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Auburn Human Rights Commission
Minutes from March 6, 2002 meeting
Members: Present (P; Absent, (A); Excused (E)
Karen Sheftic-Burns, Ex.Dir.: P Fred Richardson, Comm.; P
Zan Liebowitz, Sec.; P Judah Rodriguez-Sierra; E
Fr. Stephen Mack; A Loretta Snell; E
Gwendolyn M. Jones; P Valerie Bauhofer; E
Kent Brandstetter; P Anthony DeCaro; P
Members Present: 6 ; Members Absent: 1 ; Members Excused: 3
Meeting called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Commissioner.
-Minutes of the February Board meeting approved; motion/seconded: Anthony DeCaro, Zan Liebowitz
-Monthly intakes (58) on various issues including: employment/termination, requests for legal assistance, renting, landlord/tenant issues, etc…..from individuals contacting the office in person or via the telephone.
Board Member Comments: There are walk ins on an ongoing basis; statistical numbers stay at a consistent level.
Black History Month Program
Board Member Comments: Thank you notes were sent out. Commission wants to thank Karen for a job well done It was well attended.
Woman
Board Member Comments: Discussion. Guest readers are: Guy Cosentino, Options for Independence; Rev. Pamela Andregg, Karen Sheftic-Burns, HR Director; Kent Brandstetter, representing Auburn School Board. Send announcement to the Pre-Schools, elementary schools, and public and parochial schools.
A Lesson For Dying
Board Member Comments: Discussion of the book followed.
Black History Month her presentations. She is accompanied by a drummer. Various media pieces will be sent to area service organizations, schools, churches, and the general public. Wegmans, the Commission
Board Member Comments: The Tubman home has a new director whose implemented many positive changes.
Salvation Army Board Meeting
Board Member Comments: Continue to attend Homesite Board also. (Alternate
2002-2003 Budget
Board Member Comments: Discussion. Commissioner and Director will meet on the 12th with comptroller and manager. $1010.00 is proposed to be placed back on line appropriation 22. Usage: laptop printer/remainder moved for Programs.
Annual Report
Board Member Comments: Karen is checking out printing quotes. Report will be published soon. Commissioner states that this report is the best looking report in NY State, compared to other Commission reports.
New Business
Motion to Adjourn/Seconded by: T. DeCaro/Kent Brandstetter
Minutes submitted by: Zan Liebowitz, Human Rights Commission Secretary
THE NEXT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION BOARD MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 2002 AT 5:00 P.M.
Please call 255-4122 if you cannot attend the meeting!
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