Human Relation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingUrbana, IL · October 14, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING UNAPPROVED
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 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: Carol Bradford, Peter Resnick, Frances Rigberg.
LATE ARRIVAL: Daniel Larson,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stacie Burnett, Florence Caplow,
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
5:35 p.m. Roll was taken. A quorum was not present.
Daniel Larson joined the meeting at 5:40 establishing a quorum.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. Christopher Hansen shared his opinions on the ineffectiveness of the HRC.
b. Sarah Nixon voiced her opinions about a discrimination complaint that was recently filed
with the HRC.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Peter Resnick made a motion to approve the agenda. Daniel Larson seconded the motion. The
motion was approved by a roll call vote.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. September 9, 2020
Carol Bradford made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2020 meeting.
Daniel Larson seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a roll call vote.
5. UNFISNISHED BUSINESS
a. Housing PSA Campaign – Frances Rigberg
Chair Frances Rigberg suggested changing the wording on the billboard to say “ending
unlawful job and housing discrimination” and then provide the Urbana Human Relations
Office website and phone number.
Peter Resnick made a motion to change the wording on the billboard to say “ending
unlawful job and housing discrimination” and then provide the Urbana Human Relations
Office website and phone number. Daniel Larson seconded the motion. The motion was
approved by a roll call vote.
a. Proposed Changes to HRC Ordinance – Peter Resnick and Daniel Larson
Peter Resnick and Daniel Larson gave an update on HRC ordinance proposed changes. The
goal is to have a proposal written for the next meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Housing Compliance Initiative – Peter Resnick
Peter Resnick introduced the idea of the Housing Compliance Initiative.
b. Election of Officers
Peter Resnick nominated Francis Rigberg to continue as Chair of the Commission. Daniel
Larson seconded the nomination. Peter Resnick moved to close the nominations for Chair.
Daniel Larson seconded. The motion was approved by a roll call vote with Frances Rigberg
abstaining.
Carol Bradford nominated Peter Resnick to continue as Vice Chair of the Commission.
Daniel Larson seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved by a roll call vote
with Peter Resnick abstaining.
c. Approval - EEO Workforce Statistics
• Barber & DeAtley Inc
• Bluescope Construction Inc
• Brown Woods and Associates
• Clark Dietz
• Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc
• Electronic Data Collection
• Fehr Graham and Associates, LLC
• Growmark Inc
• Health Alliance Medical Plans Inc.
• Martin Equipment of IL
• United Fuel Co.
• Upkeep Maintenance Services
• Vermeer Sales and Service
• Visu-Sewer Inc of Wisconsin
• Visu-Sewer of Missouri LLC
The EEO Workforce Statistics applications were reviewed. Peter Resnick made a motion that the
Commission approve Barber & DeAtley 1 year with a provisional letter, Bluescope Construction
2 years, Brown Woods and Associates 1 year with a provisional letter, Clark Dietz 1 year with a
provisional letter, Crawford Murphy & Tilly 1 year with a provisional letter, Electronic Data
Collection 6 months with a provisional letter, Fehr Graham and associates 1 year with a
provisional letter, Growmark 6 months with a provisional letter, Health Alliance Plans 1 year
with a letter, Martin Equipment 2 years, United Fuel 2 years, Upkeep Maintenance 2 years,
Vermeer Sales and Service 2 years, Visu-Sewer Inc of Wisconsin 2 years, and Visu-Sewer of
Missouri LLC 2 years. Daniel Larson seconded the motion. Discussion followed. The motion
was approved by a roll call vote.
d. Staff Report – Elizabeth Hannan
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Elizabeth Hannan presented the monthly activity report to the Commission. Comments and
questions from the Commission were addressed by Ms. Hannan.
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 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamra Jane Corbin
Recording Secretary
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Agenda
URBANA HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 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. September 9, 2020
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Housing PSA Campaign – Frances Rigberg
b. Proposed Changes to HRC Ordinance – Peter Resnick and Daniel Larson
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Housing Compliance Initiative – Peter Resnick
b. Election of Officers
c. EEO Workforce Statistics
d. Staff Report – Elizabeth Hannan
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
*Due to the Governor and Mayoral Emergency Orders, the Urbana City Council Chambers will be
not be open to the public during this meeting. For those wishing to provide public input, please
follow the instructions below on how to provide public input. Anyone can watch the meeting on
streaming services, UPTV, or attend virtually via Zoom webinar. Additional instructions are
attached.
Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this meeting should contact the City
of Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466.
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When: Oct 14, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Human Relations Commission
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