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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 01/11/1979DATE: TO: FROM: RE: I. II. MEMORANDUM January 31, 1979 Human Relations Commission Mary Ann Kennaugh, Administrative Aide Minutes of the January 11, 1979 Regular Meeting Call to Order Called to order by Chairman Shoemaker at 7:40 PM in the Community Services building, 1715 W. mountain Ave. Roll call Men bens Present Don Shoemaker Kelsey Smith Jim Long Bob Ziimdahl Elery Wilmarth Paul Thayer Members Absent Pam Sysumm, unexcused Staff John D. McGraw, Community Services Director Rosita Bachmann, Human Rights Officer Mary Ann Kennaugh, Administrative Aide Guests Dorothy Lasley Bob Wells Rob Krikorian Consider Approval of the October 9, 1978 Regular Meeting Minutes Commission Member Zimdahl moved that the nunutes be approved with the following change: Page 3 , Item VI , Paragraph 3 , should read, "Commission M amber Zimmdahl requested that the applications be available for review at the next executive committee meeting..." Commission Member Iong seconded and minutes were approved 6 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Shoemaker, Smith, Long, Zindahl, Wilmarth and Thayer. Nays: None. -2- IV. Report fran Dorothy lasley Dorothy Lasley and Bob Wells, members of the Handicapped Advisory Committee, reported that the Committee had been awarded $25,000 worth of community development block grant funds to be used for the installation of audible stoplights ($2,200) and for the re- moval of architectural barriers ($22,000) in the community. Seventy five per cent of the money for the removal of the archi- tectural barriers will be used for individual residences with the remaining twenty five per cent to be used for institutions, organizations, etc. Priority lists are being established to determine who will receive the funds e.g. entranceway and safety factors are high priorities. Individuals who rent may also qualify to receive help. Agencies or businesses applying for funds will be asked how they will incorporate the handicapped in their programs if they receive funding. The possibility of using the funds on a loan basis is also being explored. The Architectural Barriers Grant Sub -Committee is working on the project to establish a process, priorities scr—ning of applicants, etc. and is asking the Commission for authorization to work directly with Jim Woods (Administrator of the Community Development Block Grant) rather than requiring Human Relations Commission approval for any specific recommendation or action taken. Commission Member Zimmdahl moved that the Handicapped Advisory Committee, working through the Architectural Barriers Grant Sub -Committee, be authorized to work directly with and make recommendations to Jim Woods and that they report to the Human Relations Commission annually regarding status of the project. Commission Memmber Long seconded and motion passed 6 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Shoemaker, Smith, Iong, Zimdahl, Wilmmerth and Thayer. Nays: None. Further points of discussion regarding the project: Availability of funds will be publicized via newspapers and public service spots on the radio. It was suggested that the Committee check with Larimer County Voc Tech Center for help in the construction of ramps, etc. Actual execution of the project (e.g. building of ramps, etc.) will be handled by Jim Woods. -3- V. Report on Status of Procedure to Fill the Vacancy on the Commission The Executive Committee met and reviewed the applications for appoint- ment to the Human Relations Commission. A list of six applicants, fran which one was to be selected for appointment, was sent to City Council with reoammendations for appointment. Dan Keating was appointed to the Commission. Although he was not among those recommended, the Committee indicated that of the 15 applications they reviewed, all were well qualified. There was general discussion regarding making rec=nendations for appointment: The Boards & Commissions manual indicates that the various City boards keep a list of applicants for appointment to their board. Commission Member Wilmarth moved that the Executive Committee, and any other members of the Human Relations Commission who wish to, appear before City Council and present data on minority and female representation on all City boards and commissions. It is the Human Relations Commission's task to point out to City Council that there is a problem with representation, not to suggest a methodology. The Commission received and reviewed Paul Salas' letter of resigna- tion. Commission Menber Wilmarth moved that the Human Relations Commission accept Paul Salas' resignation and inform City Council. Commission Member Zimdahl seconded and motion passed 6 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Shoenaker, Smith, Long, Zimdahl, Wilmarth, and Thayer. Nays: None. Commission Member Zindahl indicated that he would make another presentation to City Council regarding minority and female repre- sentation on boards and commissions. He will notify the Human Relations Commission when such presentation is scheduled. VI. Adoption of a Goal Statement Commission Member Zindahl moved that the goal statamnt (as pre- viously distributed) be adopted and that numbering of items be eliminated. Commission Member Wilmarth seconded and motion passed 6 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Shoemaker, Smmith, Long, Zimdahl, Wilmarth, and Thayer. Nays: None. (See attached.) VII. Other Business A. Paul Thayer will act as interim chainn+an of the Police - Community Relations Committee. The Comnittee will approach Chief Smith regarding procedure and Police Department repre- sentative for future meetins and will report back at the next Commission meeting. -4- B. General discussion of the Larimer Human Resource Board. C. Rosita Bachmann reported that Jim Graham, Foreign Student Advisor, went back to City Council and requested that the Human Rights Ordinance be amended to include citizenship as a protected category. With a vote of 6 - 1, City Council decided not to discuss the issue any further. D. Comnission Member Wilmarth moved that the Human Relations Commission meet regularly at the Ccmmunity Services Building, 1715 W. Mountain, and that the Human Relations Commission make the public aware that they are accessible (i.e. willing to meet with other groups, listen to individuals who wish to make a presentation, meet at other locations, etc.). Commission Member Thayer seconded and motion passed 6 - 0. Ayes: Commission Members Shoemaker, Smith, Long, Zimdahl, Wilmarth and Thayer. Nays: None. E. All sub-camittees will develop a work plan by the next meeting. VIII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.