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CITY OF DUBUQUE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
August 14, 2006
Commissioner Jarrard called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
4:18 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Anthony Allen
Judy Giesen
Evelyn Jackson
Jim Jarrard, Chair
Bill Ross
Marcos Rullinstein
Vince Vanden Huevel, Vice-Chair
Absent:
Mary Loney
Dave Loney
Staff:
Kelly Larson
Crenna Brumwell-Sahm
Carol Spinoso
Molly Menster
ADDroval of Minutes
Upon a motion by Commissioner Rubinstein, and second by Commissioner Giesen, the minutes of
the June 12, 2006 commission meeting were approved unanimously.
Caseload ReDort
Carol summarized the June Caseload Report. There were forty-seven inquires, eight cases under
active investigation, seven cases in backlog, two cases in mediation, three cases in administrative
review, one case in administrative law judge review, three cases were closed, and five cases were
formally filed. The case summary details allegations of discrimination in the area of employment
on the basis of disability.
The July report: There were fifty intakes, nine cases under active investigation, three cases in
backlog, one in conciliation, one in administrative law judge review, two in administrative review,
and six cases were closed. The case summary details allegations of discrimination in the area of
employment on the basis of disability.
ChairDerson's ReDort
Commissioner Jarrard reminded Commissioners of the goal setting session at the Holiday Inn on
Friday at noon, and that their reflection statements for the annual report are due August 31st
Additionally, he reminded the various subcommittees to submit meeting minutes to Carol so that
they can be distributed to the full commission.
Director's ReDort
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
Subcommittee Reports:
1) Accessibilitv - Judy, Jim, Dave, Bill
Commissioner Giesen asked for comments and/or questions related to the July 31
meeting minutes, the report to the City Council, and the cover letter. She stated that
representatives from the subcommittee and staff will be meeting with the City
Council at a special work session on August 21 at 6:00 p.m. to further discuss the
report and the accessibility initiative. Judy encouraged commissioner attendance.
Commissioner Rubinstein moved to authorize the accessibility subcommittee and
Commission chair to send the cover letter and aflachments to the City Council and
meet with Council members at the August 21 sl work session. Commissioner Allen
seconded. Roll call:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried.
Lastly, Commissioner Giesen revealed the window cling they are considering using.
Crenna had requested and received approval to use the term "Proudly Accessible."
There was discussion on adding the city logo as well. The subcommittee continues
to work on this particular effort.
2) Faces & Voices - Judy, Bill
Commissioner Giesen noted a correction to the minutes of the August 10 meeting.
Under Finance Report, "Faces & Voices is assured $6,000 a year for the next two
years from the city." Not $8,000 as stated.
The Human Rights Banquet is set for September 14th at the Grand River Center.
Alex Orozco, a Des Moines community immigration activist will be keynote speaker,
and Steve and Terri Slade will provide the music. Judy stated that no CommUNITY
Award nomination forms have been received. Consensus was to extend the
deadline. Anthony volunteered to contact Cammie and/or Penny to discuss
extending the deadline, and Commissioners will be notified if there is an extension
granted.
4) Sexual Orientation Education Subcommittee - Bill, Vince
At this time the group is concentrating on establishing a speakers' bureau. Molly
found a format based on GLBT issues that will be useful in developing a speakers'
bureau. Molly will chair the speakers' bureau subcommittee, and they will meet on
Monday, August 21 st at 4:45 p.m. There are six community members that have
expressed an interest in serving on this subcommittee.
Commissioner Ross commented that KGAN - Channel 2, contacted him to do an
interview and discuss the subcommittee's goals and activities.
4) Multicultural Subcommittee - Marcos, Anthony
No report given. Marcos will contact Cammie as soon as she returns from vacation
to determine the next meeting date.
Marcos asked if he could report on DCAP activities. Crenna will check into DCAP
reporting procedures and provide an opinion.
Timothv Krouse Addressina the Commission reaardina affect of sex offender Iivina
restrictions
Mr. Krouse hoped that by coming forward he would raise public awareness of the residency
restrictions sex offenders are forced to deal with, specifically his inability to find housing in the City
of Dubuque. Commissioner Jarrard communicated that his concern is nonjurisdictional for the
commission, and that perhaps he could contact area legislators that could help with his efforts of
dealing with this legislative issue. -
Decide Sponsorship of Candidate Forum
Commissioner Jarrard stated that an ad hoc group representing Iowa's diversity community is
organizing an Iowa Forum on Civil Rights for the gubernatorial candidates, and have invited the
DHRC to be a sponsor for this forum. Commissioner Ross moved that the Human Rights
Commission become a sponsor of the Iowa Forum on Civil Rights for candidates running for
governor. Commissioner Rubinstein seconded. Roll call:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
New Business
Commissioner Rubinstein stated that the statewide Latino Conference is scheduled for the fall.
Marcos asked to be placed on next month's agenda to discuss sponsorship. He will provide
additional information on that conference at the next meeting.
Molly asked that commissioners submit their bio's to her by Friday, August 25.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Rubinstein
motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Vanden Huevel seconded. Motion passed by
acclamation. Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
The next meeting is September 11, 2006.
Minutes approved as submitted:
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Minutes approved as corrected: