HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 7-17Human Relations Commission
Tuesday, July 10, 2017
2nd Floor Conference Room, City Hall
6:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Denise Habun, Commissioner Winfried Cooper, Vice Chair Rich
Jacobs, Chair Elisa Lara, Commissioner Bill Williamson, Deputy Chief Bill Wolf
Absent: Commissioner Aloun Khotisene
1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm.
2. Person(s) Recognized – Ernie Broadnax, Phil Mungei, Ed Mungei
Mr. Broadnax proposed that the HRC honor Secretary of State Jesse White
through a non-political event that recognizes White’s personal accomplishments
through church, work with youth, scholarships, the Tumblers and more. Mr.
Broadnax wishes to partner with the HRC, the Gail Borden Public Library (White
oversees the Illinois State Library) and the Elgin Historical Society. Commissioner
Habun suggested honoring White at the MLK Breakfast. Mr. Broadnax agreed.
Commissioner Habun suggested Jesse White speak at the MLK Prayer Breakfast
rather than a keynote speaker and receive a Legacy Award.
Commissioner Habun made a motion that the HRC sponsor honoring Jesse White
at the 2018 MLK Prayer Breakfast, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion
passed.
3. Approval of June 6, 2017 Minutes
Commissioner Habun made a motion that the minutes be approved, seconded
by Commission Cooper. Deputy Chief Wolf made a correction; he was absent at
the June 6th meeting. Minutes approved with correction.
4. Monthly Reports
No reports.
5. Old Business
• Diversity Committee Update (standing item)
Staff Liaison Cohen provided an overview of the July 15th Council retreat
at which Denise Barreto, Relationships Matter Now, will lead the council
in a discussion around the city’s diversity and inclusion program.
• Budget Update (as necessary)
No update.
6. New Business
Commissioner Habun brought the HRC up to date with the 2018 MLK Celebration
Committee’s work. The first meeting has been scheduled for July. This will be
Commissioner Habun’s last year chairing the committee and therefore a member
of the HRC will need to work with her. Commissioner Williamson volunteered to
do so. Commissioner Habun stated that a member of the HRC should serve on
each committee. For 2018 it is proposed to eliminate the Sunday program which
has been seen as repetitive from the Prayer Breakfast. The Commissioners
agreed that the Sunday program should be removed from the schedule for 2018.
The Scholarship and art awards can be made at the Prayer Breakfast or at the
Youth Leadership Day.
Commissioner Habun made a motion that the HRC allocate $6,000 for the 2018
MLK Celebration. Commissioner Williamson seconded. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Commissioner Cooper made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Vice Chair Jacobs.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Cohen
Gail Cohen
Staff Liaison