Minutes Human Rights 12 10 01DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
December 10. 2001
Thom Determan called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order
at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2001 in Conference Room 2 at the City Hall
Annex.
Roll Call:
Present: Kathy Blau Thom Determan
Judy Giesen Evelyn Jackson
Kathy Stevens Ruby Sutton
Chuck Ryan
Marry O'Shea
Absent: Raydora Drummer
Staff: Carol Spinoso Bill Blum
Kelly Larson
Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner O'Shea moved to table the November 5, 2001 meeting minutes until the
January 2002 meeting. Commissioner Jackson seconded. After discussion,
Commissioner Blau called for the question, and Commissioner Stevens seconded. All in
favor. The Commission voted in favor of Commissioner O'Shea's motion to table the
November meeting minutes until the January 2002 meeting.
Caseload Report:
Carol summarized the November caseload statistics.
Chairperson's Report:
Commissioner Determan reported on Chair initiatives dudng the last month.
Director's Report.
Kelly reported on staff initiatives for the month of November.
Report on Dubuque 365/Everyone's Neighborhood
Commissioner Giesen distributed an informational packet on Everyone's Neighborhood.
Updates on Goal Progress from Committee Chairs
Commissioner Ryan distributed Commission business cards.
Commissioner Stevens will meet with Faces & Voices representatives about the
possibility of presenting the Shining Moment Award at an event.
Commissioner Blau presented a proposal for Commissioner initiated complaints. The
proposal will be discussed at next month's meeting.
Commissioner Giesen reported that the committee is continuing with the plans for the
Spanish lessons.
Commissioner O'Shea will prepare to educate the Commission on disability issues in
January or February.
Closing Remarks fi.om Departing Commissioners
Commissioners Sutton, Blau and Determan presented departing comments.
Communication Submitted by Respondent's Attorney in Parris vs. Maro
No action was taken with respect to this item.
New Business
Commissioner O'Shea distributed a handout requesting reconsideration of streamlining
the minutes, and handouts relating to Pards vs. Mare.
As part of Human Rights Day, Commissioner Stevens moved to direct Commissioner
Determan to speak to the media regarding human dghts issues. Commissioner Sutton
seconded. All in favor.
Commissioner Giesen moved and Commissioner Blau seconded to adjoum the meeting.
All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. '?
Minutes approved as submitted: //~'~'~/~
Minutes approved as corrected: