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September 15, 2004
Meeting Minutes
Present: Rondell Ferguson, Paula Cole, Alison Johnston, Barbara Goff and Stacey
Arnold
Absent: Penny Vincent, Amanda Almon, Kristin Chatnani and Beth Etter
I. Call to Order: 6:21 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes: Paula Cole. Seconded by Stacey Arnold
Approved unanimously.
III. Announcements:
Discussion occurred regarding the possible attendance of COSW members at
tomorrow's Zonta meeting. A couple of members thought it might be a
possibility.
IV. Business:
Update on Name Change:
Dialogue addressing the current status of and the necessary protocol to move
forward the name change occurred. Various individuals share their discussions
with Karen Alison shared with the group detail communication she had with
Karen, that she felt was very productive and helpful. Two areas in particular were
concerns regarding the alphabetical issues and the impact on other Boards and
Commissions for the City of Ft. Collins.
Do: Alison agreed to send out an e-mail to the membership addressing the name
change specifics.
Do: Stacey agreed to review possible changes in the verbiage as it relates to the
five functions of the COSW.
Do: William agreed to send the written language via e-mail to the membership.
Alison asked that everyone provide any suggestion they may have in terms of
changes.
Essay Contest Update:
Alison has been in discussion with the PSD representative. She has been waiting
for follow-up call. At this point, she will initiate the next contact.
Resource List Update:
Stacey sent out the update list prior to arriving at the meeting. There were several
questions regarding the next step in the progression with the resource list.
Everyone was encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Policy Agenda/First
Call. There was a reminder that in the near future the focus would shift to the
Maricel Woods Contest. Alison shared information from a Criminal Justice
Forum she attended. Other sponsors included; CCADV, CCASA, CAVA and
MADD.
Human Relations Commission and Task Force:
William shared information with the group regarding the Human Rights
Protection Ordinance and the dialogue that occurred at the City Council's Study
Session.
COSW Website Update:
Alison passed around several sample sheets that Amanda had developed as
templates for the new COSW website. While group members made various
suggestions, overall, everyone was impressed and complimentary of Amanda's
effort. Alison agreed to contact Amanda and share the feedback received from the
group.
Other:
Rondell disseminated a newsletter (Board Talk) a publication sponsored by the
Fort Collins Board of Realtors, Inc. She briefly discussed property rights for
homeowners. There was also discussion regarding affordable housing issues.
Alison agreed to further explore City Council meeting protocol in an effort to
have a clearer understanding She is also interested in what agenda items are
impacting COSW, and what role can the organization play.
V. Adjournment: 7:30 p.m.
VI. Rondell moved and Barb seconded.