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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 4-24-2014M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION April 24, 2014 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by John Klaus at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Members present were Barbara Woods, John Klaus, Nicole Facio and Devita Harden. PUBLIC FORUM Richard Deyo asked to speak at Commissioner Comments. John Klaus asked for him to speak now, as it is the appropriate time. Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that no new complaints were filed since the meeting on March 27, 2014. OLD BUSINESS Approve March 27, 2014 Minutes -- It was moved by Woods and seconded by Facio to approve the March 27, 2014 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Year End Update -- Amy Juhnke will assist with organizing a presentation to give to City Council on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Discuss PSAs -- Klaus noted that he has worked with Derek Crisler and determined that there is a website with free PSAs; they are produced by the ad council. Staff is to provide the links and sh are them with the Commissioners. The Commission noted could also be shared on the City's Facebook page and note it is being brought to you by the AHRC. Woods moved to have Derek Crisler help find PSAs on anti-bullying for viewing on the City's Channel 12, seconded by Harden. Motion carried unanimously. Fair Housing Month Recap—The theme was Fair Housing is My Right. Participated in advertising and prizes. KHOI had Vanessa Latimer Baker talk about Fair Housing in Ames. Participation in 4th of July Parade --Klaus determined that it was no longer a good idea to use the convertible. Woods suggested that it would be good to reach out to the Fair Housing Poster Contest contestants to have them join them. Facio suggested the Commission get a list of former Commissioners to invite to walk in the parade. A brochure on the Commission could be handed out, as well. Members are looking for diversity stickers to hand out along with the brochure. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation of Year End Report to City Council --May 13th, 2014. B. Commissioner Comments –Need to discuss the annual seminar at the May 2014 meeting. Harden asked about FACES starting out smaller again. Klaus asked if we were doing it again or not. Woods asked who pulled the MLK event together and suggested that perhaps they could help us understand what is needed or what could be done. Harden indicated that there are a variety of organizations that come together to work on the evening event. Klaus is looking to get people who want to do things and who are committed to doing the work. The Commission would like this to be separate a meeting. Klaus thought the invitation should be targeted to those individuals who have energy around diversity issues. The Commission suggested that the Chair should make the formal invitation from the Commission. The Chair would do a welcome at the start and the Commission would facilitate the meeting. Woods suggested they meet to frame the question prior to the meeting with the interested party; the group is looking to meet in May. C. Time and Date of Next Meeting - May 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.