Minutes Human Rights 8 9 04
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
August 9, 2004
Judy Giesen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4:16 p.m. on
Monday, August 9, 2004, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Sarah Davidson
Penny Ehlinger
Evelyn Jackson
Patricia Foster
Corrine Murray
Judy Giesen
Vincent Vanden Huevel
Bill Ross
Lou Oswald
Kelly Larson
Bill Blum
Carol Spinoso
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Murray, and second by Commissioner Jackson, to approve the minutes of
July 12, 2004 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Review Plan of Action for Established Goals
1)
Welcoming New Residents -Corine, Patricia
Conversations sharing experiences of the newcomers continue. Corine spoke to the
Kiwanis Club regarding this subcommittee's goal. In September NICC will be offering
an English class for Hispanic men at the Lantem Center. They are trying to enlist the
services of some nurses to provide education and advocacy to the newcomers. The
next meeting is August 12 at 8:00 a.m.
2)
Human Rights in the Schools - Evelyn, Lou
No report given. Subcommittee will reconvene when school is in session.
3)
Sexual Orientation - Bill, Judy, Vince
The group decided to send letters to the 1,000 plus Chamber members in September.
Judy and Bill met with Chief Wadding regarding the bias crimes that took place at One
Flight Up. Both cases are currently being investigated and follow up is taking place.
Three subcommittee members will be meeting with Kelly on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
to discuss procedural issues regarding hate crimes.
4)
Disability Awareness/Education - Penny, Lou, Sarah
They have added four new members to the subcommittee but are still looking for more
volunteers. They currently have two survey groups ready to perform, but they are still
working on a phone script and a follow up procedure.
Caseload ReDort
Carol summarized the July Caseload Report. There were sixty intakes, four new cases were filed, six
cases are currently in investigation, three cases in backlog, four cases in mediation, three cases are
in administrative review, three cases is in ALJ review, and six cases were closed. The case synopsis
involves an allegation of national origin discrimination in the area of public accommodation.
Chairoerson's ReDort
Commissioner Giesen provided a written report. She added that the next Faces & Voices meeting is
scheduled for August 19 at Keystone at 4:00 p.m.
"Commissioner Reflections" for the annual report are due by the September 13 meeting.
Director's ReDort
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
DCAP
Commissioner Oswald was not present for this discussion; therefore, this item was tabled until next
month's meeting.
Discuss ODtions for Goal Settina
Commissioner Davidson moved to consider the discussion and reevaluate this issue at next months
meeting. No second. Motion dies for lack of a second.
Based on last month's discussions regarding current involvement with their goals, it was suggested by
Commissioner Murray to plan a night in September or October where they would discuss: 1) the
history of the goal process; 2) the next steps; 3) community building; and 4) promotional ideas for the
community at large. It was the consensus of the Commission to hold this session on September 13,
2004 at 4:15 p.m. at a downtown location. Commissioners Murray, Vanden Huevel and Ehlinger will
plan this session.
New Business
Commissioner Foster announced that Jane Elliot and Tim Wise are scheduled to speak at U.W.
Platteville this fall. Jane Elliott will speak on October 26 at 7:00 p.m., and Tim Wise is scheduled for
November 4th Patricia will provide updates at future meeting.
Adjournment
Commissioner Vanden Huevel moved and Commissioner Murray seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m9.
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