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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 11-15-2012M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION November 15, 2012 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members present were Chairperson Aaron Fultz, John Klaus, Barbara Woods, Amy Juhnke, and Devita Harden (arrived at approximately 5:45 p.m.). Public Forum No one was present for Public Forum. Old Business Moved by Klaus, seconded by Woods to approve the minutes from August 23, September 13 and September 24, 2012. Motion carried unanimously. New Business A. The Commission reviewed Chapter 14 of the City Code and looked over the brochure for the Commission. Ms. Juhnke offered to update the brochure and have draft for review at the December 27, 2012 meeting. The Commission determined that they should review the City Code and brochure annually to ensure that it remained up to date. Ms. Juhnke stated that she would like comments on the brochure by November 21, 2012. B. The Commission discussed activities for the upcoming Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Mr. Fultz noted that he had attended two planning meetings for the community committee organizing the celebration. He offered the Commission to assist again this year with publicity of the event in coordination with the City's Public Information Officer on Channel 16, City's webpage calendar of events, AHRC page on the City's website and through use of the Commission's FACES Facebook page. Mr. Fultz noted that AHRC was asked to provide a cake for the main event that will take place at the Ames Middle School on Monday, January 21, 2013 starting at 6 p.m. and the program with speaker Anthony Jones, Assistant Principal at the Ames Middles School will begin around 6:30 p.m. The Commission was also asked to serve the cake at the event. John Klaus requested that 600 pieces of cake be ordered from a local grocer and have it delivered to Ames Middle School. Ms. Mundt offered to coordinate that for the Commission. Mr. Fultz offered to seek donations for plates and napkins from a local grocer. Ms. Juhnke and Ms. Woods offered to work together to develop a new form for the Humanitarian Award. The awards will be due back to the Commission on December 21, 2012 for action on December 27, 2012 by the Commission. The Chair will notify the recipient of the award after the meeting on December 27, 2012. The group discussed sending the nomination form to the Iowa Friends of Civil Rights, United Way, and Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Ms. Juhnke noted that she had contacted the Ames Community School District about a program to highlight what our life would be like without civil rights. There is an interest in doing some sort of contest. She said she is waiting to hear back from the district. Ms. Woods offered to contact the Ames Tribune and see if they will work with the Commission around Juhnke's idea. Ms. Juhnke will get Ms. Mundt a list of performers from FACES to determine the allocation of dollars to the performers for the FACES event. Ms. Mundt noted that at the December meeting the group will work on its annual report to the City Council. The Commission requested that a standing item be added to the agenda to hear complaints and an update from staff on any complaints received. Ms. Mundt also request that the Commission work on a strategic plan for 2013, so that when preparing for making budget requests the Commission has a schedule and plan defined for their activities. Ms. Mundt reviewed the budget for FY 12/13 and the budget requested for FY 13/14. It is the same. Commissioner Comments Mr. Klaus told the group he attended a Friends of Iowa Civil Rights meeting and awards ceremony in October. Time and Date of Next Meeting The next meeting will be December 27, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Member Harden will be available by phone. Adjournment Moved by Woods and seconded by Klaus to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.