise McCurry (Jackson Park proposed addition of pickle ball courts)
2. Kevin McGurn (Paschen Park Renaming proposal to honor the Pollard Family)
3. May Toy (Skinner Park ADA improvements in the community garden area)
These speakers were heard.
Megan Bearder, Tom Bianca, and Talia Leopold submitted written testimony. George Blakemore registered to speak but was unavailable for comment.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
22-1026-021 6 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT FOR ADDITIONAL 2021 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer and Budget and Management
Indexes: Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
Board Letter Signatures - 2021 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Valle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1018-021 6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES
Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Indexes: Reimbursement Resolution
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1011-012 6 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH PALOS SPORTS, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SPORTING GOODS
SPECIFICATION NO. P-21008
Sponsors: Commuity Recreation
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Daphne Johnson, Deputy Chief Programming Officer, addressed the
Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1016-021
6 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARDNO USA INC. FOR NATURAL AREAS SERVICES AND AQUATIC MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SPECIFICATION P-21011
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Valle, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1007-021 6 CHANGE ORDER NO. 02: $798,585.02 SEWARD PARK FIELDHOUSE RESTORATION FRIEDLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16008-036
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Change Order
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Valle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
21-1321-021 6 REQUEST TO OFFICIALLY NAME GATELY PARK TRACK AND FIELD CENTER IN HONOR OF DR. CONRAD WORRILL
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase II, Park Naming
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Valle, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, that the matter be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1031-021 6 ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Indexes: Election
A nomination was made by Vice President King, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that Commissioner Hamilton be appointed Board President for a term of one year or until the next annual Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
9. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Netzky, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
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