City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met June 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Alan Bradish (Chairman), Mary Watts (Vice Chair), Eddie Lowe (Secretary), Guy Crumley, Ralph Hastie, Nancy Harper, Larry Whewell
Absent: Jaime Filo-Cruz, Ruth Linear, Colton Pettyjohn
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:00 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of February 6th, 2020
Motion by: Mary
Seconded by: Ralph
Discussion: None
Carried: Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
• Morgan County Community Needs Assessment Survey
Alan reviewed the survey results with the Commission. The validity of the data from the survey is in question due to the sample size and the socioeconomic status of the participants.
A concern highlighted was the lack of mental health counseling during the pandemic. The unavailability of in person counseling had negative effects on residents.
Affordable and convenient transportation continues to be a hot topic despite many efforts by mass transit to address these concerns. Many Commission members commented on lower pricing and bus route improvements that West Central Mass Transit District has done to improve and enhance public transportation for the community. Family and spontaneous travel is a challenge for residents. Some health insurance companies are paying for transportation to medical appointments.
Affordable housing was a concern of female respondents. Alan mentioned his recent successes in assisting with housing placement.
The Commission will contrast and compare the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey sponsored by Passavant Hospital with the current Morgan County Community Needs Assessment Survey to identify similar areas of community need.
Approval of Survey
Motion: To approve 2020 Morgan County Community Needs Assessment Survey
Motion by: Ralph
Seconded by: Mary
Carried: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
• Black Lives Matter
Alan will be attending the Black Lives Matter rally being held at Community Park on Sunday. Alan will reach out to a BLMJAX representative and invite them to speak at a JCDHR Commission Meeting.
HUMAN RELATIONS
• Ralph was alerted to the lack of a sidewalk accessing Lincoln Square Shopping Center. Ralph will evaluate the current layout and present his findings to the commission.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Next meeting date: July 2, 2020
ADJOURNMENT 5:04 PM
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Larry
Seconded by: Guy
Carried: Unanimous
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