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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 01/15/1986t CITY OF FORT COLLINS OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Human Relations Commission Mi nut es January 15, 1986 Members Guests Staff Randy Ross Steve Williams Mike Powers David Lipp Sue Bartels Jaime Mares Paula Christin-Huddle Colleen Colarelli Rosemary Sheridan Mary Ness Susan Lamb Cherie Scricca Paul Loopo Janell Carlson Sam Blanco Ed Gibbs Ernest Chavez Kathy Imel Mary Schultz Cindy Hoff Sue Walston Chief Bruce Glasscock Mayor Barbara Rutstein Lt. Bud Reed I. The HRC meeting began at 4:30 p.m. and the December minutes were approved. II. Mr. Mary Ness, former employee of the Fort Collins Police Department, appeared before the HRC, concerning a complaint that he filed with the City Manager. On November 20, 1985, Mr. Ness petitioned HRC to review an action taken by the Police Department while he was an employee of that Department. According to Steve Roy, Assistant City Attorney, the HRC has no jurisdiction for reviewing this complaint, and recommends HRC not to pursue this matter. Steve Roy and Rich Shannon, interim City Manager, consider this a personnel grievance issue which should have been filed in accordance with the Personnel Policies and Procedures. Mr. Ness resigned on December 18, 1984 and had 15 working days to file a grievance, however, the complaint to the City Manager was not filed until September 4, 1985. Mr. Ness feels that he did not have input into the investigation made by Rich Shannon and Steve Roy. Mr. Ness requested HRC to look into this investigation. Paul Loopo made the motion requesting the 15 working days to be waived in order that Mr. Ness's complaint may be heard and considered by the Personnel Board. If this request is denied, then HRC will consider investigating this situation presented by Mr. Ness. The motion carried unanimously. DEVELOPMENT f III. Members of the Fort Collins AIDS (Acquired Tmmune Deficiency Syndrome) Coalition, Steve Williams, Sue Bartels and Colleen Colarelli appeared before the HRC requesting the development of a City policy directed at protecting citizens with AIDS. According to these members, AIDS victims have experienced discrimination in Fort Collins, due to having AIDS. Randy Ross, Chair, suggested that an Adhoc Committee be set up to investigate this request. Members of this Committee consists of Mr. Ross, Susan Lamb and Rosemary Sheridan. IV. The HRC Bylaws are being reviewed by the City Attorney. The bylaws will be discussed at a later time. Susan Lamb made a motion requesting HRC members to review the Parliamentary Procedures of Roberts Rules of Order. The motion carried. Further discussion on whether HRC will adopt these procedures will occur for the February HRC meeting. V. The Police Sub Committee investigated the possibility of having the FCPD pamphlet, "Disappointed with your Contact with an Employee of the Fort Collins Police Department?" printed bilingually and having it distributed to reach Hispanic citizens. Chief Glasscock is checking into whether or not there is a need for the bilingual pamphlets. VI. The HRC Award SubCommittee has been reinstated. Members consist of Paula Christina -Huddle and Susan Lamb. Former HRC member, Kathy Imel, offered to assist this Sub committee. VII. Members of the Polygraph Adhoc Sub Committee, Randy Ross and Rosemary Sheridan met with the City Attorney concerning the City's guidelines on polygraph testing. Currently, there are no guidelines or requirements for operators of the polygraph test for City employees. VIII. The HRC members developed a minority report to accompany the Task force on Women's Issues Report which will be presented to the City Council on February 11, 1986. IX. HRC member, Paul Loopo, also a member of The Larimer County Community Action Board, requested HRC members to individually contact the Fort Collins City Council concerning the upcoming cut in revenue sharing money. He requests the City Council to seek alternative funding to replace the loss of money. This cut will impact human services. Rosemary Sheridan made a motion for a Sub Committee be set up to handle miscellaneous matters brought to the attention of HRC. The motion carried. Members of this Sub Committee consist of Randy Ross, David Lipp and Paula Christina -Huddle. The next HRC will take place Wednesday, February 19. 1986. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.