At the July 6 2015 Closed Session, the Village Board authorized settlement of the workers' compensation claim for Firefighter Phillip Palczynski. Firefighter Palczynski was diagnosed with a hernia after carrying a patient down stairs in a rescue seat.

The settlement amount of $14,251 falls within the authorization previously granted by the Board.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Village Board approve a settlement of $14,251 for the worker's compensation claim of Firefighter Phillip Palczynski.