2016-05-31 Human Relations Advisory Committee Minutes

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r k r V T� w l'� I B3s'►xcoa Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: MASS. Human Relations Advisory Committee 1016 JUL —5 P 2. 53 Date: 2016 -05 -31 Time: 7 pm Building: Reading Police Station Location: Community Room Address: 15 Union Street Purpose: Meeting Session: Attendees: Members - Present: Lori Hodin (entered 8:00), David Clark, Linda Snow - Dockser, Lynn Dornink, Kyung Yu, Seema Lynch, Heather McLean, Members - Not Present: Others Present: Christine Hansen (entered at 7:30), Ruthie Wilson, Jess Squires (entered at 8:15), Catherine Grayson Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Lynn Dornink Topics of Discussion: Heather called the meeting to order. She then asked for discussion of news anyone wanted to share. Linda noted the criticism received when Medford High School staff and students attempted to plan an event in conjunction with World Hijab Day. So much so, the event was cancelled. Catherine reported that she will be participating in a Girl Rising running relay on June 2. She has started a chapter of the organization at Reading High. Heather moved that HRAC funds be used to buy supplies for the HRAC booth on Friends and Family Day, which is June 11. Lynn seconded. The vote was 6 -0 in favor. Linda will buy the supplies. Linda passed around a sign -up sheet with times for staffing the booth. Catherine and Ruthie reported that AWAD will be reviewing application and selection process for the club. Heather introduced the power point that the subcommittee had developed for the June 7 meeting with the Board of Selectmen. An extensive discussion ensued. Lt. Clark asked if a conflict of interest arises from his participation on commission. Chris suggested that the Chief could act as an appointing authority and appoint Lt. Clark. Chris suggested that the power point section on bylaws be fleshed out (how many members, how often meet, how appointed, etc.) as that seemed like a likely area for questioning. There was additional discussion of the process for being put on a town warrant. The sub- committee agreed to take the suggestions under advisement and revise accordingly. For June 7 BoS presentation, Heather and Seema will present; other HRAC members plan to attend as well. Linda has reserved the Berger Room for HRAC so that they can meet prior to the meeting. Lori moved to accept the minutes of the last meeting. Heather seconded. Vote was 7 -0 in favor. The group agreed that it would be in touch with David Maroney, who writes the "Spotlight' for Daily Times Chronicle, about a future time when he could do an article on HRAC. Heather moved that meeting adjourn and Lori seconded. Vote was 7 -0 in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:05. Page 1 1