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Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission
Summary of Minutes for August 1, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Laura Commons called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present Commissioners:
Carlos Aguinaga Jeremy Coleman
Richard Balli Laura Commons
April Bassett Nora Mireles
Dr. Bilaye Benibo Dr. Roy Stock
Linda Cantu
Present Staff:
Sylvia Wilson (Human Relations)
Ginger Davis (Human Relations)
Absent Commissioners:
Marigold Boone June Martinez
Angel Cruz Andrea Reyes
Andrew Leeton Maria Rodriguez
Absent Staff:
Lisa Aguilar (Legal)
A. Requests and Approvals for Excused Absences – Angel Cruz, Andrew Leeton, Andrea
Reyes and Maria Rodriguez were unable to attend the August meeting due to work or
school conflicts. Marigold Boone was unable to attend the August meeting due to
illness. They all requested excused absences and the requests were approved.
Motion – Nora Mireles Second – Linda Cantu Motion Passed
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 7.11.19
Motion – Richard Balli Second – Jeremy Coleman Motion Passed
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES) – None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Dr. Fred L. McGhee, Cayo del Oso site National Register Nomination
Dr. McGhee provided an overview of the Cayo del Oso burial site and encouraged
the expansion of heritage tourism in Corpus Christi. He asked the Commission to
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consider presenting a resolution to the City Council in support of the nomination to
include the site in the National Register of Historic Places and to assist in funding a
memorial and burial vault. Dr. McGhee had requested that prior to the meeting the
commissioners be sent a copy of the Registration Form nominating the site and a
link pertaining to his presentation. (A copy of the email sent to the commissioners
with the Registration Form and link is attached to the Minutes.)
B. Update on Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress – April Bassett
Ms. Bassett stated that she will provide a complete report next month.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Housing Subcommittee – No reports available
B. Committee for Persons with Disabilities – Mr. Balli stated he had no report since
the Committee for Persons with Disabilities would not meet until August 7th.
C. Education Subcommittee – April Bassett stated she had no report and would be
scheduling a meeting soon.
7. HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
A. Performance Report – Sylvia Wilson reported on the statistics from the July 2019
Performance Report and thanked the commissioners that were able to help at the
Operation Safe Return event on July 27th. Ms. Bassett requested a presentation
at the middle schools pertaining to bullying. Mrs. Wilson said the request could
be discussed at the upcoming Education Subcommittee meeting.
8. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
A. Round Table Information – Mrs. Commons commented that volunteers are
still needed for the upcoming CAST event on September 21st. Carlos
Aguinaga shared some information he had emailed Mrs. Wilson regarding
the ADA and service animals and Mrs. Commons asked if she could email
the information to the rest of the commissioners. Mr. Coleman and Ms.
Bassett expressed concern regarding the dissolution of the Human Relations
Office, and it was decided to add a discussion regarding such to next
month’s agenda.
9. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Gary Alsup, Corpus Christi Housing Authority, Section 8 Housing
• Discussion regarding the status of the Human Relations Office
• Discussion concerning a resolution in support of the nomination to add the
Casa del Oro site to the National Register of Historical Places
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion – Nora Mireles Second – April Bassett Motion Passed
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
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