Minutes Human Rights 6 9 03DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
June 9, 2003
Judy Giesen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4:15 p.m. on
Monday, June 9, 2003, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Raydora Drummer
Codne Murray
Bill Ross
Chuck Ryan
Evelyn Jackson
Judy Giesen
Vincent Vanden Huevel
Penny Ehlinger
Absent: Lou Oswald
Staff: Kelly L.arson Carol Spinoso
Bill Blum
Kelly introduced the summer intems, Edca Wehner and Bobbi Lammer.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the May 12, 2003 meeting minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Murray seconded. All in favor.
Caseload Report
Carol summarized the May Caseload Report. There were fifty-three intakes, five cases in backlog,
eight cases in active investigation, three cases in mediation, three cases in administrative review, no
cases in administrative law judge review, two cases in the public headng process, seven cases were
filed, and two cases were closed. The case synopsis involves discrimination in the area of
employment onthe basis of gender.
Director's Report
Kelly submitted a wdtten report summarizing her involvement with past and future initiatives.
Additionally, Kelly stated that Jonathan Namisse met with the Amedcas Promise Steedng Group
today to talk about the needs and concerns of new residents who are relocating here from larger
urban areas and how this could impact this group.
Review Proposed Bud,qet Amendment
Kelly noted a change to the proposed decision package regarding Faces & Voices. It is being
recommended that Faces & Voices be restructured to a one-day event.
commissioners reviewed the proposed documents and are in accord with the proposed budget
amendments as presented by Kelly.
Ordinance Review- Article I~ II, III
Kelly gave a bdef overview and provided clarification to specific Commissioner questions. Article IV
will be reviewed at next month's meeting.
Update on Accessibility Proiect - Penny
Commissioner Ehiinger provided minutes from the Committee's June 5a meeting, and a draft of a
letter that will be sent to area businesses. She asked that Commissioners review the letter and
convey any comments or suggestions back to the committee.
Review Plan of Action for Established Goals
Faces & Voices - Judy, Bill
Commissioners received minutes from the May 28 volunteer meeting. Presently, the
continuation of Faces & Voices depends on budget and staff constraints.
New Business
Commissioner Ross distributed flyers announcing PFAG meetings. He added that Commissioners
could show support by joining PFLAG, or by writing letters for the TH "My View" column.
Commissioner Giesen distributed a letter from representatives of local human dghts agencies
encouraging the Commission to consider recommending the inclusion of sexual orientation in the non-
discrimination language in our city code,
Commissioner Vanden Huevel distributed fact sheets on autism. The committee will provide an
update at next month's meeting.
Commissioner Murray added that the social concerns committees of St. Mary's and St. Pat's continue
to meet regarding the needs and social problems of iow-income families in this community.
Adjournment
Commissioner Ross moved and Commissioner Vanden Huevel seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
in favor. The meeting adjoumed at 5:53 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted: ~ ~
Minutes approved as corrected: