HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 6 -16Human Relations Commission
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Present: Chair Bill Williamson, Commissioner Denise Habun, Commissioner Winfried
Cooper, Commissioner Elisa Lara, Vice Chair Rich Jacobs, Commissioner Aloun
Khotisene, Deputy Chief Bill Wolf
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Persons Recognized
Toni Frazier, newly promoted Human Resources Advisor for the city, introduced
herself to the Commission.
3. Approval of May 3, 2016 Minutes
Commissioner Habun made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by
Commissioner Lara
4. Monthly Reports
No reports
5. Old Business
• Diversity Committee Update (standing item)
Staff Liaison Cohen provided the Diversity Initiative Update memo,
attached. Commissioner Habun made a motion that the HRC draft a
letter to council encouraging them to follow city practice for hiring a city
manager. Commissioner Cooper seconded. Motion carried.
• Budget Update (as necessary)
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. New MLK posters (framed
but no glass) were purchased for use at the annual celebration.
6. New Business
• Targeted Violence Prevention Program
Vice Chair Jacobs informed the commission that Juanid Afeef, who
worked for the Illinois Department of Human Rights, is now the executive
director of the Targeted Violence Prevention Program, which works with
communities to educate people about Islam and Moslems. He would like
to work with the HRC and c0-sponsor an event. Commissioner Habun
asked that Mr. Afeef be invited to a meeting so we can discuss how our
groups can partner.
• Gail Borden Public Library Art Project for Elgin International City of Peace
Day
Commissioner Habun reported that this event is through the “Create,
Innovate, Ignite” initiative and will provide an opportunity to participate
in a mural project that reflects the entire community. The Boys and Girls
Club is also producing a mural.
• Commissioner Habun reported that an application to make Elgin a Gold
Star City is being completed. This organization is connected to Not In Our
Town. The Gold Star City designation is awarded through a national
competition.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Lara made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Cohen
Gail Cohen
Staff Liaison