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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 10, 2003OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 Call to Order/Roll Call Present: Sean Clerkin, Barb Karol, Sarah Kogut, and Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager Excused Absence: Julienne Wyckoff, Council Liaison Unexcused Absence: Jocelyn Hall, Terry Lee Hoppenrath, and Mohamed Hassan ©smart Appoint Recording Secretary for the Meeting Clerkin agreed to be Recording Secretary. Approval of Minutes from May 14, 2003 Commission Meeting Motion by Karol, second by Clerkin to approve the ~rfinutes from the May 14, 2003 Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Old Business a. Election of Chairperson Sarah Kogut was unan/mously elected Chairperson of the Commission b. Windsock Program - tabled c. Other Old Business Comments were made by members present that the Humanitarian of the Year reception went very well, and was enjoyed by the recipient and those in attendance. New Business a. Future Activities of the Commission Recruit new members (currently there are three openings) League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission's (LMHRC's) Sixth Statewide Essay Contest - Magee distributed copies of packets of material received on this from the LMHRC Education Chair for review. Taste of Heights Humanitarian of the Year · Make a Difference Day- Magee mentioned that Rising to New Heights is encouraging residents (individuals and groups) to participate in this. Make a Difference Day is in October. Flyers are available at City Hall. Magee will send flyers to those present. This is something the Hmr~an Service Cmmxfission members may want to participate in, if not this year, maybe next year. This item (Future Activities of the Commission) will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. Other New Business The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment Motion by Karol, second by Kogut, to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Sean Clerkin Recording Secretary