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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997
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The regular meeting of the McHenry Human Relations Commission wsa called to order
at 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Cuda on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Center.• The following members were present: Susan
Becker, Patricia Buhrman, Pat Chaney, .Susan Crisanti, Gwen Doolan, Liz Ellmann,
Werner Ellmann, Kari Horsch, Michelle Schrader, and Linda Wolff. Absent: Jim
Laursen, Julie Babenko, John Christensen and Valorie Hobson.
Aparoval of Minutes
Burhman made a motion, seconded by Ellmann, to approve the November 25, 1997
meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion carried.
Election of Officers .
The following officers were elected by the Commission, with the consent of Mayor
Cuda.
Cl�airperson........................Patricia Buhrman
Vice-Chairperson .......................Linda Wolff
SE;cretary................................Gwen Doolan
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Motion ? to elect?
Proposed Bylaws
Item "F" of the proposed bylaws is currently being discussed for amendment. It was
noted City Attorney McArdle is still concerned with membership including "sexual"
and/or "sexual orientation." Buhrman stated that nationally "sexual preference" or
"sexual orientation" is being used, and "handicapped" is now being replaced with
"disabilities".
The proposed mission statement was accepted by the full Commission.
Projects
It was agreed by all members to work on getting more community businesses to have
available easier means for Latinos to cash checks. Michelle Schrader has agreed to
go to Wal-Mart, Eagle, Target, and K-Mart. Buhrman will go to St. Paul's located in
Dominicks. Sue Becker will go to Sullivans. Werner has already approached Jewel;
and Kari Horsch will meet with other local banks.
Michelle Schrader has provided literature that is being sponsored by the President
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their community closer. Michelle would like to form a club in her school. It was
suggested she meet with teachers who could possibly head the club/project before
any actions were taken.
Human Relations Commission
December 16, 1997 Minutes
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Adiournment .
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Cuda made
a motion, seconded by Gwen� Doolan, to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. .
Please note that on January 19th, 1998 there will be a candle light vigil at the
Presbyterian Church, located at 225 Calhoun, one block west of the Woodstock
Square.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gwen Doolan, Recording Secretary
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