Equal Opportunities Commission

Equal Opportunities Commission Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Wednesday, May 14, 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. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448332053?pwd=LBbNaPEv3yjyJh5yvXmLyadcYcRikf.1 Join via audio: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Webinar ID: 854 4833 2053 Passcode: 547478 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) 473-0101. Minutes CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Council Representative Orin O.Smith Board Member Terilyn Robles Board Member Tia Schultz Board Member Terry Tumbarello Chief of Staff- Becky Magestro 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. Equal Opportunities Commission Minutes May 14, 2025 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Council Representative O.Smith, Seconded by Board Member Robles. Voting Yea: Council Representative O.Smith, Board Member Robles, Board Member Schultz, Board Member Tumbarello 1. Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting 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. CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS Miguel Aranda spoke to the group about the Sister City. The Sister City is very eager to meet via zoom and come up with a list of "Areas of Cooperation" for both organizations. Some areas of Cooperation are Promotion of Culture, Promotion of Tourism and Education. We are working on planning an additional meeting. 2. Sister City information ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:20 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. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.