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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 10-23-2014M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION October 23, 2014 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy Juhnke, the presiding officer, at 5:32 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Members present were Devita Harden, John Klaus, and Barbara Woods. Nicole Facio was absent. PUBLIC FORUM No public present. Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that no new complaints were filed since the meeting on September 25, 2014 meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of September 25, 2014 Minutes – The minutes of the September 25, 2014 meeting were discussed. It was moved by Woods and seconded by Harden to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Update on PSAs International students expressed interest participating in development of the PSA. Mundt indicated that she would be meeting with them to discuss what areas they would like to emphasize in the PSA. C. Update Annual Seminar Topic - October 24, 2014 Mundt reported that there were 26 people signed up for the training. John Klaus arrives at 5:36 p.m. D. Discussion on Recognition Program for Fair Housing with Vanessa Baker-Latimer Mundt noted that Vanessa Baker-Latimer was unable to attend the meeting due to personal matters, she will be at the November 20, 2014 meeting. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Humanitarian Award Requirements - The Commission asked to keep the submission date on December 12th for 2014. The Commission also requested adding the past award winners to the document. Juhnke recommended that a letter be sent to the editor of the Ames Tribune and volunteered to submit the letter on behalf of the Commission. The Commission also asked if past winners of the award could be placed on the website with photos. B. Consider contract with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for 2014/2015 Juhnke noted several changes to the dates and asked about our quarterly reports. Mundt noted that she would look to address the incorrect submission dates with ICRC. Woods motioned to recommend acceptance of the agreement ICRC to the City Council, Klaus seconded. Motion carried unanimously. C. Commissioner Comments - Woods noted that she had recently received training on how to identify/describe/or provide information about individuals as to not label them inappropriately. The Commission noted that this type of training would be good for the Commission to learn more about for the community. Harden noted that she will attend the first Marin Luther King Jr. Day celebration planning meeting on October 29, 2014. D. Time and Date of Next Meeting - November 20, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. November 14, 2014, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ICRC Conference, Des Moines ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.