City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met May 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Peggy Davidsmeyer, (Chair), David Bauer (Vice Chair), Guy Crumley, Ruth Lanier, Eddie Lowe (Secretary), Brandie Belford
Absent: Dan Thompson, Sarah Robinson, Mary Watts
Guests: Ted Huber
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:15 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of March 2022
Motion by: Brandie
Seconded by: Guy
Carried: Unanimous
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Ted has questions regarding Dan’s proposal. A written copy was provided.
OLD BUSINESS
• Dan’s Proposal’s
Peggy talked with Jean Jumper to discuss the transportation voucher portion of Dan’s plan. Peggy met with advocates with JACIL and they are willing to administer this program. They will contact local businesses for monetary donations. In addition, they will contact local agencies for clothing donations and other necessities.
• Action Plan
There is a process for reporting complaints. Steps to make the community aware of the process need to be addressed. Using the brochure that was developed a few years ago may be an effective tool.
Inner Agency Council
Peggy is a member of this Council which consists of representatives from local service agencies. She will recruit guest speakers from this Council to present at up-coming Commission meetings.
Morgan County Needs Assessment
Peggy will keep the Commission updated on the progress of the survey.
Jacksonville Regional Economic Developmental Corporation
There are plans to rebrand the city. Peggy asked the chair to consider disabled individuals and diversity in their planning.
NEW BUSINESS.
• African American History Museum
Opening will be in conjunction with the Juneteenth celebration which will be held on June 18th . The Museum will be housed at the Asa Talcott House at 859 Grove St.
• Dr. Alonzo Homer Kenniebrew
Dr. Kenniebrew will be honored with a mural during the Juneteenth Celebration
MISCELLANEOUS
• Ruth notified the Commission the sign honoring Dr. Kenniebrew in East Cemetery is misspelled.
Motion: To notify the Mayor of this error
Motion by: Ruth
Seconded by: David
Carried: Unanimous
• Next meeting date: June 3, 2022
ADJOURNMENT 5:00 PM
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Ruth
Seconded by: Brandie
Carried: Unanimous
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