10-19-99 Regular Meeting of La Porte Complete Count Committee

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• • City of La Porte Census 2000 Complete Count Committee Meeting Minutes of October 17, 1999 Members Present: Tim O'Connor, Mark Snider, Tom Rafferty, Marlin Fenn, Vicky Abshire, Beth Rickert and Joeena Davis. Members Absent: Tom Rawls, Kathy Alberts, Ada Bowen, Wayne Speazs, Susan Parastaz, Steve Jacks, Randy Gilchrist, Lorraine Jeffery, Colleen Hicks, Linda Barley, Debra Kurz and Jeannie Zemanek. Others Present: Gwen Goodwin, Census Bureau Representative City Staff Present: Martha Gillett and Masood Malik. I. Call to Order. Masood Malik called the meeting to order at 6:10 P.M. II. Consider approving minutes of regular meeting on September 21, 1999. A motion was made by Tim O'Connor to approve the minutes as presented, noting one correction on the spelling of his name. Mark Snider seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Ayes: 7 Nays: None III. Discuss Action Plans for Subcommittees Tim O'Connor provided the committee with a report from the Media Sub-committee. Mr. O'Connor indicated his committee did not feel it was necessary to conduct a press conference for a city of our size. The committee will focus on working locally through the Bayshore Sun and will utilize regional efforts of the Census Bureau. It was suggested that the committee utilize 8:30 AM and Channe162 for media efforts. Other azeas will include utility bills, church newsletters and the city's web page. This sub-committee will also work closely with the school district. Census Bureau Representative Gwen Goodwin distributed posters to be utilized for helping to promote the Census Count. She advised the group she could provide additional posters if they were needed. It was reported Chamber President Colleen Hicks is compiling a list of youth associations for the use of the media sub-committee.