Minutes Human Rights 9 17 01DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
Thom Determan called this special meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to
order at 4:08 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2001 in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall
Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Thom Determan
Evelyn Jackson
Kathy Stevens
Matty O'Shea
Raydora Drummer
Ruby Sutton
Absent: Chuck Ryan Kathy Blau
Judy Giesen
Staff: Kelly Larson Carol Spinoso
Bill Blum
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Thom stated that the purpose of this meeting was to review the Administrative Law Judge's
proposed decision in the Parris vs. Maro case. Commissioners are in receipt of all written
communications in the case, and there have been no provisions for oral arguments in this
Marry moved that pursuant to section 21.5 (1)(f) to go into closed session to deliberate a
contested case. Kathy S. seconded. Roll call:
Thom Yes Kathy S. Yes
Evelyn Yes Marty ' Yes
Raydora Yes Ruby Yes
All in favor of proceeding to closed session at 4:15 p.m.
Raydora Drummer excused herself at 4:30 p.m. due to a personal conflict of interest.
Kathy S. moves to return to open session at 6:05 p.m. Evelyn seconded. All in favor.
Marty moved that the Dubuque Human Rights Commission reveme the Administrative Law
Judge's decision in Parris vs. Maro. Evelyn seconded.
On behalf of the Commission, Thom made two significant points in this decision:
1)
While there was suspicion of some subtle bias or discrimination present in the
case based on the practices of Mr. Maro, they found insufficient evidence
legally to justify the continuation of any charges against Mr. Maro.
2)
The Commission strongly recommends that Mr. Maro complete additional
housing training, especially in relating and dealing with tenants of diverse
backgrounds.
Kathy moved to vote on the motion ofMarty O'shea. Evelyn seconded. All in favor.
Thom Yes Kathy S. Yes
Evelyn Yes Marry Yes
Ruby Yes
The Dubuque Human Rights Commission voted 5-0 to reverse the decision of the ALJ in
Parris vs. Maro.
Ruby moved and Evelyn seconded to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. The meeting
adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted: ~ ,~{~/*~
Minutes approved as corrected: