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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 07/02/1992 MINUTES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING JULY 2, 1992 Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Kate Haltom Sarah Guidry Elida Gonzalez Jimmie McCurn Grandis Lenken Sandra Longoria Green Rosalie Beaty Mousumi Shaw Lynda Herndon-Sutherland Terry Mills Staff Present Clyde Bourke Jacquelyn Harrell Adell Lucas Visitors Ron Hudson The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair, Kate Haltom. The roll call was taken and a quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. CHAIRPERSON'S COMMEiVTS New Appointments Commissioner Haltom reported the re-appointment of Sandra Green, Mousunii. Shaw, and Clyde Bourke. Absences Commissioner Haltom reminded the Commissioners absences frau three meetings will automatically void their appointment as Commissioners according to City Ordinance. Commissioner Haltom also stated whenever a Committee meets, a report should be given at the Board Meeting. INTRODUCTION AND REMARKS OF INVITED SPEAKERS Mr. Arnold Gonzalez, LULAC could not attend due to a National Convention of LULAC in San Antonio. Jacquelyn Harrell stated to the Commissioners Mr. Gonzalez wanted the Commission to make an analysis of minorities and females serving on differentc City Boards and Commissions. Jacquelyn Harrell reported the request for information should be ready by next Board meeting. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING 41110 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS Hate Crimes discussion Commission Haltom talked briefly about Supreme Court definition on Hate Crimes. Jacquelyn Harrell distributed a copy of the Supreme Court decision involving hate crimes, and read the analysis of the decision to the Commissioners. This analysis was provided by the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies. Graffiti - Policy statement Commissioner Haltom stated a complaint on graffiti at a convenience store. Jacquelyn Harrell talked briefly on where the graffiti was found. The manager told the person complaining this occurs everyday and the restrooms are painted frequently. Commissioners discussed this problem. The Commissioners feel they have more important things to consider and there is no way of solving this problem in the coiuminity. "Gang• Prevention Youth Violence" - Report Kate Haltom Commissioner Halton talked briefly on her attendance at a seminar on Gang Prevention/Youth Violence. Commissioner Haltom stated the seminar was poorly attended, and only flyers were distributed during a City Council Meeting to promote the seminar. The seminar consisted mainly of teachers from the surrounding areas. Commissioner Haltom also stated graffiti and colors are one of best signs of gang participation. Commissioner Beaty stated the City needs to have a master list with different organizations' addresses so the community can be aware of such seminars in the City. Planning Session - Budget & Training Discussion ensued on training funds for the Human Relations Commission. Commissioner Haltom reminded the Commissioners to get in touch with their City Council member in their district on the budget. Jacquelyn Harrell also stated the importance of training for Commissioners because of substantial equivalency and housing regulations hearings. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES (1010 PAGE 3 Training Commissioners discussed a time for training and will try Saturday morning late August. INFORMATIONAL ITE1S Jacqeulyn Harrell read some information to the Commissioner on the up coming celebration of World War II Veteran's Day of 1995 sponsored by the Mayor's Committee on Veterans Affairs. The Chair will send Chief Garrett a thank you note from the Commissioners for housing the Human Relations Commission meeting and touring the Police Department. PUBLIC COMMVT Ron Hudson talked briefly about Saturday, Fourth of July, and recited the significance of the celebration. ADJOURNMENT ® There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.