DRAFT Minutes Iowa Civil Rights Commission May 15, 2008 Meeting
I. Roll Call- Alicia Claypool; Debbie Gitchell; Timothy Tutt; Rich Eychaner; Rick Morain; Nancy Witt
1. staff in attendance: Ralph and Crystal
II. Iowa Civil Rights Commission ---Approval of March Minutes-as emailed-moved by Deb-friendly amendment correcting who was in attendance; seconded by Nancy---voice vote approval
1. and re-approval of January minutes -moved by Rick, seconded by Debbie
Ill. Commissioners' Reports and Subcommittee Reports (incomplete)
Debbie Gitchell- situation in Ames with new residents/new Iowans and creation of local task forces
Rich Eychaner-work in Capitol on subpoena bill; updates on Calif same sex marriage case
Rick Morain - no report
Timothy Tutt -no report
Nancy Witt -work in Capitol on disability and civil rights issues; also reported on local coverage of
Postville raid and Waterloo detention;
IV. Legislative wrap-up (Ralph)
1. 300 day success
2. Subpoena bill-wait until next year
3. Overall observation on the past 2 years of legislative and gubernatorial efforts-very
successful past 16 months
4. Ralph is co-ordinator of a state task force formed to respond to Postville
V. Consideration of Commission position on to join immigration education coalition -moved by
Nancy, seconded by Rich; approved by voice vote.
VI. Edna Griffin----plans remain to name offices after Edna on July 7th; plaque made; also Des Moines Commission is planning on an event during Juneteenth events; also plans for advertisements on public accommodation and discrimination laws; and plans for Drake Event
VII. Next Meetings--
1. July 7-with school out and considering plans for Edna Griffin office naming ceremony,
meeting could be morning or afternoon )
2. August 14
3. Oct. 16th
VIII. Adjournment