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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Human Relations Commission - 02/04/1993 MEN= OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS CalITSSION ?METING FEBRUARY 4, 1993 commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Kate Haltom, Chair Lynda Sutherland Sarah Guidry, Vice Chair Jimmie McCurn Richard Leshin Grandis Lenken Staff Present Rosalie Beaty Jacquelyn Harrell Terry Mills Rosie Alaniz Clyde E. Bourke Adell Lucas Willie Davila Nausumi Shaw Jonathan Blum Myra Stepter The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by the Chair, Kate Haltom. The roll call was taken and a quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Approval of the minutes It was roved and seconded the Minutes of January 21 , 1993 he approved as read. CHAIRPERSON'S cot-mars Commissioner Haltom spoke briefly on a Fair [busing Advocate Newsletter she received and stated she read in Pennsylvania, the Real Estate CUnmissicn has adopted a fair housing education program which mandates three (3) hours of instruction on Fair Housing for Realtors. Jacquelyn Harrell stated, Cbmnissioner Beaty is a licensed Realtor and could answer questions about the Real Estate Commission in Texas. Commissioner Beaty had been contacted earlier regarding this subject. Commissioner Beaty stated in getting a real estate license one of the things you reed to know is the Fair Housing Ledo. Cb mussioner Beaty stated there are a few exceptions, if you are a licensed broker between the years of 1987-88 you could apply for a grandfather exemption that you do not have to take a requirement of hours for continuing education. In the City of Corpus Christi many real estate agents are members of the Bnard of Realtors which has a strict code of conduct and ethics. The Board of Realtors encourage members to keep up on any changes in real estate law or property law, commission Beaty reported. MI4AN RE[ATIMIS CWMMSSI(N MINUPES PALE 2 Ccnuissioner IHaltom questioned if writing and recommending continuing education on fair housing to the Texas Realtor Board, a nine (9) member board, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Texas Senate could be helpful. She stated they are the policy making board of the State and could include the requirement of a Fair [busing Education program. Ccuudssioner Halton stated she and Jacquelyn Harrell will write a letter to the Corpus Christi Realtors Rnard requesting continuing education on fair housing. Ron Hudson's complaints Cannissioner Haltom stated Ron Hudson had distributed a complaint and this will be referred to the Canmuiity Involvement Committee, Sarah Guidry is the Chairperson. However, the Chair of the Crnmission will request a legal opinion frau the City Attorney before the complaint is referred to the Committee. Jacquelyn Harrell commented Commissioner Beaty was involved in Mr. Hudson's earlier complaint and asked her to comment on haw that complaint was handled. Commissioner Beaty stated when the Task Force Ocurnittee for updating the City Charter net they wanted input frau citizens. She said she was present and Mr. Hudson. At that time he did make his recommendation they remove any kind of requirement hazed on a religious test. So the Task Force toric all recommendations into consideration and ended up with only eleven (11) propositions. Mr. Hudson's recommendation was not selected. Cammissioner Guidry stated this complaint should be studied by the Community Involvement Camittee of the Commission and our findings recommended to the City Council or Mayor. After a legal opinion has been obtained frau the City Attorney. Cbnmissioner Halton, Guidry and Beaty will serve on the ad hoc committee on Ron Hudson's complaint reported the Chairperson. Cocmmissioner Beaty stated the ad hoc committee should present its findings to the Commission and to the City Council. Commissioner Guidry stated the ad hoc committee will only make a recommendation, and will get a legal opinion first before prwaeding. HUNAN RIIMIQZS Q nCSSICN MUTES PAGE 3 OLD BUSINESS a. Ordinance Committee - Sarah Guidry Commissioner Guidry stated she is ready to print the Ordinance and if there any changes let her know. b. Mayors Committee on Disabilities - Grandis darken Commissioner Lenken stated there will be a Cknnmurity Service Meeting Wednesday, March 17, 1993 at 1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamiiers. Discussion at the meeting will be the effect of the Americans with Disabilities Pct 1990. c. Coalition on Aids Report - Lynda Sutherland - No Report d. Freedom of Information Conference hard outs - Sarah Guidry e. Youth Commissioners Commissioner Shaw reported Commissioner Blum and Commissioner Stepnr will speak at National Honor Society Meeting at Carroll High School Cafeteria, March 11, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. A Notice will be sent to remind each Commissioner. f. Meeting with Regional Transportation Authority - Clyde Bourke Commissioners Haltom and Bourke met with Fernando Benavidez frau RTA to discuss displaying and advertising our pamphlet on fair housing. Commissioner Bourke reported (1) What our mission is and letting the public know, what we stand for, why we are here, how can we help. Mr. Benavidez stated there would be no problem in helping the Commission. Commissioner Bourke stated there will be cost involved. He suggests we could contact Washington, D. C. to see if they have any kind of posters that can he put inside a bus. You would be looking at a cost of $3.00 per pamphlet plus printing. B11W RELATIQMS CEMMISSIa M:DRY1'ES PAGE 4 Commissioner Guidry asked what happens to the money frau the Norksharing Agreement, and why can't that be used for outreach, Jacquelyn Harrell reported the money received frau the worksharing agreement goes into the general fund of the City. She reported further the worksharing agreement stated the funds should be used to further enhance work of the Ca-mission. Jacquelyn Harrell reported an revenue we make for the City. This is roughly 1 /3 of the Human Relations budget. Commissioner Guidry inquired if the Commission should send a reminder of the Worksharing Agreement to acquire what the Commission needs to operate its projects and training. Commissioners discussed had the Commission may obtain money for training. Jacquelyn Harrell reported Paul York had requested $5,000.00 that was approved in 1991 the next year $3,000.00 was allocated and now there is no training money provided. Commissioner Halton said she was visiting the Library and was told we could put our pamphlets there an the information desk. Commissioners would like to see a copy of our budget from last year. the budget will be provided. Wmnissiarer Davila wanted to know when the budget is cone, and if he could help work on the budget. The Director will send pertinent information to Commissioner Davila and others who are interested in the budget. NEW BUSINESS a. rel Committees Discussion Cannissioner Halton reminded Commissioners to serve an Goal Committees and to serve on more than one. PUBLIC CCtM'!FN'PS Ron Hudson asked "what provision of the opening meetings act allows the Human Relations Commission to go into closed session? What section states the information. it. Hudson still complains about the notice of meeting at each meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Chair Date