Commission on Human Needs Minutes - 09/18/2000 RECEIVED IN
HUMAN NEEDS COMMISSION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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September 18, 2000
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1. Today's meeting is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Human Needs
Commission. The meeting was convened in the City of Wichita Falls Council
Conference Room. Attendance is as follows:
Presents:
Kay Geuirn
Renee' Jackson
J.D. Jamar
Maria Maldonado Staff Liaisons:
Bob McBee Dave Goodrich
Penny Miller
Veronica A Moody
Katherine Phillips
Rita Vokes
L. Brent Walker
Absent: Guest:
Cheryl Krause Dave Coddington
Vickie Tanner
David Western
Call to Order:
Item 1: The Commission was called to order by Ms Penny Miller at 5:00 p.m.
The August 21st minutes were approved unanimously with no corrections
by a motion from the floor. The following items were discussed:
2. Old Business:
Item 1: Recognition by City Council of the Human Needs Commission —A
copy of the Mayor's interview with Ms Miller was be played for all
Commission members.
Item 2: Committee on the Status of Women — MS Volkes said her committee
was putting together a task force to find ways to prevent domestic
violence. This task force will be comprised of such agencies as the
United Way and First Step. Their first planning meeting is scheduled for
October.
Commission on Human Needs (continued)
Item 4: Committee on Aging — This committee is currently not staffed. New
appointees are being sought.
Item 5: Committee on Disabilities—Mr. Jamar is still compiling information for
the pamphlet on support groups.
Item 6: Committee on Human Relations — Efforts are being made to start
study groups with Elementary Teachers.
3. New Business:
Item 1: Dave Goodrich reported that MS Pat LeBus submitted a letter of
resignation.
4. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
The motion to adjourn was unanimously. The committee adjourned at 5:50 P.M.
5. The next meeting will be held on 16`h Of October at 5:PM in the City Council
Conference Room.
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Secretary Chairperson