HAAB Backup 02/25/1999
Backup
Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board
Meeting
February 25, 1999
N"OTICE OF lYIEETIN"G
..A.NI> AGEN"DA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum.
II. Meeting called to order.
Approval of minutes of the January 21,1999 meeting.
III. Election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
IV. Discussions regarding:
(A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB.
(B) Invitation from the American Association of University Women for HAAB
to attend the Florida Humanities Council's Dialogue on Diversity scheduled
for Tuesday, March 30, 1999.
(C) Discussion regarding Sunshine Law as applied to HAAB members attending
meetings of other committees or becoming members of other committees.
V. Presentations by Board members.
VI. Old business.
VII. New business and public comments. **
VIII. Meeting adjourns.
**PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERffOPIC
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB.
COlLlER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: (941) 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774-0225
Emoil: attorney@naples.net
February 12, 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Ramiro Manalich
Thomas C. Palmer
Michael W. PeHit
Marjorie M. Student
Melissa A Vasquez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert N. Zachary
Board Members
Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Re: February Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Members:
I have received one response to my February 5, 1999 letter to you, requesting that the
February 18, 1999 HAAB meeting be rescheduled to another date. I have reviewed the minutes
and understand that HAAB has agreed to hold their monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday of
each month. Since the Golden Gate Community Center is not available on February 25, 1999, at
7:00 P.M., the meeting will be held at the County Commission meeting room. All future meetings
will be held on the fourth Thursday at the Golden Gate Community Center, unless otherwise
stated
I am enclosing (1) the February 25,1999 agenda; (2) minutes of the January 21,1999
meeting; and (3) a copy of the invitation from the American Association of University Women
and the Florida Humanities Council to attend the Dialogue on Diversity in March. It is important
that we receive full attendance at this meeting since positions for Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Secretary will be voted upon, as well as the consideration of applicants for appointment. If you
are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately.
Sincerely,
CJ2--
Ramiro Maoalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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enclosures
cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney
N"OTICE OF lYIEETIN"G
..A.NI> AG EN"DA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1999
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida
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AGENDA
I. 7 :00 P .M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum.
II. Meeting called to order.
Approval of minutes of the January 21,1999 meeting.
III. Election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
IV. Discussions regarding:
(A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB.
(B) Invitation from the American Association of University Women for HAAB
to attend the Florida Humanities Council's Dialogue on Diversity scheduled
for Tuesday, March 30,1999.
(C) Discussion regarding Sunshine Law as applied to HAAB members attending
meetings of other committees or becoming members of other committees.
V. Presentations by Board members.
VI. Old business.
VII. New business and public comments. **
VIII. Meeting adjourns.
**PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER/TOPIC
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB.
The lanuary 21, 1999 meeting of the HAAB ofColJier County commenced &t lIflProxim&tely 7:10pm.
Thon - & quaim of 11"" (5) in attendanllC and later changed to six due to Frank Loney...-lYing lale.
Open diacuaalon cornmenced regarding the changing the meetings to a ditren!l1t day due to a COtIfli~ with
the lIchedule ofthc School Boord meetings.
x.u. Warner ""1lIles! we wait til Chairman Rodriguez is present for his input.
Minulea ofNovembcr 19. 1998 considered; Kate Warner moves to approve the minutes of No van boo- 19,
1998. Sandra Buxton secmdcd and the minutes were unanimously approved without 8lIlendmenli.
Frank Rodriguez Noti"" of Absence read.
nue-Ica .. 1'IIpI'tla to uellled .hoe.... 1'11Ie.
Dlsc:w.siOlll'CllJU'ding C>tCUSc .bsence open fur di""",.ion.
Kate Warner r""da a motion prepan:d by her at the request of Frank Rodriguez.
"One ..- notice of .bsence."
Kate'a motion slated a wcelc: notification with regards to excusable abstncc should .uWce to an CXCllBIlble
absencc.
Kate <11".....- the OOIlCllllJ of citizens appearing and no quorum is furm. Feeta thi!! is . Iadl; of
oommitJnent to the board and eitizens. Therefore. the issues regarding aboenoea i. of importance.
Frank Looney addresses emergency mectin. are a confliclto the board.
Kate withdr'awls motion and will modify the motion.
Pele <I;~,.s,," the loaWon of the meclinSS. Suggest that HAAB should conduct meetings in Immokalee.
Mrs. OrimaIdo addresae. that Pete's suggestiOll is a good idea due to the Hispanic population in
lmmokaIec.
Acting Cllairman David Con-ea suggest this is_ would be discussed with Ramiro Malalich.
DIac-sc. ....rd.lae Elcedou for. .._ Chalrmaa, VIc:e--CIWrDwa, ud Seeretary.
PnnJc Looney discuS1lCS hi. expiration in lune and would like to conside the Vico-President JlOIitioo.
Eleedon ofnew Chainnan, Vice-President and Secretary agreed by board manber.i to be held iii the next
mcetine.
Amerlcua A.oeIatloll cI Unlveralty Wome..
Mrs. Chris Stntm bceins her presentation in re1lJU"ds to her organiutian. Explained they haw: a
Divcnlty TIl3k Foroe. States that they Ill"C holding a prescnlalion givm by Mrs. Oli_ Ktty "DialOj!Wl on
Diveralty." on Mard130, 1999 at the Main Library an Central Avenue from 7:00PM. 8:30PM. She i.
lookins fir ooopcrating "flC1c:ics IUld organizations such as ours to help public:izc. Hopes to ga a
Proclamation fur the County Commission.... for tltis event.
Mn. Grimaldo \'Olun~ to _illt with lranalatioo If needed..
F'rBnk Looney oampliInm15 Mrs. Staton 00 her prc:scntation of her ,",gonization and the prcscntalioo they
arc preparine.
K.ole motion. that HAAB bccxxnc a coopet1Ilion organization fur the American ^""<xlalion ofUnivc:rsity
Women.
Den Vidaurri 9CCClIldcd the motion.
Motion carried lIDlInimously.
Kale will get copies from Mn. Staton and will mail to Ramiro'. officc-
Mr.. Grimaldo 1Idvi&cs she i. very inlerc:5led In joining: HAAB , but would like a c:opy of the
respooaibilities of the board. Also mentions that she would like to _ the day change because she also
attenda the school board mcc:tings.
C--'ho1ut to Dlwrslty
Kate WlU'Dcr gives a briefllYDJl8is in regards to Canmitmcnt to Diversity a program out ofColiJ.. County
Public School.
Explain the progi-am is to r=uit in all posltioos.
DioawJoo was aho DllIde 00 the racial slur IIUIdc beck in Novanber98 by a !<lacher.
Also issues thll)' addr-.d were ll/lpB 00 policies. Need to develop a poliey of wowing and changing. The
policy would a1so Include lI<:XuaI crientatioa, gender, religio.... ete.
They want minimum laws but expand.
The stc:cring cmunitte will outline a policy, provide a I...dcrship canmittee. IIddress leaallssuos. and
wording.
Whm oomplctcd policy will then bccxmc a law.
Explained that unlOllB would probally ba\'C to be IIdvised and get involved.
Moo:tinp arc scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of cacll month al the AdministratJve Bldg.
Dr. Snow is providing a diversity 1Ibrary that is open to the publJc.
Kate a1so IIdvisca thal she caaladAod All... Hamblin In regarda to issUCll as Dr. Cardona.
Dr. Cardoow Issu... has to be brought up by bimacl( That hie oamiltec oouId nol taU up 011 it.
Frank Looney ask that . mcetins be held with the school board regarding Dr. Cardona. He otat"" that be
is currently investigation Mr. Whiles baclcground.
School Board oar= that a HAAB member be . rcprescntati .e.
Possible co:UIict due to Sunshine Law.
David explaina DUr bands an: tied. That the boerd is not willing ()( belp in b1e finding of th" removal of
Dr. Cardcna . David advises the boerd that he bad a meeting with Mr. White and would not change his
mind. Staled that Mr. JWhile staled be was givm the authority to rc:mo\'C Dr. Cardona by th" School
Board. David Ialks about the acheivcmcnts and abilities Dr. Cardma h.... F",,1a that this should be an
issue the board should be concaned with.
F'rBnk Looaey explain. a previous incident with Dan Hunter and Mr. Doria. Thill the numbml ..... 6-2 fur
mincrity l1lpI'1lO<:Dlatoa. Fecls the community ""auld corne togclber to do somotbing '"' otherwise the
Hispanic CDlIID1unlty will looc.
David feels hi. al a benle with the board.
Mn. OrimaIdo expressos opiniom. Feels Dr. While and Cardona havc a pcnana1 problan bocausc they
are lit equal value. Has per$OQ&\ cxpa-icnoe as a moth..- in rqarda lO Dr. Cardona. How much
intpmvcm...t he "*" done fir tho lChools. Fccla Dr. Wile '- something pcnonaI. That be: i. prejudice.
Foels Dr. Card..... made tlme fur tho ammlWity.
Davlcl WllCU5SeS that Dr. Cardona W8B only giV1:llJ a two clay notice. Fall. we havc '-' .ilent in regards to
thi. issue.
Kate explain. that h..- 1_ we. not uocd by the board That this board has not bca1 .il...ce. That the
prcparui... oCh..- lcllcr was In I'egIlrds 10 Dr. Cardona.
David Ill8lcS that no acti... has been taka, by this board, and that we should haw moved quickly <Xl this
i....... Thllt he IllIkcd fir ... ClDcracncy meeting. A meeting with Mr. While that became nothing.
Kate explained that she wanted the public to be heard at that meeting. That that meeting was a I=ing
experialllC.
Mrs. Orlmald still"" that Dr. Cardon. was . good role model fir the children.
David asb the board if there i.. problem with the meeting beinll beld OIl the 4th Thuraday. Board has no
problem. S_ that he wants to be at the next SdIoollloerd meeting in regards to lallUe3 like Dr.
Cardona.
Moctting acljoumod at 9:08pm
Prepared By: Dora Vidaurri
Approved By:
Frank Rodriguez, Chairman
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant
BoardofCou~s
Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney
TO:
DATE:
April 28, 1999
RE:
Approved Minutes of the February 25, 1999 and March 25, 1999 Meetings of the
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Please find attached the approved minutes of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meetings
which were held in February and March of 1999. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
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cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney
HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
of
February 25, 1999
at the
Board of County Commissioners Commission Meeting Room, Naples, Florida
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB
Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member
Pete Cade, HAAB Member
David Correa, HAAB Member
Kate Warner, HAAB Member
* Frank Loney, HAAB Member (arrived at 7:45 P.M.)
Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member
The February 25, 1999 meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Collier County
commenced at approximately 7:08 P.M. There was a quorum of five (5) in attendance with
Frank Loney arriving at 7:45 P.M. Also present was Faye Reddick and Maria Grimaldo,
applicants who are seeking appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board.
A motion was made by David Correa, seconded by Dora Vidaurri, and a unanimous vote (5-0)
was made to approve the minutes of January 21, 1999.
The Board interviewed HAAB applicant, Faye Reddick. Ms. Reddick inquired regarding the
activities ofthe HAAB. The members and liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, described the activities and
projects of the Board. A discussion was had regarding the community attitudes toward the
HAAB as well as toward non-Hispanic board members. The members mentioned the Naples
Community Hospital alleged foreign language rule as an example of an HAAB project in the
past.
Ms. Reddick indicated she was raised in Arizona and had a multi-cultural experience growing up
in Tucson. Kate Warner made a motion to recommend Ms. Reddick, as well as applicant, Maria
Grimaldo, for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners to the HAAB. Pete Cade
seconded and a unanimous vote of 5-0 occurred in favor of the motion.
Frank Loney arrived at this point in the meeting.
The HAAB considered elections of its officers. A discussion was had between Kate Warner and
David Correa as to whether or not to elect new positions now or defer the elections until after the
expiration of Chairman Frank Rodriguez' term. A discussion then occurred regarding the
expiration of HAAB terms. Liaison, Ramiro Mafialich, suggested that motions be made and
votes taken for each position. David Correa nominated himself for Chairman with a second by
Dora Vidaurri. Frank Rodriguez mentioned that he was interested in nominating Kate Warner as
Chairman. A discussion then occurred between David Correa and Kate Warner regarding their
respective interests in being named to the Chairman position. A vote was had regarding the
motion for David Correa to be named Chairman, and the motion failed on a 3-3 vote with David
Correa, Pete Cade and Dora Vidaurri voting in favor of the motion.
Dora Vidaurri made a motion to defer the election of the Chairman until the April, 1999 meeting.
This motion was seconded by David Correa and there was a unanimous vote of 6-0 in favor of
the motion.
Dora Vidaurri made a motion to nominate Frank Loney as Vice Chairman. Kate Warner
seconded the motion and a unanimous vote of6-0 occurred in favor of the motion.
Maria Grimaldo initiated a discussion regarding scholarships and social security numbers for
Hispanic students. Dora Vidaurri indicated that she would assist in contacting education officials
regarding the topic.
Liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, reminded the members that they were individually invited to attend
the Diversity Dialogue to be presented by the Association of University Women with the HAAB
as a "cooperating organization."
Frank Rodriguez mentioned that there is a first time home buyers class for Hispanics available.
He distributed materials regarding that topic.
At this point in the meeting Frank Rodriguez had to leave the meeting and Vice-Chairman Frank
Loney took over running the meeting.
Liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, had a brief and informative discussion with the members regarding
the applications of the Sunshine Law.
Kate Warner presented a discussion regarding the absences policy. She essentially proposed that
there be a 2 day notice in advance of the meeting to the Liaison before the meeting with an
exception for emergencies. The HAAB, as a Board, would decide if any excuse given by a
member for an absence was satisfactory. Dora Vidaurri made a motion to approve Kate
Warner's absence policy as follows:
In order to have an excused absence, all Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
(HAAB) members must notify the Liaison no later than 5:00 P.M. two business
days prior to any scheduled HAAB meeting. The Liaison will then report the
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contact that was made by the absent member at the next HAAB meeting and the
Board will decide if the excuse is satisfactory. In addition, unforeseen
emergencies that do not permit two business days notice are eligible for a board
vote of excused absence.
The motion was seconded by Frank Loney and a unanimous vote of 5-0 in favor of the motion
occurred.
Dora Vidaurri mentioned that at the next agenda she would need to bring up problems with the
sidewalks in Immokalee.
The meeting of the Hispanic Board adjourned at approximately 9:02 P.M.
Prepared by: Rarniro Maiialich, Board Liaison
Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on 25th Day of March, 1999.
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Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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January 29,1999
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As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit a resume for
consideration. I have attached the resumes received for your review as follows:
Maria Grimaldo
203 N. 8th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee
within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration. Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions,
please call me at 774-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Maria Grimaldo
Voluntesr Parent
203 N. 8th Slrsst t\
Immakalss, FL 34142
(941) 657.7754
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January 24,1999
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Administrator Assistant
ATT: Sue Filson
3301 East Tamiami Trial
Naples, FL 34112-4902 (941) 774-0225
Dear Mrs. Filson:
Please, accept my application for an appointment as a member for the Hispanic
Affairs Advisory Board.
First, I am going to give you brief background information. I am a Hispanic that has
lived in lmmokalee since 1972. I am a proud mother of three children. Two of my
children are in college, and the youngest is in the eleventh grade. I have been
working as a tutor for about nine years for Collier County Public Schools. In addition,
I am a volunteer Parent for my community. Also, I am a member of the Immokalee
High School Advisory Committee, and a member of the Immokalee Advisory Council
on Domestic Violence.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me
at home (941) 657-7754 after 3 p.m. or at work (941) 657-4469 between 7 a.m. - 3
p.m.
I would be honored if you gave me the opportunity to serve my community as an
Advisory Board Member. Thank you for taking the time to review my letter.
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The JIIIlUU'y 21, 1999 mtlCling aC the HAAB of Collier Cowlly <XlIhmmced at approximllldy 7: I Opm.
There -- a quc.-im aCtive (S) in attendlln"" and later changed to six due to Fnnk Loull)' urivlns late.
Open cl.iacuMl... <XlIbmcncod "'Il"I'ding the ,,*,-ing the meeting. to a different day due to a cmflia with
the lIChedulo of the School Board m_ings.
Kate Warner ""IllICIt we waittil Chairman Rodriguez is prescntlOr his input.
Minlllel ofNowmber 19, 1998 wnsidcred; Kele WIIlllCT moves to approve the min.- of Nowsnber 19,
1998. Sllndra Bwrton seconded and the minutes _e uoanimoualy approved without amc:udmClllll.
Fnnk Rodriauea: NotiClc of Absence read.
Dlac8MIoa .. hpnh Iv ue-.cl alloe_ nile.
DilICUIIIion J'CIIlIl'ding 0JCCUSe ""-'ce opon for discus.ion.
Kale Warner reads a molioo pNlp8l'Cd by her at the request ofFllUIk Rodriguez.
"One WflIlk noIlce of absence."
KtIto'. motion slated a week notificati... with regards to excusable absence ohoold .uOWe to an IlXCWIIIble
absen"".
~ ~ the con.... of citizens appearing and no quorum is 1Onn. F..... thi5 is a J.di; of
comml1ment to the board and citizens. Therefore. the issllCS regarding abt!eIlees i. of importance.
Fnmk Locnll)' addR..cs _ergmc:y mectin. are ft conflict to the bollrd.
KllIC withdrawls motion and will modify the motion.
Pde 4lillQJlI~ tho location of the m..ings. Suggest that HAAB should conduct mll<llinp in lnunckalee.
Mrs. Orimaldo addreaes thai Pete's SUJlIleSlioo i. Il aood idea due to the Hiapllllic popuI&tion in
lmlllokalee.
Adina Olainnan DIl\rid Correa ""IlIl""l this is..... would be dillCUSSal with Ramiro Malalid!.
DL.. '. ........... EIecdou far a ..... C...I....... VIce-CIW...... ... Seerew-y.
Prank Looney di!IQJslICS hi. expiration in June and would like to con.ide the Vioo-Presidatt JlOIIitloo.
Election of_ Chainnan, Vio:o-Presidmt and Scaetary agreed by bollrd m_'*" to be held til the next
me<<1ni.
"-'rIraa~.. tIIUalwerally W_n
Mrs. Cbria SInton bceina her prc:!ICIIltation in rejpU'ds to h.... organi:l'.8tioo. Explained thll)' haw: a
Diwnlty Tuk Force. Slates that they lite holdina a pte5aJtatioo giYal by Mrs. Oli_ Klty "01......... on
Diversity,"... Marcl130, 1999 at the Main Lil:nty on C....tral AYalue from 7:00PM -1:30PM. She i.
IllllIrlns ... OOCllJlOtollina ....c:ios and orpnlzations sudt lIS oun to help publicize. Hopes to get .
Proo:Iamation fur the Counly Conuni!lSiooers for this event.
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Mrs. 0riDWd0 w1un~ to _illt with Inmslatico If~
Frank Looney COIbplirumts Mrs. Slaton ... hCl' )JI'CIlClnlAtion orb..- OflllnizatlonlUld tho praenlAtion thcy
IU'O pnp.rina.
Kate motion. that HAAS bocome. ~co CIJlIII1lzation Iilr the Ameril'lU1 Aosodation ofUni\'Cf'Sity
W_en.
DclI1I Vidaurri _ded the motioo.
Motion curicxllllWlilnously.
Kate will got wplea from Mrs. Staten and will mail to Ramiro'. c>IIie<:.
Mrs. Gtlmalclo IIdYises lIbe is very int<<estcxlln joInina HAAB . but would Jib: a copy of the
responsibilities oftbe bocci. Also menticol thlt she would like to _the clay mange bccau.e she also
lIlta1d1the sebooI bocd meetings.
C....-"-at to om....ty
Kate WlIID..- gi- a bc-ief oyopau in reprdl to Commitment 10 Divasity. PfOlP'8D1 out ofColiler CO\IDty
Public School.
Explain tile pmgi'am illo recruit in all JlOlIltions.
OiswsslOll was aJso made 011 tho ..a.1 slur mede I.ck in No\'anbe191 by a lIladJ..-.
Abu "-lhGy adcII J.t wtn: lllIJl8 co policies. Need to develop a policy of srowin& and dwlging. Tho
policy would aJso Include IIe:Xll&I arientari.... geode.-. relici...... ete.
They want minimum laws hut expend.
Tho 5tcerinC CClIIUIIittc will outline a policy, provide a I...dership CClIIUIIittee. addftss lepllssues. IlDd
wocding.
Whm llOIDpldcxl policy willlhat bocorne . law.
Explained that unlCllllJ would probalb' haw: to be IIdvised lUId get involwd.
MClI:tin,p ..... lIdIeduled on the 2nd Thuroday of CllIdl month at the Adminislrallw: B1c1&.
Or. Snow is providlDs a dlvcnity IIbnry that is """" 10 the pubUc.
Kate also IIdvisa that she CClQtadcxI AlIm lfamhlin In I'Ilptds to iIlIuca as Or. Cardona.
Or. CardaGas 1"""01 .... 10 be brought up by him8CI[ That lite comittee could not take up co it.
Frank Looney aak that . meetina be held with the IIdInoI hoard reslllllln& Dr. Cardona. He otat... that he
i. ClIITtIDtly investigati... Mr. Whites bKkgrouod.
School Booud........ that a HAAS memher be . representative.
Passible conflict clue to Sunshine Law.
David explains DIIf bands .,.., tied. That the bo8rd isllOt willing at help in hie finding of the lCDloval of
Dr. Cardona . David ad";" the bocd that he had . meeting with Mr. White and wauId lIot change his
mind. Slated that Mr. JWhile JtatcxI he was giYClll the authority to l'CIDOft Dl'. CanIODa by the SchooJ
Board. DIlvld taIb about the acheiYements and abililies Or. CanIODa h... Feeb that this should be In
issue tbe board should be concaned with.
Frank Looney explain. . prClYiDllS Incident with Dmt Hunte< and Mr. Doria. Thallbe nWQhers.... 6-2 fur
minorlty ......-.tari.... Feel. the COIlIIDunity should oome t~ to do lOIDethiDg or othcrwi8c the
Hispanic Community willIDOe.
David &cis hi. at . battle with the bocci.
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Mn. 0rimaId0 el(pr_ opini..... Feola Dr. While lUld Cardooa haw: a pcncnU p.obI..n bDcausc: they
..... aI equal value. Has ~ cxpcricmc:e.. alll<JCb... in rcprdo lD Dr. Cardooa. f"- m\IdJ.
inIprowmalt he has clone &.- the ~1, PccIa Dr. WilI:..........otbing pcncnU. That he 0. pl'C!judloc:.
Feola Dr. Cardooa....... time &.- the _wily.
David ~ thai Or. Cardona was only giYell a two day notic:o. Fee" we haw: been .iIont in rc:prda to
this illSUll.
Kete Clq)lainl dUll h... IeUa- _ not WICd by the board That tho. board hu _ '- sil-. That the
pnIJlIJ'mao orb... Idler was In repnh to Dr. ClIrdona.
David IlalcS that no actiao hu beaJ takc:n by this oo.rd, and that ~ Ilhould haw m<Mld quickly OIl thia
issue. Thai he asked &.- lUl ancracuc:y meetins- A meedng wllb Mr. Whik: that becamo nothing.
Kate explained that Ilhe _led the public to be heard III that meeting. That thlll meeting _ a learning
apaim"",
Mrs. Orimald _ that Dr. Cardona was a good role model &.-the children.
David ... the board if there II a probIan with the meeting beinll beld on the 4th ThUl'llday. Bo8rd hu no
probIan. S_ thai be WlIDlIto be at the D<IX' Sdlool Board meeting in rcgardl to Iasw:o like Dr.
Cardona.
Mcetting lIIljourned at 9:ogpsn
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COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112.4902
Telephone: (941) 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Email: attorney@naples.net
February 5, 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Ramiro Mar'ialich
Thomas C. Palmer
Michael W. Pettit
Marjorie M. Student
Melissa A. Vasquez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert N. Zachary
Board Members
Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Re: February Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Members:
I understand that HAAB is considering changing its meetings to the fourth Thursday of each
month due to a conflict in schedule with the School Board. My Assistant, Kay, contacted the
Golden Gate Community Center to find out if the fourth Thursday would be available Kay was
notified that the fourth Thursday of each month is acceptable beginning the month of March;
however, due to a festival being held during the fourth week in February, this month's HAAB
meeting will need to be held on February 18, 1999.
I will be preparing and distributing an agenda for the February 18, 1999 meeting soon. If
you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately.
Sincerely,
C;Z.."' -
Ramiro Maoalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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Ramiro Mana1ich HAAB Liaison and Chief Assistant County Attorney
Collier County Government
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Fl 34112-4902
Dear Ramiro,
A recent change in position and level of responsibility will not
allow the time to continue serving on the Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board. I wish to thank you for the opportunity of
serving and wish everyone continued success.
Respectfully,
SQ'^r~
Sandra Buxton
CC: Sue Filson
The JIII1U8l'y 21, 1099 meeting of the HAAB of Collier County COOlmmoed at approximately 7: I Opm.
There -- a quorim oftive (S) in attendance and later changed to six due to Frank Leney arriving late.
Open w..:uulon cunmcnoed regarding the changing the meeting. to a differ""t day due to a COlIllia with
the lICbcdu1e of the Sehool Board meetings.
XalCl Warner aullllest we wait til Chairman Rodriguez is present lOt his input.
Minutes ofNovanb..- 19, 1998 considered; Kate Warner moves to approve the minutes ofNovcmbor 19.
1998. Sandra Buxton seconded and the minutes WC'e unanimously approved without amc:lldmenl5.
Frank Rodrigu& Notice of Absence .....d.
~Ioa III ....m to uellled aboeD_ mle.
Dlscus.sion l'C:lI'U'<iing excuse abscnce open for discussion.
Kate Waml!l' reada a motion preparccl by her at the request of Frank Rodriguez.
"One wak nollce of absence."
Katds motion stated a wed< notification with re8ards to excusable absence should .uffice to an llXCU8IIble
absencc.
Kate dl"....-- the conCll1l of eitiz.ens appearing and no quorum is form. Feci. this is a lack of
commltmcntto the board and citizats. Therefore. the issues regarding absences i. of importance.
Frank Lamey 1lddrc8llCS ODlCl'gc:ncy meetins are a conflict 10 the boou-d.
Kite withdrawls motion and will modil)r the motion.
Pete d;~I.s" tho location of the meetings. Suggest that HAAB should cooduct meetings in lnunokalee.
Mrs. OrimaJclo oddreases that Pete's ,u8lJOSlion i. a good idea due to the Hispanic population in
lmmoka1ee.
Adlng 0Wrman David Correa ""ll8""1 this is""" would be discussed with Ramiro Malalidl.
DIoc..Ioa repnllaa E1ecdou for a ._ Chal.rmu. V1ce--Cha1rmu, ad Seentary.
Frank Lamey disalsacs hi. expiration in June and would like to con.ide the Vito-President pooitiOD.
Electi... of nClW Ch.inu..... Vic>>-Presidmt and Secretary agreed by board membor-s to be held til the next
mec:tinll.
..uurlcaa AaoeiaI1011 oIVDlverally Women
Mrs. Chri. SInlon bqlns her prc5ClIItation in regards to bel' organi:<ation. Explained they have a
Divenity TlIlIk FOI'OC. StalCls thatthcy are hohling a presentation given by Mrs. Oliva- K1ty "Dlaloauc on
Diversity." on March 30, 1999 at the Main Library on Central Avenue from 7:00PM. 8;30PM. She i.
lookins fir ooopetating agmcics and organizations such lIS OlIl'!Ito help pubUcim. Hopes to get a
Proclamation fur the County Commissioner. for this evenl.
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Mrs. Grimaldo volun~ 10 _ist with ITlmalation If needed.
Fnmk Looney eomplinll:ntlJ Mrs. Staton on 11..... pl'C8CDtation of her orllonizatJon and tho prc:santation they
arepteparin&,
KJue moticm that HAAB become a coopet"Ition organization fur the American AJISOClation ofUnivcrsity
Women.
Dora Vidaurri _dcd the motion.
Motion carried unanimouoly.
Kale will get copies from Mrs. Staton III1d will mail to Ramiro'. officc.
Mr.. Grimaldo advises sIle i. vet)' inlcirc$ted in joining HAAB , hut would like a copy of the
responsibilities of the boerd. AlIlO mentions thot sIle would like to see the day change bccau.e sIle also
attends the school hoard meetings.
C........,""~.t to Dlwnlty
Kate Warner gives a ""iet syopsu. in regards to Commitment to Diver.ity a fll'OllnUD out ofColiler County
Public School.
Explain the progi-am is to rc:crWt in all posJtion..
Diocuss.lon was also mado on the racial slur made beck in Novcmber9B by a !<lachcc.
Also issues they lIddre8llcd we.-e IlIlJlS on policies. Need to develop a policy of growing and changing. Tho
policy would also include IICXuai orientatioo. gender, religio.... <to.
They want minimum laws but expand.
The st=ing cammltte will outlino a policy, provide a I""dersllip committee, address leaal Jssues. and
wording.
When ClOlIlpldocl policy will then bcoome . law.
Explained that unlOllS would prob&lly have to be advised and get involved.
Mcctinp IIr1I scheduled on the 2nd Thursday of cadl month ot tho Administrative BI<I&.
Dr. Snow is providlng a dlversity lIbrary that is open to the public.
lCatc also advUel that she allltactcd Allen Hamblin in regards to Issw:s u Dr. CardauL
Dr. Cardonas luuos has to be br-ou8bt up by hinuoc:l[ That hie comiltco could not take up on it.
Frank Looney uk that . meetins be held with the IIdmoI board regardlng Dr. Cardooa. He _"" that he
is CUlTontly investigation Mr. Whites beckground.
School Board...... that a HAAB member be a representative.
Possible oonfIic:t due to Sunshino Law.
David explaina 011I' hands are tied. Thai the board is not willing ot help in btc findlng of the removal of
Dr. Cardona. David advi_ the board that he had a meeting with Mr. White and would not chango his
mind. Stated that Mr. JWhile stated he was given the authority to remove Dr. Cardona by tho School
Board. David taIb about the acheivCllDenls and abilities Dr. Cardona 11.... Fcoola that thi, should be an
issue the board should be conc:crnod with.
Fnmk Looney explain. . previous incident with Don Hunter and Mr. Doria. That the numbers IIr1I 6-2 fur
minority l1lpttlO<:ntatiOQ. F....I. the ex>mmunity mould oome togelba- to do lIOIDothing or otherwise the
Hispanic Community will losc.
David feels his at a battle with the board.
Mrs. Grimaldo ~presaco. apinicna. Feels Dr. While RIld Cardona have a pc:nonal problem bcx:ausc they
are .. equal YBIue. Has pcnaoaI cxpcriCllee as a moch..- in rcprdo to Dr. Cardooa. a- mud>.
UnptOVall....t he has done f..- the acboob. Fcda Dr. Wile has .....ething pcnonaI. That he i. prejudice.
Feels Dr. Cardoaa made tlme fur tho """""W1ily.
Da\'lcl WIICUSICS that Dr. Cardona was only gi""" a two clay nOli"". F....I. wo have bcon .i1...t in n:gJII'cIa 10
this issue.
Kate explains that h..- Iell..- was not used by the board. That this board has not bcon silCllc:e. Thlllthe
preparatian orh... 1etter was In res-cia to Dr. Cardona.
David IIlIllcs thaI no action has been taken by this board, RIld that we should have moved quickly OIl this
issue. That he Il3ked f..- an ....crpnc;y meeting. A mecling with Mr. While thaI beaunc nothing.
Kale explainod that she WllDtcd the publIc to be heard Bllhat meeting. 1bt that meeting wu a laming
cxpcrimcc..
Mrs. OrImald Slat"" that Dr. Cardona was a good role model fur- the children.
David ub the board if there I. .. problan with the meeting beina beld on the 4th Thunday. Bollrd has no
problem. SIaIIls that he WllDlS 10 be lit the next School Boerd meeting in regards to lsllUell like Dr.
Cardona.
Meetting a.cljolU'l1od at 9:08p111
Prepared By: Dora Vidaurri
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N"OTICE OF lYIEETIN"G
..A.NI> .A..GEN"DA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1999
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum.
II. Meeting called to order.
Approval of minutes of the January 21,1999 meeting.
III. Election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
IV. Discussions regarding:
(A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB.
(B) Invitation from the American Association of University Women for HAAB
to attend the Florida Humanities Council's Dialogue on Diversity scheduled
for Tuesday, March 30, 1999.
(C) Discussion regarding Sunshine Law as applied to HAAB members attending
meetings of other committees or becoming members of other committees.
V. Presentations by Board members.
VI. Old business.
VII. New business and public comments. **
VIII. Meeting adjourns.
**PUBLlC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERffOPIC
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 30
7:00 TO 8:30 P.M.
AT
Collier County Central Library
650 Central Avenue
COME AND SHARE YOUR
EXPERIENCES, IDEAS, AND
FEELINGS REGARDING THE
ATTRIBUTES OF OUR DIVERSITY
A COMMUNITY-WIDE FREE EVENT
SPONSORED BY NAPLES BRANCH OF AAUW
AND THE FLORIDA HUYiliNITIES COUNCIL.
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PRESENTED BY KITTY OLIVER
PROFESSOR AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
fu~D WRITER FOR THE N L
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PLEASE RETURN BEFORE MARCH), 1999
TO: Pat Clancy and Mary Schell
3615 Boca Ciega Drive. #209
Naples. FL 34112
FROM: (organizallon)
(address)
(date)
We accept your invitation to b" listed on your program as a cooperatmg organization lor the
conununity event, "Dialogue on Diversity", being held Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at a central
location to be determined later. We understand there is no financial responsIbility. We will
encourage OUr members to attend and participate.
Yours truly,
(Official of the organization)
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Answer these questions...
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How Can I Qualify For A Home Loan?
What Information Will I Need To Apply?
and more...
HOME BUYER'S WORKSHOP I
By attending the following...
Wednesday, March 24
6:00 pm till 9:30 pm
Collier County Extension Office
14700 Immokalee Road, Naples
(10 miles east ofI-75)
EQUAL HOUSING
LENDER
SEATING IS LIMITED! RESERVE A DACE TODAY!
For details call:
353-4244
Presented ~: Collier Count.y Cooperative Extension Service
In partnership with the Collier County Loan Consortium, Inc.
The CoJUer County Cooperative Extension Service is a department of the Public Services Division of Collier
County Government and an ofT-campus branch of the University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sc:iences. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color. creed, ~ age. handicap
or national origtn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please direct special needs requests
to Bonnie Fauls at 353-4244 at least 3 days prior to the scheduled program.
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QUIRE SER DUENO DE CASA?
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LE ENSENAREMOS COMO!
Conteste las siguientes preguntas...
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Y mas...
Por atender 10 sif1uiente...
TALLER
PARA EL COMPRADOR
DE VIVIENDA
.
Sabado, Marzo 6
9:30 am hasta la 1:00 pm
Extension Cooperativa del Condado Collier
14700 Immokalee Road, Naples
(10 millas al oeste de 1-75)
Presentado especial: Sr. Frank Rodriguez
Primer Banco Nacional de Naples
AS/ENros L/M/rADOS! RESERVE SU LUGAR NOY!
Para mas detalles llame al:
353-4244
presentado pm:: Servicio de Extensi6n Cooperativa del
Con dado Collier asoclado con el
Collier County Loan Consortium, Inc.
EI servicio de extension de Collier County es una rama lateral de la Universidad de Florida entro el
Departamento de Agricultura y pertenece tambien al Departamento de Servicios Publicos del Gobierno del
Condado Collier. Los servicios de este programa se ofrecen por igual a todas las personas sin distincion de
raza, color, sexo. edad, incapacidad fisica u origen etnico. De acuerdo con el acta de Americanos con
desabilidades, por favor de dirijir a Bonnie Fauls al 353-4244 por 10 menos 3 dias antes del programa.
COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112.4902
Telephone: (941) 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Email attorney@naples.net FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Heidi F. Ashton
Ramiro Monolich
Thomas C. Palmer
Michael W. PeHit
Marjorie M. Student
Melissa A. Vasquez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert N. Zachary
TO:
FRANK RODRIGUEZ
COMPANY:
TELEPHONE NO: (941) 262-7600
NUMBER OF PAGES ~ (INCLUDING COVER SHEET)
FACSIMILE NO: (941) 435-7684
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MEETING; (2) PROPOSED AGENDA FOR 2/25/99; AND (3) INVITATION FOR THE
DIALOGUE ON DIVERSITY THAT IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 774-8400 FOR ANY CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE
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DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112.4902
Telephone: (941) 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Email: attorney@naples.net
February 12, 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Romiro Manalich
Thomas C. Palmer
Michael W. PeHit
Marjorie M. Student
Melissa A. Vasquez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert N. Zachary
Board Members
Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Re: February Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Members:
I have received one response to my February 5, 1999 letter to you, requesting that the
February 18, 1999 HAAB meeting be rescheduled to another date. I have reviewed the minutes
and understand that HAAB has agreed to hold their monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday of
each month. Since the Golden Gate Community Center is not available on February 25, 1999, at
7:00 P.M., the meeting will be held at the County Commission meeting room All future meetings
will be held on the fourth Thursday at the Golden Gate Community Center, unless otherwise
stated.
I am enclosing (I) the February 25,1999 agenda; (2) minutes of the January 21,1999
meeting; and (3) a copy of the invitation from the American Association of University Women
and the Florida Humanities Council to attend the Dialogue on Diversity in March It is important
that we receive full attendance at this meeting since positions for Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Secretary will be voted upon, as well as the consideration of applicants for appointment. If you
are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately.
Sincerely,
~
Ramiro Maoalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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enclosures
cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney
N"OTICE OF lYIEETIN"G
..A.NI> AGEN'DA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum.
II. Meeting called to order.
Approval of minutes of the January 21,1999 meeting.
III. Election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
IV. Discussions regarding:
(A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB.
(B) Invitation from the American Association of University Women for HAAB
to attend the Florida Humanities Council's Dialogue on Diversity scheduled
for Tuesday, March 30,1999.
(C) Discussion regarding Sunshine Law as applied to HAAB members attending
meetings of other committees or becoming members of other committees.
V. Presentations by Board members.
VI. Old business.
VII. New business and public comments. **
VIII. Meeting adjourns.
**PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERffOPIC
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB.
(~ COLLIER COUNTY
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DAVID C. WEIGEL
COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112.4902
Telephone: (941) 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Email: attorney@naples.net
February 12, 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Ramiro Manolich
Thomas C. Palmer
Michael W. PeMit
Marjorie M. Student
Melissa A. Vasquez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert N. Zachary
Board Members
Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Re: February Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Dear Members:
1 have received one response to my February 5, 1999 letter to you, requesting that the
February 18, 1999 HAAB meeting be rescheduled to another date. I have reviewed the minutes
and understand that HAAB has agreed to hold their monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday of
each month. Since the Golden Gate Community Center is not available on February 25, 1999, at
7:00 P.M., the meeting will be held at the County Commission meeting room. All future meetings
will be held on the fourth Thursday at the Golden Gate Community Center, unless otherwise
stated.
I am enclosing (1) the February 25,1999 agenda; (2) minutes of the January 21,1999
meeting; and (3) a copy of the invitation from the American Association of University Women
and the Florida Humanities Council to attend the Dialogue on Diversity in March. It is important
that we receive full attendance at this meeting since positions for Chairman, Vice Chairman and
Secretary will be voted upon, as well as the consideration of applicants for appointment. If you
are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately
Sincerely,
CJ2--
Ramiro Maoalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
RM/kn
enclosures
cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney
N"OTICE OF lYIEETIN"G
AN"DAGEN"DA
COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS
ADVISORY BOARD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
County Commission Meeting Room, Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Collier County Government Center
Naples, Florida
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AGENDA
I. 7:00 P.M: Meeting of full Board and determination of quorum.
II. Meeting called to order.
Approval of minutes of the January 21,1999 meeting.
III. Election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.
IV. Discussions regarding:
(A) Review of applicants seeking recommendation for appointment to HAAB.
(B) Invitation from the American Association of University Women for HAAB
to attend the Florida Humanities Council's Dialogue on Diversity scheduled
for Tuesday, March 30,1999.
(C) Discussion regarding Sunshine Law as applied to HAAB members attending
meetings of other committees or becoming members of other committees.
V. Presentations by Board members.
VI. Old business.
VII. New business and public comments. **
VIII. Meeting adjourns.
**PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER/TOPIC
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB.
HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
of
February 25, 1999
at the
Board of County Commissioners Commission Meeting Room, Naples, Florida
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Frank Rodriguez, Chairman, HAAB
Dora Vidaurri, HAAB Member
Pete Cade, HAAB Member
David Correa, HAAB Member
Kate Warner, HAAB Member
* Frank Loney, HAAB Member (arrived at 7:45 P.M.)
Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member
The February 25, 1999 meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Collier County
commenced at approximately 7:08 P.M. There was a quorum of five (5) in attendance with
Frank Loney arriving at 7:45 P.M. Also present was Faye Reddick and Maria Grimaldo,
applicants who are seeking appointment to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board.
A motion was made by David Correa, seconded by Dora Vidaurri, and a unanimous vote (5-0)
was made to approve the minutes of January 21, 1999.
The Board interviewed HAAB applicant, Faye Reddick. Ms. Reddick inquired regarding the
activities of the HAAB. The members and liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, described the activities and
projects of the Board. A discussion was had regarding the community attitudes toward the
HAAB as well as toward non-Hispanic board members. The members mentioned the Naples
Community Hospital alleged foreign language rule as an example of an HAAB project in the
past.
Ms. Reddick indicated she was raised in Arizona and had a multi-cultural experience growing up
in Tucson. Kate Warner made a motion to recommend Ms. Reddick, as well as applicant, Maria
Grimaldo, for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners to the HAAB. Pete Cade
seconded and a unanimous vote of 5-0 occurred in favor of the motion.
Frank Loney arrived at this point in the meeting.
The HAAB considered elections of its officers. A discussion was had between Kate Warner and
David Correa as to whether or not to elect new positions now or defer the elections until after the
expiration of Chairman Frank Rodriguez' term. A discussion then occurred regarding the
expiration of HAAB terms. Liaison, Rarniro Maiialich, suggested that motions be made and
-r1 votes taken for each po~tion. David Correa nominated himself for Chairman with a second by
< (1(/ J> i:>,Q./.l V/1>A"'/~..1 . Frank Rodriguez mentioned that he was interested in nominating
'/ Kate Warner as Chairman. A discussion then occurred between David Correa and Kate Warner
regarding their respective interests in being named to the Chairman position. A vote was had
regarding the motion for David Correa to be named Chairman, and the motion failed on a 3-3
vote with David Correa, Pete Cade and Dora Vidaurri voting in favor of the motion.
Dora Vidaurri made a motion to defer the election of the Chairman until the April, 1999 meeting.
This motion was seconded by David Correa and there was a unanimous vote of 6-0 in favor of
the motion.
Dora Vidaurri made a motion to nominate Frank Loney as Vice Chairman. Kate Warner
seconded the motion and a unanimous vote of6-0 occurred in favor ofthe motion.
Maria Grimaldo initiated a discussion regarding scholarships and social security numbers for
Hispanic students. Dora Vidaurri indicated that she would assist in contacting education officials
regarding the topic.
Liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, reminded the members that they were individually invited to attend
the Diversity Dialogue to be presented by the Association of University Women with the HAAB
as a "cooperating organization."
Frank Rodriguez mentioned that there is a first time home buyers class for Hispanics available.
He distributed materials regarding that topic.
At this point in the meeting Frank Rodriguez had to leave the meeting and Vice-Chairman Frank
Loney took over running the meeting.
Liaison, Ramiro Maiialich, had a brief and informative discussion with the members regarding
the applications of the Sunshine Law.
Kate Warner presented a discussion regarding the absences policy. She essentially proposed that
there be a 2 day notice in advance of the meeting to the Liaison before the meeting with an
exception for emergencies. The HAAB, as a Board, would decide if any excuse given by a
member for an absence was satisfactory. Dora Vidaurri made a motion to approve Kate
Warner's absence policy, and the motion was seconded by Frank Loney. A unanimous vote of 5-
o in favor of the motion occurred.
Dora Vidaurri mentioned that at the next agenda she would need to bring up problems with the
sidewalks in Immokalee.
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The meeting ofthe Hispanic Board adjourned at approximately 9:02 P.M.
Prepared by: Ramiro Maiialich, Board Liaison
Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on 25th Day of March, 1999.
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Frank Rodriguez, Ch' an
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
February 22, 1999
FROM:
Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant C01~!1lO~ney
Sue Filson, Administrative Assistan/P:' ~
Board of County Commissionersj
TO:
RE:
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit a resume for
consideration. I have attached the resumes received for your review as follows:
Faye D. Reddick
4031 Gulf Shore Boulevard North
Naples, FL 34103
Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment ofthe advisory committee
within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration. Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions,
please call me at 774-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
SF
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FAYE D. REDDICK
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February 10, 1998
Ms. Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant
I:loard olTounty Commissioners
3301 Tamiami Trail East
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Dear Ms. Filson'
As a I"ulltime resident of Collier C\lunty I am interested in serving as a member of the Hispanic
AfTairs Advisory Committee
Prior to cuming to Florida my family lived in Arizona for over 100 years. Growing up In onc 01"
the oldest Ilispanic populations in America has glvcn me a unique sensitivity and concern li)r the
important and ever growing role of the Latino community.
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Married. Two children.
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LOllis Linda University, Southern California
11niversity of Colorado, Colorado Sl'rin~s
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Architecture, Planning and Develolllllent
Denver, Colorado
Owner, Reddick Develolllllcnt Group,
Community Developer - Naples
Owner. Group Seven. Inc.
Construction and Development - Naples
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Denver Street Beat. Denver. <:olorado organization to fced and
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Douglas County Colorado Election Judge
Franktown SDA School. Grl\dClll-8. Franktown. Colorado
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