City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met Nov. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Alan Bradish (Chairman), Mary Watts (Vice Chair), Eddie Lowe (Secretary), Guy Crumley, Nancy Harper, Ruth Linear, Colton Pettyjohn
Absent: Jaime Filo-Cruz,
Guests: Peggy Davidsmeyer, Ted Huber
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:08 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of 10/1/2020
Motion by: Nancy
Seconded by: Colton
Discussion: None
Carried: Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
NEW BUSINESS
• Peggy Davidsmeyer, Executive Director of JACIL
Peggy described JACIL’s response to the COVID crisis. She highlighted the mission and objectives of JACIL. She discussed JACIL programs, funding for these programs and the make-up of the JACIL board and staff.
OLD BUSINESS
• Goodwill Career Center
Nancy met with Barbara Barber and discussed the services provided by Goodwill. Their services range from assistance with resume creation to interview preparation. Anyone that is interested in employment assistance is encouraged to contact the Career Center.
• Alan announced the resignation of Ralph Hastie and Jaime Filo-Cruz
Motion: To approve the resignation of Ralph and Jaime
Motion by: Nancy
Seconded by: Ruth
Discussion: None Carried: Unanimous
• Allan encouraged Commission Members to present names of potential replacements for the open positions at the next Commission Meeting.
• Homeless Center
Allan discussed the progress with establishing a Homeless Center
HUMAN RELATIONS ISSUES
• None
MISCELLANEOUS
• Next meeting date: December 3rd, 2020
EXECUTIVE SESSION
• None
ADJOURNMENT 5:10 PM
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Colton
Seconded by: Nancy
Carried: Unanimous
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