Human Rights Commission Meeting Special Meeting - AMENDED
Special MeetingNorman, OK · January 24, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF NORMAN, OK
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
Municipal Building, Council Chambers
201 West Gray St., Norman, OK 73069
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
The Human Rights Commission of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, Cleveland County, State of
Oklahoma, met in the Municipal Complex located at 201 West Gray Street on January 24, 2024,
at 6:00 p.m., and notice and agenda of the meeting were duly posted 48 hours prior to the
Special Meeting.
PRESENT
Commission Chair Jackie Farley
Commission Vice-Chair Aisha Ali
Commissioner Chris Nanny
Commissioner Michael Ridgeway
ABSENT
Commissioner Christopher Tall Bear
Commissioner Stephen Machovic
STAFF PRESENT
Grace Holloman, ADA Technician, Culture & Social Responsibility
Anthony Purinton, Assistant City Attorney
Sarah Encinias, Legal Admin Tech
ROLL CALL
A quorum was present.
ACTION ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2024 INTERFAITH
BREAKFAST
Ms. Holloman briefly introduced herself to the Commissioners. She explained she has
been in contact with McFarlin church and verified the following dates are available for
the breakfast: Saturday, February 17; Monday, February 19; and Saturday, February
24. Chair Farley asked if people are still interested in attending the breakfast and Vice-
Chair Ali said she has heard from several people that they are still looking forward to
attending.
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After further group discussion, Vice-Chair Ali motioned to set the Interfaith Breakfast for
Saturday, February 17, contingent on if at least 6 speakers plus the keynote speaker
can attend. She will contact all speakers to confirm by Friday if they can attend this new
date. The motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Nanny and a vote was taken
wit the following results: all approved and none opposed. The new date for the
breakfast was approved by unanimous vote.
Mr. Purinton said that if the minimum amount of speakers cannot attend, another special
meeting will be held on February 1st for further discussion among the HRC. All
Commissioners present said they were available for this date if it is needed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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Agenda
CITY OF NORMAN, OK
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING - AMENDED
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
AMENDED AGENDA
It is the policy of the City of Norman that no person or groups of persons shall on the grounds of
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status, marital status, including marriage to a person of the same
sex, disability, relation, or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment activities or in all programs,
services, or activities administered by the City, its recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. In
the event of any comments, complaints, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats,
and auxiliary aids and services regarding accessibility or inclusion, please contact the ADA
Technician at 405-366-5446, Relay Service: 711. To better serve you, five (5) business days'
advance notice is preferred.
Commissioners: Jackie Farley (Chair), Aisha Ali (Vice-Chair), Chris Nanny, Christopher
Tall Bear, Michael Ridgeway, Stephen Machovic (3 vacancies)
ROLL CALL
ACTION ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2024 INTERFAITH
BREAKFAST
ADJOURNMENT
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