Minutes Human Rights 10 10 05
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
October 10,2005
Commissioner Vanden Huevel called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to
order at 4:17 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2005, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Rolf Calf:
Present:
Penny Ehlinger
Patricia Foster
Lou Oswald
Bill Ross
Marcos Rubinstein
Vince Vanden Huevel
Absent:
Evelyn Jackson
Judy Giesen
Jim Jarrard
Staff:
Kelly Larson
Carol Spinoso
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Ehlinger moved to approve the meeting minutes of September 19, 2005 as
submitted. Commissioner Ross seconded. All in favor.
Finalize Obiectives for Goals
The four goals and objectives were discussed and commissioners selected goals of interest.. Goal
# 1, educate the community about multicultural populations - Patricia and Marcos. Goal #2,
disability accommodations - Penny. Goal #3, educate the community on various sexual
orientations - Bill and Vince. Goal #4, partnership with Faces & Voices - Lou and Penny. It was
suggested that since three commissioners were absent, that further discussion be postponed until
next meeting. Commissioner Oswald moved to table finalization of the objectives until next
meeting. Commissioner Foster seconded. All in favor.
Bill moved to approve the four goals as outlined at the September 19, 2005 Human Rights
meeting. Marcos seconded. There was discussion that committee members may want to revise
the wording of the goals or objectives. Marcos and Bill withdrew the second and motion. Bill
moved to approve the substance of the four goals as outlined at the September 19 Human Rights
meeting with the understanding that the wording can be refined. Penny seconded. Roll call:
Ehlinger Yes
Foster Yes
Rubinstein Yes
Oswald No
Ross Yes
Vanden Huevel Yes
Motion carried.
DesiQnate Two Commissioners to Serve on HearinQ Panel
Commissioner Oswald moved to appoint Jim Jarrard and Patricia Foster to serve on the December
21 & 22"" public hearing panel, with Vince Vanden Huevel serving as an altemate. Commissioner
Rubinstein seconded. All in favor.
DiscussJDesianate Two Commissioner to Serve on Hearina Panel in November
Kelly stated that staff is attempting to schedule a housing hearing, and that the timeline requires
that this hearing commence in November. Commissioner Oswald moved to designate two
commissioners to serve on the hearing panel. Motion died for lack of second. Parties will be
participating in a conference call on October 20th to set a public hearing date. Kelly will notify
commissioners when a date has been selected. Commissioner Rubinstein moved to table this
appointment until next month's meeting. Commissioner Ehlinger seconded. Five in favor, one
opposed.
Caseload Report
Carol summarized the September Caseload Report. There were sixty-one intakes, six cases in
active investigation, four cases in backlog, eight cases in mediation, two cases in the public
hearing process, five cases were closed, and five cases were filed. The case synopsis involves
allegations of age and disability discrimination in the area of employment.
Chairperson's Report
No report.
Director's Report
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
New Business
Commissioner Foster announced upcoming events at UW Platteville:
November 1 - 6:00 p.m. Roe vs. Wade - Sarah Weddington
November 8 - 6:00 p.m. Team Ithemba
December 1 - 8:00 p.m. Boys Choir of Harlem
Commissioner Ross announced an educational forum on sexual orientation at Clarke College at
8:00 p.m. Panelists include Sr. Jordan Dahm and Reverend Nancy Bickel.
Adiournment
Commissioner Ross moved and Commissioner Rubinstein seconded to adjoum the meeting. All in
favor. The meeting adjoumed at 5:53 p.m.
The next meeting is November 14, 2005.
Minutes approved as submitted:
r~~~
Minutes approved as corrected: