DHRC PACKET- Cancellation Notice

DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGENDA FEBRUARY 21, 2019 - 6:10 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA DOVER, DELAWARE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE LACK OF A QUORUM. ALL AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE MOVED TO THE DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 AT 6:10 P.M. 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. OPEN FORUM - 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (6:00 P.M.) THE “OPEN FORUM” 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 IS PROHIBITED DURING THE OPEN FORUM AS AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. THE COMMISSION IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN OFFICIAL SESSION; HOWEVER, THEY MAY SCHEDULE SUCH ITEMS AS REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN THE FUTURE. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. ELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR 2. 2018 ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL 3. FUTURE MEETING DATES 4. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO DHRC BROCHURE 5. COMMISSION MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT BY 7:00 P.M. /AL S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\MISC-AGENDAS\DHRC\2019\02-21-2019 DHRC AGENDA - CANCELLATION NOTICE.WPD THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.

DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2018 END OF YEAR REPORT The DHRC met once on February 15. 2018 It was decided that 4 Commissioners would attend a Mediation Training given by The Center for Community Justice – People’s Place on March 22 and 23, 2018. It was attended by Commissioners Gaddis, Henderson, Mullen and Rocha. This was an orientation demonstrating how People’s Place resolves disputes of various civil, personal, and minor criminal matters. This training session made the Commissioners aware of the value of mediation training and how, with advanced training, one can help to bring opposing parties to mutually agreed upon ways to resolve their conflicts. Paul Fleming attended a program called “Conflict Resolution: A Primer” sponsored by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and presented by Williams Garcia, & Associates. This program occurred on February 14, 2018. The Commission’s shortened Mission Statement for the Commission’s brochure, approved by City Council, was discussed and will stand as approved. There are three vacancies on the Commission, two for the Second District and one for the fourth. Sadly, Chairman Theodore Henderson resigned as Chairman and Commissioner on December 13, 2018. Respectfully submitted by Alan Gaddis

OUR MEETINGS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Theodore Henderson Dover DHRC Chair. Human Alan Gaddis Relations Government Policy Programs and Practices Commission Wanda Mullen and Sara Herbert Community Engagement Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Open to the public, Paul Fleming these meetings are held in the Council Education Chambers at City Hall. The Commission begins each regular meeting Rita Mishoe Paige by inviting anyone present to address the Communications Commission during its open forum from 6-6:10 pm. Comments must be limited to three minutes, and no action is taken. Sara Herbert State Human Relations Commission Liaison Meeting information and agendas are posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and on the City of Dover’s website at Working together toward understanding, www.cityofdover.com Fairness. diversity and mutual respect. CITY HALL Dover Human Relations Commission c/o City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza PO Box 475 Dover, DE 19903-0475 (Between the Dover Public Library and PNC Bank) www.cityofdover.com/dhrc

OUR MISSION WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO DHR Commission Members The Dover Human Relations Commission is committed to The Commission works with the City Council At-Large DHRC Member Working to ensure community and the City Administration and other Sara J. Herbert Inclusion, intergroup cooperation community organizations to strengthen inter- Phone: (302) 674-3670 And fair treatment for all its citizens. group relationships and to eliminate E-mail: sarabobherbert@verizon.net The commission interacts with the discrimination; and, to anticipate, prepare for City of Dover to ensure that it has and resolve incidents of intergroup conflicts First District And utilizes policies, programs, and disputes within the city. Paul J. Fleming City ordinances, and specialized Phone: (302) 734-1585 E-mail: cpflem@yahoo.com Resources, and provides education And support to foster diversity, Gerald Rocha Inclusion, and cultural competency Phone: (302) 423-1957 In its organization and services. E-mail: glrocha1906@gmail.com The Commission’s goal is to promote Understanding and appreciation of Second District Diversity, inclusion, and positive Theodore Henderson Intergroup relations, and advocate Phone: (302) 242-7888 For a fair and respectful environment E-mail: Theohend@comcast.net Among its citizens. Vacant Third District Alan Gaddis Phone: (732) 996-4343 E-mail: Agaddis448@comcast.net Wanda Mullen Phone: (302) 399-5267 E-mail: herbresha@aol.com Fourth District Rita Mishoe Paige Phone: (302) 242-1267 OUR VISION E-mail: ritapaige7@comcast.net The Commission’s vision is a city whose Mailing address: government, organizations, groups and P.O. Box 475 individual citizens value diversity, inclusion, Dover, DE 19903-0475 respect and trust. Fax: (302) 736-5068