HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-2025 MinutesHUMAN RELATIONS DIVERSITY BOARD
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
August 7, 2025, MINUTES 6:15 PM
0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Beck at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall
located at 1 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee.
Chair Beck led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of personal reflection. Recording
Clerk Torres proceeded with the roll call and confirmed the presence of a quorum.
Present: Chair Beck, Vice -Chair Maxwell, Members Singh and Henderson
Absent: Member Mellen
Also Present: Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines and Recording Clerk Torres
First line of Mission Statement was read by Chair Beck "The general mission of the Human Relations
Diversity Board ("HRDB") is to promote understanding, respect, goodwill, and equality among all
citizens and businesses of the City of Ocoee."
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Chair Beck presented a demo video and accompanying PowerPoint showcasing a proposed
"Welcome to Ocoee" diversity campaign. In the video, local residents greet viewers in their native
languages to highlight the cultural diversity within the City of Ocoee. She explained that, with additional
submissions and the inclusion of a photo waiver or disclaimer, the final product could be used by the
city to promote inclusivity and community pride.
Vice -Chair Maxwell expressed strong support for the concept, calling it a valuable and impactful idea.
He referenced the "Fiesta de Colores" event, in which the HRDB previously participated, noting that
residents representing 16 different Latin American countries were in attendance, a testament to
Ocoee's multicultural makeup.
Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines shared that both the Mayor and City Manager
are interested in viewing the concept before any further steps are taken.
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Chair Beek asked Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines whether the video concept
could be presented at an upcoming City Commission meeting. Assistant Director Gaines advised
that the board wait until feedback is received from the Mayor and City Manager before moving forward
with a formal presentation.
Chair Beek noted that legal concerns regarding copyright, along with the fact that the HRDB is hot a
historical organization, have prevented the board from moving forward with efforts to reproduce the
• of •" i•i She suggested that, instead, the board consider utilizing '• funds to
bring in a speaker for the November meeting.
Chair Beck invited members to begin thinking about potential topics for the speaker and to bring their
ideas to the October meeting for discussion.
Member Henderson proposed inviting a speaker to address the Issue of language barriers between
educators and parents who may not speak English. Chair Beck, along with other members, agreed
that the topic was •• relevant and valuable. Chair Beck '• she would research potential speakers
and provide additional information at the October meeting.
• Community Market — October 2nd
• • Remembers event— November Ist
• Veterans Day Ceremony— November 11th
• Ocoee Music Fest— November 14th & 15th
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Recording Clerk
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