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HAAB Backup 04/22/1999 Backup Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting April 22, 1999 NOTICE OF 1VIEETING ANDA.GENI>A. COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, April 22, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. Golden Gate Community Center, Rooms A and B Naples, Florida * ** * ** * * * ** * ** * * ******* ** ***** * * * *** * * * * ** * * *** * * ** AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M.: Meeting of full Board called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the March 25,1999 meeting. III. Discussions: A. Discussion by Commissioner James D. Carter, Ph.D., regarding Resolution adopting English as the official language of Collier County Government which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 1999. B. Collier County Administrator Bob Fernandez and Jerre Salmon of the Collier County Human Resources Department regarding diversity in Collier County Government. C. Determination of whether absences are excused for Dora Vidaurri from the March 25, 1999 meeting, and for Kate Warner, Pete Cade, Dora Vidaurri, Frank Loney and David Correa for the AprilS, 1999 special meeting. D. Comments from Board members regarding applicants for Superintendent of Schools position. Discussion regarding the possibility for presenting a resolution on behalf of HAAB to the School Board to express concern regarding the School Board's process for selection of a superintendent. IV. Presentations by Board Members: A discussion by Kate Warner regarding the Collier County Public Schools' Diversity Committee. V. Old Business: Discussion regarding the Dialogue on Diversity meeting which was held on March 30,1999. ** VI. New Business and Public Comments: VII. Meeting adjourns. **PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERlTOPIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB. 05/?2/1992 19:03 941-417-1498 LAS NACrONES NEWS: PAGE 01 .....""'. OP..!!. ~tter to J~" Carter Collier COUQty Commissioner. Dear Mr. Carter 1,.Jav I want to express: (1)- My hurting pain filr the Holocaust where millions of human bean were killed by Nazis horde. (2)- My hurting p.lIn for the genocide against millions by the Communism in the world including Cuba. (3)- My hurting pain for the genocide made by Milosevich against people in Kosovo, Yugoslavia with his cthllC cleaning. (4)- My hurting pain for the genocide made by Nazis against our students in Colorado. (5)- My COncern "t-nut a racist resolution made by you and supported by commissioners John Norris, Barhara Berry, Tim Contantine and inspirited by the super mcist Thomas Brachko from Califo"u". Please Me Carter stop ethnic cleaning in Collier County. We can work together to make Collier County a better place to live. -1/L~/;1- () ~ Id~ Victor A. Valdes. Editor. _" I ...-- ..__.....~~____.._______,.o__.."._"_.__.~....__.,~_..~;,~..__._ , 1-06--1997 0. 17AM FROM P 2 HAAS MEETING APRIL 22, 1999 Welcome, Dr. Carter. We appr~iate your presence at this m~ting. I haven't met you before, but as I look at you,l see that YOu and I are more or Ies-\ contemporaries. We may have even come from similar baekgrounds and certainly Etlglish is oor mother tongue. And we probably had similar front row seats to witness tbe conscious raising events oftlte 60's and 70's. WiIIiBg or not, most of our generatiOtt in the United States spent tbeir lives in sensitivity training and therefore we sbould be one of the most culturally sensitive alld enligbtened generations 00 eartb. Perhaps this is why the situation before us tonight is particularly troubling and di!lllppointing. Dr. Carter, by now you've familiarized yourself witb the County Code that defines and describes this Board. According to tbe Collier Connty Code tbis Board was created to "identify and evaluate problems unique to the Hispanic community". It was commissioned to "review and r~ommeBd ways to ensure open communication, promote and foster better understanding by the county of the problems facing the minority population". Unfortunately for all of us you did not consult witb the Board that was formed specifically to serve and address issues like tbis. As we see it, tbe Collier County Commi!llliooers created this Board, they funded tbis Board, they asked peoplc to seJ"Ye on this Board. and then when therc was an issue that affa'1ed this Board they weBt out of their way not to consult us. Not asking thc Board for it's opinion was DOt just 8 lack of judgment but an insult, a slap in tbe face to the people who make the effort to serve on this Board. It's actions like this that break the spirit of the people who are bere to help you. I hope you can put yourself in DIU place to understand why we feel this way. Boards, like this OBe. are created to avoid tbe need for Civil Rights Boards. It's important to avoid actions that suggest that this Board and Boards like it are viewed with contempt aDd disrespect. It only follows that if they arell't respectt.-d, then Civil Rights Board will be considered n~essary after all in order to protect minority interests. The D"""paper pointed out very clearly that there is no need for the type of resolution you proposed. And ~ause it is very plain that there is no need for it, it hall the appearance of a statement of attitude. The sad pari of this. for all of U5, is that for many in our community this proposal and the mllnner io which it was 1-06-1997 0, 18AM FROM P3 Page 2 We don't wish to judge your ifttentions. They were hopefully good intentions. But when the newspaper reports that your response to their inquiry was that thi'! resolution "does almost nothing", the appearallCe is that you are shrugging this off as something of little significance. It just adds to the impression that you lack seDSitivity to the iss"e. This resolution is an iocoftseqltential act like so many iftConsequeBtiallldll that hll\le the impression of prejudKe. This resolution is alarming because it was not proposed by some iftexperienced individual who happened to stumble iRto politklll office but by an enlightened individual with a doctorate. You havc also drllwn suspkiDlt to your motivcs because your actions suggest to !!Orne that you might possess a personal bias in spite of your background. It leaves the appearance that your objective was to ingratiate youf"llClf to a special interest woup and tbat yo" wcn: willing to compromise the interests of 25% of this community. as well as risk litigation, in order to do that. It appears that you didn't gi\le the consequences of this action much thought. If you had, you would ha\le understoed how YOb were risking the alienation of the community as a whole. We don't want you to leave this meeting thinking that you simply made aD error in political judgment. Injustice perceived is injustice believed, Dr. Carter. You. of all people, must know that fear aod prejudice arc the most difficult humlln emotioBS to overcome. By your actions you can set us on a course that will create severe consequences for this community long after you're gone. On the other hand, yo" could take the opportunity this evcning to restore trust and confidence in you and our coultty governmeftt by announcing that you will call for a motion to reconsider this resolution. That you will seek community input as well as legal advice and that you will do us the courtesy of meding witlt the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board before you vote. How you approach things is very important in preserving public trust. It could be that the commissioners will ultimately vote for approval oUhis proposal but the community will at least be assured that it was done because you were fully informed of the issues, that you took adequate time to deliberate and were acting in a fair and sensitive manner. Thank you. Faye Reddick, HAAB Member COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C, WEIGEL COLLIER COUN1Y ATIORNEY April 14, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Mafiolich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112.4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX: (941) 774-0225 Email: attarney@naples.net Board Members Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Re: April 22, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Members: Enclosed is the agenda for the April 22, 1999 HAAB meeting which is scheduled to be held at the Golden Gate Community Center. Please note that Commissioner James D. Carter, P~ has been asked to to be included on the agenda to speak about the issue of English as the official language of government. In addition, County Administrator Bob Fernandez and County Human Resources Department Representative J erre Salmon have been invited to attend this meeting to discuss diversity in County government. At Chairman Frank Rodriguez' request, I am enclosing copies of the following: A. Minutes of the March 25, 1999 HAAB meeting. B. A resolution to adopt English as the official language of Collier County Government. This resolution was presented and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 1999. C. Section 2-41 of the Collier County Code, relating to reconsideration of matters previously voted upon by the Board of County Commissioners Collier County Hispanic Advisory Board Members April 14, 1999 Page Two As always, it is important for the HAAB to attempt to have full attendance at this meeting; however, if you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately. Sincerely, ~ ~r::: c7 Ramiro Maiialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM/kn enclosures cc: James D. Carter, Ph.D., Commissioner, District 2 David C. Weigel, County Attorney Bob Fernandez, County Administrator Jerre Salmon, Senior Human Resources Analyst NOTICE OF 1VIEETING ANI> A.GENI>A. COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, April 22, 1999, at 7:00 P.M, Golden Gate Community Center, Rooms A and B Naples, Florida * * ** * * ** * * * * * * ******************* * * * * * * ** * * * *** * * ** AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M.: Meeting of full Board called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the March 25,1999 meeting. III. Discussions: A. Discussion by Commissioner James D. Carter, Ph.D., regarding Resolution adopting English as the official language of Collier County Government which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 1999. B. Collier County Administrator Bob Fernandez and Jerre Salmon of the Collier County Human Resources Department regarding diversity in Collier County Government. C. Determination of whether absences are excused for Dora Vidaurri from the March 25, 1999 meeting, and for Kate Warner, Pete Cade, Dora Vidaurri, Frank Loney and David Correa for the AprilS, 1999 special meeting. D. Comments from Board members regarding applicants for Superintendent of Schools position. Discussion regarding the possibility for presenting a resolution on behalf of HAAB to the School Board to express concern regarding the School Board's process for selection of a superintendent. IV. Presentations by Board Members: A discussion by Kate Warner regarding the Collier County Public Schools' Diversity Committee. V. Old Business: Discussion regarding the Dialogue on Diversity meeting which was held on March 30, 1999. ** VI. New Business and Public Comments: VII. Meeting adjourns. **PUBLlC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERlTOPIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB. HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING of March 25, 1999 at the Golden Gate Community Center, 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 Maria Grimaldo, HAAB Member (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Faye Reddick, HAAB Member Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney and HAAB Staff Liaison Member The March 25, 1999 meeting of the Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) commenced at approximately 7:07 P.M. A quorum of seven (7) were present with Maria Grimaldo arriving at 7:45 P.M. The minutes of the February 25, 1999 meeting were unanimously approved upon motion of David Correa and second by Frank Loney and Kate Warner. The HAAB welcomed Faye Reddick as a new member. David Correa emphasized the need to have new members keep an open mind as to Hispanic view points. Frank Loney stressed the multi-cultural aspects of Collier County. In response, Faye Reddick described her multi-cultural background in Texas and Arizona and said that she would keep that same perspective as a member of the HAAB. The members agreed to reserve until the next meeting a determination of whether Dora Vidaurri's absence would be excused. Kate Warner made a motion to amend the February 25, 1999 minutes to reflect the attendance policy which she has previously faxed to Liaison, Ramiro Mafialich. A second was provided by Frank Loney and the vote was unanimous to approve the amendment. Ramiro Maiialich provided advice regarding the Sunshine Law and the Diversity meeting sponsored by the American Association of University Women. Kate Warner suggested that the white population of the Collier County community should be made aware of this event and that the Board members should notify those who might be interested in attending. Frank Rodriguez reported that he had conferred with Chris Straton regarding the upcoming Diversity meeting. Frank stated that it was his belief that the problems of diversity should be discussed but that also specific efforts should be made to highlight the values and benefits to the community and the economy of diversity. Frank shared with Ms. Straton information from the private sector (specifically Wachovia Financial Corporation and Sarah Lee Corporation) regarding efforts to recruit diverse talents. Frank reported that the private sector is stating that diversity is the future. Frank suggested that the Board of County Commissioners should be exposed to these concepts. Kate Warner suggested also that the Board of County Commissioners should promote diversity through a policy just as the School Board has formulated a policy on the subject. Frank indicated that the Sheriff has established a minority task force and he wondered whether some of the reduction of the crime rate was in part due to the hiring of minority officers. David Correa thought that law enforcemcnt efforts were certainly bolstered by the presence of minorities on the force. Maria Grimaldo arrived at this point in the meeting. Additional discussion regarding diversity included the following: Frank Loney stressed the need to promote and enforce diversity through action; Kate Warner and David Correa mentioned that the HAAB's action with Naples Community Hospital regarding an alleged rule precluding the use of foreign languages was a very positive step. Maria Grimaldo commented that there is a need for respect for all human backgrounds and that all people should work together instead of conflicting. Knowledge should be shared. Pete Cade observed that the flip side of the diversity issue is that Hispanics also do and should incorporate English and white culture into their way of life. Kate Warner suggested that the diversity topic should be shared with the Black Affairs Advisory Board. She suggested that perhaps a policy about diversity could be developed on a community wide basis and not just within the County structure. Ramiro Maiialich mentioned that Bob Fernandez, County Administrator, and Jennifer Edwards, Human Resources Director, are resources that the HAAB could use for information regarding diversity within Collier County and specifically Collier County Government. It was the consensus of the group that diversity is the next generation beyond affirmative action and can affect many aspects of the minority community in Collier County. A motion was made by Kate Warner and seconded by David Correa to invite the Human Resources Director and the County Administrator to appear at the April, 1999 HAAB meeting to discuss diversity in Collier County. A unanimous vote was had in favor of the motion. 2 David Correa made a motion to set the election for the Chairman for the May meeting. Frank Loney provided a second and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Frank Rodriguez mentioned that he has been on the Board of the Micro Enterprise Program. He mentioned there is a need for a liaison from the Hispanic Board. The Program qualifies small business loans for low and moderate income people. The Program also trains individuals by providing them financial and business skills. It is a non-profit program. Kate Warner agreed to serve as a liaison to the Program. Kate Warner provided a report regarding the School Board Diversity Task Force. She mentioned that there had been three meetings and that they were looking at diversity policies from other jurisdictions. Kate observed that more Hispanic courses are needed in the educational curriculum. The next meeting of the Task Force is scheduled to address foreign language learning in the schools. Frank Rodriguez observed that there is a new proposed requirement regarding two other languages beyond English as part of the graduation courses. At this point David Correa and Maria Grimaldo expressed concern regarding the possible selection of Dr. Dan White as School Superintendent and whether his administration would pursue a foreign language curriculum. Frank Rodriguez commented that there is state and local support for foreign language teaching in the public schools but that he is not sure how that will be implemented. He thought that there are many qualified bilingual teachers around the nation available to teach such a curriculum. Kate Warner commented that Dr. Snow from the School District heads a committee that is heavily recruiting minority teachers. The problem appears to be that minorities find the environment to be hostile. The committee is trying to create community sources to be friends to those who are recruited if they move to the area. Frank Rodriguez thought that there was also a need for a change of approach and a more positive attitude toward foreign language instruction starting at the top of the school administrative structure. He thought that the Committee should seek public input and meet at different locations. David Correa requested that Kate Warner inquire about the fate of Dr. Cardona at the Committee's meetings. Frank Loney emphasized that he wanted it placed on the record that he is in support of Dr. Cardona and his situation with school administration. Maria Grimaldo observed that she thought that Dr. Cardona's plight was part of the diversity issues that the Hispanic Board should be concerned with. Kate Warner reminded the HAAB members that there had been a proposed letter to the Board in the past regarding the Cardona situation and that there possibly could still be some action on the matter in a way that comports with the governing ordinance. The members discussed items for the next HAAB agenda Frank Rodriguez stated that regarding the Cardona incident, there is a need to propose solutions to the situation. The meeting of the Hispanic Board adjourned at approximately 9:04 P.M. 3 Prepared by: Ramiro Maiialich, Board Liaison Approved by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board on _ Day of April, 1999. Frank Rodriguez, Chairman Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board 4 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 2, 1999 TO: Pamela S. Mac'Kie, Chairwoman Commissioner, District FROM: James D. Carter, Ph.D. Commissioner, District 2 RE: Official Language of Government - J\lemorandu_m dated January 20, 1999 from Thomas Brachko of California who is reguestil1g th<l\~~~lliert()iin~ypass aresolution thai supports English as the official language~fgo\'ernrnent.:) ha\'e no problem with this. Is this something that we need to put on our agenda for discussion and passage to put us on recor 's effect? JDC:tlm cc: Media File AGENDA(T!) No. ID l'. APR 1 3 1999 Pg. ( psfYi 16732 Cedarwood Circle Cnritos, Calif. RC~IVED January 20, 1999 poP Eonor~ble ~__~~_c ~. cc~Lj Collier Ccunty EOc=d of Conr.~issio~ers 3301 Tanicmi Trail East Ne.-=:les, rloricie. 3~S62-4902 ~ - .. fY7dC';{.-e De3.r Cor,-;)'ls5:':::-~';:::: _:.::=~.: !pN '2 11999 3carLi of Coun';I:; CCiTli;\is~i(;il~''': OFFICI~~ LANGUAGE OF GOVERNMENT Flease consider s~~porti~g English as the language or our gover:rJ.!rle~~t. t.~::y re~'J.est legc.l protection for \..;:-1at is obvioL:s? Eecause citize~s C3.~ now request g2vernmE~t sErvices in a~y language and turde~ taxpayers. It is the res~c~si=ility of all levels of gover~~ent to foster and su~;crt t~e si~ilarities that unite us, ra~her than i~stitL:t:cne.li=e t~e ciffere~ces that di~ide. F~ English resoluticn Goes t~=t by recffirming the role 0: English as C~Z c: O~r nctic~'s ~=:~~~st e~i:y:ng p~inciples. ?=~~e~~i~~ ~~g~:s~ cpe~s the lines of cc~~unicc~ion a~c hel~s to :cste= c:~cc=c:j. :tis r=e~e~:s transle:ion CCSLS, yet coes ~cint2i~s the =:g~: cf a::eS5 to esse~tie~ ser~ices of tec~:~ ca~e, c=~~e ~=c:ec:ic~, end emergency ne:ds fer everyone. O;&iCi-l -~~ilC~ 'c ro~ D--~~ ta rn-rai~-~~7e i-miGr-~~s fro~ 'J...J... _::._.:. ..':'____. __ .J. L .L-=:='.li.. .LC.__ lC___ .L:....___C...i.. _-; J.~. sc,ciety tL:: tc. e:::::.:rc,;e C1..::- gcverr..I'nent ::; help them learn ~:-.~lis~.. I!:'.:7.ic-==.:-.:.s C2.~e t::) our::coentr:'i ~:nowing F_T'neric2.:-l.s spea}: ~~glist, 2.~d :-e=.li:e :~ey ffi:':St W2.~t to learn ~nglish to succeed. W~~hc:.:t C~e c:::=~2.~ language, we may end up with the tivis:~e regic~2.l se;a=2.::c~ as ::: Ca~ac2. and Yugcslav:a. J.. S'.1:--",-e/ ~y ~L::': ::.esea=:~~ c.::rr.;c.f'.ies aske::. ~~-ne=iCc.=-.5, t~:~k ~n~lis~ s~culj be :he Official La~q~c.ge cf the cve=whel~:~g ~2~~~::Y, E6~ of respcndEnt~ said yes, fi~s~ ge~eratic~ i~~ig~c.~ts also agreed. "Do yc'",,: US?" ]:._"1 c.:--~d El ~ cf While it is c~c;as5ia~ate to offer serv:=es in other la~guages, the=e are over ~QO different lc.nguages ~~Qken in the U.S. Eaw Cc.~ g~ver~e~~s affQrd to provide specia_ trea:ment to all these speake::-s? Your SUDDor~ wi:l e~courage the federal government to do likewise. Enc:csed is a sample resolution for your guidance ana list of agencies in support. If you adoFt a resolution, please se~d me a copy ~~d any related newspaper articles, Sincerely, (] . " j1~ CMLcJJ-t! Thomas Erachko ENGFL N~~EN,oOAt(,.) A?"rt 1 3 1399 Pg. ~ u.s. GOVERNMENTS SUPPORTING ENGLISH OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF GOVENMENT As of January 1, 1999 List prepared by Thomas Erachko Cerritos, California 25 STATES WITH ENGLISH LAWS. F.lc.bC!!',c., F-_IE-S~:c., F.rizorlE-, F-.rkc.r,sE-s, CE-liforr.iE-, ColorE-cio, FloriciE-, GEorcic., ;.:",..,,,;; Tro'; ",-" I I I' r,,,; <: Ken~uc"v TOU; ,,; ':r" ........'OJ____I _ ~ ___.1,-/ ____._~_"-', _...1.. f.._, _ _"-'_C...l......' Mississippi, Missouri, MontEna, Nebraska, New EampshirE, North Cc.rolinc, North DE-kotc, South Cc.rclinc., SouL[-, n~1?:1-:=' 7--rr.:::..::::c:::::...=. '\iir""~r,~::' i^7"c,~irc __...\............., _c..J...._____, --~-..--'-1 Yl;: hl_ 1_. 92 COUNTIES SUPPORTING ENGLISH. F.Z: !-!ohE- ve. Cp..: p.:Cc. jcr, Glenr Tc-l'e ~erre~ CC-rl ~rc-n-;"co c;<:k;yoI1 ~_'F'.-.'-_--""_,,, __......ll ..... r.._, 1...__"-........, ......... .._ ...1,...__ , ....__ -- '-1 _ 17..,....:r~...... rruo1c--'" G~'. 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'I';~ s....:.;~c:.-: t';l: c':"''7..:.=~.:.c-n c: c. ~t::.~S fi=s~ "-C"--c. c': C-V-~--C,....- .:..c........::'-::_ _.v -=_~_I._..L... ..._ IT r-J::.T~::;' F.E:SQL\i:..D, trll:t the Ccur'!ty Cle:k. ; c of this rEsoll.!tion to thE C~-t"' F"'-r-c::-,......-...;.J- ~I,..c:. _ ._:-- ':;_t:.J_CI.._ ;:: GOV12 !":1C': Ccc-}.-r Of tn"'_ ECU_oE , ..... '-.::. .':: - - , er'd , Ee"etE Hc]OrHY LEcdE: Lot:, Vice Pres1cent GorE, PrEsiaent Clin:on, for~Er PrEsidEnts Ford, Cer:e:, ~Eeqen, end Et.:sh, end formE: ViCE Presidents Mendele end QUeylE. t,==ety c.:.:e(:::~ tD F.s s:c:.~ tier! c f StatE S~r.c:c-= Fc.T"'"...ec:C....~_.....;v::. ._:-____.....c.._ _ U.S. Se!"'~c.t=rs o--c' C--1'"'0 _t:.J .....t--- Cou:::ies, u. C PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 1999. , Cheir, Coun:v Clerk 1/1/9~ F.EScn. EOe:C or Corr~issione!."s Coun .. .1<.,., '<,' .,.. :~ '~i ~', .. /'-.',:. l":'~~:~:'. ::""." .;f:i.\~'~:: .;f~>~\ . </;:.~.;;'-'~, ~~." ':' ; 1)'1.1 .,... ... 'J ... ...._<~...j,:.:r .,....,.~a:.~.'t..\~.\~~ . .,..~.f'}[},::>~",.A '...., .i_ . ';J;!i ....;::r. ~""$ "':1 ....,.u...;;~~~:t'i."'x)~ I ~ "'~~;t. ~":~'"','f1'':'''':;'1...,1'' ..~~~.l~}....:,,",? i~ ' . ~','~"1' . " t:~ '{,.,..1il~!~1 :"\;1;..!:~\...-;:J ~.~ -)->-.. ~.I.<.;,,(~~;<.''C.~'..,t <""":.: ,~4. ;:'e~""?; '1"",1(.:,' .f\'\' ';J' ... . ,.' - " ~ , AGEt~~ ... No. __',. . ., '.'. > ~; . APR1319991)iJ;~;~ >p. g:;.;.;l!~~;~t~f;~~~~~? . ~ ,- '-'~M -f:~,'_' . ~,... . ,~" ,~: ,,':f~,.'~ ADMINISTRATION ~ 2-41 (hi Minutes. The minutes of prior meetings ap- proved by a majority of the members present shall become the official minutes. Each resolution, or. dinance and legally binding document shall be signed by the presiding officer at the meeting and by the clerk and entered in the minutes. lard. No. 75-16, * Ill); Ord. No. 85-20, * 1; Ord. No. 87-14, * 1; Ord. No. 89-04, * 1; Ord. No. 90-27, *1) Sec. 2.37. Addressing the board. la) If a subject is not on the agenda for a meeting of the board of county commissioners it may be added by motion and a majority vote that the sub- ject should not be delayed until the next meeting. Ib) Any person appearing to provide the board factual information or expert opinion to consider prior to taking official action shall be governed by the following procedure: (1) Prior to addressing the board the speaker shall approach the front center of the con. ference table and clearly state his full name, home address, the person he represents and the subject of his address. (2) Before providing factual information or"ex. pert opinion the speaker may ask, and any commissioner may require the speaker to be placed under the following oath with right hand upraised: "1 willfully swear under oath the facts and testimony 1 furnish this Board to be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and not incon. sistent or contradictory with other statements made by me under oath." No person shall be required to take this oath more than once in any given day, but shall be reminded he is under oath before again addressing the board. Eaeh commis. sioner, staff member and county employee shall take the oath one time and be consid. ered under oath during the term of his of. fice. Those asking questions or desiring to corn. ment on a matter before the board shall not be required to take the oath. Any commis. sioner may at any time request such a speaker to take the above oath. (3) Each person shall limit his address to five minutes unless granted additional time by majority vote of the board. All remarks shall be to the board as a body and not to any individual member. No person other than a commissioner shall discuss directly or through a commissioner, without authori. zation of the presiding officer. (4) Any person making impertinent or slan- derous remarks or who becomes boisterous shall be instructed to remain silent by the presiding officer, until permission to con. tinue is granted. (Ord. No. 75.16, * 1(2)) Sec. 2.38. Sergeant-at-arms. The county sheriff, or his deputy, shall be the sergeant-at.arms at meetings of the board of county commissioners and shall car!';.' out all or. ders of the chairman to maintain onk' "' ~c corum. (Ord. No. 75.16, * 1(3)) Sec. 2.39. Action to be taken by resolution, ordinance or motion. Each action of the board of county commis. sioners shall be taken by resolution, ordinance or legally binding document approved as to form by the county attorney, except approval of adminis. trative matters may be by motion adopted and recorded in the minutes. (Ord. No. 75.16, * 1(4)) Sec. 2.40. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. (Ord. No. 75.16, * 1(5)) Sec. 2.41. Reconsideration of matt.ers gener. ally. (a) Any matter which has been voted upon by the board of county commissioners may be recon- sidered as follows: (1) By a motion to reconsider made by a member who voted with the majority if such CD2:9 ,2.41 COLLIER COUNTY CODE motion is made prior to the adjournment of the meeting at which the matter was voted upon. (21 By a motion to reconsider made by a member who voted with the majority if such motion is made at a regular meeting sub- sequent to the meeting at whieh the matter was voted upon, but only in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (el of this section. (bl Where a member wishes the board to reeon- sider a matter after the adjournment of the meeting at which it was voted on, the member shall deliver to the county administrator a written memorandum stating that the member intends to int.roduce a motion to reconsider. The memo. randum shall state the date of the regular meeting at which the member intends to introduce such motion, and shall be delivered to the adminis. trator at least six days prior to such meeting. The purpose of this requirement is to allow the staff to advise the board of the legal or other ramifica- tions of reconsideration. (c) Upon adoption of a motion to reconsider, the county administrator shall place the item on the agenda for the second regular meeting following the meeting at which the motion was adopted. (d) No motion to reconsider shall be made more than 30 days following the board's vote on the matter sought to be reconsidered. (el This section shall apply to any matters whieh may lawfully be reconsidered except those mat- ters which are covered by section 2-42. (Ord. No. 81-54, 9 II See. 2.42. Reconsideration of zoning and comprehensive plan requests. (al Applicability. This section applies as fol. lows: (1) To situations in which the board of county commissioners has denied a request to change the land use designation of a parcel of land pursuant to the comprehensive land use plan or where the board of county com- missioners has denied a proposed petition to ehange the zoning classification on a parcel of land. A request for reconsidera- tion may be made only by the petitioner. (2) To all situations in which the board of county commissioners, acting in a quasiju- dicial capacity, has denied a license, permit or other approval. (b) Request for reconsideration. The petitioner shall request reconsideration of a petition in writing to the county administrator within 15 days of the date of the board's action denying the orig- inal petition. This request shall be jurisdictional, and no motion for reconsideration may be made by any member of the board where such a request was untimely except as provided in subsection (i) of this section. (c) Motion for reconsideration. Any member of the board who voted with the majority (or in the case of a rezoning, voted against) on the original petition may move for a reconsideration of the petition at any regular meeting of the board within 15 days from the date of the request for reconsid. eration. This motion shall be made during that portion of the board's agenda entitled "Board of County Commissioners' Report." If no motion for reconsideration is made during this time period, the request shall be deemed denied. The motion may specify a date certain upon which the peti- tion will be reconsidered, but in no event shall such reconsideration take plaee less than 14 days nor more than 30 days from the date the motion is adopted. (d) Action on motion for reconsideration. The board shall either act on the motion for reconsid. eration at the meeting at which such motion is made or may table the motion for no longer than the next regular meeting of the board. If the mo- tion is not finally acted upon by the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the board after the motion has been made, it shall be deemed to have been denied. (e) Scheduling of petit ion for reconsideration. If the motion for reconsideration is granted, the county administrator shall schedule the petition on the agenda for the regular board meeting which was specified in the motion for reeonsideration, or if no date is specified then on the fourth regular CD2:10 NOTICE OF 1VIEETING ANDA.GENI>A. COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, April 22, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. Golden Gate Community Center, Rooms A and B Naples, Florida * * * * *** * ** * * * *** * * * *** * * ** * * * ***** * * * * *** ***** * ** * * AGENDA I. 7:00 P.M.: Meeting of full Board called to order and determination of quorum. II. Approval of minutes of the March 25,1999 meeting. III. Discussions: A. Discussion by Commissioner James D. Carter, Ph.D., regarding Resolution adopting English as the official language of Collier County Government which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 1999. B. Collier County Administrator Bob Fernandez and Jerre Salmon of the Collier County Human Resources D,epartment regarding diversity in Collier County Government. C. Determination of whether absences are excused for Dora Vidaurri from the March 25, 1999 meeting, and for Kate Warner, Pete Cade, Dora Vidaurri, Frank Loney and David Correa for the April 5, 1999 special meeting. D. Comments from Board members regarding applicants for Superintendent of Schools position. Discussion regarding the possibility for presenting a resolution on behalf of HAAB to the School Board to express concern regarding the School Board's process for selection of a superintendent. IV. Presentations by Board Members: A discussion by Kate Warner regarding the Collier County Public Schools' Diversity Committee. V. Old Business: Discussion regarding the Dialogue on Diversity meeting which was held on March 30, 1999. ** VI. New Business and Public Comments: VII. Meeting adjourns. **PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKERlTOPIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME AUTHORIZED BY HAAB. 1-06--1997 0, 17AM FROM P 2 HAAB MEETING APRIL 22, 1999 Welcome, Dr. Carter. We appreciate your presence at this mecting. I haven't met you before, but as I look at you,l see that you and I are more or Jes.." contemporaries. We may have even come from slmilllr backgrounds and certainly English is our mother tongue. And we probably had similar front row seats to witness the conscious raising events of the 60's and 70's. Willing or not, most of our generation in the United States spent their lives in sensitivity training and therefore we sbould be one of the most culturally sensitive and enligbtCfled generations on eartb. Perhaps this is wby the situation beforc us tonight is particulllrly troubling and disappointing. Dr. Carter, by now you've familiarized yourself with the County Code tbat defines and describes this Board, According to the Collier County Code this Board was created to "identify and evaluate problems unique to the Hispanic community". It was commissioned to "review and recommend ways to ensure open communication, promote and foster better understanding by tbe county ofthe problems facing the minority population". Unfortunately for all of us you did not consult with the Board that was formed specifically to serve and add ress issues like this. As we see it, the Collier County Commi!lSioners created this Board, they funded this Board, they asked peoplc to serve on this Board, and then when tberc was an issue that affected this Board they went out oftbeir way not to consult us. Not asking the Board for it's opinion Wllll not just a lack of judgment but an insult, a slap in the face to the people who make tbe effort to serve on this Board. It's actions like tbis that break tbe spirit of the people who are bere to help you. I hope you can put yourself in our place to understand wby we feel this way. Boards, like this one, are created to avoid tbe need for Civil Rights Boards. It's important to avoid actions that suggest that tbi.." Board and Boards like it are viewed with contempt and disrC!lped. It only follows that if tbey arCII't respect\.-d, then Civil Rights Board will be considered necessary after all in order to protect minority interests. The newspaper pointed out very dearly that there is no need for the type of resolution you proposed. And because it is very plain that there is no need for it, it has the appearance of a statement of attitude. The sad part of this, for all of U5, is that for many in our community this proposal and the manner in which it was appruved is giviag the imprellSion that our Commissioners are biased. This is an unfortunate bi-prodllct of this action that we all have to be concerned with. 1 -06-- I 997 o. I SAM FROM P3 Page 2 We don't wish to judge your intentions. They were hopefully good intentions. But wben the newspaper reports tbat your response to their inquiry was that this rcsolution "does almost nothing", the lIlppearaoce is that you are shrugging this off as something of little significance. It just adds to the impression that you lack sensitivity to the issue. This resolution is an incoftseqnential act like so many ineonsequential acts tbat han the impression of prejudice. This resolution is alarming because it was not proposed by some inexperienced individual who happened to stumble into political office but by an enlightened individual with a doctorate. You have also drawl1 suspicion to your motivcs because your actions suggest to some that you might possess a personal bias in spite of your background. It leaves the appearance that your objective was to ingratiate youf1lClf to a special intercst group and that you were willing to compromise the interests of 25% of this commonity, as well as risk litigation, in order to do that. It appears tbat you didn't give the consequences of tbis action much thought. If you bad, you would have understood how you were risking the alienatiop of the community as a wbole. We don't want you to lean tbis meetil1g thinking tbat you simply made an error in political judgment. Injustice perceived is injustice believed, Dr. Carter. You, of all people, must know that fear and prejudice 3rc the most difficult human emotions to overcome. By your actions you can set us on a course that will create severe consequences for this community long after you're gone. On the other hand, you could take the opportunity this evcning to restore trust and confidence in you and our county government by announcing that you win call for a motion to reconsider this resolution. That you will seek community input as well as legal advice and that you will do us the courtesy of meeting witb tbe Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board before you vote. How you approach thing.~ is very important io preserving public trust. It could be that the commissionen will ultimately vote for approval oftbis proposal but the community will at least be assured that it was done because you were fully informed of the issues, that you took adequate time to deliberate and Were acting in a fair llnd sensitive manner. Thank you. Faye Reddick, HAAB Member COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COlLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY 3301 Tamiami Trail Eost Naples, Florida 34112-4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX: (941) 774-0225 Email: attorney@naples.net FACSIMILE TRANSMITI AL SHEET Heidi F. Ashton Ramiro Manalich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Mariorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Rodney C. Wade Robert N. 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Se!"lct:rs end , Se"ete Helontv Leeder Lot;:, Vic: Pre~lcent Gore,' Pre~ident Cli"ton, former P-re~ide!1ts Fore, Cer;:er, ~eaC;e!1, end Eu~h, end formec Vice Pre~idents Mondale end QUey1e. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 1999. Chair, EOerc of COITmi~sioners Coun , N~~Er*$ ~ APR 1 3 1999 Coun;:v Clerk 1/1/99 RESC.l\ '- .~Jt\;;:.)~ . ~.j.';r,~':lo~"\i;,.':",..;..-/. .' . I."t-~ .,':", '" '< " ~ I " ~~<< ..:\ _, . ~ .lI"~,\,.., . -' \' ~ r- "~~~\<;:~< ;i' ~ . ~\, ..' Pg: '4 ^'-,-_.......--,~.~,~.............,,-..-_,"",~~",....<". -.,....--.-, .v~ 'v (\ - ~ Ih) Minutes. The minutes of prior meetings ap. V proved by a majority of the members present shall become the official minutes. Each resolution, or. dinance and legally binding document shall be signed by the presiding officer at the meeting and by the clerk and entered in the minutes. lard. No. 75-16, ~ 1(1); Ord. No. 85-20, ~ 1; Ord. No. 87-14. ~ 1; Ord. No. 89-04, ~ 1; Ord. No. 90-27, ~ 1) ADMINISTRATION ~ 2.41 Sec. 2.37. Addressing the board. (a) If a subject is not on the agenda for a meeting of the board of county commissioners it may be added by motion and a majority vote that the sub- ject should not be delayed until the next meeting. Ib) Any person appearing to provide tbe board factual information or expert opinion to consider prior to taking official action shall be governed by the following procedure: (1) Prior to addressing the board the speaker shall approach the front center of the con- ference table and clearly state his full name. home address, the person he represents and the subject of his address. (2) Before providing factual information or ex- pert opinion the speaker may ask. and any commissioner may require the speaker to be placed under the following oath with right hand upraised: "I willfully swear under oath the facts and testimony I furnish this Board to be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and not ineon- sistent or contradictory with other statements made by me under oath." No person shall be required to take this oath more than once in any given day, but shall be reminded he is under oath before again addressing the board. Each commis- sioner, staff member and county employee shall take the oath one time and be consid- ered under oath during the term of his of- fice. Those asking questions or desiring to com- ment on a matter before the board shall not be required to take the oath. Any commis- sioner may at any time request such a speaker to take the above oath. (3) Each person shall limit his address to five minutes unless granted additional time by majority vote of the board. All remarks shall be to the board as a body and not to any individual member. No person other than a commissioner shall discuss directly or through a eommissioner, without authori. zation of the presiding officer. (4) Any person making impertinent or slan- derous remarks or who becomes boisterous shall be instructed to remain silent by the presiding officer, until permission to con- tinue is granted. lard. No. 75-16, ~ 1(2)) Sec. 2-38. Sergeant.at-arms. The county sheriff, or his deputy, shall be the sergeant-at-arms at meetings of the board of county commissioners and shall carry out all or- ders (If the chairman to maintain order and de- corum. lard. No. 75-16, ~ 1(3)) Sec. 2.39. Action to be taken by resolution, ordinance or motion. Each action of the board of county commis- sioners shall be taken by resolution, ordinance or legally binding document approved as to form by the county attorney, except approval of adminis- trative matters may be by motion adopted and recorded in the minutes. (Ord. No. 75.16, ~ 1(4)) Sec. 2.40. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. (Ord. No. 75-16, ~ 1(5)) ~ Sec. 2.41. Reconsideration of matters gener. ally. (a) Any matter which has been voted upon by the board of county commissioners may be reeon. sidered as follows: II) By a motion to reconsider made by a member who voted with the majority if such 10- CD2:9 )' / ~ 2-41 COLLIER COUNTY CODE motion is made prior to the adjournment of the meeting at which the matter was voted upon. (2) By a motion to reconsider made by a member who voted with the majority if such motion is made at a regular meeting sub- sequent to the meeting at which the matter was voted upon, but only in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsections (bl through Ie) of this section. Ib) Where a member wishes the board to recon- sider a matter after the adjournment of the meeting at which it was voted on, the member shall deliver to the county administrator a written memorandum stating that the member intends to introduce a motion to reconsider. The menw- randum shall state the date of the regular meeting at which the member intends to introduce such motion, and shall be delivered to the adminis- trator at least six days prior to such meeting. The purpose of this requirement is to allow the stafT to advise the board of the legal or other ramifica- tions of reconsideration. Ic) Upon adoption of a motion to reeonsider, the county administrator shall place the item on the agenda for the second regular meeting following the meeting at which the motion was adopted. Id) No motion to reconsider shall be made more than 30 days following the board's vote on the matter sought to be reconsidered. lei This section shall apply to any matters which may lawfully be reeonsidered except those mat- ters which are covered by section 2-42. (Ord. No. 81.54, ~ 1) Sec. 2.42. Reconsideration of zoning and comprehensive plan requests. la) Applicability. This section applies as fol. lows: (1) To situations in which the board of county commissioners has denied a request to change the land use designation of a parcel of land pursuant to the eomprehensive land use plan or where the board of county com- missioners has denied a proposed petition to change the zoning classification on a parcel of land. A request for reconsidera- tion may be made only by the petitioner. (2) To all situations in whieh the board of county commissioners, acting in a quasiju- dicial capacity, has denied a license, permit or other approval. (b) Request for reconsideration. The petitioner shall request reeonsideration of a petition in writing to the county administrator within 15 days of the date of the board's action denying the orig- inal petition. This request shall be jurisdictional, and no motion for reconsideration may be made by any member of the board where such a request was untimely except as provided in subsection Ii) of this section. (c) Motion for reconsideration. Any member of the board who voted with the majority (or in the case of a rezoning, voted against) on the original petition may move for a reconsideration of the petition at any regular meeting ofthe board within 15 days from the date of the request for reconsid- eration. This motion shall be made during that portion of the board's agenda entitled "Board of County Commissioners' Report." If no motion for reconsideration is made during this time period, the request shall be deemed denied. The motion may specify a date certain upon which the peti- tion will be reconsidered, but in no event shall such reconsideration take place less than 14 days nor more than 30 days from the date the motion is adopted. Id) Action on motion for reconsideration. The board shall either act on the motion for reconsid. eration at the meeting at which such motion is made or may table the motion for no longer than the next regular meeting of the board. If the mo- tion is not finally acted upon by the adjournment of the next regular meeting of the board after the motion has been made, it shall be deemed to have been denied. (e) Scheduling of petition for reconsideration. If the motion for reconsideration is granted, the county administrator shall sehedule the petition on the agenda for the regular board meeting which was specified in the motion for reeonsideration, or if no date is specified then on the fourth regular CD2:10 COLLlER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL COlLIER COUN1Y ATTORNEY April 14, 1999 Heidi F. Ashton Romiro Monalich Thomas C. Palmer Michael W. Pettit Morni M. Scuderi Marjorie M. Student Melissa A. Vasquez Robert N. Zachary 3301 Tarniarni Trail East Naples, Florida 34112-4902 Telephone: (941) 774-8400 FAX: (941) 774-0225 Ernail: attarney@naples.net Board Members Collier County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Re: April 22, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Dear Members: Enclosed is the agenda for the April 22, 1999 HAAB meeting which is scheduled to be held at the Golden Gate Community Center. Please note that Commissioner James D. Carter, Ph.D., has been asked to to be included on the agenda to speak about the issue of English as the official language of government. In addition, County Administrator Bob Fernandez and County Human Resources Department Representative J erre Salmon have been invited to attend this meeting to discuss diversity in County government. At Chairman Frank Rodriguez' request, I am enclosing copies of the following: A. Minutes ofthe March 25,1999 HAAB meeting. B. A resolution to adopt English as the official language of Collier County Government. This resolution was presented and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 1999. C. Section 2-41 of the Collier County Code, relating to reconsideration of matters previously voted upon by the Board of County Commissioners. Collier County Hispanic Advisory Board Members April 14, 1999 Page Two As always, it is important for the HAAB to attempt to have full attendance at this meeting; however, if you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact me immediately. Sincerely, ~~4C7. Ramiro Mai'ialich Chief Assistant County Attorney RM/kn enclosures cc: James D. Carter, Ph.D., Commissioner, District 2 David C. Weigel, County Attorney Bob Fernandez, County Administrator Jerre Salmon, Senior Human Resources Analyst 04/20/]999 15:]5 9415920155 00000000 PAGE 01 Fro", FGlIIiIyWorb, 'M oJTie. of Kate L. Warner, Ph.D. and Martha J. Laughlin, Ph.D. 5051 C.d_1ln Drive, Suite 105 Naples, FL 34103-8985 Telephone: 941/263-1232 Fax: 941/263-2232 To: Fax: 11]. ~ 07:/:':;- Date:~rn1 From: Kzk. v1N~ Number of pqes. ioc:Juellng thia cover sbeeC 2.- Commenb: 04/20/1999 15:15 9415920155 00000000 PAGE 02 Ranum, As you requested here is written notice suuunarizing my phone conversation with Kay. I called Kay early this week (Tuesday moming) to let her know that I will be unable to attend the April 22 HAAB meeting. I am sony that work obligations will prevent me from attending this important meeting, and I look foxward to learning about the conversation our board will have with our guests. Sincerely, Kate Warner MEMORANDUM FROM: Bob Fernandez, County Administrator Rami~~cl;, ~hi~f Assistant County Attorney TO: DATE: June 28, 1999 RE: Approved Minutes of the April 22, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board For your information, I am providing you with a copy of the approved minutes of the April 22, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meeting. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMIkn attachment cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney MEMORANDUM FROM: Jerre s~n.io: Human Resources Analyst Ramiro Mafialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney TO: DATE: June 28, 1999 RE: Approved Minutes of the April 22, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board For your information, I am providing you with a copy of the approved minutes of the April 22, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meeting. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMIkn attachment cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney MEMORANDUM TO: Dr. James D. Carter, Commissioner FROM: Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney DATE: June 28, 1999 RE: Approved Minutes of the April 22, 1999 Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board For your information, I am providing you with a copy of the approved minutes of the April 22, 1999 Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meeting, in which you spoke about Resolution No. 99-205, which established English as the official language of Collier County Government. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMlkn attachment cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney MEMORANDUM TO: Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant Board of County Commissioners FROM: Ramiro Maiialich, Chief Assistant County Attorney DATE: June 28,1999 RE: Approved Minutes of Meetings of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Please find attached copies of the approved minutes of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board meetings for the following dates: April 22, 1999 (Commissioner Carter Addressed the Board) April 29, 1999 (Special Meeting of the Hispanic Affairs and Black Affairs Advisory Boards) May 27,1999 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. RMlkn attachments cc: David C. Weigel, County Attorney 1-06-19970017AM FROM P2 HAAB MEETING APRIL 22, 1999 Welcome, Dr. Carter. We appreeiate your presence at this meeting. I haven't met you before, but as I look at you, I see tbat you and I are more or les..'l eontemporaries. We may have even come from similar bllekgrounds and certainly English is our mother tongue, And we probably had similar front row SCllts to witness the conscious raising events of the 60's and 70's. Willing or not, most of our generation in the United States spent their lives in sensitivity training and therefore we should be one oftbe most culturally sensitive and enligbtened generations on earth. Perhaps this is why the situation before us tonight is particularly troubling and disappointing. Dr. Carter, by now you've fllmiliarized yourself with the County Code tbat defines and describes this Board. According to the Collier County Code tbis Board was created to "identify and evaluate problems unique to the Hispanic community". It was commissioned to "review and reeommend ways to ensure open communication, promote and foster better understanding by tbe county of the problems facing the minority population". Unfortunately for all of us you did not consult with the Board that was formed specifically to serve and address issues like this. As we see it, the Collier County Commi!lSioners created this Board, they funded this Board, they asked people to serve on this Board, and then when there was an issue that affeded this Board they went out of tbeir way not to consult us. Not asking the Board for it's opinion was not just a lack of judgment but an insult, a slap in the face to the people who make tbe effort to serve on this Board. It's actions like this that break tbe spirit of the people who are bere to help you. I bope you can put yourself in our place to understand why we feel this way. Boards, like this one, are created to avoid the need for Civil Rights Boards. It's important to avoid actions that suggest that this Board and Boards like it are viewed with contempt and disrespect. It only follows that iftbey arCII't respectt.-d, then Civil Rights Board will be considered necesSllry after all in order to protect minority interests. The newsy.tper pointed out very dearly that there is no need for the type of resolution you proposed. And because it is very plain that there is no need for it, it has the appearance of a statement of attitude, The sad part of this. for all of us., is that for many in our community this proposal and the manner in which it was approved is giving the impression that our Commissioners are biased. This is an unfortunate bi-product of this action that we all have to be concerned with. 1-06-1 997 0, 1 SAM FROM P3 Page 2 We don't wisb to judge your intentions. They were hopefully good intentions. But when the newspaper reports that your response to their iBlluiry was that tbis resolution "does alm08t nothing", the "ppearaoce is that you are shrugging this off as something of little significance. It just adds to tbe impression that you lack sensitivity to tbe issue. This J"Csolution is an incoftseqllential act like so many incon!lequential acts that have the impression of prejudice. This resolution is alarming because it was not proposed by some inexperienced individual wbo happened to stumble into political otT"lce but by an enlightened individual with a doctorate. You have also drawn suspicion to your moti'lles because your actions suggest to some that you might possess a personal bias in spite of your background. It leaves the appearance that your objective was to ingratiate youlllClf to a special interest woup and that you wcrr willing to compromise the interests of 25% of this community, as well as risk litigation, in order to do that. It appears that you didn't give the consequences of this action much thought. If you bad, you would have understood how YOll were risking the alienation of the community as a whole. We don't want you to leave this meeting thinking that you simply made sn error in political jodgment. Inju!ltice perceived is injustice believed, Dr. Carter. You, of all people, must know that fear and prejudice arc the m08t difficult human emotions to overcome. By your actions you can set us on a course that will create severe consequences for tbis community long after you're gone. On the other hand, you could take tbe opportunity this evcning to restore trust lInd confidence in you and our county government by announcing tbat you will call for a motion to reconsider this resolution. That you will seek community input as well as legal ad'llice and that you will do us the courtesy of meeting with the Hisp:mic Affairs Advisory Board before you vote. How yuu approach thing.' is very important in preserving public trust. It could be that tbe commissionen will ultimately vote for approval ofthis proposal but the community will at least be assured that it was done because you were fully informed of the issues, tbat you took adequate time to deliberate and were acting in a fair and sensitive manner. Thank you. Faye Reddick. HAAB Member COLLIER COUNTY HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD ~... ~ ..:~~ 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34112 April 26, 1999 Collier County Board of County Commissioners Collier County Government Center 3301 East Tamiami Trail Administration Building, Third Floor Naples, Florida 34112 Re: Collier County Resolution No. 99-205, a Resolution about English as the Official Language of Collier County Government Dear Commissioners: On April 22, 1999, your Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB) held a public meeting and discussed the above-mentioned Resolution. At that meeting, the HAAB voted unanimously in favor of a motion condemning, in the strongest terms, Resolution No. 99-205 and, also in the strongest terms, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners rescind said Resolution. I, as Chairman, have been requested by the HAAB to convey its position to the Board of County Commissioners. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, J'I cc Bob Fernandez, County Administrator Jerre Salmon, Senior Human Resources Analyst Chris Straton, American Association of University Women Ramiro Mafialich, County Staff Liaison Member _._..~,.".. ".~_,"__~~__'O,,~.~ ~ H-, .s rr . )--'2--; (t( q f CJ?,J. ~. ~ /) . Kat'1'\\ ro l71a:;;;'a...li c.t..... D ,I \,' \ U l ,'I ("- Ij r-'. '\ \ r- \\ 1\ r, .' - / , (7)A"-'" /1.. flt:J , ~~~"/ ,-._- ,,----- -----r?Z~ e-' 'X, adclu..L \r,~or~;jj~ ~ ~t^\ (~ h). '; ......t i iJ ~ss i<eJdLcR-. , / ,. 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