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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 2-26-2015M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION February 26, 2014 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy Juhnke at 5:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members present were John Klaus, Barbara Woods, Devita Harden and Nicole Facio. PUBLIC FORUM No one from the public was present. Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that two new complaints were filed since the meeting on January 27, 2015 meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of January 27, 2015 Minutes – The minutes of the January 27, 2015 meeting were discussed. It was moved by Woods and seconded by Harden to approve the minutes with minor grammatical changes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Year End Report 2014 - 2015 – Mundt and Facio will get their information in so it may be shared with the Commission. Woods asked for who attended the ICRC conference and training in November 2014. From AHRC, the following people attended the training: Melissa Mundt, Devita Harden, Tim Ellett, and Joe Rayzor. C. Discussion on Recognition Program for Fair Housing -- Woods noted that we need to keep the questions limited and she had reviewed the information presented by Klaus. Woods felt Klaus’ suggestion worked. Woods thought there should be a rating system and that those submitting the award should not be asked to write paragraphs. Klaus thought there should be a place to discuss what makes the nominees unique and worthy of the honor. Juhnke noted that we could have a list of eight to ten areas and they have to pick three to rate the individual on. An open question would allow the individual to elaborate. Mundt will work with Planning and Housing to get the notice out once complete. E. Budget - Juhnke led a discussion about the budget and noted the upcoming ISU student diversity event would need some of the unreserved dollars allocated for the event. Woods said the Fair Housing Award would need a small dollar amount set aside for the purchasing a plaque. Commissioners noted that they could do an advertising campaign. Mundt said the 15/16 budget held dollars for another round of advertising the Rent Smart Ames website. Juhnke would like to earmark around $2,700 on the diversity event. Woods moved to reallocate the money from local option sales tax for use with the ISU student group and MLK committee to fund a new diversity event. All were in favor. Juhnke noted that one of the students would join the group next month. NEW BUSINESS A. Commissioner Comments - Woods said that there has been an incident with an individual wearing a burka. She stated that this might be something that comes forward to the Commission. It was reported to the university. Woods stated that the person had a hard time deciding if they should come forward and where to go or what to say. Juhnke stated this would be good for the advertising campaign to help get the word out about where to go. Harden noted that the MLK commission is excited about the new partnership. Harden would like to have the Commission discuss buying a banner for the MLK celebration. Mundt thanked the Commission for her time with them and their work with the community. Harden and Juhnke will be attending the International Game event at the Ames Public Library on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Facio wondered if they could get a name tag. Commission thanked Mundt for her work. B. Time and Date of Next Meeting - March 26, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.