Human Relations Commission

MINUTES DeKalb Human Relations Commission August 5, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Norden Gilbert called the August 5, 2014 meeting of the DeKalb Human Relations Commission to order at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Norden Gilbert, Ellingsworth Webb, Larry Apperson, Lisa King, Robert Williams Absent: Joe Gastiger, Cheryl Appleton Also Present: Mary Jo Harms, Staff Liaison Mr. Williams was welcomed to the Commission with introductions by Commission members. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June minutes are not completed as of this time. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion of HRC Conducting Group Meetings Gilbert informed the Commission that he and Ellingsworth Webb attended a meeting today with the City Manager, City Attorney and Assistant City Manager. During the meeting the City Manager asked about what the Commission believes will be accomplished through the Community meetings. She also asked for a projected budget in order to hold the meetings. Chairman Gilbert introduced discussion. Members Webb, Gastiger and Gilbert have been set as the sub-committee. They discussed the Commission’s proposal of the Community Group Meetings. It is felt that the Commission needs to define their Mission Statement before moving forward with this proposal. 1 Chief Lowery has offered the use of the Police Department meeting room as a location for the meetings. Tours of the Police Department were also suggested. Gilbert will call together the sub-committee before the September meeting. Other Items Discussed ***Gilbert explained to Williams the recent recommendations that the Commission has given to the City regarding the subject of Service Animals. Gilbert is going to contact the Complainant to let him know that a recommendation has been made to the City. Webb is going to follow-up with the Mayor, City Council and City Attorney on the status of updating the Ordinance with the Commission’s recommendation on Service Animals. ***The Commission discussed the Mission statement suggestion that Apperson had put forth to the Commission in December. They decided that this could be used as a jumping off point. Webb is going to contact other municipalities regarding their Mission Statements so the Commission can review what other communities have as their Statements. NEW BUSINESS None CITIZEN INPUT No discussion ADJOURNMENT Chairman Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 2