HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1-13Human Relations Commission
Tuesday, January 8, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Second Floor Conference Room – South Tower
Present: Chair Mo Iqbal
Commissioner Danise Habun
Commissioner Joe Wars
Staff Liaison Gail Cohen
Commissioner Aloune Khotisene
Commissioner Oralia Braun
Vice Chair Janice Hare
Commissioner Dianha Ortega‐Ehreth
Deputy Chief Cecil Smith
1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm.
2. Approval of December 4, 2012 Minutes
Commissioner Habun made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by
Commissioner Wars. Motion carried.
3. Monthly Reports
No monthly reports
4. Old Business
MLK Update – Vice Chair Hare passed out a draft of the program which was
reviewed and commented upon by the members. Chair Iqbal discussed the MLK
celebration becoming a foundation and recommended getting a mailing list
together at the event. Commissioner Habun reported that the public program
will be held on 4:00pm Sunday at the 2nd Baptist Church. Commissioner Ortega‐
Ehreth discussed the Monday program for young people.
HRC Brochure
No updates from Commissioner Habun. Chair Iqbal incorporated Vice Chair
Hare’s comments. Liaison Cohen was requested to provide a copy to Cherie
Murphy for her edits.
5. New Business
City of Elgin Strategic Planning Advisory Committee
Chair Iqbal is attending an event on January 22 that will introduce the members
of the newly formed Strategic Planning Advisory Committee to other commission
members.
Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders on My Muslim Neighbors
Commissioner Habun agreed to work with this group and asking the HRC when
do we want to start planning a joint event. Vice Chair Hare volunteered to meet
with Reverend Tracy to discuss the program.
ICDHR MLK Dinner
Chair Iqbal and Vice Chair Hare will be attending.
Landlord‐ Tenant program at Gail Borden Library 2/25/13
Chair Iqbal reported that Administer Justice is hosting a meeting for landlords
and tenants at the Library on 2/25/13.
HRC website
Chair Iqbal questioned the usefulness of the employment discrimination
reporting system on the HRC’s website. Staff liaison Cohen was requested to ask
the city’s attorney to meet with the HRC to go over the step of investigating
discrimination cases. Cohen was also asked to look at the website to ensure the
language was clear.
There being no further business, Deputy Chief Cecil Smith made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Braun. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Cohen
Gail Cohen, Staff Liaison/Secretary