Human Relations Commission

Blue Springs Human Relations Commission Tuesday, June 16, 2015 6:30 pm East Conference Room of City Hall 903 W Main Blue Springs, MO 64015 Attendance: Lewis Jones- Chairman Lori Ross- Vice Chair Gino Bueno Josie White- Student Representative Deputy Chief Bob Muenz- City Liaison Absent: Kathey Webster Arianna Koch- Student Representative Jane Bowerman- Recording Secretary Kynette Campbell Antoine Jennings Meeting Called to order at 6:40pm 1. Minutes approved from March 17th and May 19th meetings. 2. Final selection of the HRC logo was made. Gino discussed the preference of those in attendance at the May meeting for the square shaped logo, and all those present voted unanimously for that logo. 3. Gino Bueno led a discussion about the community event planned at Vesper Hall for October 4, 2015 from 2-5PM which will feature multi-cultural food, social and commun ity groups and nonprofits, and entertainment. Chairman Jones agreed to speak with the health department to see what additional licenses are needed by local restaurants to operate a food tent at the festivat and to see if those costs could be waived for this purpose if there are any. 4. Gino expressed his gratitude to his subcommittee who are working on the event with him. That committee includes Blue Springs citizens: Jennifer Case, Wayne Todd, and Brenda Williamson. 5. There was a discussion with regard to how to let people know about the committee and Gino believes he can get some sponsorships. Gino agreed to contact the Blue Springs Magazine, the Examiner and explore the use of twitter and face book, as well as use the marquee sign that is often out on 7 highway to advertise local events. 6. Gino and Lewis agreed to meet again before the next HRC meeting to finalize plans for the festival. 7. Chairman Jones discussed the subcommittees of the board and noted that we need a subcommittee to help with Public Relations for HRC. He noted that we need to work on an HRC banner and flyers now  that we've settled on the logo for the group. He had identified Kynette Campbell as a potential journalism professional who could assist with this work. Gino noted that Kim Nakahoda should be used to assist with PR because she works for the city and understands the politics of what can and cannot be done. 8. Chairman Jones was also interested in looking into a subcommittee to tackle working on the population of transient Blue Springians in partnership with the Community Services League. 9. Deputy Chief Muenz passed out copies of the annual Blue Springs Police Department Report to board members. 10. Josie White, the student representative from Blue Springs South High School indicated that the July meeting will be her last meeting as she is transitioning to college at the end of the month. Discussion followed with regard to thanking her for her service, and identifying additional student representatives for the next year. 11. A discussion about low attendance at the meeting followed. Gino noted that he had not received email notice of the meeting. The secretary going forward will be asked to work with Sheryl Morgan to be sure that a reminder email is mailed to HRC Board members prior to each monthly meeting in order to increase attendance. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm Respectfully submitted- Lori Ross, Vice Chair Approved by Chair, i¥i~ tJ . r_A_..,, June 21, 2015