Minutes_Human Rights Commission 12 11 13CITY OF DUBUQUE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
December 11, 2013
Commissioner Stewart called a special meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order
at 3:29 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the City Hall Annex, 1300 Main Street,
Conference Room II, Dubuque, Iowa.
Roll Call:
Present: Anthony Allen, Chair Jeff Lenhart
Andrea Beacham Tom LoGuidice
Andrea Helgager RRS Stewart
Howard Lee Miguel Jackson
Absent:
Staff:
Carol Spinoso Kelly Larson
Review and Approve Goals:
Commissioner LoGuidice moved to approve discussion on goals. Commissioner Jackson Seconded.
It was decided to state the goals and have the various subcommittees work on the initiatives for each
goal.
Goal #1: Anthony, Andrea B., Andrea H., Miguel, and Jeff
Improve relationships and communication between commissioners to maximize effectiveness and
buy -in from the full group.
Goal #2: Andrea B., Andrea H., Howard, and iom
Implement worthwhile meetings in order to effectively utilize commissioners' time, talents, and
passion. Commissioner Helgager volunteered to lead this goal.
Goal #3: Commission as a whole
Research criminal justice procedures as they relate to racial disparities to understand how it impacts
opportunities for specific communities (also called profiling)
This goal will be the main focus for the whole commission.
Goal #4: Anthony, Howard, Jeff, and RRS
Continuing education and communication regarding housing
Commissioner Allen felt strongly that the housing goal remains its own goal and not be combined
with any other goal.
Goal #5: Anthony, Andres H., Miguel, Jeff, Tom, and RRS
Participate in the Inclusive Dubuque process.
Commissioner LoGuidice clarified that for goal #5 he had suggested inclusive "community" not
"communication."
Kelly stated that she will provide a written Director's reports providing updates on housing /HUD
issues and the Inclusive Dubuque initiative.
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Commissioner Beacham moved to accept the five goals as stated for the 2014 year. Commissioner
LoGuidice seconded. Since his very first motion was never voted on, Commissioner LoGuidice
accepted this motion as a replacement for his main motion. Commissioner LoGuidice asked for a
reread of goal 4 and 5. After discussion, Commissioner LoGuidice agreed to change goal #5 to read
"Participate in the Inclusive Dubuque process." Commissioner Beacham moved to amend her
motion to accept the change to goal five and accept the five goals as stated for the 2014 year.
Commissioner LuGuidice seconded. All in favor of accepting the goals as amended.
Commissioner Stewart will send out the chart of goals. The subcommittees can begin meeting and
change any of the initiatives and set a timeline. Commissioners should review the goals, and confirm
subcommittee assignments prior to the next meeting.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Jackson, second by Commissioner Beacham. All in favor. The
meeting of the Human Rights Commission adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Mond y an - 13, 2014.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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