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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1995 L Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Trainor at 7:05 P.M. II. RollCall Members Present: Mike Trainor, Stan Borden, Bob Bancroft, Mike Hermes, Jill Bergquist, and Mary Jean Turinia Anderson Excused Absences: Larissa Rippley and Thelma McKenzie Unexcused Absences: Susan Forsyth and Alex Schlief Others Present: Nancy Rys-Nicol, Administrative Intern m. Aooroval of Minutes Mike Hermes moved, and Bob Bancroft seconded, that the minutes of the January 10, 1995, meeting be approved. Roll call: Ayes: all present Nays: none IV. Human Ril!hts Excellence Award Stan Borden updated the commission regarding the recent tour of Advance Circuits. Mr. Borden distributed copies of Advance Circuit's mission statement. It was the consensus of Stan Borden and Thelma McKenzie to recommend approval of the 1994 Human Rights Excellence Award to Advance Circuits. The basis for their recommendation included the company's commitment to: safety, community service, active recruitment of minorities, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, and employee recognition. Stan Borden moved, and Mike Hermes seconded, that the 1994 Human Rights Excellence Award be presented to Advance Circuits. Roll call: Ayes: all present Nays: none It was decided that the award will be presented at the February 27, 1995, City Council meeting. V. Bias/Hate Crimes Mike Trainor indicated that there was no report at this time. VL Cable Mike Hermes reported that the cable television company taped over the interview with Jill Bergquist. Mr. Hermes stated that the segment will be retaped on February 25, 1995, from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. A volunteer is needed to appear on the show.