Executive Committee

Mr. Klotz and Mr. Lesieur opened the meeting, followed by instructions for using the Zoom videoconference system, introductions and a moment of silence. The minutes from the January 23, 2020 meeting were with approved no changes.

Mr. Lesieur opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence. The minutes from the August 22, 2019 meeting were approved no changes.

Mr. Park and Mr. Lesieur opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence. The minutes from the July 18, 2019 meeting were approved no changes.

The Committee met in executive session to approve the Rules & Membership Committee’s proposed slate of candidates for appointment to the Council for the 2019-22 term. The slate of diverse candidates, presented by Ms. Barrett, was approved unanimously and will be sent to the Mayor’s Office on Appointments.

Ms. Barrett, facilitating by consent of the Committee, opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence. The minutes from the May 23, 2019 meeting were approved with one change submitted by Ms. Walters.

Mr. Park and Mr. Lesieur opened the meeting, followed by introductions. A moment of silence was held in memory of Andy Velez, a long-time HIV advocate and founding member of ACT-UP. The minutes from the April 18, 2019 conference call were approved with no changes.

Mr. Park and Mr. Lesieur opened the meeting, followed by introductions. A moment of silence was held in honor of Humberto Cruz, former director of the NYS DOH AIDS Institute. Humberto was a towering figure in the HIV community, both in New York and nationally. The minutes from the March 21, 2019 meeting were approved with one change to reflect attendance.

Jan Park, Governmental Co-Chair and Matthew Lesieur, Community Co-Chair, opened the meeting, followed by member introductions, noting that March is Women’s History month. Andi Straus led the group in a moment of silence in honor. The minutes from the February 21, 2019 meeting were approved, with a minor change noting that the motion to accept the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the exception of one item regarding the Planning Council Support budget. There was no public comment.

Jan Park, Governmental Co-Chair and Matthew Lesieur, Community Co-Chair, opened the meeting, followed by introductions and a moment of silence The minutes from the January 24, 2019 Executive Committee meeting were approved as presented. There was no public comment.

Jan Park, Governmental Co-Chair and Matthew Lesieur, Community Co-Chair, opened the meeting, followed by member introductions. A moment of silence was observed in honor of John Hatchett and Freddy Molano, who have recently been experiencing health struggles. The meeting packet was reviewed and the minutes from the November 15, 2018 Executive Committee conference call were approved as presented. There was no public comment.