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Meeting Minutes
Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
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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.
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