Minutes Human Rights 7 12 04
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
July 12, 2004
Judy Giesen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4:15 p.m. on
Monday, June 7, 2004, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Staff:
Sarah Davidson
Penny Ehlinger
Lou Oswald
Evelyn Jackson
Patricia Foster
Corrine Murray
Bill Ross
Judy Giesen
Vincent Vanden Huevel
Kelly Larson
Bill Blum
Carol Spinoso
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Ehlinger, to approve the minutes of June
7,2004 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Review Plan of Action for Established Goals
1)
Welcoming New Residents -Corine, Patricia
Kelly discussed immigrant eligibility for public benefits at the last subcommittee
meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on July 23rd
2)
Human Rights in the Schools - Evelyn, Lou
Kathy Stevens, a teacher at Central Altemative, spoke to Commissioners on a program
entitled, "A Teaching Moment" that is part of their disciplinary system.
3)
Sexual Orientation - Bill, Judy, Vince
The group has met with five city council members, and are scheduled to meet with
Mike Van Milligen on Wednesday. Currently they are getting information out to the
business community.
Commissioner Ross relayed information regarding two incidents at One Flight Up.
Charges have been filed against one person. Bill suggested that he and Judy, on
behalf of the Commission, speak to Chief Wadding about these incidents.
Commissioners concurred with Bill's suggestion.
4)
Disability AwarenesstEducation - Penny, Lou, Sarah
At the next meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. July 16th at Five Flags, the group will train
recruited volunteers on how to use the survey and assessment tool. Commissioners
were encouraged to attend.
Caseload Report
Carol summarized the June Caseload Report. There were fifty-one intakes, three new cases were
filed, eleven cases are currently in investigation, three cases in backlog, one case in mediation, two
cases are in administrative review, two cases is in ALJ review, and four cases were closed. The case
synopsis involves an allegation of age and disability discrimination in the area of employment.
Chairperson's Report
Judy informed Commissioners that the human rights article on diversity on non-profit boards would be
in the July 18th TH.
Director's Report
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
Kelly added that it was last call for those wanting to attend the ICRC training for local commissions on
July 22 & 23, 2004 in Des Moines. Lou, Patricia and Evelyn will be attending.
Set Date for Goal Setting
It was the consensus of the commission to postpone a goal setting session as they are currently
heavily engaged in their current goals. They will discuss possible options in the future.
New Business
Adjournment
Commissioner Murray moved and Commissioner Ross seconded to adjourn the meeting. All in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes approved as submitted:
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Minutes approved as corrected: