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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 09/13/1990Chairperson Recorder: Members Present Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 13, 1990 Gary Wells Rudy Garcia Rickie Calkins Harold Wallace Mary Daniel Alysa Stanton Becky O'Donnell Linda Beardsley Gary Wells Rudy Garcia Elaine Boni I. The September 13, 1990 HRC meeting was called to order by Alysa Stanton, Vice Chairperson at 6:15 p.m. II. Motion to approve August 1990 retreat minutes was made; however, a request to amend the minutes was made by several members. A. The Education Committee was excluded from the August retreat minutes. This committee should be added to the August retreat minutes. Members of the Education Committee are: Mary Daniel, Alysa Stanton, Elaine Boni, and Rickie Calkins. Motion to amend minutes was made by Harold Wallace seconded by Elaine Boni and approved by all. B. Correction on the Community Action Board membership: Harold Wallace will replace Linda Beardsley on the CAB and HRC subcommittees. All members approve the change. Gary Wells mentioned that within the HRC bylaws there is a standing committee that the HRC has not recognized: Committee of Executive Delegation (CED). Gary recommended to the HRC members that this standing committee should be included in our subcommittee assignments. Elaine Boni made a recommendation to the HRC to combine the Education Committee with the CED. A motion was made by Mary Daniel to combine the Education Committee with the CED. Alysa Stanton seconds the motion and approved by all. III. EEO/AA - The semi-annual EEO report has not been completed. Gary Wells indicated the HRC's concern that the report was not available for review. This report is very important for the City to take a proactive approach in the area of equal opportunity. This report can be used as a checks and balances system. Without this report, it could put the City in a difficult position with regards to EEo situations. The HRC offered the assistance of its membership to expedite the completion of the report to Becky O'Donnell. Becky would take that offer under consideration. She also explained the reason(s) for the delay of the report: the personnel department is going through a reorganization, and Becky was not available to complete the project due to personal reasons. She also mentioned that the City plans to implement a new personnel system next year (new system should help expatiate the report). The EE/AA subcommittee would like to Human Relations Commission Page 2 to complete the project due to personal reasons. She also mentioned that the City plans to implement a new personnel system next year (new system should help expatiate the report). The EE/AA subcommittee would like to have an opportunity to review and make recommendations regarding the structure of the EEO/AA report. The subcommittee would like the report to show more specific information. EEO/AA subcommittee will discuss their work plan at the next HRC meeting. Rudy Garcia was appointed the chairperson for the subcommittee. Police Subcommittee Police subcommittee has not met to discuss their plan of action. However, Linda Beardsley and Harold Wallace will meet later this month to discuss a plan of action. It was suggested that the subcommittee members try to set a meeting with Deryle O'Dell to open the lines of communication between the HRC and the Police Department. The HRC hopes the police will welcome the HRC as a partner not an adversary. The subcommittee will work on a form to be completed when complaints are received by HRC members. Becky O'Donnell explained, that in the past, the working relationship between the Police Department and the HRC was strained, due to lack of communications and differed expectations between the Police Department and the HRC. Gary mentioned that the HRC will need to understand the rules and procedures before we can establish a professional working relationship with the Police Department. Linda Beardsley will chair the Police Subcommittee. Human Relations Award The awards subcommittee has not met, but they will provide the HRC with a work plan by the next meeting. It was suggested that the HRC provide board members or volunteers with a certificate of recognition or appreciation whenever deemed necessary. Becky suggested that certain departments within the City could help design the certificates. The subcommittee will design a draft by the next meeting. A certificate should be presented to the past chair of HRC Lucius Drake. Community Action Board Mary Daniel will resign from the CAB after October 1, 1990. Mary will turn in her resignation and then she will inform Harold on how to proceed with applying to the CAB. Mary will coordinate the transition with Harold. G Human Relations Commission Page 3 Committee of Executive Delegation The subcommittee will provide the HRC with a work plan at the next meeting. Rickie Calkins will serve as the Chairperson for this subcommittee. Elaine Boni will also join the group. Mary will invite a Colorado State University student later in the year; the topic of discussion will be on discrimination. IV. Other Business Rudy will bring a copy of Colorado State University Diversity plan at the next meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. n Minutes Approved: HRC Chair. �� HRC Recorder.