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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 15, 2005OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 Call to Order - no quorum present Roll Call Present: Jocelyn Hall, Khaled Qamhieh, Mayor Gary Peterson, Linda Magee -Assistant to the City Manager Excused: Sean Clerkin Absent: Mohamed Hassan Osman Appoint Recording Secretary for Meeting Linda Magee volunteered to take notes. Approval of Minutes of the May 12, 2004 Commission Meeting No action Old Business None New Business Resignation of Chairperson Sara Kogztt Kogut has submitted her resignation by letter, indicating she has accepted a position in Arizona. 2005 Taste of Heights Discussion ensued regarding the future of the Human Services Commission. It was concluded that the Commission is, and has for many years, seached for a purpose. The "Taste of Heights" could be coordinated by another group or staff. Magee indicated there is interest on the part of the Liquor Operations Manager to continue it, as the Wine Tasting held in conjunction with last year's event was successful. The Humanitarian of the Year could be selected by an ad hoc COlmnittee, perhaps comprised of a representative from each commission. After much discussion, members present recommended disbanding the commission. 2005 LMHRC Essay Contest Participation Due to limited interest in previous years, it was agreed participation would not continue. Other New Business Mayor Peterson suggested Hall and Qamhieh might be interested in attending and participating in "Rising to New Heights". Magee will see that they are e-mailed meeting notices. Adjournment The lneeting ended at 7:05 p.m. Linda L Magee Recording Secretary