Scott Preston - Council Member | Town of Normal
Scott Preston - Council Member | Town of Normal
Town of Normal Human Relations Commission met Nov. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Janessa Williams called the regular meeting of the Normal Human Relations Commission (“HRC”) to order at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
2. ROLL CALL
Mr. Sheahan called the roll with the following persons:
| Present | Absent |
| Benjamin Ryburn | |
| Terry Brown | |
| Sarah DeNeve | |
| Janessa Williams | |
| Srinivas Mikkilineni | |
| Brian Peterson |
Visitor Theo Metellus was also present.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Peterson moved to approve the minutes of October 17, 2023. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brown and passed on a unanimous vote.
5. COMPLAINT UPDATE
Mr. Sheahan discussed the status of the single pending complaint.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Social Equity Summit
Commissioner Peterson discussed his work on the public service project component of the Social Equity Summit. Commissioner Peterson mentioned having a scavenger hunt at Normal Public Library and another at the Bloomington library, with the addition of a possible art/painting component or educational breakout boxes. Commissioner
Peterson also proposed having a pop up library. Chairperson Williams proposed having a scavenger hunt in Normal with a pop up library in Bloomington. Commissioner Ryburn suggested the HRC should include events for all ages. Commissioner Peterson inquired about marketing the event and Chairperson Williams responded.
Commissioner DeNeve mentioned the film component to be held at Normal Theater. Chairperson Williams reviewed the movie recommendations from Reverend Barber’s staff.
Commissioner DeNeve discussed her work on the housing justice seminar. Commissioner DeNeve mentioned that she reached out to Housing Justice Illinois, Prairie State Legal Services, and the Bloomington Normal Community Land Trust.
Commissioner Ryburn stated the Bloomington Normal NAACP will provide the environmental justice seminar. Commissioner Ryburn described the planned seminar and mentioned that the Ecology Action Center will also be involved.
2024 MLK Luncheon
Chairperson Williams talked about the logistics of the luncheon. Commissioner Peterson and Chairperson Williams discussed having a question and answer session at the end of the luncheon.
7. NEW BUSINESS / CONCERNS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sponsorships and Profile Sheets
Chairperson Williams continued the matters of HRC sponsorships and Commissioner Profile Sheets to a subsequent meeting.
December Meeting
Commissioner Peterson motioned to add a December HRC meeting to the calendar. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.
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