06-07-2012 CITY OF OCOEE
MINUTES OF HUMAN RELATIONS /DIVERSITY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 7, 2012
CALL TO ORDER 1
Chairman Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall, 150 North Lakeshore Drive. Member Turner gave the invocation
and Member Joseph led the pledge of allegiance. The clerk called roll and determined
there was a quorum present.
PRESENT: Chairman Maxwell, Member Turner, Member Boudokhane, Member Cornell,
Member Curry, Member King, Vice - Chairwoman Hopkins, Member Tiwari, Member
Pierce, Member Dawkins, Member Zaccaro and Member Joseph
ALSO PRESENT: Recording Clerk Williams
ABSENT: Member Del Valle
BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION 1
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Chairman Maxwell welcomed new Member(s) Dawkins and Zaccaro.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Maxwell asked if everyone has had a chance to review the May 3, 2012
minutes.
Member Pierce, seconded by Member Joseph, moved to approve the May 3, 2012
minutes with the correction as noted by Member King of her being listed twice as
present.
Member Joseph stated the minutes are incorrect stating that Member Tiwari is not the
co -chair of the Fiesta de Colores sub- committee.
Amended Motion:
Member Joseph, seconded by Member Boudokhane moved to approve the May 3,
2012 minutes with the correction by Member King of her being listed twice as present
and Member Joseph stating Member Tiwari is not the co -chair of the Fiesta de Colores
sub - committee. Motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Member Cornell advised the board of the balance for the month of June which shows
a $250.00 expense according to the ADG report, but she is unaware of where the
expense should post. The current HRDB balance is $5,449.24 minus the $250.00 that was
spent in April and did not post until June. She stated she has faced many obstacles in
receiving the accounting information when contacting city staff (finance) and has
been informed that all request for information should be requested via Liaison Wright.
Chairman Maxwell asked Member Cornell to prepare a letter addressing her concerns
to be included in the budget presentation to the city commission. Further discussion
ensued.
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Vice - Chairwoman, seconded by Member Pierce moved to accept the treasurer's
report for 6/7/12 as stated including the $250. questionable expenditure. Motion carried
unanimously.
SUNSHINE LAW PRESENTATION
Vice - Chairwoman Hopkins gave a 40- minute overview of the Sunshine Law to the
board via Powerpoint presentation. She stated she did not create the presentation it
was provided to her by Chairman Maxwell. The board engaged in a question and
answer discussion during the presentation.
Recess called 8 :19 p.m.
Meeting resumed 8:30 p.m.
MEDIA COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Maxwell stated he has asked Mike Bissett to attend the meeting and present
the DVD commercial to the board. Chairman Maxwell asked to table the item until
later allowing more time for Mr. Bissett to arrive.
BUDGETARY REVIEW INPUT AND COMMENTS
Chairman Maxwell gave a two -hour preliminary budget overview to the board via
Powerpoint presentation. The board engaged in a question and answer discussion
during the overiew.
NEXT AGENDA - May 3, 2012
Fiesta de Colores Report
MLK Unity Parade and Celebration Report
Diwali the Festival of Light
Media Committee Report
New Brochure Presentation
Chairman Maxwell gave a handout on his suggestion for themes for the MLK Event and
Celebration.
QUESTIONS /COMMENTS
none
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
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Tisha Williams, Recording Clerk William Ma w: I, Chairman