Equal Opportunities Commission

Equal Opportunities Commission Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, February 03, 2025 - 5:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. City of Whitewater is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: E. O. C. Time: Feb 3, 2025 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86935487361?pwd=hzqSBQ2aEitTZbZVUo2KiAnnLm0AWH.1 Meeting ID: 869 3548 7361 Passcode: 127947 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kX3FcOq17 Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER at 5:06 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Terilyn Robles Board Member Tia Schultz Board Member Tery Tumbarello Becky Magestro- C.O.W. Equal Opportunities Commission Minutes February 03, 2025 Page 2 ABSENT Council Representative Orin Smith Council Representative Brienne Brown APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made to approve agenda and meeting minutes-Board Member Robles, Seconded by Board Member Tumbarello. Voting Yea: Board Member Robles, Board Member Schultz, Board Member Tumbarello 1. JUNE 3, 2024 EOC MINUTES HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. Equal Opportunities Commission Minutes February 03, 2025 Page 3 CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Watch Video on open meeting laws prior to meeting. https://youtu.be/9YmARZStPl Terilyn Robels, Tia Schultz Terry Tumbarello watched the Open Law meeting. 3. Review Dates and Times of meetings Review Dates and Times of meetings- We agreed that meetings will be quarterly. First Monday of the Month. February, May, August, and November. Motion made by Board Member Robles, Seconded by Board Member Tumbarello. Voting Yea: Board Member Robles, Board Member Schultz, Board Member Tumbarello 4. Sister City Documents translated from Spanish to English Miguel Aranda discussed the Sister City initiative, highlighting his collaboration with the previous City Manager. He had the necessary documents translated into English and outlined the benefits of establishing a Sister City relationship with San José de Otates, located in the municipality of Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato. Members of the EOC are eager to present this proposal to the Common Council for approval and to advance the project. Motion made by Board Member Tumbarello, Seconded by Board Member Robles. Voting Yea: Board Member Robles, Board Member Schultz, Board Member Tumbarello FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- No items ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT- 5:27 p.m. Motion made by Board Member Tumbarello, Seconded by Board Member Robles. Voting Yea: Board Member Robles, Board Member Schultz, Board Member Tumbarello A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.