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Home My Public Portal About06-16-2023 MinutesMinutes of Meeting Commission on Human Relations Friday, June 16, 2023 Due to COVID-19 and social distancing recommendations, the Commission on Human Relations meeting was made available by using a Webex meeting. ATTENDEES: Commission members present: Lorraine Schofield, Kimberley Woodruff, JoDe Layton-Brinker, Frank Rycyk, Jane Barnes Others present: Councilmember Mike Lester, Gail Strope – city staff, Stephi Smith, Jefferson City News Tribune reporter The meeting came to order at 9:10 a.m. by Kimberley Woodruff. Introductions of attendees were made and the January 7, 2022 minutes were reviewed. Frank Rycyk made a motion to approve minutes, second by Jane Barnes, and motion unanimously passed. New Business: Review of Human Relations Commission Powers & Duties: Gail Strope reviewed the duties and powers of the commission. The primary duty is community education, this is not a commission that has hearings related to discrimination. The by-laws were reviewed and modifications were discussed. The following modifications were proposed: • Article III - Mission - Jane Barnes made a motion, second by JoDe Layton-Brinker to replace the word “tolerance” with “inclusion” from the mission statement. Motion passed with 4-1, with Frank Rycyk voting “no”. • Article IV – Officers and Duties – Section 6: Frank Rycyk made a motion to remove the sentence “No officer shall serve in the same capacity on the Executive Board for more than two (2) consecutive years” and replace it with “Any officer on the Executive Committee shall be approved and elected by a majority vote of the commission in attendance.” This motion was seconded by JoDe Layton-Brinker and passed unanimously. • Article VI – Meetings – Section 1: Jane Barnes made a motion to move the standing meeting time from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., second by Frank Rycyk and passed unanimously. Also noted was improper numbering of articles, which Gail Strope plans to fix to reflect proper numeration. Election of Chari and other Officers: Executive committee positions were discussed and the following nominations were made and approved by those in attendance: • Chairperson: Kimberley Woodruff was nominated as chairperson by Frank Rycyk, second by Jane Barnes, and unanimously passed. • Vice Chairperson: JoDe Layton-Brinker was nominated as vice chairperson by Kimberley Woodruff, second by Frank Rycyk, and unanimously passed. • Secretary: Jane Barnes was nominated as secretary by Frank Rycyk, second by JoDe Layton- Brinker, and unanimously passed. Discussion ensued regarding the position of treasurer. There was a motion by Kimberley Woodruff, second by Frank Rycyk to merge the position of secretary and treasurer. Motion unanimously passed. Frank Rycyk made a point of order to welcome an opportunity to discuss issues entirely before taking them to a vote. There was no additional new business. Adjournment: The next commission meeting will be offered in hybrid, with some members remaining virtual and some in person at City Hall. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned with a motion by Jane Barnes, second by Lorraine Schofield. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.