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Human Relations Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2023
I. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chair Glover. Members Present:
Richard Glover, Haitham Fakhouri, Denise Collins-Robinson, Becky Drzewicki,
Madison Ling, and Thomas Emerick.
II. Approval of Agenda
The agenda for the May 16, 2023 meeting was approved unanimously.
III. Approval of Minutes
The minutes for the April 18, 2023 meeting were approved unanimously.
IV. Chairperson’s Report
A. Relationship Development - Discussion
Roles were tentatively assigned to the Commissioners.
V. Old Business
A. Updates from our subcommittees
Non-Discrimination Ordinance: The HRC gave a DEI-centric statement
to Mayor Brosnan and expressed our willingness to contribute further if
necessary.
Research + Data: Becky has continued her research and will provide her
findings at the next meeting.
Outreach + Communications: No new information at this time.
DEI Forum: No new movement. Something bigger is planned and we are
awaiting the right time.
Education: Contact information was provided to Denise and Madison.
B. Mental Health Event:
Roles were discussed for the event as well as other events that the
Commission would like to take part in.
C. Ethnic Festival: Mayor Brosnan approved of the idea and strategizing has
begun. The logistics are yet to be finalized but a rough idea of the time, date, and
location has been discussed.
D. City email addresses: We now have access to a centralized way to interact with
members of the community who have input.
E. Commissions Meetings: Denise went to a L.E.A.R.N. meeting and members of
the Commission are participating in the upcoming 21-day challenge.
F. Pride Update: We are energetic about the progress that has been made. More
logistics have been discussed as well as potential event speakers and other
interested groups.
G. City Ice Cream Social: No new information at this time.
VI. New Business
A. New members: Build roster
Roles were discussed for who would be interacting with the city’s
respective groups.
B. Corn Roast
Everything is all set in this regard.
C. 21 Day Challenge
The challenge begins this week and participation amongst
Commissioners is encouraged.
D. New Discussion?
No new information was discussed.
VII. Audience Communication
There was no outside input that was not addressed previously in this document.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.