Minutes Human Rights 10 9 06
CITY OF DUBUQUE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
October 9, 2006
Commissioner Jarrard called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
4:20 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2006, in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall Annex.
Roll Call:
Present:
Anthony Allen - 4:28 p.m.
Judy Giesen
Evelyn Jackson
Jim Jarrard, Chair
Bill Ross
Marcos Rubinstein - 4:42 p.m.
Vince Vanden Huevel, Vice-Chair
Absent:
Mary Gassman
Staff:
Kelly Larson
Molly Menster
Crenna Brumwell-Sahm
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Ross moved to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2006 Commission goal
setting meeting. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All in favor of approving the minutes as
submitted.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Giesen and a second by Commissioner Ross, the minutes of the
September 11, 2006 meeting were approved unanimously.
Case load Report
Carol summarized the September Caseload Report. There were fifty-one intakes, four new cases
filed, eleven cases under active investigation, one case in administrative review, four cases were
closed, and five remain in backlog. The case summary details allegations of discrimination in the
area of employment on the basis of age and retaliation.
Chairperson's Report
Commissioner Jarrard reported that the City Council will ~roceed with filling Dave Loney's seat on
the commission. Applicants will speak at the October 16 City Council meeting. Mary Gassman's
vacancy will be addressed later on during the meeting.
Director's Report
Kelly provided a written report highlighting past and future initiatives.
Finalize Goals and New Subcommittee Structure
Commissioner Giesen moved to accept goal #1 as reflected in the draft booklet with a verbiage
change in (c) to reflect ''for people with disabilities." Commissioner Ross seconded. Roll call vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson '
Motion carried.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Commissioner Ross moved to accept goal #2 as written. Commissioner Allen seconded. Roll call
vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Motion carried,
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Commissioner Rubinstein moved and Commissioner Giesen seconded to accept goal #3 as
written. Commissioner Jarrard suggested striking point 4 under goal 3 as he felt that this was
beyond the scope of the Human Right Commission, Commissioner Giesen moved to amend the
motion to removed point 4 in goal #3, Commissioner Allen seconded, Roll call vote on
amendment:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Motion carried.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Hearing no further discussion, Commissioners voted on the main motion as amended. Roll call:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Motion carried.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
It was suggested that goal #4 dealing with housing issues be tabled until a goal is develoPed.
Commissioner Ross moved to table this goal until January and Commissioner Giesen seconded.
The second and motion were withdrawn so they could further discuss this goal. There was brief
discussion about a title for this goal. Commissioner Ross moved and Commissioner Giesen
moved to table this discussion related to the Fair Housing Goal. Roll call vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Motion carried.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Approve Accessibility Booklet
Commissioner Giesen stated that Jeanne Helle, Kevin Lynch and Rich Russell are reviewing the
booklet and will provide feedback. The subcommittee will discuss and determine whether to
continue with surveys. Judy and Bob Lehnhardt will be meeting with Nancy Van Milligen of the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque as there may be some funding available through the
Foundation. Commissioner Giesen moved that the Human Rights Commission accept the
accessibility booklet in order to continue with the process and proceed on to publication.
Commissioner Ross seconded. Roll call vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried.
Approve Speakers' Bureau Proposal
Commissioner Ross asked for questions or concerns related to the Speakers' Bureau Proposal.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve the speakers' bureau proposal and update the booklet
People We All Know. Commissioner Rubinstein seconded. There was discussion about using the
proposal as a template to use with goal #2 which would cover all speaking elements. Roll call
vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried.
Approve Letter to City Council Re Commissioner Gassman's Resianation
Commissioner Jarrard recommended one change to the letter by adding Mary Gassman's name to
the first sentence. Commissioner Rubinstein moved to approve the letter as amended and forward
to the City Council. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Roll Call vote:
Allen
Giesen
Jackson
Aye
Aye
Aye
Jarrard
Ross
Rubinstein
Vanden Huevel
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried.
Lou Oswald to Address the Commission on Predatory Lendina
Mr. Oswald was not present to address the Commission. This item will be placed on next month's
agenda.
New Business:
Judy introduced Katrina Wilberding who has applied for a seat on the Commission.
Kelly distributed copies of diversity goals which are part of the Community Comprehensive Plan,
and asked Commissioners to review and provide feedback.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Allen moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Motion passed by acclamation. Meeting
was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
The next meeting is November 13, 2006.
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