HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 5 -16Human Relations Commission
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Present: Chair Bill Williamson, Commissioner Denise Habun, Commissioner Winfried
Cooper, Commissioner Elisa Lara, Vice Chair Rich Jacobs, Deputy Chief Bill Wolf
Absent: Commissioner Aloun Khotisene
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm.
2. Approval of April 5, 2016 Minutes
Commissioner Habun made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Vice
Chair Jacobs
3. Monthly Reports
Staff Liaison Cohen provided update on January Landlord/Tenant call and
provided the Monthly Compliance Report.
4. New Business
• Deputy Chief Wolf reported that police officer recruiting will begin in
June. A wide geographic net will be cast.
• Commissioner Habun reported that the next Courageous Community
Conversation will address institutional racism. The planning committee is
meeting with Dr. Vincent Gaddis and Reverend Clyde Brooks for their
input on narrowing the focus. The event will be at the Centre, June 7,
from 7:00 – 9:00; structure to be decided.
• Due to the date and time of the next Community Conversation, the June
Human Relations Meeting will started at 5:00 pm and take place in the
Heritage Ballroom.
• Commissioner Habun reported that she is meeting with the Des Plaines
city clerk who wants information on Elgin’s Human Relations
Commission’s responsibilities.
• Election of Officers
Commissioner Habun nominated Bill Williamson as Chair and Rich Jacobs
as Vice Chair for the upcoming year. Commissioner Cooper seconded.
Motion carried; congratulations to Bill and Rich.
5. Old Business
• Diversity Committee Update (standing item)
Staff Liaison Cohen provided the Diversity Initiative Update memo,
attached. Commissioner Habun reported that the Program and Services
subcommittee is meeting 5/11/16. Commissioner Habun recommended
that city representatives in addition to those from the Fire Department
attend the Elgin Hispanic Network monthly meetings.
• Budget Update (as necessary)
The commission has a remaining balance of $4,728.34 in its account. One
of the MLK Scholarship recipients has yet to submit a W-9 so that her
scholarship check can be cut and sent to her.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Lara made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Cohen
Gail Cohen
Staff Liaison