Minutes

Emma Kaywin and Marcy Thompson opened the meeting with a brief introduction of new and existing committee members, staff and guests. Raffi led the moment of silence. Marcy announced Graham Harriman’s departure as Governmental-Chair to the NY HIV Planning Council. The minutes of the July 13th meeting were approved with no changes.

Mr. Klotz and Mr. Martin opened the meeting followed by introductions and a moment of silence.  The minutes from the July 27, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes.  

Saqib A. and Julian P. opened the meeting followed by introductions and a moment of silence.  The minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes. New Committee member Juliet Gobler of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley was introduced.

Ms. Gilborn and Mr. Carr opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence.  The minutes of the July 10, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes.  

Ms. Gilborn and Mr. Natt opened the meeting, followed by a roll call and a moment of silence. The minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes.

Mr. Altaf and Mr. Palmer opened the meeting followed by introductions and a moment of silence.  The minutes of the May 10, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes.

Mr. Harriman and Ms. Walters opened the meeting followed by a roll call.  Mr. Brown let a moment of silence in memory of Council member Linda Beal, who passed away recently.  Ms. Beal was a long-time advocate who had served on the board of VOCAL-NY and was a fierce advocate for the needs of people with HIV, particularly in her native Westchester County.

The Committee met in a closed session to review the Rules & Membership Committee’s recommendations for re-appointment and new appointment to the Council for three-terms starting in the autumn.  The slate was approved 14Y-0N and will be forwarded to the Mayor’s Office of Appointments. Mr. Harriman and Ms. Walters opened the meeting followed by a roll call and a moment of silence.  The minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting were approved with no changes.

Emma Kaywin and Marcy Thompson opened the meeting with a brief Committee member and staff introduction. Graham Harrison led the moment of silence. The minutes of the May 11th meeting were approved with no changes.

Emma Kaywin and Marcy Thompson opened the meeting with a brief Committee member and staff introduction.  David Martin led the moment of silence. The minutes of the April 13th meeting were approved with minor changes.