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DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA MAY 22, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA - DOVER, DELAWARE Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Moment of Silence 4. Adoption of Minutes - March 27, 2013 5. Comments/Presentations from Members of the Community This segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during this segment as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes, and this segment will not exceed 30 minutes. The Human Relations Commission is prohibited from taking action since items to be discussed do not appear on the published agenda; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. 6. Chair's Report (Sudler) 7. Committee Reports A. School Programs (Wasfi) B. Community Programs (Allen-Pyne) C. Assessment (Edamatsu) D. Intake Forms (Brewington) 8. Unfinished Business A. Formation of Grant Ad-Hoc Committee B. Formation of Resolution Ad-Hoc Committee 9. New Business A. Community Advocacy Initiative (Hackett)

Dover Human Relations Commission Agenda - May 22, 2013 Page 2 10. Scheduling of Future Meetings A. Special DHRC Forum scheduled for June 11, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 (Topic: Presentations by City Staff Regarding Landlord and Tenant Obligations Pursuant to City of Dover Ordinance #2013-04, Which Amended Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article X - Rental Dwellings of the City of Dover Code) B. Regular Meeting of June 26, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, Bible Way Temple Church of God in Christ Fellowship Hall, 56 S. Kirkwood Street, Dover, DE 19904 C. Regular Meeting of July 24, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 D. Special DHRC Forum scheduled for August 7, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 (Topic: Monitoring and Reviewing Community and Student Reports on Alleged/Potential Hate Crime Activity in the City of Dover and Surrounding Areas) 11. Members’ Announcements 12. Adjournment by 9:00 p.m. /dd S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Misc-Agendas\HUMAN RELATIONS\2013\05-22-2013 DHRC.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2013 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, DOVER Present: Chairman, Roy Sudler, Jr., Ellen O. Wasfi, Dr. Linda Hackett, Justina H. Brewington, Faye Della White and Dr. Edamatsu. Absent: Vice Chair, Dawn Allen-Pyne 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Chairman, Roy Sudler, Jr. called the Dover Human Relations Commission Meeting to order on this day, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. 2. Moment of Silence: was observed. 3. Adoption of the Minutes of February 27, 2013 Chairman Sudler asked for a motion to accept the minutes of February 27, 2013. Commissioner Ellen Wasfi motioned to accept the minutes of February 27, 2013 with the proper corrections. Commissioner White second. Motioned carried. 4. Comments/Presentations from Members of the Community: There were no comments made at this time. 5. Chair’s Report: Chairman Sudler reported that on March 25, 2013 at approximately 8:33 p.m., he presented to the Mayor and City Council of Dover, Delaware the Dover Human Relations Commission’s Annual Report for 2012. The PowerPoint presentation content consisted of the following: 1. Origin of the Commission 2. Enabling Legislative Powers and Duties 3. Operating Procedural Flow Chart 4. Intake Forms Reported 5. Complaint Against DHRC 6. DHRC Concerns 7. Certificates of Training 8. Special Forum on How to Report Hate Crimes 9. Proposed Resolution and Funding 10. Questions The DHRC Annual Report for 2012 and PowerPoint Presentation were accepted by a unanimous vote. Councilman David Anderson made a motion to forward the Cessation of Illegal Gang Formation in Dover, Delaware Resolution to the proper committee for consideration of adoption for the City of Dover. There were no questions asked from the Mayor or City Council Members. At this meeting Dr. Wilma Mishoe was honored and recognized by the City of Dover for being inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame for the State of Delaware. Congratulations were given to Dr. Wilma Mishoe and other individuals recognized on March 25, 2013. 1

That concluded the Chair’s report. 6. Committee Report: a. School Programs Commissioner Wasfi – nothing to report at this time. b. Community Programs: Commissioner Dawn Allen-Pyne – not present to report at this time. c. Assessment: Commissioner Edamatsu – nothing to report at this time. d. Intake Forms: Chairman Sudler asked if anyone was interested in fulfilling the Intake Form Chair position. Commissioner Brewington asked, what were the duties of the Intake Form Chairperson? Chairman Sudler and Commissioner Wasfi described the various duties of an Intake Chairperson. 7. New Business: a. Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for Resolution Proposal – Chairman Sudler asked if anyone was interested in overseeing this Committee. b. Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for Grant Proposal– Chairman Sudler asked if anyone was interested in heading up this Committee. c. Commissioners Wasfi report on her meeting with a Native American Chief Chairman Sudler deferred item (c) until the City Clerk places it on the agenda. Dr. Hackett stated that she was upset about the article in March 27, 2013 Dover Post. Dr. Hackett made a motion to address the article in the newspaper Dr. Edamatsu second Dr. Hackett amended the motion to address the facts used in the article in the newspaper Commissioner White second Chairman Sudler advised that the Commissioners should go back to the person who appointed them and express their concerns of how Commissioners not wanting to participate because of lack of follow-up. Chairman Sudler made motion that we look for a location to have an outreach meeting or assist Vice Chair Pyne. Chairman Sudler also stated that if there is an event you would like to see the Commission participate let DHRC know of the event. Commissioner White second Motion carried unanimously 8. Scheduling of the Next Regular Meeting: April 24, 2013 @ 7pm at Dover City Hall 2

9. Announcements: a. Commissioner Wasfi made an announced that November is Native American Month and stated she would like to draft a resolution. Commissioner Wasfi asked if there was a single file for all resolutions DHRC passed. Chairman Sudler said he will check with the City Council office. It was also announced that Kent Count League of Women Voters held a meeting Document of Discovery. They will be showing a film of Women in the Military in April. b. Dr. Edamatsu announced March is Woman’s History Month and mentioned a resolution. Commissioner Sudler asked Dr. Edamatsu if she would be the liaison to find out if the previous Chair has a file of past resolutions. c. Dr. Hackett announced the release of the new movie God’s Amazing Grace that was filmed at Calvary Baptist Church. 10. Adjournment : Commissioner Sudler asked for motion to adjourn the meeting Commissioner White made motion for the meeting to be adjourned Commissioner Brewington second. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm Respectfully Submitted, Belinda Talton 3

Chairman’s Report DHRC Roy Sudler, Jr. May 22, 2013 ************************************************************************* On April 29, 2013, @ approximately 5:45 p.m., I worked on orchestrating a Hate Crime Survey to help assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that Dover Residents identify as impeding upon the vision, growth and philosophy of amicable relations in the City of Dover. On May 1, 2013. @ approximately 6:30 p.m., I attended the 22nd Annual Victims Tribute, which offered various lessons on abuse awareness and the struggle of physical, social, and spiritual healing. Theneice Sudler [Projector Screen], was a victim and died due to violence against women Guest Speakers: 1). Marilyn Van Derbur = Advocate for Children Abused, and former Miss America 1958 2). Margaret Smith = Car Jacking survivor 2013, at the age of 89 years old Victims were honored by the Delaware Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security [Lewis D. Schiliro]

Chairman’s Report DHRC Roy Sudler, Jr. Mayor Carlton Cary of Dover, Delaware and Margaret Smith 2013 Car-Jacking Victim / Survivor Age 89. And; Chief Prosecutor of Kent County, Delaware {Ken Haltom Esq.} on the left side- standing with colleague from the Department of Justice’s Witness Protection Division

Chairman’s Report DHRC Roy Sudler, Jr. On May 1, 2013. @ approximately 8:23 p.m. Chief Prosecutor of Kent County, Delaware {Ken Haltom Esq.} from the Department of Justice inquired about part two of our 2012 Special Forum on Community and Student Involvement in Reporting Hate Crimes in Dover, Delaware. He stated that he would be available to participate in the Second Special Forum on Reporting Hate Crimes Titled: Monitoring and Reviewing Community and Student’s Reports of Alleged / Potential Hate Crime Activity in the City of Dover and Surrounding Areas. This Special Forum is a continuation of DHRC’S; August 9, 2012, Special Forum Titled: Student and Community’s Involvement in Reporting and Resolving Hate Crimes in Dover, Delaware. ************************************************************************* DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL HATE CRIME FORUM AUGUST 7, 2012 @ 7:00 - 9 P.M. CITY HALL CHAMBERS 15 NORTH LOCKERMAN ST. DOVER, DE 19903 AGENDA 1). Call to Order / Pursuant to Chapter 2 – Administrative, Article I, Division 6, Section 2 – 21 of the Dover Code; Article II. Human Relations Commission Sec. 58-31. Purpose. (2) Monitoring. Develop ways to measure and monitor community relations, particularly those that are sources of intergroup conflict; and (3) Intergroup relations. Involve all segments of the community in understanding and appreciating the benefits of positive intergroup relations. 2). Moment of Silence 3). Introduction of Panel 4). Purpose and Goal of Special Forum 5). Ground Rules

Chairman’s Report DHRC Roy Sudler, Jr. Special Forum Reviewing Reports of Alleged/Potential Hate Crime Activity in Dover, Delaware:  Confirmed as of May 14, 2013, for August 7, 2013 *************************************************************************  A). Community Report DHRC  B). Student’s Report [Mark Steven Wright Jr. Honor Student] DSU C). Delaware State University’s Counseling Division Report DSU D). State Human Relations Commission’s Report SHRC  E). Chief Prosecutor Kent County Delaware Department of Justice 2012 - July 2013 Hate Crime Report [Ken Haltom Esq.] DE  F). Daryl Scott - 31st District House of Representatives DE 6). Question & Answer Period 7). Adjournment On May 11, 2013, @ 12:00 p.m. – 3:23 p.m., I participated in the “March for Jesus Christ,” which an excellent demonstration of diverse religions and people interacting with each other in peace and harmony, it was an excellent event well -orchestrated and planned. On May 11, 2013, @ approximately 8:30 p.m., I spoke with historical researcher Mr. Kahlil Shaw [302- 678.9097] of Dover, Delaware; who has expressed his interest in presenting to the Dover Human Relations Commission the valuable and imperative historical facts concerning Native American Heritage in the State of Delaware. On May 13, 2013, @ approximately 6:36 p.m., I spoke 31st District House of Representative Daryl Scott, who expressed is interest in participating in our 2013 Hate Crime Awareness Special Forum scheduled for August 7, 2013.  That will conclude Chair- Sudler’s Report for May 2013.