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MINUTES ��TY CLERK'S OFFICE
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY
December 10, 2008
Commissioners: Antonio Cube
Sandel Demastus
Jennifer Knickerbocker
Raymond Lamb
Vern Nichols
Charles Thomas
Lari White
Absent: Serena Aquino
Visitor: Gene GreccoStoliesSimile
Staff: Gloria Gamba
Jerry Rerecich
"�' CALL TO ORDER: Sandel Demastus, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Charles Thomas made a motion to approve the December 10,
2008, agenda as written. Second by Antonio Cube. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Charles Thomas made a motion to approve the November 12,
2008, minutes as written. Second by Vern Nichols. Motion carried.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Gene GreccoStoliesSimile introduced himself and is interested in
joining the Commission. Gloria Gamba will send him an application.
OLD BUSINESS: Jerry Rerecich has been in contact with Kent, Tukwila, and Federal Way to
determine their interest in having a joint workshop in early March to discuss the goals and
responsibilities of South King County Diversity Commissions. It was agreed that a facilitator
would be needed, and it was suggested that the Commission invite Dean Radford, Renton
Reporter, to attend. The following Commissioners agreed to plan,make arrangements, and give
input on the agenda: Sandel Demastus, Lari White, Charles Thomas, and Jennifer
Knickerbocker.
At a future meeting, Mayor Denis Law and Terry Higashiyama, Community Services
Administrator,may attend an Advisory Commission on Diversity's monthly meeting to give a
summary of the Commission's expectations.
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NEW BUSINESS/OTHER COMMUNICATIONS: The responses from the nine candidates �
for the vacant position on the Commission were read and reviewed. Four candidates, Barbara
Clark-Elliot, Stan Kawamoto, Kathleen Booher, and Dina Davis were selected to be interviewed
in January. All Commissioners ageed to participate in the interview process.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Sandel Demastus made a motion to nominate Jennifer
Knickerbocker for the Chair position. Second by Charles Thomas. Motion carried.
Jennifer Knickerbocker made a motion to nominate Lari White for Vice Chair. Second by Vern
Nichols. Motion carried.
Sandel Demastus made a motion to nominate Vern Nichols for Secretary. Second by Charles
Tnomas. Motioii carried.
On behalf of the Commission, Jerry Rerecich expressed thanks to Sandel Demastus for her
dedication in serving as Chair of the Commission.
OTHER: Beginning in January 2009, the Commission will hold their monthly meetings at the
Liberty Park Community Building, 1101 Bronson Way North, from 6:30 p.m.unti18:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Vern Nichols made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Second
by Charles Thomas. Meeting adjourned.
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Minutes were taken by Gloria Gamba.
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