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Minutes Human Rights 9 11 06 ,./ ,. CITY OF DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF September 11, 2006 Commissioner Jarrard called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at 4: 15 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 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 Rubinstein - 4:19 p.m. Vince Vanden Huevel, Vice-Chair Absent: Mary Gassman Dave Loney Staff: Kelly Larson Molly Menster Crenna Brumwell-Sahm Approval of Minutes Commissioner Ross noted that Mary's last name should read Gassman not Loney. Commissioner Rubinstein moved to approve the August 14, 2006 minutes as amended, and Commissioner Allen seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Jarrard Aye Aye Aye Aye Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye The minutes of the August 14, 2006 commission meeting were approved as corrected. The August 18th Goal Setting minutes will be approved at the October meeting. Caseload Report Molly summarized the August Caseload Report. There were forty-eight inquires, nine cases under active investigation, four cases in backlog, two cases in mediation, one case in administrative review, two cases in administrative law judge review, two cases were closed, and four cases were formally filed. The case summary details allegations of discrimination in the area of employment on the basis of disability. Chairperson's Report Commissioner Jarrard reported that Dave Loney has resigned from the commission due to work demands. Jim also reiterated the commissioner attendance mandate outlined in the ordinance. Jim stated that there were 135 people registered for the Human Rights Banquet which will be held Thursday night. Director's Report Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives. Subcommittee Reports: 1) Faces & Voices - Judy, Bill Judy attended a meeting on August 10th at the new Prescott school. Discussion involved the September 14th Human Rights Banquet, the African Children's Choir performance scheduled for September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt Middle School, and Safe Schools/GLBT concems. Minutes will be sent to commissioners. 2) Sexual Orientation Education Subcommittee - Bill, Vince Commissioner Ross stated that the next subcom'mittee meeting is scheduled for September 25th. Additionally, Bill reported that Molly has volunteered to serve as chair on the speakers' bureau subcommittee. 3) Multicultural Subcommittee - Marcos, Anthony No report given. 4) Accessibilitv - Judy, Jim, Bill Commissioner Giesen reported that they are surveying a local bank on September 20th. The group is waiting for direction from the City Council to proceed with the project following their August 21st work session. Kelly stated that she had sent a memo to the City Manager with information he requested and she is awaiting a response from him. Judy, as chair of the subcommittee, will contact Ann Michalski to see if the council has made any decision or recommendation regarding the project. She also suggested that the commission send a letter of thanks to the City Council. Commissioner Rubinstein moved to send a thank you letter to the City Council for selecting accessibility/ADA issues as a City. Council priority during the next 5 years. Commissioner Allen seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Aye Aye Aye Jarrard Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye Aye Motion carried. Discuss Subcommittee Budaet Needs Kelly stated that the next budget season is approaching and asked if any of the subcommittees had any specific items that may need funding. Commissioner Giesen moved to request a budget of $1 ,000 for purposes of publishing the accessibility booklet and window clings. Commissioner Ross seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Aye Aye Aye Jarrard Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye Aye Motion carried. Commissioner Ross moved that the Sexual Orientation Subcommittee request a budget of $1,100 for: $300 to update People We All Know; $200 for pamphlets for speaker's bureau; $100 . pamphlets for presentations; $25 each for envelopes and letterhead; $300 training speakers; $150 postage. Commissioner Allen seconded. Anthony questioned the fact that the Sexual Orientation Subcommittee is not a current goal and was concerned that there may be a problem if the budget requested doesn't reflect the goal, and that they should increase the budget as it should include education of diverse populations. Commissioner Allen withdrew his second and Commissioner Ross withdrew his main motion. Commissioner Allen moved that the commission request $1,450 for the development of a speakers' bureau to address diverse populations and partner with community organizations. Commissioner Rubinstein seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Motion carried. Aye Aye Aye Jarrard Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye Aye Commissioner Allen moved to allocate $1,500 to study and assess city regulations and ordinances, and gather anecdotal data about particular city regulations and ordinances. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Motion carried. Aye Aye Aye Jarrard Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye Aye Commissioner Allen moved to adjourn, and Commissioner Ross seconded. Commissioner Jarrard pointed out that there were additional agenda items not addressed. Commissioners Ross and Allen withdrew their motions respectively. Discuss Statewide Latino Conference SDonsorshiD Commissioner Rubinstein stated that the conference will be held on October 27 & 28, 2006. He stated that if the commission would sponsor the conference it would cost the same as sending two people to the conference. Kelly stated that the city used Neighborhood Development funds to send individuals. Commissioner Rubinstein withdrew the request for sponsorship due to the fact it's not a human rights budgeted item. Discuss Co-SDonsorshiD of One Iowa Event Commissioner Jarrard stated that the One Iowa Educational Funds requested that the Human Rights Commission be a co-sponsor to a series of educational programs for communities across Iowa. Commissioner Ross moved to co-sponsor the One Iowa Educational Fund, and Commissioner Allen seconded. Allen Giesen Jackson Aye Aye Aye Jarrard Ross Rubinstein Vanden Huevel Aye Aye Aye Aye Adiournment There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Ross motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Allen seconded. Motion passed by acclamation. Meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The next meeting is October 9, 2006. Minutes approved as submitted: ~~ Minutes approved as corrected: