Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met March 9.
Here are 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 found to in to be in attendance:
Present: 5 - Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Commissioner Donald Edwards, President Myetie Hamilton, Commissioner Modesto Valle and Commissioner Andrea Telli
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky
President Hamilton gave remarks in acknowledgement of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the residents of the City of Chicago and noted the importance of hosting the Board meeting in person at Jane Addams Park.
Interim General Superintendent and CEO, Rosa Escareno, gave remarks regarding the recently constructed Jane Addams Park Recreation Center.
President Hamilton welcomed new Chicago Park District Commissioner, Andrea Telli, to the Board.
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
22-1036-030
9 CERTIFICATES OF FILINGS OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2021 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERKS OF COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Filing
These Certificates were marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
22-1034-030
9 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE 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.
22-1033-030
9 ELECTION OF PERSONNEL BOARD MEMBERS Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Indexes: Election
A nomination was made by President Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that Commissioner Munoz and Commissioner Telli be appointed to serve on the Personal Board for the Chicago Park District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Munoz, Edwards, Hamilton, Valle and Telli
Absent: 1 - Hemphill Netzky
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
22-1035-030
9 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Munoz requested a correction within the draft Meeting Minutes of the Public Hearing held on February 16, 2022. The Secretary stated for the record that corrected draft Meeting Minutes for the Public Hearing held on February 16, 2022 will be submitted for the Commissioners' consideration at the next Regular Board meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on February 16, 2022 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Munoz, Edwards, Hamilton, Valle and Telli
Absent: 1 - Hemphill Netzky
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
22-1038-030
9 RECOGNITION OF GIRLS DAY OF P.L.A.Y. AND PRESENTATION ON CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN THE PARKS
Sponsors: Community Recreation
Indexes: Presentation
Daphne Johnson, Chief Programming Officer, gave a presentation on Girls Day of P.L.A.Y along with Program and Event Coordinators, Marlenni Laureano and Jamie Teichmann. Program participants, Jasline Toledo and Lovely Pontelo, also addressed the Commissioners.
Interim General Superintendent, Rosa Escareno, gave a presentation in recognition of Women’s History Month throughout the parks.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
There was nothing to present.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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9 PUBLIC COMMENTS
MARCH 9, 2022
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Matt Miller (KICS Football Club access to Dunbar Park for practice and games)
2. Louise McCurry (Tennis courts and landscaping requests in Jackson Park)
3. Evan Hyde (Lack of kayak storage options districtwide)
4. Paul Montes (Development of DuSable Park)
5. Gary Jenkins (Ongoing plans for facility renovations at Ridge Park)
These speakers were heard.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
22-1032-030
9 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DUSABLE PARK DESIGN ALLIANCE FOR DUSABLE PARK DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATION NO P-21009
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
EDS-DuSable Park Design Alliance
Heather Gleason, Director of Planning and Construction, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Munoz, Edwards, Hamilton, Valle and Telli
Absent: 1 - Hemphill Netzky
9. ADJOURNED
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