The Cook County Finance Subcommittee met Jan. 17 to approve attorney invoices.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the subcommittee:
Board of Commissioners of Cook County
Minutes of the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
12:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2017 (Recessed and Cook County Building, Board Room Reconvened on Wednesday, January 18, 2017) 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
ATTENDANCE
Present: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
Also Present: Arroyo, Butler, Daley, Goslin, Moody, Moore, Morrison, and Sims (8)
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Chairman Silvestri asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordancewith Cook County Code.
No Public Speakers
17-1088 COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to approve 17-1088. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0947 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
CASE DISPOSITION SUMMARY REPORT
Labor and Employment Section 8/20/2016 - 12/27/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for receiving and filing 17-0947. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
A motion was made by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to convene executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
A motion was made by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to reconvene regular session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0948 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
SPECIAL STATE’S ATTORNEY’S INVOICES FOR APPROVAL
Tab Item No. 1 In Re: Level Assessment Litigation Case Nos. 2004 Tax Obj. No. 05 COTO 3938 2005 Tax Obj. No. 07 COTO 1618 2006 Tax Obj. No. 07 COTO 0779 2007 Tax Obj. No. 08 COTO 5700 2008 Tax Obj. No. 09 COTO 6258 Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Steven Puiszis and the firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
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Tab Item No. 2
Tadros v. Cook County, et al. Case No. 13 L 8577 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Daniel C. Hofert and the Firm of Hickey, Melia & Associates
Tab Item No. 3 Stewart Title Guaranty Company v Nicholas Grapsas Case No. 2015 L 4520 and 2012 P 3203 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John H. Scheid, Jr. and the firm of Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
Tab Item No. 4 United States of America v. Cook County, et al. Case No: 10 C 2946 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Paul O’Grady and the firm of Peterson Johnson & Murray Chicago, LLC
Tab Item No. 5 Percy, Taylor v Sheriff Dart, et.al. Case No. 13 C 1856, 15 C 5919 Case No. 14 L 6617 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney James M. Lydon and the firm of Hinshaw & Culberton, LLP
Tab Item No. 6 Hernandez v. Cook County Sheriff’s Department, et al. Case No: 07 C 855 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Terrence F. Guolee and the Firm of Querrey & Harrow, LTD
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the Special State's Attorney and authorize payments for the following invoices, which are in compliance with the County's Attorney-Fee Guidelines 17-0948. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0858 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Karkoszka v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 1635
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0858. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0940 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Ayoubi v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 549
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0940. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0943 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Whitehead v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 1656
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0943. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0972 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Trubiano v. Cook County, et al.
Case Number: 14 L 6693
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0972. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0977 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Redmond, Ida v. Cook County
Case Number: 13 L 10318
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0977. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0978 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Edwards, Madeline v. Cook County
Case Number: 15 L 6800
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0978. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-1048 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Percy Taylor v. Sheriff Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 1856, 13 C 6512, 15 C 5919, 14 L 6617
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-1048. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-1092 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Harold Richardson v City of Chicago, et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9184
*Item previously appeared on 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for deferral 17-1092. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0478 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Saunders, Michael v City of Chicago, et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9158
*Item previously appeared on 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for deferral 17-0478. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0479 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Thames, Vincent v City of Chicago et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9170
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for deferral 17-0479. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0480 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Swift, Terrill v City of Chicago et al.
Case Number: 12 L 12995
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for deferral 17-0480. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0976 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Delgado, Adelaida v. Cook County
Case Number: 16 L 7950
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for receiving and filing 17-0976. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-1005 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Zachary Robinson, et al, v Leroy Martin Jr. et al.
Case Number: 16 CH 13587
A motion was made by Commissioner Tobolski, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to recommend for receiving and filing 17-1005. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
RECONVENED MEETING 1/18/17 10:30 AM
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to convene executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
A motion was made by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to reconvene regular session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-1092 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Harold Richardson v City of Chicago, et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9184
*Item previously appeared on 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-1092. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0478 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Saunders, Michael v City of Chicago, et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9158
*Item previously appeared on 12/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0478. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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17-0479 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Thames, Vincent v City of Chicago et al.
Case Number: 12 C 9170
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State' s Attorney 17-0479. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
17-0480 Presented by: KIMBERLY FOXX, Cook County State’s Attorney
PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Swift, Terrill v City of Chicago et al.
Case Number: 12 L 12995
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to concur with the recommendation of the State's Attorney 17-0480. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Suffredin, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Silvestri, Fritchey, Boykin, Gainer, Suffredin and Tobolski (6)
Absent: Schneider (1)
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________ Chairman Secretary
A video recording of this meeting is available at https://cook-county.legistar.com
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