Illinois Medical District Commission met Jan. 17.
Here is the minutes as provided by the commission:
Commissioners present: Blake Sercye, Cory Foster, Alejandra Garza and Everett Rand
Others present: Dr. Suzet McKinney, Kesner Bienvenu, Chris Fahey, Ryan Gage, Kate Schellinger, Thomas Strachan, Nicole Vahl, Jeanne Cotini, Alexander Grzyvb (F.H. Paschen), Sarah Lyons (Unite Here Local 1), Denielle Mathys (Court Reporter), Martin Stern (CBRE), Bob Wislow (CBRE) and Mr. & Mrs. Wordlow
Approval of Minutes
President Sercye opened the meeting with a welcome to all of the guests in the room. Mr. Bienvenu took the roll call of Commissioners. President Sercye moved and Commissioner Rand seconded that the minutes from the last meeting be approved. The motion carried by voice vote.
Executive Director Report
Dr. McKinney thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She then provided a 2016 year-end review report.
Financial Report
Mr. Strachan provided a financial report as follows:
Operating profit is better than budgeted.
Account receivables are down by $108,000.00.
Audit fieldwork has been completed.
Old Business
RFP for Real Estate & Strategic Advisory Services – President Sercye presented CBRE. Bob Wislow introduced himself and Marty Stern. Mr. Wislow provided a brief overview of their company and services to be provided to the IMD. Mr. Bienvenu read the resolution approving the staff recommendation for the Real Estate Strategic Advisory Professional Services RFP. President Sercye moved that the resolution be approved and Commissioner Garza seconded, and the resolution was approved by voice vote.
Superior Ambulance - Mr. Bienvenu provided a summary of the 1350 S. Leavitt lease negotiations.
New Business
Coming Together to Build Health & Economic Wellness on Chicago’s West Side – Nicole Vahl introduced herself. Ms. Vahl provided an overview of this project that is designed to examine various social factors that are contributing to poor health outcomes on the West Side of Chicago. Dr. McKinney mentioned that this project and idea was initiated by Dr. Goodman, the CEO of RUSH Hospital.
Purchase of 2240 W. Ogden – This transaction involves the purchase of 2240 W. Ogden, a three floor brick building. Mr. Bienvenu read the resolution approving the purchase of 2240 W. Ogden. President Sercye moved that the resolution be approved and Commissioner Rand seconded, and the resolution was approved by voice vote. President Sercye asked Mr. Bienvenu to read the resolution approving the Signature Bank acquisition loan related to the 2240 W. Ogden purchase. Mr. Bienvenu read the resolution. President Sercye moved that the resolution be approved and Commissioner Foster seconded, and the resolution was approved by voice vote.
President Sercye moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rand and approved by voice vote.
http://www.imdc.org/images/OpenSessionJanuary172017.pdf
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