City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities & Human Relations met Nov. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Present: Peggy Davidsmeyer, (Chair), David Bauer (Vice Chair), Eddie Lowe (Secretary), Guy Crumley, Dan Thompson, Sarah Robinson
Absent: Ruth Lanier, Brandie Belford, Mary Watts
WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER 4:15 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of October, 2022
Motion by: Dan
Seconded by: Guy
Carried: Unanimous
• Presentation by Karen Walker with Prairie Land United Way
The United Way funds several local service agencies.
United for ALICE is research project focused on employed handicapped individuals. Disabled workers face financial hardships finding work and surviving while working.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
OLD BUSINESS
• UBER service
There are currently no UBER ride services originating in Jacksonville. Drivers would be dispatched from the Springfield area. Dan is awaiting a return call from an UBER representative.
NEW BUSINESS
• None
HUMAN RELATIONS ISSUES
• None
MISCELLANEOUS
• Next meeting date: December 1, 2022
ADJOURNMENT 4:47 PM
Motion: To adjourn
Motion by: Sarah
Seconded by: Dan
Carried: Unanimous
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