Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
PRESENT: James Bakunas, Abdush Shakoor, Javed Irshad, Karen Osgood and Diana Braun.
ABSENT/EXUSED: Lisa Beam and Regina Pessagno
STAFF: Jon Burnet Guests:
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region was called to order at 5:42 p.m. by the Springfield Region Chair, James Bakunas.
It was determined that a quorum was present and that appropriate business could be conducted. Jon read the confidentiality statement.
Minutes: Karen moved to approve the May 30, 2023 open and closed session minutes. Shakoor seconded and the motion carried.
Communications:
NEW BUSINESS
Ratifications for case acceptance:
Ratifications for report approval/issuance:
Ratifications for case closures:
New complaints:
23-050-9009 A consumer’s requests for hearing devices were not submitted and the deadline to reinstate services has passed, forcing the consumer to start over. A release has not been returned. Jay moved to table acceptance of the complaint for investigation pending receipt of a release. Karen seconded and the motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At 5:48 pm, James moved to enter Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Guardianship and Advocacy Act (20 ILCS 3955/21) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2). Karen 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 (20-050-9002 and 23-050-9007). The HRA returned to the open session at 6:08 having taken no votes in the closed session.
Case progress:
23-050-9007 (CISA) Diana and Jon completed interviews and reported on their findings. Reports for acceptance:
Accept responses, close and publish:
20-050-9002 (McFarland MHC) A response was not required. Closure of the FY2020 case was delayed given inspection/follow restrictions due to Covid. Shakoor moved to close and publish the case. Karen seconded and the motion carried.
Other unfinished business, announcements and comments:
Shakoor moved to maintain current officers: James as Chair, Diana as Vice Chair and Lisa as Secretary. Jay seconded and the motion carried.
Karen moved to maintain confidentiality of the previous six months’ closed session minutes. Shakoor seconded and the motion carried.
The next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Adjournment:
Diana moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Lisa seconded, and the motion carried.
https://gac.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/gac/press/documents/minutes/2023/spfld06272023minutes.pdf
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