Community Relations Commission

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISION Regular Meeting OCTOBER 3, 2016 Civic Center Members Present: Melissa Meechan, Mark Marquez, Lynn Love, Harelda Anderson, Cathryn Abeyta, David John, Michelle Bates and Alicia Middleton Members Absent: Charles Kromer Staff Present: Julie Baird, Ass’t City Manager and Joanna Oliver, Secretary Guest Present: None CALL TO ORDER Melissa Meechan called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm with a quorum of members present; the following procedures were duly had and taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lynn Love made a motion to approve the August 1, 2016 minutes. Harelda Anderson seconded. Motion passed. STRATEGIC PLANNING RESULTS OVERVIEW Melissa Meechan gave an overview of the goals for the Commissioners that did not attend the last meeting. She stated that the grant application will be put on the back burner for now. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION UPDATES The Commissioners had a lengthy discussion regarding the Civility traits and gave ideas for each trait. COMMITTEE REPORTS  Allen Theater Ads – Melissa met with Greg Allen to help with the videos for the ads. The target date for the first set of ads is January.  Commissioners Activity - The Commissioners had a roundtable discussion regarding their participation in activities.  Customer Service Training – Melissa spoke with Tonya from the Visitor’s Convention Bureau. They are open and willing to implant a Cultural piece into their Customer Service Program if the Commission was willing to create one. OLD COMMISSION BUSINESS NEW COMMISSION BUSINESS Alicia Middleton would like to have the Africa American Club from San Juan College come and speak to the Commission at the November meeting. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. __________________________________ ______________________________ Melissa Meechan, Chairman Joanna Oliver, Secretary