I. Meeting called to order by Commissioner Witt, as acting Chair. Roll Call-Attendance Claypool; Gitchell; Morain; Tutt; by phone: Eychaner and Witt
II. Approval of August Minutes -moved by Morain, seconded by Gitchell and Eychaner to approve as
amended -voice vote approval
Ill. Commissioners' Reports and Subcommittee Reports
Commissioner Alicia Claypool- sent by email
Commissioner Debbie Gitchell-volunteer effort at state fair (and praise for the booth)
Commissioner Rich Eychaner-Iowa Pride Institute
Commissioner Rick Morain- no report
Commissioner Timothy Tutt - One Iowa video (and announcement of ) his intended retirement from
service on the Commission
Commissioner Nancy Witt -ADA work; Iowa Conference on Volunteer Service and Nonprofit
Management panel participation
IV. Legislative report and discussions
1. Ralph discussed the subpoena bill which remains a priority of the Commission and has been
'pre' filed.
2. There was discussion on the requests by Landlords of Iowa to consider adding
marital status to our list of protected characteristics in the area of housing. Questions were
asked whether this was a statewide problem or not. Commission chose to monitor, awaiting receipt of additional information.
3. A request from One Iowa to support 2 education forums in November in Ames and Iowa
City was consistent with past Commission positions and supported by consensus.
4. Immigration, drivers' license, and in-state tuition policies from last year remain, with no
changes. Alicia shared that possible other positive immigration integration proposals may be
forthcoming. dealing with more funding for ELL classes business/non profit incentives to promote onsite ELL support for citizenship classes. and a health care measure to include some children of immigrants.
5. Equal pay was discussed with Rich E. pointing out the need to educate and that we would be
willing to assist. There was concerns over unintended consequences -depending upon the
wording of proposals that may come from the Commission on Status of Women. Proposed
legislation might imply that Iowa's existing equally pay provisions do not exist or are
ineffective thereby undercutting current enforcement. There was also a need expressed to find out the impact on other stakeholder groups.
6. Independent contractor discussion-a legislative task force was created on the issue of the characterization of independent contractors (vs. employees). Ralph noted that lCRC does not have jurisdiction over the former, only the latter.
V. ,Next Meetings--
1. Dec. 11
2. Feb. 12'"
3. March 17-League Breakfast
ยทAdjournment