2010-11-09_HRC_Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes November 9, 2010 Commissioners Present: Chair David Singleton; Commissioners Liz Jaeger, Seth, Josephson, Thelma McKenzie Marie Oftelie and Barb Yates Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Gary Grefenberg and Peg Kennedy 1. Call to Order: Chair David Singleton called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll. 2. Approve Minutes of September 14, 2010 Commissioner Liz Jaeger moved and Commissioner Thelma McKenzie seconded approval of the minutes. Motion prevailed unanimously. 3. Swearing in Youth Commissioner Chair David Singleton administered the oath for Youth Commissioner Seth Josephson. Commissioner Josephson introduced himself He is a senior at Hill Murray High School. He became interested in serving on the Commission after speaking with Commission Jaeger. Commissioner McKenzie distributed information about Beatriz Menanteau, a former youth commissioner who is now working as an attorney. 4. Staff /Committee Reports 4a. Visions of Success Subcommittee Commissioner Jaeger reviewed the October 25 Community Forum. We had a good turnout (56 people) and a good discussion. Several topics of discussion were raised. A lot of discussion centered on diversity and open communications and accessibility issues. Commissioners thought discussing accessibility issues could be a possible civic engagement opportunity. Carolyn Curti noted the packet information that included feedback from participants. She also distributed the dialogue summary provided by Cynthia Singleton. Chair Singleton asked Curti to notify the Commission of the Planning Committee meeting with Consultant Victoria Amaris. Chair Singleton said that he spoke with Mario Hernandez, Department of Human Rights, about what kinds of complaints have been made in Roseville. He will provide a report at the December meeting. 4b. Program Planners Subcommittee