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MINUTES
OF THE
HUMAN RELATIONS CQlIISSION MEETING
October 4, 1990
COIIIISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Paul York Jacquelyn Harrell
Jimmie McCurn June Shultz
Blida Gonzalez Manuel Barrera
Grandis Lenken Esther Barrera
Gene Ward Esther Gonzalez
Kate Haltom
James Hoose
Kim Garner
Kendall Ann Snouffer
Yvonne Hinojosa
CQ}IISSIOENRS ABSENT
Elizabeth Ann Guthrie
Errol Summerlin
lir Welder Brown
The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Commissioner Paul
York, Chairperson. The roll call was taken and a quorum was present to
conduct a legally constituted meeting.
CHAIRPERSON'S CCPtWNTs
Commissioner Paul York, Chairperson welcomed the new Youth Commissioners. The
new Youth Commission members gave a biographical summary of their backgrounds.
Esther Gonzalez, a volunteer for the Human Relations Department, introduced
herself to the Commission.
APPROVAL OFF THE NINOTES
Commissioner Kate Haltom amended the minutes. It was moved that the Minutes
of September 6, 1990 be approved as amended. The motion was seconded and
passed unanimously.
HUMAN RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Cs Ms. Harrell discussed the September 1990 monthly report as distributed to
Commissioners.
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REPORTS FROM GOAL 00PIIITT6ffi
Goal 1: Commissioner Gene Ward suggested Commissioners come to the Human
Relations office and have a session on what is done when a complaint is filed.
Commissioner Paul York, Chairperson, suggested it be on a voluntary basis. He
encouraged Commissioners to make an effort to call and schedule an
appointment for a session before the next meeting.
Ms. Harrell explained appointments are scheduled for clients, but random
walk-ins are also seen.
Goal 2: Public Relations Committee - Commissioner Paul York described his
intent to have Public Service Announcements on TV and Radio for the
Commission. He said Youth Commissioners and regular Commissioners should plan
to go to clubs and other community organizations to make presentations on the
Human Relations Commission.
Goal 3: Errol Summerlin - No report was given.
Goal 4: No report was given. Chairperson Paul York asked for volunteers to
participate for Goal 4. Commissioner Gene Ward volunteered to work with
Commissioner Jimmie McCurn.
Goal 5: Ms. Harrell stated progress has been made. Most city contracts have
been placed in the Accounting Department.
OLD BUSINESS
HOUSING TASKFORCE
Ms. Harrell commented that a letter was previously sent to the City Manager at
the Commissioner's request. The last meeting was held with the Director of
Community Development and Director of Planning. It was explained this housing
assessment should be started before the end of the current funding year. Ms.
Harrell explained it was previously determined the Community Development
Block Grant Program could not be funded next year if we do not complete the
assessment. The Housing and Urban Development Office in San Antonio
participated in a conference call. A copy of the extensive study of the City
of San Antonio was sent to us. Further discussions will be scheduled.
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TRAVEL SURVEY
The Chairperson, Commissioner Paul York, briefed the new commissioners on the
Travel Survey.
Commissioner Paul York, suggested the. Commission share the results of the
survey with the City Manager. Mr. York suggested a cover letter from the
Commission to the City Manager to reconsider the new travel policy for Human
Relations Commissioners.
A motion was made, seconded and passed to notify the City Manager the
Commission would like to request reconsideration of his decision to bar
travel for training for Commissioners. Since the survey made shows 87% of
other cities do send Commissioners, we feel it may be appropriate, and that
his decision be modified to allow no more than two people per meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Paul York reported at the last City Council meeting, it was
decided absences may be excused by majority vote of the Commission.
Commissioner York suggested we vote on current absences at the next meeting.
Commissioner York stated it is appropriate to notify the office when you
expect to be absent from a meeting.
TRAINING SESSION OR TOPIC
It was agreed Orientation for new Commissioners will be held next Thursday,
October 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Human Relations Conference Room.
CLOSED SESSION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITIS
None
AD JOIRN=
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Signature Date