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COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 9, 1998
Present:
Herbert Freitag
Jonathan Wade
Susan Diner
Thomas Fry (arrived 5:45 p.m.)
Jeffrey Jones
Wayne Meissner
James B. Murray, Jr.
Jill Perrino
Johnny Long (arrived 5:50 p.m.)
Vacant Seat.
Vacant Seat
. Eleanor Breland
Sally Ruby
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Antonia Babski
Gwen Legters
Milton Rooks
Naomi Williams
Absent:
Chair
Vice Chair.
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member .
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Human Relations Director
Human Relations Manager,
Assistant City Attorney
Human Relations Specialist
Board Reporter
Board Member
Board Member
T~e Chair called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. in City Hall.
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To provldo continuity for research, items are listed In age'nda order although not necessarily
. discussed in that order.
II. Minutes Approval - September 27 and November 25, 1997
Member Murray moved to approve the September minutes as submitted in writing to
each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
. Member Meissner moved to approve the November minutes as submitted' in writing to
ea'ch'member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
III. New Business
A. Harrison v. Palm Harbor MRI - Board Review
Assistant City Attorney' Dougall-Sides explained the investigative report and Pinellas
County. Code regarding the investigation and det{!rmination proces~. She stated the
Community Relations Board is restricted to review of the written record provided in the
board's packets. 'At this' point, the board will choose whether to send the case back for
further Investigation, or accept staff recommendations. Brief board discussion ensued
regarding the issue.,
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Member Wade moved to accept the investigative report and staff recommendations
as.submitted. The motion was duly seconded.
In response to questions, Ms. Dougall-Sides the stated attorney for the charging
party cited no grounds for requesting Community Relations Board review. Ms. Ruby
said this review is under local jurisdiction, because the respondent had fewer than 1 5
employees. General consensus was to support staff's findings, as insufficient evidence
was submitted to support the charging party's allegations of sexual discrimination,
'harassment, or retaliation. Brief discussion ensued regarding background of the case
contained in the record. '
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Upon the vote being taken, the motion carrlod unanimously.
B. Chairman's ReDort - None'
C. Members' Community Involvement Reoorts - None
D. Staff Rfmort
Ms. Ruby stated St. Petersburg's Human Relations Office hopes to clear their case
backlog using the sanie, mediation procedure used in Clearwater. Members of the
American Bar Association' arc amenable to working with 5L Petersburg toward this
end. .It was indicated the mediators are doing a good job and the number of volunt"eers
is growing.
Director Eleanor Breland submitted '8 list of hurnan rights workshops, seminars, and
community activities. Several members expressed interest in being informed when
opportunities .occur to participate in such events. Ms. Breland stated the' list is
updated monthly and encouraged those interested in receiving regular mailings to
qontact her. '
Board Discussion
Member Long stated an acquaintance who has operated a weed and seed program
, in Tampa is interested in starting a similar program .in Clearwater. He has funding and
is'looking for a location in Clearwater th~lt is not attached to the housing authority.
Mr. Long stressed the City needs this kind 'of service and questioned how to begin the,
p~ocess. " Ms. Breland. highlighted Clearwater's collaborative effort among the
cO!T1munlty, police department and school system. . She recommended pursuing the
issue through the Pinellas County School system's adult vocational education program.
Member Murray reported the date of the Kiwanis Clubs' annual health fair at the
Long Center has been changed to Saturday, July 25, 1998. It was felt scheduling the
event Just before school starts will help families with children needing school physicals,
vaccinations and presch~ol health screening. Transportation can be provided and the
event is adver~ised in newspapers.
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Membe.r Wade reported the 'North, Greenwood Association is pleased to have been
.....i.ncluded in the City Manager's "One City. One Future." program.. This is an.'exciting'
time for' the community. The Association is meeting with ,Water Pollution. Control
. Superintendent Joe Reckenwald tomorrow night to revi,ew the reclaimed water site' and
prov.lde input regarding its appearance. Two meetings are scheduled with City planning.
staff to discuss what the Association would like to 'see happen with economic
development. Mr. Wade added community attitudes have been favorable and positive.
It was indicated excitement with' the "One City. One Future.1t program extends
'throughout th~ ~ity.
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note: .' the'. above. chair signature, Robert Reece J was appointed. Chair, at the meeting
that ~pproved these minutes (4/29/99) " ,
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