Village of River Forest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group met June 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the group:
The River Forest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group (DEIAG) meeting was held from 7:00–9:00 P.M. in Room 107 in Parmer Hall at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, Illinois.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. Upon roll call, the following persons were:
Present: Austin, Baird, Desorbo-Quinn, Duba-Clancy, Grant, Johnson, Johnson, Keskitalo, McGinn, Murphy, Navarro, Oates, Rogers, Shea, Szerszenowicz-Olweny.
Absent: Arauz, Bachner, Bonner, Burkett, Credi, Foster, Graham, Hartshorn, Herrman, Humbert, Iverson, Johnston, Kang, Kelly, Khaledan, Kirk, Kreisman, Nicholas, Oliver, Peavy, Macaulay, McAdams, Petrov, Papirnik, Simon.
Also Present: Elijah Bebora, Management Analyst/Deputy Clerk
II. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 6, 2022 DEI ADVISORY GROUP MEETING MINUTES
• Voting of the minutes did not occur due to a lack of quorum
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Johnson stated that he is thankful for all those that volunteered and attended the Juneteenth flag raising and the parade. He said he participated in the Juneteenth Parade, which consisted of a two-mile walk from Randolph and Circle in Forest Park to Proviso East High School in Maywood. He also thanked members who attended the pride flag raising.
Village Administrator Brian Murphy stated that he would like to provide clarification to the group regarding the Mayors Metropolitan Caucus - University of Illinois Chicago Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pilot Program. He stated that when the program was initially mentioned to the group, the thought was it was a way to gather more community engagement. However, upon further review, the program is meant to be a training program for leadership in the Village organization. He and Police Chief James O’Shea will be the ones from the organization who will attend the training.
Chair Johnson stated that he expects the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to be far along by the next meeting. He encouraged members to attend the next meeting to discuss the next steps in the process.
Member Austin stated that they received several online questionnaire responses from Members. She noted that the RFP draft would be a request for a DEI work plan.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Continued Discussion & Direction Regarding Execution of DEI Goals and Responsibilities through Subcommittees
• Members met in their subcommittees to discuss the DEI goals and responsibilities of their respective subcommittees.
V. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VI. CONFIRMATION OF MEETING DATES
The next meeting of the DEI Advisory Group is scheduled for July 19, 2022, at 7 P.M.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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