HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-11 MINUTESCity of Cottage Grove
Human Services/Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Members Present: Francisco Gonzalez
Tanweer (TJ) Janjua
Sue Kainz
Rajean Moone, Chair
Jen Peterson, Vice Chair
Members Absent: Danisa Farley
Christie Thompson
Council Liaison: Fred Luden (at the Special City Council meeting)
Staff Liaison: Joe Fischbach
1. Call to Order
At 7:46 PM the meeting was called to order.
2. Introduction of New Commission Members
All Commissioners present at the meeting and the staff liaison went around the table and gave
backgrounds about themselves.
3. Commission Work Plan
Rajean Moone gave the new members of the Commission a history of the Commission, what the
goals and objectives of the Commission are and others items that helped the new members get up
to speed.
4. Approval of Minutes
Jen Peterson made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2007 meeting. Rajean Moone
seconded the motion, All Present in Favor.
5. FacingRace Recap
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The FacingRace event that was held June 27 was discussed. Many in attendance remarked it
was a great presentation. There were 37 people in attendance. Rajean sent out thank you cards to
partners and sponsors. The cable show on the event will begin airing next week. Discussion will
occur within the next couple of months about the possibility of hosting another one.
6. National Night Out
Jen Peterson has secured the Clothesline Project for that night. The night of the event is Tuesday,
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August 7. The Commission will also be there to give residents information about the
Commission as well.
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7. Diversity Highlight of the Month
Rajean Moone passed around a “Climbing Together for the Common Good” flyer for a possible
training opportunity if anyone is interested.
8. City Update
Presbyterian Homes continues to progress towards completion and they are taking calls about
occupancy. The Comforts of Home construction project is in the initial stages.
7. Neighbors Connecting Neighbors Update
Rajean Moone gave the new members an overview of the show and what topics have been done
in the past.
8. Commission Comments & Requests
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The next meeting will be August 8 and how National Night Out went will be discussed.
9. Adjourn
Tanweer Janjua made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM; Seconded by Sue Kainz, All
Present in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Fischbach
Management Analyst
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