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• Human Relations Commission
December 2, 2003
Minutes
Present: Chair Wellesley Scott M.D., PhD
Cmmr. Ina Dews
Cmmr, Aluon Khotisene
Cmmr. Anna Bicsnic-Moeller
Cmmr. Dennis Novotny
Cmmr. Larry Pickens
Cmmr. Dionnes Rivera
Bill Miller, Ex-Officio
Staff: Dorothy Brandon
Guest: Penny Lou Walbridge, Cermnanity Mediation Center
The meeting was called to order at 6:96 In in by Chair Scott. The meeting was then
• turned over to Co-chair Dews. -
Approval of the Minutes
Cmmr. Novotny made the motion, seconded by Cmmc Khotisene to approve the
October 7, 2003 minutes. Tho motion carried.
Ms. Walbridge discussed how the mediation group uses mediation to resolve conflict
resolution. Members of this group are given 40 hours of training before they can
become a mediator. The group currently has 2 Spanish speaking radiators.
Crmr. Pickens inquired if the Commission could be of any assistance to the group.
Ms. Walbridge indicated that she would be interested in working with the Commission.
The Commission thanked Ms. Walbridge for addressing the Commission.
Patriot Act Discussion
Cramr. Blcanic-Moeller summarized the meeting that was hold on the Patriot Act There
were 40 residents in attendance.
• There was much discussion regarding whether or not the Commission was ready to
bring forth a resolution for Council approval.