Human Relation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · June 12, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING APPROVED
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
DATE: Friday, June 12, 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Urbana City Council Chambers
Urbana City Building
400 South Vine Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
*Virtually Via Zoom
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Frances Rigberg, Stacie Burnett, Daniel Larson, Lisa Mosley, Peter Resnick,
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Carol Bradford, Lolita Dumas
STAFF PRESENT: Vacellia Clark, Tamra Jane Corbin
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Chair Frances Rigberg called this meeting of the Urbana Human Relations Commission to order at
5:30 p.m. Roll was taken. A quorum was present.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Peter Resnick made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of a discussion of plans for
how to deal with current racial justice issues under new business. Lisa Mosely seconded the motion.
Chair Frances Rigberg called for a voice vote. The motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. March 11, 2020 Meeting
b. May 13, 2020 Meeting
Lisa Mosley made a motion that the Commission approve the minutes of the March 11,
2020 meeting and the May 13, 2020 meeting as presented. Stacie Burnett seconded the
motion. Chair Frances Rigberg called for a voice vote. The motion carried.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. Christopher Hansen shared concerns about City of Urbana staff and he would like the
Human Relations Commission to look into these issues.
5. UNFISNISHED BUSINESS
a. Proposal – “Publicity Campaign – Housing and Employment”
Chair Frances Rigberg reviewed the proposal for the billboard and bus possibilities.
Commission members discussed content, pricing and placement options.
Peter Resnick made a motion that the HRC approve for up to $2,200 in expenditures on bus
and or billboard advertising to be determined. Lisa Mosely seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. EEO workforce statistics
The EEO Workforce Statistics applications were reviewed and staff recommendations for
approval were as follows:
1. ERES International – 2 years
2. ABC Sanitary – 2 years
3. CoraMae Insurance – 2 years
4. Koenig Body and Equipment, Inc. – 2 years
5. NPOP, Inc. – 2 years
6. Robinson Engineering – 1 year
7. Springfield Electric – 1 year
8. MSA Professional Services – 1 year
9. Duce Construction – Discussion
Commission members discussed staff recommendations. Peter Resnick made a motion to
approve staff recommendations with the understanding that for the 1-year recommendations
the HRC is asking for additional recruitment policies and procedures that show the
company’s good faith efforts to improve their statistics within that year. Stacie Burnett
seconded the motion. The motion carried and staff recommendations were approved except
for the company that needed discussion.
Commission members discussed the final EEO Workforce Statistics application submitted
by Duce Construction. Peter Resnick made a motion without approving them that the
commission request a showing of good faith efforts in regards to the company’s hiring
practices and wait until a review before a decision is made. Lisa Mosely seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
b. Informal Hearing Review
Peter Resnick reviewed the informal hearing that took place June 2, 2020. He expressed
concern that there are discrepancies in the ordinance and suggested that the Commission to
review and clarify. Chair Frances Rigberg suggested a subgroup work on a proposal to bring
before the Commission. Peter Resnick and Daniel Larson will work on an update to bring to
the July Meeting.
c. Plans for how to deal with current racial justice issues
Commission members discussed ways to be proactive in dealing with current racial justice
issues. Lisa Mosely suggested hosting a town hall or community forum where community
leaders could interact with the community. Ms. Mosely and Stacie Burnett will work on this
project and provide an update at a future meeting.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Frances Rigberg declared the
meeting to be adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamra Jane Corbin
Recording Secretary
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Agenda
*Rescheduled Meeting
URBANA HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION
DATE: Friday, June 12, 2020
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: *to be held virtually via Zoom, 400 S. Vine St., Urbana, IL 61801
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. March 11, 2020
b. May 13, 2020
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Proposal – “Publicity Campaign - Housing”
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approval - EEO Workforce Statistics
b. Informal Hearing Review
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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