HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 08/29/2006FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION II
Special Meeting — August 29, 2006
6:30 p.m.
11 Council Liaison: David Roy IStaff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell 11
IlChairperson: Maryanne Ingratta 11 -11
A special meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Tuesday August 29, 2006 at 316
East Magnolia, Fort Collins, Colorado.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Elaine Boni
Paige Backlund Jarquin
Joann Ginal
Maryanne Ingratta
Moin Siddiqui
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by HRC members at 6:20 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Members discussed the HRC minutes draft. It was decided not to include so many details in the
minutes. Maryanne made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. All members seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
Moin suggested that minutes be distributed to members earlier, as it is fresher in their mind.
Maryanne suggested that edits be made at the next regular HRC meeting, so everyone knows what
changes were suggested and made. Becky stated, as staff, she and Angelina would try to meet
HRC's request and provide minutes earlier, taking into consideration City work priorities as well. HRC
members agreed with suggested changes.
3. EMAIL PROTOCOL
HRC members agreed that protocol for using the HRC email link should be for HRC business only.
Personal messages or opinions on a particular subject should not be generally disseminated to all
HRC members on the City HRC email. All members agreed.
4. HRC MEMBER APPLICATION PROCESS
Paige and Maryanne expressed concern about the HRC application process. They feel the interview
panel that consists of two council members should also include an HRC representative to help better
select candidates who are the right fit. Becky O'Donnell stated that applications to replace the
recently resigned members are currently being accepted and will close on September 10 with
interviews and selection shortly thereafter and appointments at the October 17Council meeting.
Becky also handed out application information packets to members for distribution to prospective
applicants. Paige volunteered to contact David Roy to offer assistance and suggestions for the
interviews. All members agreed.
5. HRC CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR EXPECTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
A. Members shared their expectations of the HRC officers, including:
• Experience with HRC agenda and protocol.
• Effective leader. Understands Roberts Rules of Order.
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• Ability to facilitate HRC meetings, including control agenda, stay on task, communicate processes
and procedures to clarify concerns.
• Ability to mediate.
• Ability to take criticism, be open minded, respect others opinions.
• Team builder. Ability to build trust as a cohesive work group.
• Spokesperson for the HRC to council and media, articulate and good communication skills.
• Review orientation of HRC members. Monitor appointment of new members and promptly orient
into the HRC.
B. HRC Chair and Vice Chair appointments:
• Chair Appointment: Moin made a motion to nominate Maryanne as chair. JoAnn seconded the
motion. Maryanne accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. The motion
passed.
• Vice Chair Appointment: Maryanne made a motion to nominate Elaine as vice chair. Moin
seconded the motion. Elaine accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. The
motion passed.
6. HRC TO-DO ITEMS
Maryanne stated some immediate items to attend to are; to review the City Code to determine
HRC's charge and which projects the HRC should spend their efforts on until they are back to full
membership.
7. NEXT HRC MEETING
The next HRC meeting will be Thursday, September 28, 2006.
Review Agenda
Re-evaluate HRC Structure
Committee Review
8. EDUCATION COMMITTEE
A. REFERRENDUM I RESOLUTION TO CITY COUNCIL
Maryanne Ingratta reported that she attended a presentation by Sean Duffy of Education of
Coloradoans for Fairness and also had lunch with Chris Minter from Coloradoans for Fairness. They
were excited about the HRC resolution going forward to City Council. Maryanne suggested that the
resolution be presented at the October 3, 2006 City Council meeting. Moin wished to spend more
time reviewing the documents and so a vote on the Resolution was postponed.
B. CONNECT PEOPLE / CREATE COMMUNITY CONFERENCE PANEL DISCUSSION
Elaine met with Shay Bright who agreed to be on the HRC panel discussion at the conference
Saturday September 30, 2006. Elaine, Moin and Maryanne would be part of the panel. JoAnn and
Paige were unavailable to assist. Paige stated she would contact Rich Sales to see if he was
available or could refer a Hispanic speaker to be part of the panel discussion. The education
committee will meet on Wednesday September 20, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bean Cycle Downtown to
discuss the program outline for the conference panel discussion.
ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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