City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met July 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Alan Bradish (Chairman), Mary Watts (Vice Chair), Eddie Lowe (Secretary), Guy Crumley, Jaime Filo-Cruz,, Ruth Linear, Colton Pettyjohn, Larry Whewell
Absent: Nancy Harper, Ralph Hastie
Guests: Marco Cartolana, Jacksonville Journal Courier
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:05 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of March 5th Motion by: Colton
Seconded by: Guy
Discussion: None
Carried: Unanimous
Motion: To approve the minutes of June 6th Motion by: Guy
Seconded by: Colton
Discussion: None
Carried: Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
OLD BUSINESS
• Black Lives Matter
Allan met with organizers of the local Black Lives Matter Rally explaining the duties and functions of the JCDHR. Alan invited them to present their concerns to the commission.
NEW BUSINESS
• Police Chief Presentation
Chief Mefford was unable to attend today’s meeting and provided prepared statements that Alan read to the Commission. See attached. Chief Mefford has an open-door policy and welcomes any concerns from residents.
• Martin Luther King Monument
Ruth has concerns that the Community Park sign at the entrance of the park is hiding the Martin Luther King Monument. The JCDHR Governmental Sub Committee consisting of Colton, Mary and Ruth will meet with the Mayor to discuss this concern.
HUMAN RELATIONS ISSUES
• None
MISCELLANEOUS
• Next meeting date: August 6th
EXECUTIVE SESSION
• None
ADJOURNMENT 5:04 PM
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Ruth
Seconded by: Colton
Carried: Unanimous
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