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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 12-11 HRC Minutes AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, December 11, 2012 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order A meeting of the Commission was held in the city hall council chambers and was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairperson Brandt. B. Roll Call Jon Brandt, Chairperson Present Commissioners Nathan Danielson, Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin , Commissioner Present Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Present Teresa Manzella, Commissioner Present Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Present C. Approval of Agenda The following item was added to the agenda: E1. Human Rights Commission Topics for 2013 Meetings Chairperson Brandt recommended moving Unfinished Business on the agenda to be discussed before New Business for this meeting’s purposes. Commissioner Danielson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Manzella Ayes – All The motion passed. The Commission Recessed for 15 Minutes D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of September 11, 2012 HRC Minutes Commissioner Fortin moved to approve the September 11, 2012 Human Rights Commission Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of November 13, 2012 HRC Minutes Commissioner Manzella moved to approve the November 13, 2012 Human Rights Commission Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – Chairperson Brandt, Commissioner Danielson, Manzella, and Xiong Abstain – Commissioner Fortin The motion passed E. Unfinished Business 1. Human Rights Commission Topics for 2013 Meetings a) Commissioner Fortin and Manzella answered a question from the public, asked during the recess, explaining what the “purpose” of the Human Rights Commission is. b) Chairperson Brandt outlined for topics for the first six HRC meetings of 2013. He then asked the commission and the audience for further input. c) Chairperson Fortin stressed the importance of the outlined meeting topics to be flexible to allow for any unexpected discussions which are brought to the commission’s attention throughout the year. d) Chairperson Danielson recommended offering a forum which focuses on educating the community of “unknown religions” in the city of Maplewood. e) Chairperson Xiong recommended that the commission offer more outreach to the citizens of Maplewood to gain insight into the community and its needs. f) Chairperson Manzella recommended the meeting on Bullying be the sole topic of the evening in May 2013. g) Chairperson Brandt recommended offering a meeting on demographics in the city of Maplewood. h) Be Kong, an employee from School District 622, recommended a meeting discussing access to technology as an equal rights issue. F. New Business 1. Human Rights Essay Contest – No Report Jeanette Landin, a 7th grade teacher at Sky View Middle School, spoke regarding the AVID program offered at Sky View Middle School and her student’s essay writing process for the contest. Commissioner Danielson awarded the 3rd place winner, Elijah Dollar-Simmons with his certificate and prize. Elijah proceeded to present his essay. Commissioner Xiong awarded the 2nd place winner, Eva O’Phelen, with her certificate and prize. Eva proceeded to present her essay. Chairperson Brandt awarded the 1st place winner, Emily Baude, with her certificate and prize. Emily proceeded to present her essay. G. Staff Presentations None H. Visitor Presentations None I. Adjournment Chairman Brandt adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.