Minutes Human Rights 5 10 04
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
May10,2OO4
Judy Giesen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4:18 p.m. on
Monday, May 10, 2004, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Sarah Davidson
Penny Ehlinger
Patricia Foster
Evelyn Jackson
Corrine Murray
Bill Ross
Judy Giesen
Lou Oswald
Vincent Vanden Huevel
Kelly Larson
Bill Blum
Carol Spinoso
APproval of Minutes
Commissioner Ross moved to approve the April 12, 2004 meeting minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Murray seconded. All in favor.
Review Plan of Action for Established Goals
1)
Welcoming New ReSidents -Carine, Patricia
Commissioner Murray reported that the brown bag luncheon meetings continue. The
next meeting is scheduled for May 21. They have completed the small group sessions
on health issues. They are now planning to invite various service agencies to explain
the services they offer.
2)
Human Rights in the Schools - Evelyn, Lou
No report given.
3)
Sexual Orientation - Bill, Judy, Vince
Commissioner Ross reported that they are continuing the educational process by
contacting various organizations, and members of the City Council. A mass e-mail will
be sent to Chamber members. Prior to approaching the City Council, the group will
evaluate any feedback to see where they stand.
4)
Disability AwarenesslEducation - Penny, Lou, Sarah
Commissioner Davidson reported that they met with Kelly for clarification on
proceeding with complaints. They will utilize both the state and local agencies based
on a casErby-case evaluation. The group will also seek to broaden subcommittee
membership once they are ready to begin the surveys.
Caseload Report
Carol summarized the April Caseload Report. There were fifty-three intakes, three new cases were
filed, ten cases are currently in investigation, four cases in backlog, two cases in mediation, four
cases are in administrative review, no cases is in ALJ review, and four cases were closed. The case
synopsis involves race discrimination in the area of employment.
ChairPerson's Report
Commissioner Giesen reported that she is working with a subcommittee of the Resurrection Social
Concems Committee to evaluate the needs and accessibility of their facility.
Judy and Bill will be speaking to the City of Dubuque Management Team Tuesday, May 11. Judywill
talk about the Commission's four goals, and Bill will focus on the sexual orientation project.
Judy stated that she relayed last month's Commission action regarding ethnic balance in community
boards and commissions to the anonymous citizen that had contacted her. He understood
commissioner concems, and seemed please that they would proceed with the TH article in July.
Director's Report
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
June Commission Meetina
Commissioners agreed to move the June 14 meeting to June 7. Staff and three commissioners will
be in Washington, DC, attending HUD training the week of June 14.
New Business
Adiournment
Commissioner Ross moved and Commissioner Jackson seconded to adjoum the meeting. All in favor.
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Minutes approved as submitted: ~
Minutes approved as corrected:
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