City of Belleville Human Relations Commission met June 27.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
Call to Order and Roll Call
__ Lynn Clapp
__ Erin Connor
__ Pam Fetters
__ Hattie Hayes
__ Cheryl Hillman
__ Ramona Johnson
__ Ja’Mecia Laws
__ Brian Magill
__ Dee Dee Nowak
__ Rose Wilson
__ Emma Qualls
Emergency Procedures*
(Included)
Public Participation**
Approval of Minutes
• March 14, 2022
Special Presentations
• No scheduled presentations
Committee Reports
• No reports scheduled
Old Business
• Nomination and approval of Officers
o Cheryl Hillman – Chairperson
o Hattie Hayes – Vice Chairperson (has declined the position)
o Lynn Clapp - Secretary
• Membership openings – currently 2 positions – looking for recommendations
• Community awareness
New Business
• Meeting with Mayor Patti Gregory on May 31 (Cheryl & Lynn)
o Updates on HRC activities, partnerships, events
o Update info on the City’s website - site is now ready to access with HRC info (list of members / info brochure / contact info / complaint form)
o HRC meeting with City Dept Heads will be scheduled in the next few weeks – some changes occurring before then.
o HRC introduction to City Council at an upcoming meeting (intro of officers, available members and distribution of HRC info sheet)
• Community Information
o Community Development Network (CDN) 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, First United Presbyterian Church (1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL 62223).
o Suds of Love, 4th Wednesday of the month at the Best Wash Laundromat, 6323 West Main Street in Belleville, 5:00-8:00 PM
o Center for Racial Harmony Gathering – 30-year celebration this year – membership encouraged https://centerforracialharmony.org/
Executive Session
If necessary
Adjournment
https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06272022-2793