June 5, 2007 Post Board Action Agenda

POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

CONTRACTS AND BONDS LETTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

ITEM #1

RECONSIDERED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

CARMEN K. TRICHE-COLVIN, Purchasing Agent

Re: May 15, 2007

Contracts and Bonds Letter

requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the Contracts and Bonds letter of May 15, 2007, Contract No. 06-53-419 Rebid (Page 4, Item 2) with R. Rudnick & Company to correct the Date of Board Award from May 1, 2007 to April 18, 2007.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #2

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION #287200

JOURNAL

(May 1, 2007)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #3

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for demolition of a non-essential structure at Sagawau Canyon, 12530 West 111th Street, Lemont, Illinois in Lemont Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	061886
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$465.00

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $465.00.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #4

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Calumet Division Garage at 91st Street and Prospect Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in Lake Township, County Board District #11.

	Permit #:	062600
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$514.00

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $514.00.

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ITEM #5

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Calumet Subdivision Headquarters at 87th Street and Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in Lake Township, County Board District #3.

	Permit #:	062601
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$951.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $951.00.

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ITEM #6

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Thorn Creek Division Garage at 440 Thornton-Lansing Road, Thornton, Illinois in Thornton Township, County Board District #6.

	Permit #:	062602
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$1,290.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,290.00.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #7

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for picnic shelter replacement at Bunker Hill Grove #7, 6623 West Harts Road, Niles, Illinois in Niles Township, County Board District #9.

	Permit #:	062625
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$35.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35.00.

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ITEM #8

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Arrowhead Lake, 7050 West 135th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois in Worth Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062633
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$760.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $760.00.

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ITEM #9

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Bullfrog Lake, 9700 West Wolf Road, Palos Hills, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062634
	Requested Waived Fee Amount: (100%)	$610.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $610.00.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #10

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Flatfoot Lake, 13500 South Doty Avenue, ~~West~~ Chicago, Illinois in Calumet Township, County Board District #4.

	Permit #:	062635
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$710.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $710.00.

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ITEM #11

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Lake Ida, 6680 South LaGrange Road, Countryside, Illinois in Lyons Township, County Board District #16.

	Permit #:	062636
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$585.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $585.00.

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ITEM #12

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Little Red Schoolhouse Pond, 9800 South 104th Avenue, Willow Springs, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062637
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$410.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $410.00.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #13

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Maple Lake, 11001 West 95th Street, Willow Springs, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062639
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$1,110.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,110.00.

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ITEM #14

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Papoose Lake, 9901 South McCarthy Road, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062640
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$710.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $710.00.

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ITEM #15

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Tampier Lake, 11401 South 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

	Permit #:	062641
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$1,210.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,210.00.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #16

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo for the Sting Ray Exhibit at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois in Proviso Township, County Board District #16.

	Permit #:	070277
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$7,495.50

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $7,495.50.

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ITEM #17

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo for the Whirl Event at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois in Proviso Township, County Board District #16.

	Permit #:	070805
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$6,790.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $6,790.00.

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT

ITEM #18

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND VETERANS RELATIONS #287201

Transmitting a Communication from

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

I hereby appoint Dr. Nancy L. Jones as the new Chief Medical Examiner to replace Dr. Edmund R. Donoghue.

I submit this communication for your advice and consent.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #19

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

The medical staff appointments, medical staff reappointments and medical staff change with no change in clinical privileges presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Family Medicine

Benson, Janice L., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-10, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700052; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Bradley, Juliet L., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700047; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Frigo-Bare, Judith L., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-7, Step 4 to Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700056; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Gage, Andrew R., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8970280; Position ID No. 0023223 to Grade K-6, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700059; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Gawo, Yacob H., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700054; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Lipkin, Juliet, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700055; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

McNair, Howard, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700050; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Menhennett, Steven A., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700046; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Stabile, Stephen S., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-8, Step 5 to Grade K-8, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700053; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Crawford, Tais V., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700038; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Edberg, Deborah, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5 Step 5 to Grade K-6, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700057; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #19 cont’d

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS continued

Name Department Status

Family Medicine

Isabell, Masie V., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700037; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Ovalle, Alfredo, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700040; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Perry, Isaiah J., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700049; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Smith, Nora M., M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700045; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Vazquez, Alicia, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5 Step 5 to Grade K-6, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700061; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Augustin, Joel, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700043; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Name Department Status

Family Medicine

Bell-Horace, Evelyn, M.D. Family Medicine Affiliate

Account #110; Grade K-7, Step 4 to Grade K-8, Step 2; Budget #8930426; Position ID No. 0700078; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

McGowan, Sandra, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 2 to Grade K-5, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700042; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Martin, Alfred, M.D. Family Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700044; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Blair, Amy, M.D. Family Medicine Voluntary

Will not be paid; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

Emergency Medicine

Colbert, Christopher, D.O. Emergency Medicine Provisional

Account #110; Grade K-9, Step 5; Budget #8910506; Position ID No. 0189108; Appointment effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Critical Care

Jolepalem, Jyothi, M.D. Critical Care/Internal Medicine Active

Account #110; Grade K-10, Step 5; Budget #8910500; Position ID No. 0018775; Reappointment effective June 22, 2007 through June 21, 2009

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #19 cont’d

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS continued

Name Department Status

Pediatrics

Kasim, Jihad, M.D. Pediatrics Ancillary/Service

Physician

Account #155; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910505; Position ID No. 9932143; Reappointment effective June 21, 2007 through June 20 2009

Internal Medicine