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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 9-26-2013M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION September 26, 2013 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Chair Amy Juhnke at 5:37 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Members present were John Klaus, Devita Harden, and Barbara Woods. Not present Nicole Facio. PUBLIC FORUM No one from the public was in attendance. No new complaints have been filed with the City Manager's Office. Ms. Mundt reported that the City currently has one housing discrimination claim that the hearing officer is preparing a response to for the Human Relations Commission. The investigators have completed their portion of the work on the case. OLD BUSINESS It was moved by Woods and seconded by Klaus to approve the August 22, 2013 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Diversity Celebration --Junke asked the commission to meet with stakeholders and see what the need is and have them help us frame the issues facing the community. Woods agreed that is a good idea to see stakeholder input as to what we should be doing. Unfair Credit Practices Seminar -- October 22nd, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Way Offices. Jessica Whitney, Attorney General Offices and Susan Bartholmae, from Iowa State Extension. A flier needs to be developed and United Way will distribute the flier. Update on Chapter 14 Update and Contract – The commission determined to take the Ordinance revisions and the contract to the October 22nd, City Council Meeting. The Commission requested that staff notify OneIowa of the date. NEW BUSINESS Humanitarian Award --Woods did not have any updates, but wanted to get it circulated widely (United Way, congregations, and service organizations). The commission will push sending it out to all the various groups. The commission added that it is the 2013 award. The deadline was agreed to be December 12, 2013. Junke requested that the commission take ownership to getting the nomination form out to their contacts. Harden will get it to the schools. Junke will get it to United Way, Ames Tribune and Carrie Chapman Catt. Woods will get it to Rotary, League of Women Voters, NAACP and AAAUW. Phil Squibb offered to get it to Kiwanis. Added: 150th Anniversary of Ames -- Work will focus on a Title VI display and diversity events in Ames history. Don Wishert could be contacted. Junke stated that we need someone that could come up with historical diversity markers in the Ames Community. Klaus agreed to pull together the facts. He will bring those to the October 24, 2013 meeting. 2014-2015 Budget – This was tabled to October 24th meeting by Woods, second Harden. All in favor. Commissioner Comments -- Harden mentioned going to the E-free project serve. Harden will make the phone call and help coordinate with AHRC. Time and Date of Next Meeting - October 24, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. AHRC Meeting November 1, 2013 -- ICRC Seminar in Des Moines, IA November 21, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. December 19, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. -- moved from December 26, 2013. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.