Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met June 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
PRESENT: Sang Capone (co-chair), Dave Carlson, Ruth Robinson Kacie Terranova, Dr. Wade and Brett Williams
ABSENT: Colleen Parks (chair)
STAFF: Nicole S. Weathersby-DRM
GUESTS: N/A
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region was called to order at 4:05pm by the co-chair Sang Capone. 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. DRM read the confidentiality statement.
Minutes: Executive and regular meeting minutes from April 20, 2021 were reviewed and moved for approval with minimal corrections by Ruth 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Closed Session
Pursuant to the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955/21) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2), Ruth motioned to enter close session at 4:12pm and seconded by Brett, 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 (20-080-9007, 20-080-9008,20-080-9009, 20-080-9024,20-080-9026,20-080-9028,21-080- 9003). The HRA returned to open session at 4:29pm, via motion by Ruth and seconded by Brett, the motion was carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
Return to Open Session
Draft Reports for Acceptance:
20-080-9009 (SwedishAmerican Hospital) – Brett moved to accept the report and send to the facility for a response, seconded by Dr. Wade and motion carried by roll call of five present members, with one abstinent vote in sending report to the facility for a response.
20-080-9026 (SwedishAmerican) – Kacie moved to accept the report and send to the facility for a response, seconded by Brett, motion carried by unanimous roll call of present members.
Accept Responses, Close and Publish:
20-080-9008 (Robert Young Mental Health Center) – No response received from the facility to vote upon at the time of the meeting.
20-080-9024 (MHRC, Inc.) - No response received from the facility to vote upon at the time of the meeting.
Other Unfinished Business, Announcements and Comments
Discussed HRA Ethics/Sexual Harassment Training Certificates needed by July 1, 2021 from all members.
Congratulated Brett on wedding ceremony (public event, due to previous Covid restrictions).
Discussed current resignation of HRA member (D. Bannon) and new task to recruit new members, if know someone, please reach out to DRM. Former HRA member has accepted to return to the committee in September 2021.
In-person HRA meeting will occur in August 24. 2021 (outside) at Family Service Agency – 1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL.
Adjournment
Ruth moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:44pm, motion seconded by Dr. Wade and carried by unanimous roll call present members and the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the IGAC Rockford Regional Office – 4302 North Main Street - Conference Room, Rockford, IL 61103 at 4:00pm.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/gac/Press/Documents/minutes/2021/nw06012021minutes.pdf
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