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SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2002
ATTENDANCE: Steven Papadakos, Chairman; Mariusz Kossarski, Mike Murray,
Rahoul Dupervil, Barbara Amodio (8:17p.m.) Joanne Romano, Art Scialabba, Dr. Charles Stabinsky
STAFF: Sonja Devitt, Director; Larry Patterson, Field Representative
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
WELCOME INTRODUCTION OF RAHOUL DUPERVIL
The Chairman introduced the newest member of the Commission, Mr. Rahoul Dupervil. The Commissioners introduced themselves to Mr. Dupervil and then he gave an overview of his background.
APPROVAL - MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 7, 2002
The following corrections were made to the minutes.
Mastrianni should be spelled Mastroianni throughout
Ann Dodds should read Anne and Dorie Dodds
Wolfpit should be one word throughout the document
Page 2, paragraph 6, Commissioner should read Commission and Human Rights should read Human Relations
Page 2, paragraph 8 should read "Dr. Stabinsky said that he never knew through his experience with the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Commission of anybody ...."
Page 2, paragraph 10 should read "Ms. Devitt said she needs to do this for "herself"....
Page 3, Director’s Report 2nd sentence should start a new paragraph and read "the members of the Commission, not "they"
Page 3, Director’s Report 3rd sentence should read "Ms. Devitt said she did receive, prior to taling to Ms. Suib. Next sentence should say "that" not the
Page 3, Director’s Report, 2nd paragraph should end the 1st sentence at "training." Start a new sentence with "The purpose of the training was part of a penalty."
Page 3, Director’s Report, 3rd paragraph should read "in reference to the" not "after their"
Page 4, 1st paragraph should read "Relations Commission has, they must also..." and the last line "with" is to be removed.
Page 4, Old Business, under Review/revision of brochure, should read by the next meeting, not "week"
Page 4, under item C, 3rd line, remove "a pick"
2nd paragraph under item C, end of first sentence must add "of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Human Rights Day."
Last sentence should end with in the Norwalk School system."
3rd paragraph should read after December 10, 2002 "would be the Human Rights Day program at Wolfpit School."
Page 5, 1st paragraph, remove first instance of "today"
2nd paragraph add "last year" to the end of the sentence.
7th paragraph remove "he"
** MR. SCIALABBA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOR NOVEMBER 7,
2002 MINUTES WITH CORRECTIONS.
** MS. ROMANO SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman stated that Ms. Amodio was reappointed to another term and Rahoul Dupervil was added as a new Commissioner. There is one vacancy remaining. There has been no response regarding the vacancy being filled from the Mayor’s office.
Ms. Romano emphasized that the vacancy must be filled so that the Commission is fully staffed to perform efficiently. Presently, there are 10 Commissioners.
The Chairman stated another letter will be sent to the Mayor requesting an appointment to the vacant position after the holidays.
The press release was in one local paper on Thursday regarding Human Rights Day, however, the Commissioners will look for other papers to carry the article in coming days.
The Human Rights tree cost $165.00 this year for the celebration at Wolfpit School.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Devitt expanded upon her written report. Mr. Patterson will be on vacation from December 21 through January 1. There has been no replacement named for vacancy that will be created when Ms. Devitt retires effective January 31, 2003.
Several news items were noted for the Commissioner’s consideration.
Ms. Devitt stated that upon her departure, the Commission should pursue getting the secretarial assistance or taping of the meeting. Later there can be a "bare bones" set of minutes created from the tapes of the meeting.
Ms. Romano volunteered to tape the meeting and create minutes to satisfy FOI requirements.
Ms. Barbara Amodio arrived at 8:17 p.m.
The first meeting in the New Year will be January 16, 2003. This will be Sonja Devitt’s last meeting.
The Commissioners inquired what the procedure would be in replacing Ms. Devitt. She proceeded to discribe the process that took place when she was initially hired. Ms. Devitt stated she would supply each Commissioner with a copy of the current updated job description.
Mr. Scialabba stated that the ordinance was changed to include that the position be filled by someone with not only a Sociology Degree but also have a background in law.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR CASE REVIEW
** MS. ROMANO MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR CASE REVIEW.
** MR. MURRAY SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Chairman moved into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.
The Chairman reconvened the Special Session at 9:35 p.m.
** MR. SCIALABBA VOTED TO CLOSE CASE 186-99B AND CASE 190-99B
FOR LACK OF ACTIVITY.
** MR. KOSSARSKI SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
** MS. ROMANO VOTED TO CLOSE CASE 192-99B WITHOUT
PREJUDICE FOR FAILURE TO SUPPLY SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.
** MR. MURRAY SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
Fair Housing Representative’s Report
The Chairman stated there has been no meeting since there has been no chairman appointed. The Fair Housing Advisory Commission chairman is a Mayoral appointment.
Review/Revision of Brochure
The brochure was submitted to Ms. Devitt by Mr. Scialabba with all the current changes.
Ms. Devitt suggested placing the brochure on the web and distributing the finished document in black and white since she will be leaving and a change will have to be made identifying the new director.
Remove "your" and change legal to lawful was suggested as a final change.
** MS. ROMANO MOVED THAT THE CHANGES BE MADE AS
INDICATED AND THE COPY NEED NOT BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL.
** MR. MURRAY SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Plans for International Human Rights Day
Ms. Romano asked that everyone be early and in place before the starting time. The comments are to be less than two minutes. There will be three children from grades three, four, and five participating. The ornaments have been made by the sixth graders. The ornaments will be placed on the tree as a song is sung "Don’t Laugh at Me." The program will run approximately 40 minutes.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Devitt stated that there will be a ceremony in the atrium in City Hall at 12 noon on Human Rights Day. Ms. Devitt asked Ms. Amodio to be "master of ceremonies" to introduce the program. The Roodner Court Community Association sent in a new ornament. The Headstart students under NEON have made ornaments that will be used as well. The program will run approximately one-half hour.
ADJOURNMENT
** MS. AMODIO MOVED TO ADJOURN
** MR. SCIALABBA SECONDED.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alvina L. Richardson Decker
Telesco Secretarial Services
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