BAAB Minutes 02/09/1993
Minutes
Black Affairs
Advisory Board
Meeting
February 9, 1993
COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of Meeting
February 9, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT
Willie Brice
Jackie Brown
Carey Garland
Rev. Clayton Hodge
Albert Lee
Henry Tribble
VISITORS
Commissioner John Norris
John Ortega
Anna Rodriguez
Frank Rodriguez
victor Valdes
STAFF PRESENT
Thomas C. Whitecotton,
staff Liaison to the
Black Affairs Advisory
Board
The meeting of the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) was called
to order at approximately 7:10 PM at the Board of County Commis-
sioners meeting room, Building F, Third Floor, Naples, Florida.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 19, 1993 meeting of the Black Affairs
Advisory Board were approved as prepared.
DISCUSSION WITH COMMISSIONER JOHN NORRIS
Commissioner Norris discussed his concerns with the Department of
Equal Opportunity proposal. He advised that it was his desire to
reduce the size of County government and creating another
department with additional staff was inconsistent with this
desire. commissioner Norris expressed concern that the proposal
would duplicate existing services provided by state and federal
agencies. He also requested specific information and examples
regarding the types of problems encountered by the minority
community. Black Affairs Advisory Board members explained their
goal was to open the lines of communication between the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) and the minority community and resolve
problems at the local level.
BAAB members also discussed having a workshop with the Board to
review the EEG Proposal. Prior to the meeting, the BCC did not
approve holding a workshop for this matter and directed staff to
place this item on the regular Board agenda once the proposal was
finalized. The Black Affairs Advisory Board decided to formally
request a workshop with the BCC. Henry Tribble, Chairman, will
send a letter to the BCC requesting a workshop and follow up
individually with BCC members regarding this matter.
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of Meeting
February 9, 1993
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REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF EOUAL OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL
BAAB members were given a copy of the response to the four (4)
legal questions Mr. Tribble had submitted to the BCC as well as
Commissioner Tim Constantine's written comments regarding the
Department of Equal Opportunity Proposal. Mr. Tribble remarked
that the response was one sided and had some factual mistakes. He
indicated he would prepare and/or coordinate a response to the
legal opinion.
There was much discussion regarding the kinds of information to
submit to the Board of County Commissioners in the workshop and/or
presentation. It was agreed that the proposal and presentation
needs to address the duplication of services issue as well as
identification of specific problems in the minority community.
Discussion focused on having individuals come to the workshop and
disclose examples of discrimination that they have encountered.
It was decided to discuss this matter further at the March, 1993
BAAB meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
victor Valdes asked the BAAB for a letter of support regarding his
efforts against alleged incidents of discrimination and abuse by
Collier County law enforcement. The BAAB agreed to send a letter
to the BCC advising that similar concerns had been expressed by
other citizens.
NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting of the Black Affairs Advisory Board is
March 9, 1993 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Thomas C. Whitecotton
staff Liaison to the
Black Affairs Advisory Board
APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
March 31, 1993
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TO:
Sue Filson, Administrative Assistant to the Board
Jennifer Edwards, Assistant to the County Manager
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Thomas'. C .. Whitecotton, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Black Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Please Find Attached the Minutes of the February 9, 1993
meeting of the Black Affairs Advisory Board. Mr. Manalich
should provide a copy of these Minutes to members of the
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board.
Should you have any questions concerning the above, please let
me know.
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