Peoria Fair Employment and Housing Commission met Thursday, March 3.
The FEHC consists of seven members broadly representative of the religious, ethnic and economic groups of the city. Staff support is provided by the Equal Opportunity Office. The commission meets on the first Thursday of each month in Peoria City Hall.
Here are the minutes as provided by Peoria:
OFFICIAL MINUTES
The meeting was held on March 3, 2016 at 4:31 p.m., at City Hall, Room 404, 419 Fulton Street, Rev. Barry Robinson, Chair presiding.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following Commissioners present: Rev. Barry Robinson, Irma Ali Khan, Heather M. Oyler and Michelle Sanders – 4. Absent: Hamah Firman, Christopher Bailey, and Nicole Livsey – 3. Also present was Staff Liaison David Watkins, E.O. Manager.
MINUTES
Commissioner Irma Ali Khan motioned to approve February minutes; seconded by Commissioner Heather Oyler.
Motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Purchasing Diversity Workshop
Staff Liaison David Watkins told the members placed this item on the agenda just for their information. Wanted the members to know about outreach efforts to attract minority businesses into the City’s procurement process. Watkins mentioned the event would be held on March 9, 2016 at the Gateway Building from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ordinance Re: Fair Employment Practices
Staff Liaison David Watkins handed the members a copy of the ordinance the City Council was considering regarding improving the hiring of minorities and women. Watkins mentioned the Council had its “First Read” of the ordinance at their February 23, 2016 meeting. Watkins wanted the members to know what the city was doing to enhance employment.
The members were also told a new hiring cycle for police was about to start.
COMMUNITY INPUT
None
PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
PETITIONS FROM CITIZENS/OFFICIALS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Heather Oyler motioned to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Commissioner Michelle Sanders.
Motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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