HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=SEPTEMBER 02, 2003 (3) Elgin Human Relations Commission
September 2, 2003 Minutes
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Ms. Ford indicated that the residents may Indicate that housing is hard to tinct, however,
the Agency has a list of landlords who participate in the program_ There are. guidelines
that must be followed in order for them to qualify for housing subsidy. When the
property has been inspected and violations we found, ton landlord is given 10 days to
correct the issues.
Chair Scott thanked the Hearing Authority fm attending the meeting and providing
information and clarification on the voucher program.
Correspondence
Letter hour NAHRW regarding their seth annual Memonal/Tribune Service,
10r" Annual Creating Change conference — Nov. fi"— gr", 2001 In Miami Hnaclr, FL from
the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force,
Monthly Reports
The contract compliance. report was not available since no Inlnrimenun had hnen
received from Purchasing.
• The staff montldy report was provided for August of 2003.
A copy of the CDBG report was provided
Old Business
Em Imo Go ni hint
Chair Scot discussed the issue of a chill iat from employee of the Illinois State
Employment ottice. A copy of the summary will be placed In the file with the minutes_
Resides( OltiComulast
Chief Miller provided a copy of the summary investigation regarding the cumplaim
against the Resident Officer and the Sowers family.
Cmmn Dews inquired if a public notice would be given due the public nature of the
complaint?
Chief Miller indicated that a letter has been sent to the. Sowers outlining the outcome of
the investigation.
Cmmc Dews mentioned that If a public innouncemeril was made, It might possibly
ease racial tension.