HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.30.06Minutes
Citizen's Advisory Committee
On Public Place Names
Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave, Rm 2402
May 30, 2006
Board Members Present: Sharon Bowie, Plan Commission
Mary Brugliera, Preservation Commission
Mavis Hagemann, Human Relations Commission
Board Members Absent:
Eden Juron Perlman, Evanston Historical Society
Mark Sloane, Playground & Recreation Board
Approved Minutes
Note: minutes are not verbatim
Staff Present: Douglas J. Gaynor, Parks/Forestry & Recreation Director
Others Present: Jean Speyer, Alderman Steven Bernstein
1. Consent Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.
11. Comments from Observers
Alderman Bernstein and Ms. Speyer both spoke favorably about Reverend Hardist E. Lane and fully
supported the honorary street name sign request.
Proposed Honorary Street Name Sign honoring Reverend Hardist E. Lane
Mr. Gaynor gave a brief overview of the Honorary Street Sign Name application submitted by Alderman
Steven Bernstein, in honor of Reverend Lane as a token of appreciation for his thirty-five years of life -
enhancing service to the City of Evanston.
Reverend Lane Is a strong humanitarian advocate for peace and justice, whose ministry at the Fisher
Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Evanston, Illinois, extends to outreach work both
denominationally and ecumenically. For thirty-five years Reverend Lane has been devoted to caring for
countless distressed Individuals and families within the Fisher Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church, the Evanston community, and beyond. Some of his ministries include:
• the "Circuit Court of Cook County Client Advocate program providing prison deterrence through
personal counseling and advocacy for young men and women;
• the "Fresh Start" program assisting individuals previously incarcerated and released find a
wholesome lifestyle;
• the "First Base" program securing essential services for victims of temporary and/or chronic
homelessness; and
• the "Families -in -Transition" program assisting low income families deal with emergency food,
shelter, and shut-off situations, as well as complete their education
ACTION • The motion to forward the Honorary Street Sign Name application to the Planning and Development
Committee with a recommendation of approval was seconded and approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
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