Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
PRESENT: Javed Irshad, Abdush Shakoor, Lisa Beam, Diana Braun, and James Bakunas.
ABSENT/EXUSED: Karen Osgood and Tara Dunning
STAFF: Jon Burnet Guests: Leslie Howard, GAC
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by the Springfield Region Vice Chair, James Bakunas.
It was determined that a quorum was present and that business could be conducted. James read the confidentiality statement.
Minutes: Lisa moved to approve the May 24, 2022 open and closed session minutes. Shakoor seconded and the motion carried.
Communications:
NEW BUSINESS
Ratifications for case acceptance:
Ratifications for case non-acceptance:
Ratifications for report approval/issuance:
Ratifications for case closures:
Ratifications for case closures/resolved informal:
Ratifications for tabled case closures:
New complaints:
23-050-9001 A CILA recipient who uses a wheelchair has not been assisted with showering and other necessary hygiene maintenance. The residents do not get out in the community very much. Jon reported meeting with the recipient and with the licensing body that is now involved in the same complaints. Diana moved to not accept the complaint, referred to the licensing body. Lisa seconded and the motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At 5:54 p.m., Lisa moved to enter the executive/closed session pursuant to the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955/21) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2). Jay seconded and the motion carried. The purpose of the closed session was for discussion on any case assignments, case progress, draft reports, responses and case closures (22-050-9008, 9010). The HRA returned to open session at 6:22 p.m., having taken no votes in the closed session.
Case progress:
22-050-9010 (Broadstep) Jay and Jon have interviewed the staff. Jon had additional contact with the program director who is providing receipt documentation. Jon will update next meeting.
22-050-9008 (Memorial) Lisa and Jon completed one of three needed interview and they reported to the HRA on their findings. More interviews to come.
Reports for acceptance:
None were presented.
Accept responses, close and publish:
None were presented.
Other unfinished business, announcements and comments:
James moved to elect James Chair, Diana Vice Chair and Lisa Secretary. Lisa seconded and the motion carried.
Diana moved to maintain confidentiality of the previous six months’ Executive Session minutes. Shakoor seconded and the motion carried.
The next meeting is September 27, 2022 to be held at 830 S. Spring St. and webex until further notice.
Adjournment:
Lisa moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Diana seconded and the motion carried.
https://gac.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/gac/press/documents/minutes/2022/Spfld07262022Minutes.pdf
