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DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
June 7, 2004
Judy Giesen called the meeting of the Dùbuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4:17 p.m. on
Monday, June 7, 2004, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Sarah Davidson
Penny Ehlinger
Lou Oswald
Evelyn Jackson
Corrine Murray
Bill Ross
Judy Giesen
Vincent Vanden Huevel
Patricia Foster
Kelly Larson
Bill Blum
Carol Spinoso
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Approval of Minutes
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Motion by Commissioner Oswald, seconded by Commissioner Murray, to approve the mintites of May
10,2004 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Review Plan of Action for Established Goals
1)
Welcoming New Residents -Corine, Patricia
Commissioner Murray reported that they are currently working on changing the
meeting time. They continue to provide assistance linking people to resources that are
currently available in the community.
2)
Human Rights in the Schools - Evelyn, Lou
Evelyn invited Kathy Stevens to speak to the Commission on a program entitled, "A
Teaching Moment," that she is involved with at Central Alternative High School.
3)
Sexual Orientation - Bill, Judy, Vince
Members of the group have met with five of the seven city council members. Currently
they have approximately 550 signatures on petitions, and they continue educating the
community through speaking engagements.
4)
Disability AwarenesslEducation - Penny, Lou, Sarah
Commissioner Ehlinger read, and the commission approved the final draft letter that
will be sent to local businesses. They are continuing to seek outside volunteers to help
with this project.
Case load Report
Carol summarized the May Caseload Report. There were forty-six intakes, seven new cases were
filed, twelve cases are currently in investigation, six cases in backlog, one case in mediation, two
cases are in administrative review, no cases is in AU review, and six cases were closed. The case
synopsis involves race discrimination in the area of employment.
ChairPerson's Report
Judy provided a written report highlighting activities she's been involved in.
Director's Report
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
Kelly also informed commissioners that the director of ICRC is planning training for local commissions
on July 22 & 23,2004 in Des Moines.
Kelly is working on the planning committee for the 40th Anniversary of the U.S. Civil Rights Act
Celebration that will be held in Davenport from July 2 - 4, 2004. She asked for volunteers to staff the
civil rights tent.
Action on GLBT Youth in Iowa Schools Task Force Statement
Kelly stated that she had received a request from Brad Clark, the Project Coordinator for the GLBT
Youth in Iowa Schools Task Force, for the Commission to sign a statement of support that affirms the
work of the Task Force and supports the need for the enactment of the recommended anti-
harassment and non-discriminatory policy. Commissioner Oswald moved to approve the statement,
and Commissioner Murray seconded. Roll call vote:
Sarah Davidson
Penny Ehlinger
Lou Oswald
Evelyn Jackson
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Corrine Murray Yes
Bill Ross Yes
Judy Giesen Yes
Vince Vanden Huevel Yes
Motion is carried.
New Business
Adiournment
Commissioner Murray moved and Commissioner Ehlinger seconded to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted:
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Minutes approved as corrected: