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OrR 0j <br />0� <br />Town of Reading <br />' Meeting Minutes <br />RECEIVED <br />TOWN CLERK <br />READING, KAM <br />Board - Committee - Commission - Council: <br />Human Relations Advisory Committee <br />I* SEP I, A *10i <br />Date: 07-07-2016 Time: 7:00 PM <br />Building: Reading Police Station Location: <br />Community Room <br />Address: 15 Union Street <br />Purpose: Meeting Session: <br />Attendees: Members - Present: <br />Linda Snow Dockser, Lynn Dominic, Christine <br />Hansen, Kyung Yu, Heather <br />McLean <br />Members - Not Present: <br />Lori Hodin, Seema Lynch, David Clark <br />Others Present: <br />Lily Mittnight <br />Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Lynn Dornink <br />Topics of Discussion: <br />Meeting was called to order at 7:05. Heather asked for news and updates. Christine reported that <br />offensive graffiti was found in the men's bathroom at 30 Haven Street on July 3. Christine left a message with a <br />police officer who has been proactive about addressing past incidents in that area. HRAC determined they <br />should follow up with police to see if they have connected with the property manager. Linda reported a <br />teachable moment concerning gender neutral bathrooms. <br />Heather said she will work to arrange a meeting between HRAC subcommittee and BOS Barry <br />Berman and Kevin Sexton in the next 4-6 weeks. HRAC should also be in touch with Ombudsperson, Matt <br />Kraunelis. In terms of next steps, Wakefield Human Rights Committee members suggested avoiding going to <br />Town Meeting. <br />Brainstorming for raising HRAC visibility: getting events and meetings on town calendars and web <br />sites; forming a sub -committee to outline plans for community education and defining what services and <br />supports HRAC can provide; and partnering with churches, schools, and library to plan and promote co- <br />sponsored events. Melrose HRC held an essay contest in which students participated. Perhaps HRAC can <br />follow their lead and have the winning essays read at MILK celebration. <br />Linda moved to accept June Minutes with Heather seconding. Vote 4-0 to accept. Next meeting is <br />scheduled for August 4. <br />Linda will host METCO pool party on September 10. The Reading Street Fair will be held on <br />September 11. HRAC will have a booth and members will need to help staff it. <br />Brainstorming for MILK event: <br />• Ask people to bring donations for Reading Food Pantry or packages for vets <br />• Work with Adam LaFrance to engage Melrose Historian as a speaker <br />• Invite surrounding communities (North Reading, in particular) to participate to make event multi- <br />community in nature <br />• Contact the Peat Street Assisted Living Recreation Director <br />• Include more performance (dance, music, poetry) rather than one central speaker <br />• Find opportunities and incentives for students and their families to attend (e.g., essay contest) <br />• Read the "Declaration of Human Rights* per Jason Lewis' suggestion <br />• Develop slogans and branding for MILK that we can use all year (e.g., "A right delayed is a right <br />denied.") <br />The last discussion point for the night was whether we should try to organize a world cafe before MILK No <br />fmr decision was made on this. <br />Lynn moved to adjourn with Heather seconding. Vote was 4-0 in favor. Meeting ended at 9:10. <br />Page 1 1 <br />