HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1988MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 1 , 1988
7 :00 p.m.
St . Paul Priory
ATTENDEES ABSENT
Sister Claire Lynch Scott Rostron
Karla Sand Clemence Kwapick
Pat Williamson Sue Hoyt
Mike McGuire
Gail Blackstone
Chair Sister Claire called the meeting to order .
1 . Minutes
Motion was made, seconded, and voted in favor of accepting the
Minutes for the October 4, 1988 meeting with the following
changes :
Correct spelling of Scott Rostron and adding this year to the
sentence on Mrs . Hughes ' possible membership on the Commission.
2 . Grievances
Karla Sand reported on the three grievances she was working on
and has now forwarded to the MN Department of Human Rights . One
on age discrimination; one on public assistance issue; and one on
ethnic background discrimination.
3 . Essay Contest
Letter on the Essay Contest was sent to the appropriate
principals . Essays are due in the principals ' offices on
December 1 ; Sister Claire will coordinate the assembly of the
essays for review. Karla will prepare an evaluation sheet for
the review at the December Commission meeting . Sister Claire
will follow up with the principals on the contest . The rules of
the contest stated the winners would be notified by December 15 .
The City Manager will coordinate an awards ceremony at the City
Hall .
4 . Bylaws
Commission reviewed the Commission Bylaws amended on April , 1981 .
Commission suggested the addition of an article on Attendance.
Members must not be absent more than 2 consecutive meetings or
70% of the meetings in a year . The article can be waived with
special request .
Minutes
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5 . Resignation
Sue Hoyt submitted her resignation from the Commission effective
November 1 , 1988 . Pat Williamson will write her a letter of
acceptance and thank you. Motion was made to accept Sue Hoyt ' s
resignation , was seconded and voted in favor .
Commission members went into Executive Session to review the
nominations for the Human Rights Award and to make a
recommendation to the City Council .
6 . Human Rights Award
Commission reviewed the nominations for the Human Rights Award
and selected Audrey Hughes as the nominee to recommend to the
City Council . Karla is to call Anita Swanson and let her know
that Audrey was selected. Pat is to call Audrey to discuss the
award and let her know she was selected.
Gail is in contact with Chuck Wiger of the Suburban Chamber . The
award will be given at the January meeting of the Chamber at the
3M Company . Mike will order a plaque .
Pat will prepare a letter to Audrey and Anita and Karla will
prepare a letter to the other nominators .
The presentation will be discussed at the December Commission
meeting .
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8 : 30 p .m.
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday , December 6 at 7 : 00 p .m. ,
at the Priory .