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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 1-27-2015M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION January 27, 2015 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy Juhnke at 5:34 p.m. in City Hall Room 235. Members present were Devita Harden, Barbara Woods and Nicole Facio. John Klaus arrived at 5:40 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM Julie Huisman was present from the City of Ames Human Resources Department. Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that one new complaint was filed since the meeting on December 18, 2014. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of December 18, 2014 and January 12, 2015 Minutes – The minutes of the December 18, 2014 and January 12, 2015 meetings were discussed. It was moved by Woods and seconded by Facio to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Humanitarian Award 2014 Recap– Juhnke noted that there was a lot of nice media coverage of the award. Woods noted that the award winner was not a usual individual. Harden stated that is also afforded her the ability to have a conversation about the work of the commission as well. Harden stated that she wants AHRC to work harder to get the nominations forms into others hands. Facio noted that the award broadened the scope of inclusiveness. Harden is very proud of our award winner and wants everyone to think big. The Commission noted that you have to work hard to recruit individuals. Klaus asked if we ask too much; the rest of the Commission noted it is so easy to fill out. Juhnke would like staff to look for more of the past award winners. C. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2015 Recap – The cake was just the right amount. There was a fair amount water left over. Mundt noted that the City has access to large coolers to provide water at the event in 2016. The AHRC will not have to purchase the water bottles then for 2016. The event had a lot of energy per Harden and the changes made were positive overall. D. Rent Smart Ames Update - CyRide bus advertisements were good and the List-A-Thon was also a big success according to Munt. E. Year End Report - Email to sign up for writing sections will be sent out by Juhnke. F. Discussion on Recognition Program for Fair Housing -- Facio noted to go on a criteria focus and keep the award general. NEW BUSINESS A. Commissioner Comments - Juhnke has talked to international students about hosting another event to celebrate diversity. They have agreed and would like to assist the AHRC. The basic educational event about discrimination would be the other event she would like to do. Facio stated this is like sensitivity training. Juhnke agreed that was similar to what she was thinking about for the presentation. Woods noted that the former Mayor of Waterloo works for ISU Extension and was an executive director for a human relations-like role. Budget Presentation: need to be there on February 10, to present the AHRC budget with John Klaus and Juhnke. B. Time and Date of Next Meeting - February 26, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.