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P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ANTI-BIAS TASK FORCE
SOUTHOLD TOWN ANTI BIAS TASK FORCE
Minutes 6/20/11
Present: Peter Bell, Marjorie Day, Mike Domino, Jean LePre, Mede Levine, Eleanor
Lingo, Carolyn Peabody, Valerie Shelby, and Cindy Smith
Excused- Betty Murphy
New member Loretta Hatzel-Geraci
There is a reading of the minutes. Corrections are made 1. Eliminate naming the source
of the report made re: swastika. 2. The Swastika incident was in King Kullen not the
American Legion. Mike makes a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Peter
seconds. All are in favor.
SCHOOL REPORTS:
Greenport-Cindy announces that for the last 2 board meetings members in attendance
have been dismissed due to the boards need to have an executive session. The ABTF
would like to take a position that this action discourages public participation.
Mattituck- Although initially it seemed that the school superintendents were supportive
of the ABTF and its survey, efforts seem to be minimal to get participation.
Val has some thoughts about possible advocates to help ABTF communicate with the
schools.
There is an exploratory question on the floor. Should ~ve invite the superintendents to the
ABTF so that we can begin to have a good working relationship?
Carolyn reports that she has put the money up front to pay expenses. Merle makes a
motion that expenses be paid out of ABTF budget. All are in favor.
PICNIC
Date of August 27, 011 is secured at Strawberry Fields. Jean has contacted Pat. she
does not want to be chair ofthe ABTF picnic this year. Valerie and Loretta will co- chair
the committee. Valerie H-477-2843 C 463-2843. Loretta- 734-8452.
There was a letter sent re: duties for task force members. Additional are Carolyn will ask
for a donation of Latino food.
· All membem are invited to take part in the task of getting donations of food from
restaurants.
NEW BUSINESS
· Swast'Lka may still be in rest mom ofKing Kullen. JeanL. will visit the store to
confirm. If so police need to be notified immediately
· Community Land Trust- invitations are shared to attend a luncheon to learn more
about their organization and proposed work force housing.
· Tlae Human Rights Commission cannot investigate police complaints. There is a
proposal that complaints be forwarded to the commissioner who will send a
fmding of the outcome to the Human Rights Commission.
· There is discussion re; Elaine G-ross's article re: the idea of consolidation for
integration purposes. Merle will draft a letter in support.
· There is acknowledgement of media attention to valedictorian mistake.
· Discussion re: proposed tax cap- rich districts oppose it-poor districts will lose.
Thoughts are presented stating that school districts should be funded differently.
Progressive income tax is another alternative. Send letters to the governor.
· There is a motion to adjourn at 11:55.All are in favor.
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 18, 2011 10 AM-TOWN HALL