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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2006 Page 3 of 5 . Commissioners, staff and residents. Commissioner Venters requested that Chair Delmore copy the Commission on her e-mail correspondence with Mr. Miller related to this issue, so everyone was on the same page. Commissioner McGehee noted the issues involved with water runoff from neighboring properties; opining that they could become serious issues without a clear policy, as she had previously discussed with staff, and citing an example within her own neighborhood. Commissioner McGehee suggested the complainant meet with Public Works staff related to the water runoff issue. Commissioner Higbee opined that there appeared to be some trespass issues related to the gutter extension concerns. Chair Delmore again referenced her upcoming meeting with Mr. Miller and her desire that he seek a solution to this complaint. Commissioner Higbee suggested that part of the discussion between Chair Delmore and Mr. Miller be the actual process to be followed; the status of the squirrel traps and water runoff issues. Commissioner Venters concurred that there was a need to clarify communication. . New Business/CommunicationIBudget Chair Delmore presented a $70 reimbursement request from former Commissioner Thelma McKenzie for conference attendance/registration. Chair Delmore, and Commissioners, expressed considerable confusion as to whether the request was for a meeting already attended or an upcoming meeting. Discussion ensued regarding who was authorized to attend meetings representing the Commission; activities of the State Human Rights Board and subsequent Commission involvement; and current membership on the Commission. Commissioners concurred that clarification was needed with Carolyn Curti; and recognized Thelma's interest and involvement in Human Rights activities, and hoped she would be returning to the Commission as a member in the near future. Commissioners further concurred that, if the request were for an upcoming event, they were supportive of Thelma's request for reimbursement. Commissioner Venters opined the need for a report back to the Commission, for anyone attending as a representative of the Commission, and not as an individual resident of the community. Commissioner Higbee opined that the Commission could be setting a dangerous precedent. Commissioner Venters concurred. It was determined that the State Human Rights Board meeting was scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2006; and Commissioner Higbee moved and Chair Delmore seconded the attendance . at the meeting by Commissioner Venter, who had previously expressed interest in attending,