HAAB Minutes 06/26/2008
June 26, 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, June 26, 2008
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 6:00 PM in REGULAR SESSION at
Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Center,
Naples, Florida with the following members present:
Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
James Van Fleet
David Correa (Excused)
Raymond Cabral (Absent)
Renato F. Fernandez (Excused)
Manuel Gonzalez
Valaree D. Maxwell (Excused)
Cosme Perez
Ernesto Velasquez
Luis Alejandro Bernal
ALSO PRESENT: Mike Sheffield, County Manager's Office
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Collier County Government
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Meeting Agenda
June 26, 2008
6:00 P.M.
I. Introduction
A. Call to Order -Dr. James A. Van Fleet, Chairman
B. Approval of the May 22, 2008 HAAS Meeting minutes
II. Old Business
A. Education Report-Jim Van Fleet
B. Law Enforcement Report-Manny Gonzalez
III. New Business
A. Presentation on the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County-
Maria Victoria Delgado, PhD, Executive Director
B. Florida Sunshine LaW-The County Attorney's Office has scheduled a training session
for advisory committee members- Aug 18 at 10:00am, in the boardroom.
IV. Comments/Announcements
Have a Great Summer!!
V. Public Comment
VI. Adiourn- (Next meeting date: Sept 25, 2008)
June 26, 2008
I. Introduction
A. Call to Order/Welcome - James Van Fleet, Chairman
A Quorum was not established.
A Presentation was given by Maria Victoria Delgado, PhD, Executive Director on
the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County. The following was reviewed
(See attached):
);> The Coalition will work within 12 sectors of the community to include
Medical, Judicial, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Organization, Social
Services, and Youth groups
);> The Coalition purpose is to locate and distribute funds
);> Utilization of available funds to focus on schools with the highest drug
and alcohol problem
);> Noted that youths have access to drugs faster than "ordering pizza"
);> Reported 35% - 50% of students in Collier County have encountered
alcohol and marijuana
);> "Operation Medicine Cabinet" conducted by the Sherriffs Department
consists of the disposal of prescription drugs that are easily accessible
from home
6:20 PM Cosme Perez arrived
Discussions ensued. It was questioned how the Coalition is educating parents
and teachers on the negative effects of drug usage.
Maria Delgado replied that a renowned guest speaker conducted 3 sessions
on the dangers and effects on the adolescent brain. Additionally a booth at the
Health Fair for "Operation Medicine Cabinet" spoke with more than 350
people. She noted the need for Community Partners to assist in educating
parents and the community.
It was questioned how the HAAS can assist.
Maria Delgado suggested circulating a method of prevention through
organizations or affiliations. Additionally funds are needed.
The meeting was officially called to order at 6:52 PM by Chairman James
Van Fleet.
A quorum was established.
B. Approval of the May 22, 2008 HAAB Meeting Minutes
Ernesto Velasquez moved to approve the Minutes of May 22, 2008 as
submitted. Second by Manuel Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously
5-0.
II. Old Business
A. Education Report - Jim Van Fleet reviewed his summation for School
District Employment and Hispanic Concerns. (See attached)
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Discussions ensued. It was questioned if there is a need for more Hispanic
Teachers.
It was stated that teachers should have the ability to communicate effectively
with parents who are non English speaking.
B. Law Enforcement Report - Manny Gonzalez reported on a presentation
that was given at the Training Facility which focused on crime during
hardship. He noted the following incidences:
. Food and gasoline theft
. Car burglaries of visible personal items
. Identity theft - Drivers License, Social Security card, and checks
. Firearms theft
III. New Business
A. Presentation on the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County - Maria
Victoria Delgado, PhD, Executive Director - Previously discussed I
Ernesto Velasquez moved to approve a Memorandum of communication
(be sent) to the Board of County Commissioner stating our (HAAB)
awareness and worries about the drug use in the Latino and Hispanic
Community and to seek venues to educate to prevent the matter. Second
by Cosme Perez. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
James Van Fleet volunteered to draft the Memorandum.
B. Florida Sunshine Law - The County Attorney's Office has scheduled a
training session for advisory committee members - Aug 18 at 10:00 am,
in the boardroom - Mike Sheffield noted attendance of the workshop would
be beneficial.
IV. Comments / Announcements - None
III. Public Comments
Angela Cisneros, Student -Political Science Major. Stated she is a local
Community Organizer.
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Being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
order ofthe Chairman at 7:15 P.M.
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June 26, 2008
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
James Van Fleet, Chairman
These Minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented or as amended
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