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MINUTES
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 9, 1966
Members of the Human Relations Committee met at City Hall on
Friday, September 9, 1966, at 2:30. p.m. with the following members
present;
Alderrian Milton Farris
Mr. Charles Hart
Vice Mayor Sam Massell, Jr., Acting Chairman
Alderman G. Everett Millican
Mrs. Eliza Paschall
Mrs. Dorothy Bolder Thompson
Rev. Samuel Williams
Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Director of Governmental Liaison for the City of
Atlanta, was also present,
The meeting was called for the purpose of formal organization of the
committee. However, due to the fact that a quorum was not present,
it was agreed to postpone this for a future meeting. The group then
discussed the role of the committee and possible activities and programs
to be accomplished.
Some of the suggested programs or improvements included:
(1) Alderman Farris suggested an ordinance by the Board of
Aldermen prohibiting building of houses on unpaved streets.
(2) The group discussed a demonstration project whereby a
small area (perhaps a city block) in disadvantaged neigh-
borhoods could be completely cleared and inexpensive
but substantial single family dwellings built back as rental
property or as purchase property. As one area is
completed the program would then move to another area
rather than taking in the large sections as under the present
urban renewal programs.
(3) Mr. Massell suggested that a listing of problems anda
schedule of priority of needs be compiled and suggested
the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for Inter-
Group Relations Officials be contacted to obtain their
recommendations.
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(4) The group discussed the value of a survey of the residents
of the disadvantaged areas to determine what they feel are
their greatest needs and problems. There were many
suggestions as to how to conduct such a survey including:
a. A professional survey
b. A survey carried out by amateurs (such as the EOA
Neighborhood Aides) as the people might discuss
their problems more freely with this group than
with professional persons
c. Community meetings with members of the Board
of Aldermen
(5) It was suggested that a fulltime staff and budget be recommended
as part of a permanent Human Relations Commission. It was
agreed that the City should have one person responsible for all
needs and activity in this field.
Since most of the discussion centered around the problems of housing,
it was suggested that Federal authorities from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development be asked to attend the next meeting
to explain their programs and the services this department can render
in solving this problem,
Mrs. Paschall agreed to review the material and information obtained
from the U. S. Conference of Mayors and the Civil Rights Commission
on Human Relations Commissions of other cities and prepare a brief
summary for the members of the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled
for Thursday, September 22, 1966, at 2:00 p.m,