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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-99 Regular Meeting of La Porte Complete Count Committee• • 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. • • Page 2 Mr. O'Connor distributed a report and advised the group he would like to set a date for a special sub-committee meeting. Gwen Goodwin informed the committee they needed to consider and bethinking about Questionnaire Assistance Center Locations. Tim Snider provided a report from the business committee. In addition, he presented the group with a flyer that can be distributed to citizens. The committee discussed the flyer and offered Mr. Snider a few additional areas to be noted in the flyer. Mr. Snider advised the group the business committee would be working closely with the media sub- committee. This committee will work with the Chamber of Commerce on mail outs and work with other businesses in the community to help promote the Census Count. Vicky Abshire suggested businesses get a stamp that reads "Census 2000" to stamp sales receipts as citizens make purchases at local businesses. Jo Davis offered assistance with helping promote the Census with La Porte Plant Managers Association and EHCMA. In addition, she suggested the group provide information through newsletters. Beth Rickert provided a report from the Education Committee. She recently met with Ms. Goodwin and received a packet io be utilized by school districts. She is working with teachers to provide them the curriculum to be used in working with students. She will also coordinate a presentation to the school board members. She will ensure the home schooled children receive the information as well. Vicky Abshire provided a report from the Community Based Organizations. Vicky plans on having asub-committee meeting in December. She is working with such organizations as Head Start, Rotary International, Neighborhood Centers and other social organizations. Father Tom Rafferty provided the committee with a report from the Religion sub- committee. He announced he is resigning from the committee due to being transferred to a Church in Houston. He has enjoyed working in the City of La Porte. Father Rafferty will be informing the Ministerial Alliance a report so they can seek volunteers to assist from local churches. In addition, there will be groups from churches visiting homes and they will visit with citizens about the Census in addition to church business. He will encourage churches to put articles promoting the Census in church bulletins and on bulletin boards. IV. Identify Hard To Enumerate Areas Ms. Goodwin was pleased to report the City of La Porte did not have any hard to enumerate areas in the last census. V. Overview of the Census 2000 Questionnaires Ms. Goodwin provided the committee with the long and short census forms. Page 3 5~ She advised the group these could be copied and handed out as needed. In addition, she announced the forms would be mailed out to citizens in mid March 2000. The next meeting will be held on November 16, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. in the City of La Porte Council Chambers. VI. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ ~~~ Martha A. Gillett City Secretary Approved on November 16, 1999. MEETING NOTICE CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 1999 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 RSVP: CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE - 281-471-5020 EXT. 233 PIZZA, COOKIES AND SOFT DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING SO WE WILL HAVE ENOUGH FOOD.