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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1994
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326 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [July 13 Mr. Byron H. Higgins, university counsel; and Dr. Michele M. Thompson, secretary. In addition, the following persons were also in attendance: Mr. Donald K. Coe, director, University Office of Public Affairs; Mr. Kirk Hard, executive assistant to the president of the University; and Mr. R. C. Wicklund, associate secretary emeritus. EXECUTIVE SESSION1 Chair Lamont, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation, the acquisition of real property, to discuss campus security, and to receive legal advice from counsel." The motion was made by Ms. Reese and approved by the following vote: Aye, Dr. Bacon, Mr. Engelbrecht, Dr. Gindorf, Mrs. Gravenhorst, Mr. Lamont, Mrs. O'Malley, Ms. Reese; no, none; absent, Mrs. Calder, Governor Edgar, Ms. Lopez. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Malone, Mr. Rose; no, none; absent, Mr. Mathew.) Report of Legal Counsel Authorization for Settlement (1) The university counsel recommends that the board approve settlement of Park v. Nelson, et al. in the amount of $159,175. The plaintiff alleges that our defendants negligently prescribed and administered acetaminophen rectal suppositories which were contraindicated and that they failed to ascertain minor plaintiff's post-operative condition which resulted in colorectal anastomosis, failure of the surgical repair, leakage at the surgical site, and peritonitis. The vice president for business and finance concurs. I recommend approval. By consensus, the trustees approved of this recommendation as submitted, formal action to be taken subsequently when the board convenes in open meeting. Frangoso v. Gonzales Case Mr. Higgins reported that the case of Frangoso v. Gonzales was nearing settlement. This involves providing care for a 35-year-old dependent for whom the plaintiff was the care giver before her death. 1 On the previous day, Wednesday, July 12, the Committee on the University Hospital and Clinics met to receive reports on the proposed Fiscal Year 1996 budget, the Medical Service Plan, and restructuring the UIHMO. Also, the Committee on Buildings and Grounds met and received a presentation on a preliminary design for an ambulatory care facility at the Chicago campus as well as recommencfations for selection of architect/engineer for projects concerning safety at Chicago and at Urbana. In addition, the Committee on Athletics met. Mr. Ron Guenther, director of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) at the Urbana campus, presented a report on the development of the DIA since its inclusion within campus programs and its future, particularly its financial needs.
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