HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=OCTOBER 01, 2002 (4) Human Relations Commission
October t, 2002 minutes
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• There was much discussion regarding the event; Cc-Chair Armistead requested
a vote from the Commissioners on cosponsoring the event.
Cmmr. Dews motioned to co-sponsor the April 18, 2003 event by providing
location only, seconded by Chair Scott. Motion Carried 3-2 Cover. Khotisene
abstained
The Commission will secure the Hemmen Cultural Center for the April 18, 2003
date.
HOPE Fair Housing
Bernie Kleina, Director provided the Commission with an overview on HOPE Fair
Housing. HOPE is der icrted to promoting equal housing, lending and insurance
opportunities through education, research, enforcement, training and advocacy.
Mr. Kleina stated that HOPE would like to work with the Commission, lust don't
know how at this tune. But would love to share some of the videos with the
Commission.
• HOPE is always looking for testers.
Cmmr. Dews askml what plans HOPE has to improve the relationship in Elgin
regarding the settlement.
Mr. Kleine dean remember all of the information outlined - will provide the
Commission with a draft copy of the HOPE report.
Cmmr. Powers would like In see the Commission and HOPE work together on
county wide Issues.
Monthly Reports
Copies of the Sectornber, Staffs Monthly Report was provided.
No Contract Compliance Activity Report for the month of September.
Old Business
Career. Rivera suggested the bl-lingual programs and general communication
issues be tabled until the November meeting and be placed first on the agenda.
• Cmmr. Dews — the red Continual Care meeting on the Homeless will he October
9, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Co-C hair Annistead suggested that the Cemnlission be