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Human Rights Commission
Minutes – May 17, 2016
Westwood Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Chair Curtin called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Bob Griggs, DJ Hamm, Katherine Arnold, Will Poulter,
Savannah Curtin and Rhoda Quick
Staff: Breanna Freedman
Guest: Mike Hinden and Sally Savick
B. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Chair Curtin. The Agenda was then seconded by Commissioner Arnold,
to approve the agenda, as presented. The motion passed 6-0.
C. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Chair Curtin, seconded by Commissioner Quick, to approve the minutes
of April 19, 2016, as presented. The motion passed 6-0.
II. Coffee and Cultural Chat
The commission discussed the positives to the Coffee and Cultural Chat
Commissioner Quick stated is was a good group of diversity (specifically regarding age)
Commissioner Arnold appreciated having the patrol officers attend and how the community
has a positive relationship with police
Chair Curtin stated she liked the set-up, and thought it was a better style having the chairs in
a circle. She also like having the city leadership present.
The HRC discussed the option of talking into a mic and finding ways to make sure people
are being heard. It was shared that this may feel intimidating to some attendees.
III. HRC/PAC/MAC Collaborative Event
Staff Liaison Freedman shared that event held jointly by the HRC/MAC/PAC would be
Thursday, July 19. The HRC is encouraged to help find additional activities for different tables
at the event.
Commissioner Hamm stated he would look into having a booth that did henna.
Youth Commissioner Poulter stated he would reach out to the student groups at the high
school.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Breanna Freedman
Staff Liaison