Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met Jan. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the authority:
PRESENT: Dave Bannon, Sang Capone, Dave Carlson, Colleen Parks (chair), Ruth Robinson(late), Kacie Terranova(left early), Dr. Wade and Brett Williams ABSENT: N/A
STAFF: Nicole S. Weathersby-Coordinator
GUESTS: Katie Mistler (SwedishAmerican Hospital)
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region was called to order at 4:03pm by the chair Colleen Parks. Introductions and greetings were completed during the sign-in period of the meeting. A quorum was determined to be present after reviewing the WebEx chat box and appropriate business could be finalized. HRA Coordinator read the confidentiality statement.
Minutes: Executive and regular meeting minutes from November 17, 2020 were reviewed and moved for approval with minimal corrections by Dr. Wade and seconded by Kacie, motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
NEW BUSINESS
Ratifications for Case Referral and Acceptance:
There were no ratifications addressed at this meeting.
New Complaint:
There were no new complaints presented at this meeting.
Comments from the Public:
There were no public comments presented, guest was present for closed session.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Closed Session
Pursuant to the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955/21) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2), Sang C. motioned to enter into close session at 4:07pm and seconded by Dr. Wade, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call of present members. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss any case assignments, case progress, report responses and case closures (19-080-9016, 20-080-9002,20-080-9009,20-080-9012,20-080-9013,20-080-9018,20- 080-9024,20-080-9025, 20-080-9026). The HRA returned to open session at 5:13 pm.
Return to Open Session
Draft Reports for Acceptance:
20-080-9025 (Zeke Giorgio Center)- Dave B. moved to accept the report and send to the facility for a response, seconded by Dr. Wade, motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
Accept Responses, Close and Publish:
19-080-9016 (SwedishAmerican Hospital) -No violations identified; no response is needed from the facility. Dr. Wade moved to accept the report, close, and publish report, seconded by Dave C., motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
20-080-9002 (SwedishAmerican Hospital) - No violations identified; no response is needed from the facility. Dr. Wade moved to accept the report, close, and publish the report on the agency website, seconded by Dave C., motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
20-080-9013 (Stepping Stones of Rockford )- Sang C. moved to accept the facility’s public response, close the case, and publish the report on the agency website, close the case, seconded by Dave C., motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
Other Unfinished Business, Announcements and Comments
Dave C., moved to maintain confidentiality of previous Executive Session minutes (07/20,08/20,10/20,11/20) seconded by Dr. Wade and motion carried by unanimously roll call of present HRA members that previous executive session minutes remain confidential.
Discussed finalizing HRA 2021 calendar, there were no issues or concerns discussed.
Congratulated HRA members on recent accomplishments:
- New Job = Brett W. (11/20)
- New Job = Kacie T. (12/20)
- 25th Job Anniversary = Sang C. (01/21)
Discussed the upcoming HRA special education training and if interested to reach out to HRA Coordinator Laura H., at information listed on flyer in meeting packet.
Adjournment
Dr. Wade, moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:23pm, seconded by Sang C., motion carried by unanimous roll call present members and the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the IGAC Rockford Regional Office – 4302 North Main Street - Conference Room, Rockford, IL 61103 at 4:00 pm.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gac/Press/Documents/minutes/2021/nw01052021minutes.pdf
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