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R E S E N T
STAFF
Robin Criffield
Audrey Spencer - Horsley, Director
Scott Goldsmith
Alicia Jones
Monica Richard, Chair
Pamela Reynolds
Susie Enoch, Vice -chair
Rollin Russell, Secretary
M E M B E R S A B S E N T
Andy Cagle
Excused
Matt Hughes
Excused
Vanessa Soleil
Unexcused
Joyce Preslar
Unexcused
Marc Xavier
Unexcused
G U E S T S
Jacqueline Podger
L Call To Order
Chair Monica Richard called the meeting to order at 6:05p.m.
IL Introduction
Members introduced themselves to Jacqueline Podger who had visited a previous
commission meeting.
III. Minutes Approval
There was no quorum and minutes were tabled to the September 2016 meeting.
VI. County Updates
A. The Library staff expressed their thanks to the HRC for their assistance with the grant
that they received. (James Davis and Gerald Ponder assisted with the grant writing.)
B. Audrey Spencer - Horsley said the Fair Housing Assistance Program grant was
finalized in mid -July. Our agency was awarded $15,000.00 and we have until December
31, 2016 to expend the funds.
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C. Membership: Monica Richard reviewed the member attendance requirements and
provided an update on status of members. It was the consensus that attendance will be
reviewed quarterly.
1. Colin O'Banion resigned effective August 3, 2016.
2. Desaray Rockett, Youth Representative, resigned effective August 19, 2016.
Ms. Rockett has left the area to attend college.
3. Vacancies: The HRC presently has eight vacancies and is diligently working
though applications that are on file. The members agreed to invite persons
interested in serving on the HRC to the next meeting.
4. The HRC discussed the issue of absenteeism. It was stated again that all
members should contact the Chair or Pam Reynolds if they were unable to attend
a meeting.
D. Audrey Spencer - Horsley informed the HRC that the Affordable Housing Advisory
Board is planning a housing tour on September 10, 2016 and they are welcome to
participate.
VII. Subcommittee Updates
A. Diversity Matters: Rollin Russell put forth "Our Muslim Neighbors" as a focus
for the Community Read and the 2017 Human Relations Month. He is
recommending the book "No god but God" by Reza Aslan for the 2016 -2017
Community Read. The members discussed the recommendation and whether the
focus should be broadened.
B. Community Relations
The following items were tabled after a brief discussion on the timing for these
events and whether there should be an evaluation on how they can be more
effective in reaching out and getting greater involvement by the community:
1. Pauli Murray Award Ceremony (Tabled)
2. Human Relations Essay Contest (Tabled)
3. Fair Housing Poster Contest (Tabled)
C. Community Justice
HRC discussed setting up procedures to address issues brought before them. They
agreed to check into what they can do and to take it on a case by case. Chair,
Monica Richard will develop a template for the Commission to follow.
VII. Other Business /Announcements
HRC members discussed the policy and procedures for removal of members that exceed
the limit of absences for meetings.
VIII. Adiourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Pamela T. Reynolds, Intake Specialist
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