DRAFT

MINUTES

COMMITTEE ON MINORITY AFFAIRS

NOVEMBER 26, 1996

12 NOON

PRESENT: Chairman: Clinton I. Young, Jr. Member: Lois Bronz

Secretary: Lynne Creighton Staff: George Gretsas

African American Advisory Board: Albert Williams, Dr. Benjamin Dyett

The meeting was called to order at 12:20pm by Mr. Young. The minutes of October 29 and November 6 were moved by Mrs.Bronz and seconded by Mr. Young, approved by a vote of 2-0.

Mr. Young reported to the committee that a resolution was unanimously passed by the Board instructing the County Attorney to prepare a resolution requiring the County Executive to keep accurate and concise records in reference to the issue of minority and women in the bidding process in doing business with the county. Mr. Young said that the unanimous passing of this resolution was a significant step, and although the committee hadn’t reached their goal they are well on their way. Mr. Young thanked everyone for their help.

Mr. Williams thanked Mr. Young for bringing the issue to the attention of the AAAB.

Mrs. Bronz said that she anticipates some additional dialogue when the County Attorneys begin to prepare the resolution.

Mr. Williams wanted to know the County Attorney’s role in working for both the Board and the Administration and preparing of the resolution for the committee. A discussion followed, and Mr. Young explained the process of how the County Attorney will prepare the resolution.

After further discussion on this subject was closed, Mrs. Bronz reported that the Ethical Culture Society was preparing to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Paul Robeson, and that she had submitted the name of the committee on Minority Affairs and hopes to attend their next meeting and talk about some involvement from Minority Affairs. Mrs. Bronz also reported that there was a discussion about bringing a one-man show on Paul Robeson to Westchester and inviting administrators from school districts to see if the show could be moved from one school district to the other. She also reported that there was a movement to ask for a Paul Robeson postage stamp.

After further discussion on this subject, Mr Young moved to adjourn at 12:50pm, seconded by Mrs. Young, approved by a vote of 2-0.