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WFHB Local News – May 13th, 2024 WFHB Local News
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 13th, 2024.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report.
That's Sandra Freund, director of the Sing For Joy community choir. Sandra just won a Be More award from the Bloomington Volunteer Network for running Bloomington's most inclusive performance group. Hear more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council
The City of Bloomington Common Council met this Wednesday, May 8th. During their meeting, the council members heard ordinance 2024-10 amending ordinance 23-25. City Clerk Nicole Browne elaborated on what the legislation entails.
Human Resources Director Sharr Pechac broke down the details of the policy saying it would add a position in the department of public works and reclassify job titles within the office of the mayor and the department of public works in order to “better reflect the nature of those positions.”
City Council Member Isak Asare asked where the board of public works deficit came from. Pechac responded.
Arare then questioned whether the office of the mayor is reclassifying currently filled positions. Pechac confirmed that adjustments are being made to change positions that more appropriately align with the needs of the office of the mayor.
Asare asked a final follow up question regarding the city’s policy when it comes to reclassifying job positions. Pechac said that the city would work with the HR department to match job descriptions with department needs.
City Council President Isabel Piedmont-Smith inquired if the current individual would be given a priority for another position within the city of Bloomington. Pechac could not guarantee that the individual would get an opening, but that conversations would be prioritized to see if a position would align with their skillset.
The board passed the ordinance with a unanimous vote. The next Bloomington City Council will meet next on Wednesday, May 15th.
Bloomington Arts Commission
During the May 8th meeting of the Bloomington Arts Commission, Assistant Director of the Arts Holly Warren announced an upcoming arts forum at the John Waldron Arts Center, which will happen on Monday, May 13th.
Warren said there will also be a listening and a question-and-answer component of the arts forum. She explained that it continues in the tradition of Mayor Kerry Thomson’s public forums and traveling town halls.
Next, the grants subcommittee gave an update on the 2024 Arts Projects Grant, which will fund public facing arts programming in the city. Commission Member Elliot Josephine Leila Reichert walked through the findings of the subcommittee on the arts projects grant.
One commission member asked when funds will be disbursed. Warren explained the timeline for issuing funds to awarded applicants. She said she hopes funding would be distributed by mid-June, though she said she can’t make any promises.
The arts commission unanimously passed the recommended funding package. Then, Commission Member Gerard Pannekoek made note of upcoming events and important dates for the city’s arts and culture department.
The Bloomington Arts Commission will meet again on June 12th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. We turn to Askins for more.
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 13th, 2024.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report.
That's Sandra Freund, director of the Sing For Joy community choir. Sandra just won a Be More award from the Bloomington Volunteer Network for running Bloomington's most inclusive performance group. Hear more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Bloomington City Council
The City of Bloomington Common Council met this Wednesday, May 8th. During their meeting, the council members heard ordinance 2024-10 amending ordinance 23-25. City Clerk Nicole Browne elaborated on what the legislation entails.
Human Resources Director Sharr Pechac broke down the details of the policy saying it would add a position in the department of public works and reclassify job titles within the office of the mayor and the department of public works in order to “better reflect the nature of those positions.”
City Council Member Isak Asare asked where the board of public works deficit came from. Pechac responded.
Arare then questioned whether the office of the mayor is reclassifying currently filled positions. Pechac confirmed that adjustments are being made to change positions that more appropriately align with the needs of the office of the mayor.
Asare asked a final follow up question regarding the city’s policy when it comes to reclassifying job positions. Pechac said that the city would work with the HR department to match job descriptions with department needs.
City Council President Isabel Piedmont-Smith inquired if the current individual would be given a priority for another position within the city of Bloomington. Pechac could not guarantee that the individual would get an opening, but that conversations would be prioritized to see if a position would align with their skillset.
The board passed the ordinance with a unanimous vote. The next Bloomington City Council will meet next on Wednesday, May 15th.
Bloomington Arts Commission
During the May 8th meeting of the Bloomington Arts Commission, Assistant Director of the Arts Holly Warren announced an upcoming arts forum at the John Waldron Arts Center, which will happen on Monday, May 13th.
Warren said there will also be a listening and a question-and-answer component of the arts forum. She explained that it continues in the tradition of Mayor Kerry Thomson’s public forums and traveling town halls.
Next, the grants subcommittee gave an update on the 2024 Arts Projects Grant, which will fund public facing arts programming in the city. Commission Member Elliot Josephine Leila Reichert walked through the findings of the subcommittee on the arts projects grant.
One commission member asked when funds will be disbursed. Warren explained the timeline for issuing funds to awarded applicants. She said she hopes funding would be distributed by mid-June, though she said she can’t make any promises.
The arts commission unanimously passed the recommended funding package. Then, Commission Member Gerard Pannekoek made note of upcoming events and important dates for the city’s arts and culture department.
The Bloomington Arts Commission will meet again on June 12th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reads an item from his weekly newsletter for the WFHB Local News. We turn to Askins for more.
29 min