POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, January 6, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDER AND APPROVE AS AMENDED

 

ITEM #1

 

RECONSIDERED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board

 

I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the following item, which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Page 1) at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting.  The payment was processed for the attorney when it should have been processed on behalf of the attorney for the Isaac Ray Forensic Group, LLC.

 

The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.

 

COURT ORDERS

NON-CAPITAL CASES

 

262862      ISAAC RAY FORENSIC GROUP, LLC, presented by FRANK HIMEL Frank Himel, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $3,900.00 attorney fees for professional services for the defense of an indigent defendant, Mathew Cheriachangel.  Indictment No. 02-CR-15204 (Non-Capital Case).

 

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #2

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #263292

 

JOURNAL

(November 4, 2003)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

GRANT AWARD

 

ITEM #3

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 5, 2003 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $22,500.00 from the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

This grant provides comprehensive diagnostic care and treatment to persons with hemophilia and other related blood clotting disorders.

 

This grant does not require an application process, funding is automatically renewed.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $22,500.00.  Funding period:  September 30, 2003 through September 29, 2004.


GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

 

ITEM #4

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 2, 2003 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant extension from April 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).  This program will conduct HIV testing surveys at specific clinics and outreach sites, and provide results to the Illinois Department of Public Health project coordinator.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically provided to those with the IDPH and AIDS/HIV programs in place.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funding period extension:  April 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003.

 

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ITEM #5

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 12, 2003 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $19,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and an extension from April 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.  The Department of Public Health will serve as the lead agency for the Regional HIV Implementation Group, coordinating HIV prevention services in Region 8 (suburban Cook County), including HIV Prevention Health Education and Risk Reduction, and Prevention Counseling, Testing, Referral, and Partner Notification.

 

This grant does not require an application process, the funding is automatically renewed.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $19,000.00.  Funding period extension:  April 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.

 

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

 

ITEM #6

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 11, 2003 from

 

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $589,315.00 from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.  This grant renewal provides continued funding for one year for the Motor Vehicle Theft Prosecutions Unit.

 

This grant funds the salaries and benefits for four (4) assistant state’s attorneys, two (2) state’s attorney’s investigators, one (1) administrative assistant and two (2) part-time law clerks located at 2650 South California Avenue.  The personnel funded by this grant work to increase prosecution of offenders involved in motor vehicle theft crimes and motor vehicle related crimes.

 

The match commitment for this program is an in-kind match that fully supports the salary and benefits for one (1) assistant state’s attorney.  In addition, there is a cash match that supports other components of the program.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on September 16, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $9,587.00.  Grant Award:  $589,315.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (250-818 Account).

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GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

 

ITEM #7

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 11, 2003 from

 

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Domestic Violence Resource Center located at 1340 South Michigan Avenue.  This program funds one (1) resource center coordinator and one (1) victim specialist.

 

This grant requires that the office match one (1) dollar for each three (3) dollars of federal funding.  The match commitment for this program is a cash match that supports a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the grant-funded staff.

 

This grant does not require an application process.  The award was made by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the specific purpose of renewing this program.  The last request to accept this renewal was approved on January 9, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $36,287.00 (Required:  $25,000.00; and Over Match:  $11,287.00).  Grant Award:  $75,000.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (250-818 Account).

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #8

 

REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 15, 2003 from

 

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

 

respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:

 

1.      Clark Truly v. Cook County Department of Corrections, et al., Case No. 01-C-09982

 

#263293

 

2.      McNeal v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 02-C-5249

 

#263294

 

3.      Sandra Yankaway v. Cook County, Individually and d/b/a Cook County Hospital, Case No. 01-L-4283

 

#263295

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #9

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:

 

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

 

44400016

 

Milk products

 

03/08/04 through 03/07/05

44400017

Frozen food products

03/07/04 through 03/06/05

 

(440-310 Account).

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #10

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of twelve (12) full size vehicles including full service maintenance, collision damage waiver, liability coverage and unlimited mileage for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Division.

 

Contract period:  February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2006.  (781-634 Account).  Requisition No. 47810001.

 

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ITEM #11

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for the purchase of Lexmark bids and Hewlett Packard brand toner cartridges for printers owned by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.  (891-388, 897-388 and 898-388 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 48910290, 48970210 and 48980187.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #12

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Medtronic, Inc., Neurological Division, Overland Park, Kansas, for the purchase of implantable neuro stimulation devices for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

 

Reason:

Medtronic, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the implantable neuro stimulation devices that deliver constant voltage stimulation to the spinal cord, which blocks the pain message to the brain for the treatment of failed back syndrome/surgery, reflex sympathetic dystrophy and vascular diseases.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $48,875.00.  One time purchase.  (717/897-540 Account).  Requisition No. 48974004.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #13

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Adaltis U.S., Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for a vendor provided Nexgen Four Microplate Analyzer System with trade-in of existing Labotech™ microplate analyzer manufactured by Adaltis U.S., Inc. for the Department of Pathology, Immunology Division.

 

Reason:

Adaltis U.S., Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the Nexgen Four Microplate Analyzer System with technology that allows simultaneous testing for both infectious and non-infectious disease which enables physicians to diagnose and treat autoimmune connective tissue diseases, anti-phospholipid syndromes and thrombosis.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $283,635.00 ($94,545.00 per year).  Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2007.  (897-365 Account).  Requisition No. 48970191.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #14

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase and extend the following contracts for the purchase of surgical orthopaedic implants, fixative devices and consumable supplies for Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County:

 

 

 

VENDOR

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

AMOUNT

 

INCREASE

REQUESTED

 

ADJUSTED

TOTAL

 

Stryker Corporation,

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Contract No. 02-45-59

 

$800,000.00

 

$200,000.00

 

$1,000,000.00

 

Zimmer-Daniel,

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Contract No. 02-45-89

 

$350,000.00

$170,000.00

 

$40,000.00

$21,250.00

 

$390,000.00

$191,250.00

 

Protectair, Inc.,*

Lombard, Illinois

Contract No. 02-45-72

 

$130,000.00

 

$15,000.00

 

$145,000.00

*WITHDRAWN

 

AlloSource,

Englewood, Colorado

Contract No. 02-41-383

 

$170,000.00

 

$20,000.00

 

$190,000.00


CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #14 cont’d

 

 

Acumed, Inc.,

Beaverton, Oregon

Contract No. 02-45-61

 

$100,000.00

 

$20,000.00

 

$120,000.00

 

EBI, L.P.,

Parsippany, New Jersey

Contract No. 02-45-69

 

$100,000.00

 

$20,000.00

 

$120,000.00

 

Smith & Nephew, Inc.,

Downers Grove, Illinois

Contract No. 02-45-70

 

$100,000.00

 

$65,000.00

 

$165,000.00

 

T.L. Weiss/Biomet

Orthopaedics, Inc.,

Chicago, Illinois

Contract No. 02-45-76

 

 

$100,000.00

$200,000.00

 

$20,000.00

$25,000.00

 

$120,000.00

$225,000.00

Trimed, Inc.,

Valencia, California

Contract No. 02-45-73

 

$100,000.00

 

$20,000.00

 

$120,000.00

 

MicroAire Surgical

Instruments, Inc.,

Cronzel, Virginia

Contract No. 02-45-421

 

$80,000.00

$15,000.00

 

$20,000.00

$5,000.00

 

$100,000.00

$20,000.00

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the execution of the new contracts authorized by the Board on September 16, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $491,250.00 476,250.00 [$420,000.00 405,000.00 – (897-362 Account); and $71,250.00 – (891-362 Account)].  Contract extension:  January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004.

 

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ITEM #15

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 03-72-129 with DMS Pharmaceutical Group, Park Ridge, Illinois, for the purchase of custom-made spinal trays for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract.  The expiration date on this contract is January 8, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  January 9, 2004 through April 8, 2004.

 


CONTRACT RENEWAL

 

ITEM #16

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-1038 with J.D. Edwards, Denver, Colorado, for the annual software maintenance services for the Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS).

 

Reason:

J.D. Edwards is the only vendor that can provide the maintenance service for this proprietary software.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $701,115.13.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 40120013.

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

 

ITEM #17

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2003 from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

The following invoices are submitted on behalf of the 69 West Washington Fire Investigation Commission for approval of payment in the amount $110,459.32.

 

            Tele-Temp Inc.                                                                                       $ 4,530.00

                        Services rendered 11-13-03 through 12-14-03

            Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas                                                                $72,432.37

                        Legal representation 10-29-03 through 11-28-03

            Frederick W. Mowerer                                                                           $ 9,885.46

                        Services and expenses 11-2-03 through 11-20-03

            Engineering & Fire Investigation                                                             $21,115.24

                        Services and expenses 10-28-03 through 11-30-03

            Sullivan Reporting Company                                                                    $ 1,213.90

            Voss Transcription, Inc.                                                                          $    523.25

            Record Copy Service                                                                              $    759.10

 

Approval of payment is recommended.

 

BID OPENING – COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN

 

ITEM #18

 

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #19

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS

 

ITEM #20

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval TWO (2) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Skokie

Installation of a new storm sewer, etc.

Howard Street,

East Prairie Road to the North Shore Channel

in the Village of Skokie

Section:  03-04405-01-SS

Fiscal Impact:  $325,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600)

 

2.

 

Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Park Forest

Replacement of 12-inch water main, etc.

Sauk Trail,

Central Park Avenue to Western Avenue

in the Village of Park Forest

Section:  01-C1130-04-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $386,500.00 (100% reimbursable from village)

from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600)

 

 

LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #21

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Land Acquisition Resolution

119th Street,

Kedzie Avenue to Western Avenue

in the Village of Merrionette Park and the City of Blue Island

Section:  88-B7430-02-RP

Fiscal Impact:  $280,300.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600)

 

 

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #22

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

 

Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.      Section:  01-A5922-03-FP.  East Lake Avenue, Patriot Boulevard to Edens Expressway in the Villages of Glenview and Wilmette.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $298,483.22 (Addition).

 

#263296

 

2.      Section:  97-V6044-02-BR.  Group 1-2002:  Roselle Road at Salt Creek (North and South of Palatine Road); and Roselle Road at Palatine Road in the Villages of Hoffman Estates, Inverness and Palatine.  Adjustment of quantity and new item.  $4,611.37 (Addition).

 

#263297


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK continued

 

ITEM #22 cont’d

 

3.      Section:  01-TSCMC-02-TL.  Traffic signal construction and modernization (13 locations).  Adjustment of quantities.  $67,868.10 (Deduction).

 

#263298

 

4.      Section:  02-A5506-02-RS.  Group 1 – 2003:  Bradwell Road, Brinker Road in the Villages of Barrington Hills, Hoffman Estates, Inverness and unincorporated Barrington Township.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $43,509.83 (Deduction).

 

#263299

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #23

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263300

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending November 30, 2003.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #24

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 22, 2003 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is an Interest Arbitration decision concerning Sheriff’s Day Reporting Investigators for your consideration and approval.

 

Estimated Cost:  $268,321.00.

 

RESOLUTION

 

            WHEREAS, the Sheriff and the County of Cook, as joint employers, and the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (representing Day Reporting Investigators), have entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and

 

            WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for your approval by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

 

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ITEM #25

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 18, 2003 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a Wage Resolution covering Sheriff’s Correctional Investigators for your consideration and approval.

 

Estimated Cost:  $80,422.00.


RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #24 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Investigators-Corrections; and

 

WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

 

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ITEM #26

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 18, 2003 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a Wage Resolution covering Sheriff’s Court Services Investigators for your consideration and approval.

 

Estimated Cost:  $51,626.00.

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Internal Affairs Investigators-Sheriff’s Court Services; and

 

WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #27

 

APPROVED

 

Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration.  The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

 

There are seven Consent Calendar items for January 6, 2004.

 

CC ITEM #1

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1 cont’d

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has earned 22 merit badges including the Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Ad Altare Dei Religious Medal and is a member of the Arrow Brotherhood.  Michael has served Boy Scout Troop #60 of Berwyn, Illinois since February 2, 1998 in a variety of leadership roles including Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has completed a community service project helping the U.S. Postal Service with their annual food drives for the hungry, cleaned up trails at the Little Red School House, Cook County Forest Preserves and various service projects for his church, St. Odilo in Berwyn, Illinois.  Michael's Eagle Scout project involved the staining of a storage shed/garage that was built at the new Berwyn Park District skate park; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol is a junior at Morton West High School and plans to graduate in June of 2005.  Mike has maintained a grade point average of 4.0 and has been in the top 25 students in his class all three years.  Mike is a member of the National Honor Society and is a two sports athlete of football and wrestling.  Upon graduation, Mike plans to study engineering in college where he will apply to the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol attended the National Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in 2001 and participated in hiking and camping in the porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003; and

 

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress and promote hard work in society.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Michael Koziol for his hard work and leadership among his peers as a member of the community.  The Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend its congratulations to Michael Koziol on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout.  Michael Koziol is a dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to his family, friends and community.  Everyone is proud to have Michael be a part of their lives.  We congratulate Michael Koziol on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and all his future endeavors; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Michael Koziol; and

 

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CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has earned 23 merit badges, Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood member and has served Boy Scout Troop #60 sponsored by St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, Illinois in a variety of leadership roles; and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has completed a community service project by volunteering during the Special Olympics, American Heart Association Walk-A-Thon and to his church, St. Odilo in Berwyn; and

 

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral is a senior at Morton West High School and has been accepted by the University of Illinois in Chicago where he plans to major in Business Administration; and

 

WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has served as Den Chief, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and is currently registered as an adult leader; and

 

WHEREAS, Alberto participated in "High Adventures" canoeing the boundary waters in Canada in 1999 and hiking and camping in the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003; and

 

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work in advance progress and promote hard work in society.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Alberto Canaveral for his hard work and leadership among his peers as a member of the community.  The Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend its congratulations to Alberto Canaveral on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout.  Alberto Canaveral is a dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to his family, friends and community.  Everyone is proud to have Alberto a part of their lives.  We congratulate Alberto on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and all his future endeavors; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an Official copy be tendered to Alberto Canaveral.

 

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CC ITEM #3

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, on December 17, 2003, Thomas H. Coulter was called from our midst at the age of 92; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was born in Canada, and moved to Pittsburgh when he was young; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter’s lifelong involvement in the organization and importance of global unity began with a belief long before the concept of global unity was considered to be a reality; and

 

WHEREAS, whether he was competing in the Olympic Games as a member of Canada’s track team in 1932, or playing left wing on the Chicago Blackhawks for a year during college, the energy and stamina Thomas H. Coulter exhibited in sports was constant in other areas of his life, including his education and career; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter graduated with an engineering degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, in 1933, and received a master’s degree in economics and business from the University of Chicago in 1935; and


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ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, while attending the University of Chicago, Thomas H. Coulter roomed in the International House, the university’s program center and dormitory for foreign students, and that experience was the most influential period of his life, as it shaped his vision of Chicago’s future as an international world class city; and

 

WHEREAS, as chief executive officer of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry from 1954 to 1981, Thomas H. Coulter changed the position of the chamber to become the premier spokesperson for the Chicago business community; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was responsible for organizing six major international trade fairs in the city of Chicago during the 1950s and 1960s which he promoted around the world, and regularly visited foreign countries to participate in economic symposiums, lead economic missions and address commerce organizations in major cities; and

 

WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was admired by many for visionary efforts and accomplishments, and for his various civic contributions, now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its sorrow at the passing of Thomas H. Coulter, and extends its deepest sympathies to the family of this great man, a man who changed the direction of Chicago trade to fully realize its international potential.

 

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CC ITEM #4

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting.  He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and

 

WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks was born November 18, 1985 and began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) June 22, 1998, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr.  During his membership as a scout in Troop 534 Harold participated in many camp outings from 1998 through 2003.  In 2001, he attended the National Jamboree along with over forty-thousand scouts from all over the nation.  Moreover, Harold successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2000 where he studied the eleven leadership skills and served as the Senior Patrol Leader.  Additionally, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park in 1999 and 2001.  Harold is a member of the Order of Arrow; and

 

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon Harold was held August 17, 2003 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Harold L. Banks as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Banks and his family.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #5

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting.  He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and

 

WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross is 18 years of age, born November 11, 1985 and is currently a senior at Chicago Military Academy-Bronzeville High School.  Eric began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) October 4, 1997 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr.  During his membership in Troop 534 Eric participated in many camp outings.  He successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2002 where he studied the eleven leadership skills.  Eric served as Assistant Patrol Leader 2001 through 2002 and Patrol Leader in 2003.  Moreover, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park.  Eric continues to actively serve Troop 534 giving back to his troop; and

 

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony which recognizes the scout for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is scheduled for February 8, 2004 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Eric J. Ross as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Ross and his family.

 

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CC ITEM #6

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Anthony S. Bolden recently received the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting.  He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster; and


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ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #6 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Anthony was born on June 29, 1985 and is currently a senior at Simeon Career Academy High School scheduled to graduate June 2004.  Furthermore, Anthony is a volunteer in the book room at Simeon.  Anthony began his climb in Scouting at St. Marks United Methodist Church with Troop #534 (Hey!) October 27, 1997 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Eddie L. Banks, Sr.  During his membership as a scout in Troop 534 Anthony participated in many camp outings from 1998 through 2003.  In 2001, he attended the National Jamboree along with over forty-thousand scouts from all over the nation.  Anthony is also a member of the Order of the Arrow.  Moreover, Anthony successfully completed Junior Leadership Training in July 2003 where he studied the eleven leadership skills.  Anthony served his troop in the capacity of Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Scribe.  Additionally, he completed the 21-mile hike at New Salem State Park four times:  1998, 1999, 2001 and 2003.  Anthony continues to actively serve Troop 534 as an Assistant Scoutmaster giving back to his troop; and

 

WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon Anthony was held August 17, 2003 at St. Marks United Methodist Church.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Anthony S. Bolden as an encouragement for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Bolden and his family.

 

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CC ITEM #7

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, in 1928 Mr. Arthur Murray met Ms. Mattie Tripplet while attending school at Will Groove Elementary in Sugarlot, Mississippi; and

 

WHEREAS, on December 23, 1944 Mr. Arthur Murphy married Ms. Mattie Tripplet at the courthouse in Sugarlot, Mississippi; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1945 Mr. Arthur Murray moved his family to Chicago, Illinois where they have resided every since; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur Murray worked as a gas attendant for numerous years and also served as a custodial engineer for the United Baptist Church; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the parents of (11) children, Betty, Willa, Lynn, Shirley, Anthony, Nate, Jean, Darryl, Cynthia, Donise and Ethel; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the proud grandparents of (50) grandchildren, (20) great-grandchildren and (4) great-great grandchildren; and

 

WHEREAS, on December 23, 2003 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and by doing so have shown us an explematory faith of love, hope and courage.


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ITEM #27 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #7 cont’d

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray on their 60th wedding anniversary and express our deep appreciation for the many years that you have been joined happily together; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of faith and appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #28

 

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

Finance...................................................................................................... Meeting of January 6, 2004

 

APPROVED

 

Zoning and Building..................................................................................... Meeting of January 6, 2004

 

APPROVED

 

Roads and Bridges...................................................................................... Meeting of January 6, 2004

 

APPROVED

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Thursday, January 22, 2004.