HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-2025 MinutesHUMAN RELATIONS DIVERSITY BOARD
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
December 4, 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.
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Absent: Member Henderson
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 provided the board with an update on the video project. She noted that she would like to
extend the submission period to receive additional entries. She also shared that Parks and Leisure
Services Assistant Director Gaines posted the submission information on the city's website and
Facebook page. To date, three entries have been received. Chair Beck stated that she will connect
with colleagues in the press to help promote the project and encourage more submissions.
Motion: Move to allow submissions for the video until January 23, 2026, Moved by Chair Beck,
seconded by Member Smith, Motion carried unanimously.
The Board then viewed the submissions received to it Chair Beck shared that she had spoken with
Norine from VoxPopuli about featuring the video to help increase visibility and encourage additional
submissions. She also asked Board members to reach out to friends and neighbors to help promote
participation. Member Smith suggested that the Board could submit a video as well, which prompted
Chair Beck to add that she would like to see the Commission participate. Chair Beck further stated
that the Board could recognize selected participants with certificates of appreciation. This item will be
revisited at the February meeting to review and confirm associated costs.
HRD13 Meeting
December 4, 2025
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1. Rescheduled Election Due to Administrative Oversight
Recording Clerk Torres explained that the regular election for Chair typically takes place each June;
however, this year the election was overlooked. As a result, the election needed to be conducted at
this meeting to complete the current term through June 2026,
Motion: To maintain the current elected Chair and Vice Chair-, Moved by Member Mellen,
seconded bV Member Smith, Motion carried unanimously.
Chair Beck stated that UCF will be able to present on all three topics. Neurodivergence� English
Language Learners (E.L,L.), and the unhoused population, She asked the Board to determine the most
appropriate timing for the speakers. The Board agreed on March, June, and September, with March
designated for Neurodivergence, June for English Language Learners (E.L.L.), and September for the
unhoused population.
Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines stated that the city held a successful
Veterans Day event and recognized Vice Chair Maxwell for serving as the guest speaker.
Jolly jamboree — December 131h
MILK Parade — January 1 9th
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